Mizusashi / Takatori / Fukuoka Prefecture / Takatori Hasen
Takatori Mizusashi by Takatori Hassen XIII
Takatori pottery traces its roots to Korean potters who were brought back to Japan after Hideyoshi's invasions of the 1590s. Lord Kuroda Nagamasa established the first Takatori kiln in 1600 at the foot of Mt. Takatori. Pal San, a Korean potter, was later know as Hassan and subsequently adopted the name Takatori. The Takatori style has continued ever since with a few families carrying on into the 14th-15th generations. It's been awhile since we've shown a Takatori piece and just as long to offer a mizusashi; this is lightly thrown--as Takatori is known for--mizusashi by Takatori Hassen XIII (b.1934). He took his illustrious family's potting name of Hassen in 1953. A fine multi-glazing scheme enhances the elegance of the piece, as does the calligraphy for Purity--Sei--drawn by a Zen monk, who unfortunately we are unable to identify. The underside of the lid also has the monk's calligraphy naming the mizusashi Sei. In perfect condition with a black lacquer lid and signed box, 18.3cm.tall with lid on x14.7, signed and stamped on base.
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