Chawan / / Shigaraki / Ueda Naokata V
Shigaraki Chawan by Ueda Naokata V
In Shigaraki the oldest potting families that continue today are the Takahashis and Uedas. Today the Ueda family is in the fifth generation--the first Ueda 1805-1891, second 1845-1928, third 1875-1952, and Ueda Naokata IV (1898-1975). The current fifth generation Naokata was born in 1927 and has been awarded the Shiga Prefectural Culture Award as well as being designated a Shiga Prefectural Intangible Cultural Property. His famed chadogu--Tea vessels--always have 'hin' and that is a very important Japanese aesthetic term to describe works--and even people--with grace, quiet style and dignity. Here is a rare open-faced chawan that has a quite magnificent natural ash glaze and a classic Shigaraki firing on the underside; notice the blue in the pool. In perfect condition with a signed box, 5.2cm.tallx16-16.5, stamped Noakata on base. A splendid summer chawan....
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