Jar / Mashiko / Hamada Tomoo
Mashiko Henko-Jar by Hamada Tomoo
Hamada Tomoo(1967-) is a fine Mashiko potter expanding the tradition of which his grandfather Shoji made famous; his father is Shinsaku. Tomoo studied sculpture at Tama Art University before returning to Mashiko. He's already established himself in Japan with numerous exhibitions including Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, and he was part of a three generation (Shoji-Shinsaku-Tomoo) exhibition at the Asahi Museum,Kyoto. I like his work--and know he's an important potter for Mashiko--because its fresh for Mashiko using the same traditional materials his father and grandfather used. Tomoo has a keen sense and is truly a Mashiko potter to watch. The form of this kaki-yu persimmon/tetsu-yu iron glazed, red enamel overglaze design jar is like a gate-mon seen at the entrance to many old compounds seen here in Japan--including that of Hamada Shoji. In perfect condition with a signed box, 27cm.tallx20.5x13.
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