Vase - Pottery, Very fine iron-glazed vase, signed - Shimizu Uichi (1926-2004) - with inscribed tomobako - Japan
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Very fine iron-glazed pottery vase by Shimizu Uichi (1926–2004), Japan; signed with inscribed tomobako, 14.5 cm diameter, 24 cm high, from the second half of the 20th century, in good condition.
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Shimizu Uichi
1926
Born in Gojo, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City
1940
Dropped out of Ritsumeikan Commercial School
Studied under Living National Treasure Ishiguro Munemaro (1893-1968)
Experimented in recreating historical Chinese-style wares, especially those with iron-glaze
1970
Moved his pottery studio to the foot of Mount Horai in Kosai, Shiga Prefecture
Began firing craquelure celadon glazed works
1985
Recognized as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) for "iron-glazed pottery"
2004
Passed away
His works could be found in many museums worldwide, including National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto,
National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, Victoria & Albert Museum, London, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, Brooklyn Museum, NY, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Musée Tomo, Tokyo, Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo, Museum of Kyoto, Museum of Modern Art, Shiga, Museum of Modern Ceramic Art, Gifu...
With original signed and sealed tomobako.
Measurements:
diameter: 14,5 cm
height: 24 cm
Good condition, there could be signs of age and wear from normal use, marks, stains, scratches, rubbing; please, see pictures for actual condition.
Registered shipping with tracking number, well packed for safe and fast delivering!
Shimizu Uichi
1926
Born in Gojo, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City
1940
Dropped out of Ritsumeikan Commercial School
Studied under Living National Treasure Ishiguro Munemaro (1893-1968)
Experimented in recreating historical Chinese-style wares, especially those with iron-glaze
1970
Moved his pottery studio to the foot of Mount Horai in Kosai, Shiga Prefecture
Began firing craquelure celadon glazed works
1985
Recognized as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) for "iron-glazed pottery"
2004
Passed away
His works could be found in many museums worldwide, including National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto,
National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, Victoria & Albert Museum, London, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, Brooklyn Museum, NY, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Musée Tomo, Tokyo, Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo, Museum of Kyoto, Museum of Modern Art, Shiga, Museum of Modern Ceramic Art, Gifu...
With original signed and sealed tomobako.
Measurements:
diameter: 14,5 cm
height: 24 cm
Good condition, there could be signs of age and wear from normal use, marks, stains, scratches, rubbing; please, see pictures for actual condition.
Registered shipping with tracking number, well packed for safe and fast delivering!
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Japan
Designer/Artist/Maker
Shimizu Uichi (1926-2004)
Material
Very fine iron-glazed vase, signed - Shimizu Uichi (1926-2004) - with inscribed tomobako, Pottery
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
24 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Depth
14.5 cm
Estimated Period
Second half 20th century
