花瓶 - 極上の花瓶 - 三代徳田八十吉（1933-2009） - 銘入り共箱付き, Porcelain - Japan

Here it is beautiful vase by notable kutani artist, Living National Treasure, Tokuda Yasokichi III (1933-2009).
Tokuda Yasokichi III
1933
Born in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture
1953
Studied Kutani ware overglazes under the first Yasokichi
and mastered modern ceramics under his father, the second Yasokichi
1967
Inspired by his experience planning the Kokutani Antique Ceramics Exhibition, which showcased works from Kokutani, Yoshidaya, and Aoya, he began researching Kokutani and continued to innovate ways to bring the beauty of Aote Kokutani glazes to modern times
1971
His first work, "Colored Glazed Bowl," was exhibited at the 18th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, winning the Excellence Award and the NHK Chairman's Award
1977
His work, "Yosai Bowl," was exhibited at the 24th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, winning the Grand Prize Awarded the Japan Crafts Council President's Award
1988
Took the name of Yasokichi III
1990
Won the Grand Prix at the 1990 International Ceramic Art Exhibition
1991
Received the Grand Prix and Chichibunomiya Cup Award at the 11th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition for his recommended work "Sousei"
Received the Foreign Minister's Commendation
1993
Received the Medal with Purple Ribbon
1997
Received the Grand Prize at the 10th MOA Okada Award
Recognized as a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure)
1998
"Yosai Line Design Vase" now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
2003
Held the Yosai Exhibition in Tokyo and Ishikawa to commemorate his 70th birthday
2009
Died on August 26 at the age of 75

With original inscribed tomobako.

Measurements:

diameter: 15 cm
height: 18 cm

Good condition, there could be signs of age and wear from normal use, marks, stains, scratches, rubbing; please, see pictures for actual condition.

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