Item Description: 前田泰昭 Maeda Yasuaki (1937-) Purple-Red Glazed Jar - Taimei Kiln This refined jar showcases the mastery of Yasuaki Maeda, a distinguished member of the Nitten Exhibition and founder of Taimei Kiln in Arita. The vessel features his signature purple-red glaze, demonstrating the exceptional skill required to achieve such refined coloration through complex firing techniques. Maeda is renowned as one of Japan's foremost masters of shinsha glaze (copper-red glaze), a notoriously difficult technique that produces distinctive red tones through the use of copper as a coloring agent. This ancient glazing method, which had been largely abandoned in Japanese ceramics due to its extreme difficulty, was revived and perfected by Maeda through decades of research and experimentation. This jar exemplifies Maeda's artistic vision of creating pictorial spatial expressions inspired by nature—mountains, seas, and landscapes. The purple-red glaze creates a subtle, sophisticated surface that captures the essence of natural beauty while maintaining the functional elegance of traditional ceramics. The form is classical yet contemporary, reflecting Maeda's philosophy of pursuing both the beauty of use and the beauty of craft. After training at a major ceramic manufacturer in Arita where he worked in design, Maeda established his independence at age 36, founding Taimei Kiln. His career has been marked by continuous experimentation with transformation glazes, developing numerous color variations that enrich the visual experience of his works. Maeda has been a dedicated contributor to the Nitten Exhibition for over 50 years, receiving Special Selection twice and numerous other honors. His works have been acquired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and are held in collections throughout Japan. He has served as a Nitten Exhibition judge and holds leadership positions in multiple ceramic artist organizations. The work comes with its original signed wooden box, confirming authenticity. Size Height: 19.5 cm Width: 23 cm Depth: 23 cm Weight: 2,939 g Condition Good condition with minor surface marks typical of use and age. Artist Profile Yasuaki Maeda (born 1937) is a distinguished Japanese ceramic artist and founder of Taimei Kiln in Arita, one of Japan's most celebrated ceramic production centers. After training in design at a major ceramic manufacturer, Maeda established his own kiln at age 36, dedicating himself to mastering the challenging art of shinsha (copper-red) glazes. Maeda is recognized as one of the leading authorities on shinsha glaze technique, which uses copper as a coloring agent to produce distinctive red tones. This ancient method had been largely abandoned in Japanese ceramics due to its extreme difficulty in firing and unpredictable results. Through decades of research and countless experiments, Maeda has perfected this technique, creating works that display subtle, sophisticated color variations. His artistic vision centers on pictorial spatial expressions inspired by natural landscapes—mountains, seas, and atmospheric phenomena. He has spent his career researching numerous transformation glazes, using these discoveries to create works that bring spiritual richness to viewers' lives while honoring traditional Japanese ceramic values of functional beauty. Maeda's distinguished career includes two Special Selections at the Nitten Exhibition, where he has exhibited for over 50 years. He has served as a Nitten Exhibition judge and holds important positions including former president of the Saga Prefecture Ceramic Artists Association and vice president of the Japan New Craft Artists Federation. His works have been acquired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and are held in collections throughout Japan. NOITICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.