Takeshi Yasuda - Famous Japanese Potter - Large Sancai Glazed Stoneware Sprung Bottom Bowl 1990

In General A stunning large statement Sancai glazed stoneware sprung bowl dated 1990, designed and made by the famous Japanese potter, Takeshi Yasuda. This bowl is a beautiful example of his work showcasing his signature style of tactile organic, contemporary forms. The studded handles have a touchable reptilian look and feel whilst the Sancai glaze gives the bowl its lovely subtle, warm coloration of brown, green and creamy off-white. Sancai glaze was notably used by the Tang Dynasty (618 -907). The rim is cleverly inverted. Takeshi Yasuda was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1943. Initially he was interested in engineering and industrial design. However a visit to Mashiko, led to a passion for pottery and he became an apprentice at the Desai-Gama Pottery, where he later set up his own workshop in 1966. In 1973 Yasuda moved to the UK and set up a workshop in Hampshire. Later he became a professor of Applied Arts at the University of Ulster. From 2005 to 2010, Yasuda led a ceramics workshop in Jingdezhen, China where he established a studio. In 2014 he was awarded an Honorary Degree from Bath Spa University.  Yasuda creates unique pieces - his work is thrown and has a lovely tactile quality where he retains the supple nature of the clay he is using to create organic, expressive and sensitive forms. He allows the clay to develop into these fluid shapes. Softly dented surfaces and occasional slip trailing offers unlimited tactile sensations. The combination of casual and formal and control and relaxation makes Takeshi Yasuda's work so appealing.  Takeshi Yasuda's work can be seen in many national collections worldwide including The Crafts Council Collection London, The Victoria and Albert Museum, London, The National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, Collections in Norway and New Zealand. His work is also featured in documentaries and books. Year 1990. Designer and Marks Makers mark under handle. Material Stoneware. Condition In perfect condition with no chips, cracks or restoration.  Dimensions  31.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 9 cm or 12.40 inches x 12.00 inches x 3.5 inches Weight To be confirmed. Shipping We use trusted couriers in the UK and across the World. We tend to use Royal Mail Special Delivery and Parcelforce 48 in the UK and Transglobal, Dhl, Fedex and Royal Mail Worldwide. Purchases are very carefully wrapped and packed using high quality packing materials and extra strong boxes. All parcels are comprehensively insured and sent at the risk of Chapman Pugh Ltd. Please be aware that there maybe customs and/or tax payments due on the parcels arrival in the buyers country. This varies from country to country. Any additional customs and/or tax payments are the responsibility of the buyer. All Shipping Costs Are Refunded If Less Than Stated Below: Shipping Costs:  United Kingdom £15.45 Europe £25.24 United States and Canada £48.07 Rest of the World £45.20 Please message us for a precise shipping quote for Europe and the Rest of the World. It may be possible to obtain lower prices than those stated depending on the shipping address.