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Tokuda Yasokichi III / Masahiko / Japanese (1933-2009) Kutani Porcelain Vase (1 of 8)
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Tokuda Yasokichi III / Masahiko / Japanese (1933-2009) Kutani Porcelain Vase

REF: 619RL6435 / LA512594
£975
€1,139
$1,226
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Description
Tokuda Yasokichi III, (born Masahiko), (三代徳田八十吉), (1933–2009) Kutani porcelain vase, signed “Masahiko”, 15cm high. with a tomobako wooden box inscribed Tsubo, Kutani, Masahiko, and the seal Kutani Masahiko Biography: Born in Ishikawa prefecture, Tokuda Yasokichi III is one of the most famous of Kutani potters. Named a Living National Treasure in 1997 for his saiyu glaze technique, he began potting in the early 1950s, learning from his grandfather, Tokuda Yasokichi I (1873–1957) and father Tokuda Yasokichi II (1907–1997). His honours include the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Association Chairman’s Award (1977), the Grand Prize at the International Pottery and Porcelain Exhibition (1990), and the Medal with Purple Ribbon from the Emperor of Japan (1993). His work is held in public collections including The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), the Smithsonian Institute (Washington D.C), the Indianapolis Museum of Art, The British Museum (London), and Victoria & Albert Museum (London).
measurements
Height:
15 cm
declaration
Lefays has clarified that the Tokuda Yasokichi III / Masahiko / Japanese (1933-2009) Kutani Porcelain Vase (LA512594) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1970
condition
Mint condition with no issues
location
This Tokuda Yasokichi III / Masahiko / Japanese (1933-2009) Kutani Porcelain Vase is located in United Kingdom