25789 living national treasure Shoji Hamada Kakeiai Doroshimo Chawan

Height 10.2cm　　 　　
Diameter 10.0cm

Studied the fundamentals of pottery under Itaya Hazan, a leading figure in the modern Japanese ceramic world, and immersed himself in glaze research together with Kawai Kanjiro, a master of the folk art world. He is a living national treasure who has pushed Mashiko pottery, famous for its folk art ceramics, into the realm of fine art, and still has collectors around the world.

This work is the quintessence of Mingei pottery, which pursues the beauty of utility and comfort, and is the ultimate example of the folk art beauty that Shoji Hamada strived for. It is a gem of simple yet profound artistry.