26382 Living National Treasure Shōji Hamada Kaki Glaze Faceted Vase

高さ　30.2cm　　
径　15.6cm

A work by Shōji Hamada, a Living National Treasure who still has collectors all over the world and is a world-renowned ceramic artist who elevated Mashiko ware, famous for folk pottery, to the pinnacle of art. Hamada studied the basics of pottery under Hazan Itaya, a leading figure in modern Japanese ceramics, and devoted himself to glaze research with Kanjiro Kawai, a master in the folk craft movement.

This piece embodies the ultimate beauty of folk craft sought by Shōji Hamada, as well as the pleasant usability that is characteristic of folk pottery, which pursues "beauty in utility." Despite its simplicity, the faceted design reveals a profound artistry.