Japanese Mashiko Studio Pottery Bowl Sakuma Totaro 佐久間藤太郎 1957 Japan
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Type: Bowl
Material: Ceramic Pottery
Age: 20th C. (1900s)
Origin/Maker: Japan. Unsigned. Handwritten label on base reading "1957. 5. T. SAKUMA"
Sakuma Totaro 佐久間藤太郎 1900-1976
male
Mashiko pottery
Born in Mashiko. Completed his studies at Mashiko Training School and inherited the family business. In 1924, the potter Sakuma Totaro met Hamada Shoji, who greatly influenced him. Inspired by Hamada’s innovative ceramic style, Totaro began experimenting with new forms that deviated from the traditional Mashiko ware. Initially, the local community was skeptical and critical of these changes, but Totaro persisted in incorporating Hamada’s techniques, eventually gaining acceptance. This encounter played a pivotal role in establishing Mashiko as a town celebrated for its folk crafts.Ogoto Tonichi Award. Tochigi Prefecture Cultural Achievement Award. Member of the Totokai and Kokugakai collectives. Served as a member of prefectural art festival committees
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Size: 8 3/8" diameter (21.2725 cm), 2 3/8" tall (6.0325 cm)
Weight: 1 lb 7.8 oz (675 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected: Vendor at Tomioka Hachiman Shrine Flea Market, Tokyo, Japan, 14 APR 2024. Note that I previously bought some other Sakuma Totaro related pieces from the same dealer.
Condition: Item is used in good condition commensurate with age, see photos. No cracks or chips. Some light surface wear.
Subject: Decorated with kaki brown and iron black glazes.
Location:
Japanese Mashiko Studio Pottery Bowl Sakuma Totaro 佐久間藤太郎 1957 Japan
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See also:
Type: Bowl
Material: Ceramic Pottery
Age: 20th C. (1900s)
Origin/Maker: Japan. Unsigned. Handwritten label on base reading "1957. 5. T. SAKUMA"
Sakuma Totaro 佐久間藤太郎 1900-1976
male
Mashiko pottery
Born in Mashiko. Completed his studies at Mashiko Training School and inherited the family business. In 1924, the potter Sakuma Totaro met Hamada Shoji, who greatly influenced him. Inspired by Hamada’s innovative ceramic style, Totaro began experimenting with new forms that deviated from the traditional Mashiko ware. Initially, the local community was skeptical and critical of these changes, but Totaro persisted in incorporating Hamada’s techniques, eventually gaining acceptance. This encounter played a pivotal role in establishing Mashiko as a town celebrated for its folk crafts.Ogoto Tonichi Award. Tochigi Prefecture Cultural Achievement Award. Member of the Totokai and Kokugakai collectives. Served as a member of prefectural art festival committees
japanese-ceramics.com/sakuma-totaro-%e4%bd%90%e4%b9%85%e9%96%93%e8%97%a4%e5%a4%aa%e9%83%8e/
Size: 8 3/8" diameter (21.2725 cm), 2 3/8" tall (6.0325 cm)
Weight: 1 lb 7.8 oz (675 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected: Vendor at Tomioka Hachiman Shrine Flea Market, Tokyo, Japan, 14 APR 2024. Note that I previously bought some other Sakuma Totaro related pieces from the same dealer.
Condition: Item is used in good condition commensurate with age, see photos. No cracks or chips. Some light surface wear.
Subject: Decorated with kaki brown and iron black glazes.
Location:
Japanese Mashiko Studio Pottery Bowl Sakuma Totaro 佐久間藤太郎 1957 Japan