Vintage Bizen Chaire, Tea Caddy, Yabe Atsuro, Katatsuki Chaire, Sangiri, Yohen, Goma, Haikaburi, Koge, Stone Burst,
Yabe Atsuro was born in 1941 in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture. He was the third son of the Living National Treasure Tousyuu Yamamoto and took the Yabe surname from his mother’s side during childhood. After training under his father, he built his own kiln and became independent. He received numerous awards at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition and other exhibitions and became a regular member of the Japan Craft Association.
1941 Born in Inbe, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, as the third son of Living National Treasure Tousyuu Yamamoto.
1968 Studied Bizen pottery under his father, Tousyuu Yamamoto.
1973- Received awards at the Okayama Prefecture Exhibition and the Japan Traditional Crafts Central Branch Exhibition, with further awards in subsequent years.
1974 Built his own kiln.
1981- Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, with further selections in subsequent years.
1982 Won the Gengakai Exhibition Sanyo Broadcasting Award.
1985 Selected for the Chunichi International Ceramics Exhibition.
1987 Became a regular member of the Japan Craft Association.
1993 Won the Gengakai Exhibition.
1996 Won the Bihgeikai Exhibition NHK Okayama Broadcasting Station Director’s Award.
1997 Selected for the Yakishime Pottery Public Exhibition.
1998 Selected for the 7th Chano-yu Zokei Exhibition.
1999 Won the Gengakai Exhibition Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award.
2017 Passed away.
This Bizen Chaire shows Sangiri, Yohen, Goma, Haikaburi, Koge, and Stone Burst firing effects.
It comes with its original lid, original shifuku, an artist-provided leaflet, an artist-provided note identifying the shifuku fabric pattern, and Tomobako (original signed paulownia box).
We received it from a friend who enjoys Bizen ware.
The shifuku is made from fabric by Tatsumura Textile.
Measurement
Opening Diameter: 2.8cm / Approx. 1 7/64”
Body: 7.2cm / Approx. 2 53/64”
Height without lid: 9.6cm / Approx. 3 25/32”
Height: 10.1cm / Approx. 3 31/32”
Weight (Incl the Lid): 146g
Age: -2017
Material: Pottery
Lid: Original Lid
Color: Dark Brown, Brown, Dark Ocher, Charcoal Gray
Shape: Katatsuki
Shifuku: Silk
Shifuku pattern: Enmon Gyakko Suzaku Nishiki / Tatsumura Textile
Shifuku cord: Normal length
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused or very lightly used)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Original shifuku
* Original lid
* Artist-provided leaflet
* Artist-provided note identifying the shifuku fabric pattern
* Protective cloth
* Sangiri, Yohen, Goma, Haikaburi, Koge, and Stone Burst on the surface.
* No chips, cracks, or visible blemishes.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 8 photo)
* Light discoloration on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* The base of the piece comes into contact with surfaces, so minor contact marks may be present.
If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing.
