Vintage Oribe Guinomi, Yamada Masakazu, Hakusan Kiln, Sake Cup, Choko, Guinomi, Ceramic, Unused,
Mino ware is a general term for ceramics fired in the southern region of Gifu Prefecture, once known as Mino Province. In a narrower sense, it refers to ceramic styles that began around the 15th century in the late Muromachi period, including Setoguro, Ki-Seto, Shino, and Oribe ware.
Yamada Masakazu (b. 1951)
Yamada Masakazu is a Mino ware ceramic artist born in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture. While carrying on the spirit of Momoyama-period ancient ceramics, he seeks to go beyond their traditional styles, exploring the beauty created by clay and flame in order to make pottery that people will use and cherish in everyday life.
In his creative practice, Yamada believes that the most important thing is to understand the distinctive qualities of the glazes he uses and to express them in his own unique way. His works center on Shino, Oribe, and Ki-Seto ware, while also encompassing a wide range of tea ceramics and tableware.
Yamada Masakazu (Hakusan Kiln) Profile
* 1951: Born in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture
* 1969: Graduated from Gifu Prefectural Tajimi Technical High School
* 1981: Selected for the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition; selected many times thereafter
* Selected for the Chunichi International Ceramic Arts Exhibition; selected many times thereafter
* 1982: Received the Excellent Work Award at the Gifu Prefectural Art Exhibition
* 1983: Selected for the Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition; selected ten times thereafter
* 1996: Received the Encouragement Award at the Mino Ceramic Art Exhibition
Full member of the Japan Kōgei Association; board member of the Tokai Branch of the Japan Kōgei Association; director of the Mino Ceramic Art Association.
His works are made using Godomaki clay and fired in a gas kiln.
It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), and an artist-provided leaflet.
It came to us from our father.
The product shows no signs of use.
Measurement
Diameter: 5.7cm / Approx. 2 1/4”
Height: 5.2cm – 5.7cm / Approx. 2 3/64” – 2 1/4”
Thickness: 0.7cm / Approx. 9/32”
Weight: 69g
Age: 1990s-
Material: Pottery
Color: Oribe Light Olive Green, Oribe Dark Olive Green, Biscuit, Beige
Technique: Spatula Scraping
Glaze: Glass Glaze
Surface Features: Ishihaze, Pinholes
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box).
* Artist-provided leaflet
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Inscription (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* No chips, cracks, scratches, or blemishes.
* Stone bursts and pinholes.
* Almost no 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.
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