a shino type chawan by Kitaoji Rosanjin
decorated in iron black with chrysantheum, leaf and grasses; incised katakana syllable ro to the u/s, silk shifuku and tomobako with inscription to lid.
diameter : 12.4cm height : 7.3cm
Often referred to simply as Rosanjin (1883-1952), his artistic name, a distinguished restraurateur is renowned as a ceramic artist as well as being accomplished in the skills of caligraphy and lacquer work. One of the great modern artist potters whom made functional wares for restaurants including his own restaurant in Tokyo. Rosanjin mastered most of the styles of Japanese pottery and adapting them into modern designs.
Many books have been published on Roasanjin and his works are often exhibited internationally .
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a bronze vase by Hasuda Shugoro
height: 32cm
a slender vase cast in abstract form of a flowering plant; signed just above the foot with the chiselled characters Shu; tomobako inscribed cast bronze flower vase
Hasuda Shugoro (1915-2010) stands as one of the leading modernist artists working in bronze during the latter half of the 20th century
Shugoro works are sculptural and often referred to as architectural in form and element. He received several commissions for large public sculptures and formed them following his philosophy of creating sculpture which interacts with its architectural environment.
Hasuda works can be seen in a number of museums.
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a shino type chawan by Kitaoji Rosanjin
decorated in iron black with chrysantheum, leaf and grasses; incised katakana syllable ro to the u/s, silk shifuku and tomobako with inscription to lid.
diameter : 12.4cm height : 7.3cm
Often referred to simply as Rosanjin (1883-1952), his artistic name, a distinguished restraurateur is renowned as a ceramic artist as well as being accomplished in the skills of caligraphy and lacquer work. One of the great modern artist potters whom made functional wares for restaurants including his own restaurant in Tokyo. Rosanjin mastered most of the styles of Japanese pottery and adapting them into modern designs.
Many books have been published on Roasanjin and his works are often exhibited internationally .
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a bronze vase by Hasuda Shugoro
height: 32cm
a slender vase cast in abstract form of a flowering plant; signed just above the foot with the chiselled characters Shu; tomobako inscribed cast bronze flower vase
Hasuda Shugoro (1915-2010) stands as one of the leading modernist artists working in bronze during the latter half of the 20th century
Shugoro works are sculptural and often referred to as architectural in form and element. He received several commissions for large public sculptures and formed them following his philosophy of creating sculpture which interacts with its architectural environment.
Hasuda works can be seen in a number of museums.
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