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This listing is for a Kasama-ware chawan made around 40 years ago by distinguished potter, Ito Motohiko.  It is wheel-thrown and the front is decorated with hand-painted depictions of green kaede maple leaves.  This piece has a gently undulating rim and the body of the bowl is quite solid.  The stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original signed wooden storage box.  It also comes with a stamped turmeric coloured wrapping cloth for when the item is not in use, as well as two Japanese language profile papers about the potter and Kasama-ware.  *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHASHAKU TEA SCOOP IS NOT INCLUDED.

Ito Motohiko (b.1939) is a Kasama-ware potter originally from Fukuoka Prefecture in Kyushu.  In 1964 he graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts with a major in Fine Arts, and in 1966 he graduated from the Graduate School of Ceramics at Tokyo University of the Arts.  In 1967 his work was selected for the 6^th Japan Contemporary Crafts and Arts Exhibition, and in 1968 he began studying under master potter Matsui Kosei (1927-2003).  He exhibited at the 3^rd Ibaraki Prefectural Art Festival Art Exhibition the same year.  In 1969 he became a trainee at the Ibaraki Prefecture Ceramics Training Centre, and he exhibited at the 20^th Ibaraki Crafts Exhibition.  In 1970 he built a kiln in Kasama City and established himself as a Kasama-ware potter.  In 1973 his work was selected for the 13^th Traditional Crafts New Works Exhibition and the 20^th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.  In 1974 he received the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Award at the 21^st Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, and he became a full member of the Japan Kogei Association.   In 1975 he received the Encouragement Award at the 2^nd Musashino Traditional Crafts Exhibition, and in 1977 he held a solo exhibition at Akasaka New Otani Hotel.  In 1980 he held a solo exhibition at Fujino-ya in Sano City, and in 1983 he exhibited pieces at the 30 Years of Crafts Exhibition.  In 1984 he received the Asahi Shimbun Prize at the 31^st Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, and he exhibited at the Contemporary Ibaraki Art Exhibition.   In 1985 he held an exhibition at Mito Keisei, and in 1987 he held a solo exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Department store.   In 1989 he exhibited work at an art exhibition in Ibaraki, and in 1991 he exhibited at the 11^th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition.  In 1997 he appeared on an NHK program, and in 1998 he exhibited at the 1^st Contemporary Ibaraki Artists Art Exhibition.  He also created a ceramic mural for the Ibaraki Prefectural Assembly Building.   In 1999 he received the highly coveted Purple Ribbon Medal, and in 2000 he exhibited work at the Ibaraki Ceramic Art Current Exhibition.  He created a ceramic mural at Ibaraki Prefectural Mito Second High School the same year.  In 2001 he held solo exhibition tours at the 21^st Century Exhibition, and in 2004 he served as an auditor at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.  In 2005 he was selected to create work for the reigning Emperor, a very prestigious honour in Japan.  **Fellow sellers, this information was researched by Kominka Zakka and CANNOT be used in your own listings.

Kasama-ware refers to pottery made in Ibaraki Prefecture just north of Tokyo. It began in the 1700s during the Anei period when Hisano Hanemon from Hakoda town built a multi-chambered climbing kiln with a Shigaraki potter named Chouemon. Chouemon brought with him the technique of glost firing, and this led to the birth of Kasama ware. Kasama pieces are generally high-fired and made of stoneware clay containing high amounts of iron. Traditionally Kasama-ware was unglazed yakishime pottery, but these days Kasama-ware comes in many styles and features many types of glazes.

Sizes

Box:  H.12cm (4.7”) x 15.8cm (6.2”) x 15.8cm (6.2”)

Chawan:  H.8.2cm (3.2”) x Dia.12cm (4.7”)

Condition

It’s in very good condition with no chips or cracks.

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