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This listing is for a splendid Kutani-ware yunomi tea cup made around 10 years ago by noted potter Nakamura Shutoh V.  It is wheel-thrown and features beautiful blue and yellow saiyu glaze.   This particular style of glaze is more commonly associated with Living National Treasure Tokuda Yasokichi, it has the same vibrancy and just as much appeal.  The interior of the cup is white, and the signature of the potter can be found on the bottom.  It comes with its original signed wooden storage box and a Japanese language profile paper about the potter.

Nakamura Shutoh (b.1953) is a Kutani-ware potter and eldest son of the 4th generation master of Shutoh Gama.  In 1973 he graduated from the Ceramics Department of Tajimi Technical High School in Gifu Prefecture, then continued his studies as a research student at the Ishikawa Prefectural Industrial Research Institute up until 1974.  In 1976, he began studying under his grandfather and Nitten potter Nakamura Suiko (Shutoh III).  In 1976 he received the Ishikawa Prefectural Council Presidents Award at the 14th Kutani-ware New Works Exhibition, and in 1977 his work was selected for the first time for the 1st Traditional Kutani-ware Crafts Exhibition.  In 1978 his work was selected for the 26th Kansai Art Exhibition, and in 1979 his work was chosen for the 11th Nitten Fine Arts Exhibition.  In 1979 he exhibited at the 35th Ishikawa Contemporary Art Exhibition, and in 1981 his work was selected for the 20th Japan Contemporary Art Exhibition.  In 1983 he was invited to become a member of the Japan Contemporary Art Crafts Association, and in 1985 he participated in a ceramics exhibition at Daiwa Department store in the Korinbo shopping district of Kanazawa.  Two years later he participated in a two person exhibition in Sendai, and in 1988 his work was chosen for the 20th Nitten Fine Arts Exhibition.  In 1988 he exhibited work at a ceramic exhibition at Daiwa Department Store, and his work was selected for the 27th Hokuriku Chunichi Art Exhibition.  In 1990 he exhibited at a ceramics exhibition at Yamashiro Ichinose Gallery, and in 1992 he exhibited at a ceramics exhibition held at Tsuruga City Gallery in Fukui.  He also exhibited at Yamashiro Ichinose Gallery, and his work was selected for the 31st Hokuriku Chunichi Art Exhibition.  In 1993 he participated in a special ceramic making exhibition in Miyazaki, and he exhibited at Daiwa Department Store in Kanazawa.  In 1994 he held his first exhibition at Tokyu Department Store in Tokyo, and he exhibited at Tsuruga City Gallery in Fukui.  In 1995 he succeeded as the fifth generation master of Shutoh Gama, and he is best known for his splendid saiyu glazed pieces.  **Fellow sellers, this information was researched by Kominka Zakka and CANNOT be used in your own listings.

Kutani refers to porcelain ware made in the town of Kutani, in modern day Ishikawa Prefecture. This type of porcelain ware is known for its vivid colours and distinct designs, which in many cases can cover the entire surface. These designs were influenced by Chinese ceramics, paintings, and textiles. Kutani-ware can be broken into the following types: Ko-Kutani (around 1650-1700), Mokubei style (around 1805-1817), Yoshidaya style (1818-1829), Iidaya Style (1830-1845), Eiraku style (1865-1868), and the Shoza Style (1860-1880). Typical decorating techniques include the Ao-Tsubu pattern with raised blue dots, Saiyu Glazes (red, green, yellow, purple, blue), the Yuri-kinsai technique of using gold leaf and gold powder under transparent glaze, and the ginsai technique of using silver leaf and silver powder under transparent glaze.

Sizes

Box:  H.10.7cm (4.2”) x 11.7cm (4.6”) x 10.3cm (4”)

Cup:  H.8.8cm (3.4”) x Dia.6.7cm (2.6”)

Condition

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

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