Authentic Guaranteed 12th Generation Taheibei Tahara Original Hagi Ware Ear-handled Mizusashi Prefectural Intangible Cultural Property Holder Yamaguchi Prefecture

(Size)
Mizusashi maximum body diameter: approx. 18cm x height: approx. 17cm
Kyo-bako (original box) width: approx. 20.7cm x depth: approx. 20.7cm x height: approx. 21.3cm

(Product Description)
This is a Hagi Ware Ear-handled Mizusashi by the 12th generation potter Tohei Tahara, a ceramic artist from Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is self-made, in perfect condition, comes with its original box and cloth.
The condition is excellent.
It can be enjoyed as a decorative piece as is, or it can be used.
There is a seal of 陶兵衛 (Tohei) on the bottom of the work.
The soft feel is created by the white glaze applied over the characteristic Biwa color of Hagi ware, resulting in a very elegant piece.
It can be enjoyed for tea ceremonies throughout the seasons. Please check the images.

This is a release from a collector. Please check the images.
★This item was purchased in the Kyushu region.
It is being exhibited as purchased. Thank you for your understanding.

(Biography)
12th generation Tohei Tahara (June 19, 1925 - September 27, 1991)
Ceramic artist.
Born in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, as the second son of the 10th generation Tohei.
As his elder brother, the 11th generation Tohei, had no successor,
He inherited the family pottery business and learned ceramics from his father and brother (11th generation).
In 1956, upon the death of his brother, he succeeded to the title of 12th generation Tohei.
The Tahara family is a renowned lineage of ceramic artists from the Fukagawa Imperial Kiln (Fukagawa Hagi), tracing its origins to Sakagawa Sozaemon.
In 1866, during the time of the 8th generation Kiyozou Sakagawa, his legitimate son Kenji changed his surname from Sakagawa to Tahara.
The 12th generation Tohei Tahara studied Korean pottery of the Goryeo period,
Deepened his understanding of the tea ceremony and focused on presenting tea ceramics.
The name Tohei Tahara has been passed down through generations of the Tahara family head to the present day.

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