Yamaaki - Shosen
Shohin Nanban Taiko Drum by Yamaaki 1st Gen. (Tokoname) - 6in (15cm)
Shohin Nanban Taiko Drum by Yamaaki 1st Gen. (Tokoname) - 6in (15cm)
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Formal description:
Japanese bonsai pot from the Yamaaki kiln, round 'Taiko' drum shape, two bands of rivets, seal and nail signature of 1st Gen. Yamaaki potter Akitsuga Kataoka, aka Jyuedo Shosen.
External dimensions:
153 x 37mm (6¼ x 1½ in)
Internal dimensions:
133 x 28mm (5¼ x 1⅛ in)
Informal information:
This is a 'Taiko' drum shaped pot from Jyuedo Shosen, very nicely made with a dark slip that was often used over the red clay, and then decorated with careful splashes of red glaze.
The rustic method of manufacture does a great job of evoking "Old Japan", Shosen was an expert in channeling the old techniques of making that he will have been familiar with to this effect.
This style of pot is very popular for conifers in an informal, slant, literati or bunjin style, and will create a superb image when used as such.
In the first photo, the pot has been oiled to show the pot at it's best.
Condition: Used, excellent, some calcium deposits but these disappear with a little oil.
"Katakoka Akitsuga", known by his potter name, "Jyuedo Shousen" started the legendary Yamaaki kiln, thus his pots are known as 1st generation Yamaaki. The kiln was fired by three generations of potters, until it finally went 'cold' in 2011. Jyuedo Shousen passed away in 1990, this pot is probably between 34 and 60 years old.
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Returns:
I guarantee that the pot condition is as described and will take it back if you aren't happy with it. Items are returned at the buyers cost & risk. Please be aware that most UK couriers will NOT insure ceramic items, however it is certainly easier than returning overseas. Please get in touch if you want to return an item.
