Tokuda Yasokichi

Tokuda Yasokichi I (20 November 1873 – 20 February 1956）(徳田八十吉) was a Japanese potter. He specialised in Kutani ware.

Tokuda Yasokichi
Born(1873-11-20)20 November 1873
Died20 February 1956(1956-02-20) (aged 82)
NationalityJapanese
Known forCrafting pottery
StyleKutani ware

Successors

His grandson, Tokuda Yasokichi III (1933–2009), was designated a Living National Treasure for his saiyu glaze technique.[1][2][3] He interpreted Kutani in a new way with abstract, colourful designs.[4] His works are held in many museums, including the British Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.[5]

He was succeeded by his daughter (b. 1961), who was allowed to inherit the name, becoming Tokuda Yasokichi IV, to prevent it from becoming extinct. As a female head, she is exceptional among ceramic family dynasties in Japan.[6]

References
  1. "TOKUDA, Yasokichi". Archived from the original on 9 March 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  2. "Joan B Mirviss LTD | Japanese Fine Art | Japanese Ceramics". Mirviss.com. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  3. "Tokuda Yasokichi III (1933–2009) | ONISHI GALLERY | New York". Archived from the original on 13 August 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  4. "Japanese Potter - Tokuda Yasokichi III (Kutani Ware)". E-yakimono.net. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  5. "Collection | the Metropolitan Museum of Art". Archived from the original on 6 December 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  6. "Tokuda Yasokichi III". Japanesedesign.pl. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2021.


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