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Toyo Kaneshige Flower vase, Bizen type, Gourd shape

h25.5×w12.0cm   with a signed box   Sold

Toyo Kaneshige: Flower vase, Bizen type, Gourd shape

Toyo Kaneshige 金重 陶陽

1896 Born in Bizen, Okayama prefecture.
1910 Began ceramics as a family business.
1930 Researched early Bizen. Began reproduction of ceramics from Momoyama period.
1936 Met Handeishi Kawakita.
1939 Completed Hidasuki seen in Early Bizen style.
1949 Became a friend with Rosanjin Kitaoji.
1954 Joined in Tori kai.
1955 Organized Nihon Kogei kai (Japan Art Crafts Association) with Toyozo Arakawa and Tokuro Kato.
1956 Designated as a Living National Treasure.
1960 Received Cultural award from Okayama prefecture.
1966 Received Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon.

1967 Passed away at the age of 71.

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