Toshiko Takaezu was an American ceramic artist and painter. She was born to Japanese immigrant parents in Pepeekeo, Hawaii, in 1922. She studied at the Honolulu Museum of Art and the University of Hawaii under Claude Horan from 1948–51.
From 1951–54, Takaezu continued her studies at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where she befriended Finnish ceramist Maija Grotell, who became her mentor. In 1955, Takaezu traveled to Japan, where she studied Buddhism, visited Shoji Hamada and observed the techniques of traditional Japanese pottery, which continued to influence her work. She taught for 10 years at the Cleveland Institute of Art, and then from 1967–92, she taught at Princeton University, where she was awarded an honorary doctorate.
Takaezu retired in 1992 to become a studio artist, living and working in Quakertown, New Jersey, about 30 miles northwest of Princeton. In addition to her studio in New Jersey, Takaezu made many of her larger sculptures at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. She made functional wheel-thrown vessels early in her career. Later, she switched to abstract sculptures with freely applied poured and painted glazes.
In the early 1970s, when Takaezu didn’t have access to a kiln, she painted on canvas. Her work is part of the permanent collections at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, among many others.
Takaezu was the recipient of the Gold Medal of the American Craft Council and a Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation grant. She lived in Hawaii for 10 years and died March 9, 2011, in Honolulu.
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Ceramic Closed-Form Moon Pot by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic closed-form pot by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011), circa 1980-1990s. The small moon pot takes a near perfect rounded form. It has small sp...
Ceramic
Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Modernist Abstract Vase
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, relatively large free form modernist abstract vase with indentations by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The high-fired vase features a s...
Porcelain, Pottery
Ceramic Closed-Form Moon Pot by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic closed-form pot by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011), circa 1980-1990s. The moon pot takes a near perfect rounded form. It has small sprout w...
Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Bowl Chawan Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic bowl by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The deep form bowl is of the typical form of Chawan and features a wheel-turned body supported by ...
Ceramic
$2,500
Toshiko Takaezu Tea Bowl
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From famed Hawaiian ceramicist Toshiko Takaezu, a wheel thrown studio ceramic tea bowl features a dark brown glaze with a footed base. Dimensions 6" diameter x 3.25" height. Condit...
Ceramic
Fine Ceramic Tea Bowl with Brilliant Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011) circa 1980s. The hand-built form shows a near perfect round form supported by a short ...
Ceramic
Brilliant Clog-Form Ceramic Tea Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
One of the most beautiful ceramic tea bowls (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011) we have handled. The hand-built bowl, with its waist tucked i...
Ceramic
Toshiko Takaezu Bottle Form Pot
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful ceramic vessel by Toshiko Takaezu. this is an early bottle form, the glazing is consistent with this time period and the signature is also cor...
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Shallow Bowl with Brilliant Blue Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic shallow bowl circa 1960s made by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011), whose work was heavily influenced by the Japanese ceramic traditio...
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Bowl with Abstract Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large ceramic bowl (Chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The deep form bowl features a wheel-turned robust body supported by a short round f...
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Glazed Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From famed Hawaiian ceramicist Toshiko Takaezu, a wheel thrown studio ceramic bowl features a dark brown glaze with tan brush strokes on the interior. Dimensions 13.25" diameter x 3...
Ceramic
Important Storied Tall Ceramic Pot with Rattle and Handprints by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
An important ceramic closed-form pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The story: In the 1980s, potter Lola Rae invited Toshika to her ceramic studio and kiln in Ojai, CA to teach a class. Lola Rae had previously worked as a studio assistant for artist Beatrice Wood for eight years. This pot was one of the pieces Toshiko made on site during the class and workshop. Together with the other pot on offer, they stayed in Lola Rae's personal collection until now offer by us Tishu Gallery...
Ceramic
Ceramic Moon Pot with Salt Firing and Rattle by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic closed-form pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011) circa 1980s. The wheel-thrown closed-form pot features a a nearly perfect sp...
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Bowl with Salt Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large ceramic bowl by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The deep form bowl features a robust body of thick wall, s...
Ceramic
Important Storied Tall Ceramic Pot with Rattle and Fingerprints Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic ceramic closed-form pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The story: In the 1980s, potter Lola Rae invited Toshika to her ceramic studio and kiln in Ojai, CA to teach a class. Lola Rae had previously worked as a studio assistant for artist Beatrice Wood for eight years. This pot was one of the pieces Toshiko made on site during the class and workshop. Together with the other pot on offer, they stayed in Lola Rae's personal collection until now offered by us Tishu Gallery...
Ceramic
Large Unusual Ceramic Pot with Rattle and Handprint by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall closed-form ceramic pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011) circa 1980-90s. The impressive stone vessel on offer is covered in a ba...
Ceramic
Ceramic Tea Bowl with Brilliant Blue Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) circa 1960s made by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011), whose work was heavily influenced by the Japanese ceramic tra...
Ceramic
Ceramic Tea Bowl with Mottled Yellow Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The hand-built bowl is covered with a striking matte glaze in mustard yellow w...
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Glazed Vase in Cachepot Form by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large glazed ceramic vase circa 1978 made by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). Toshiko's work was heavily influenced by the Japanese ceramic traditi...
Ceramic
Ceramic Tea Bowl with Brilliant Red Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The hand-built form shows slight irregularity and is covered with a brilliant ...
Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Chawan Tea Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small elegant glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The well-balanced form is hand built and shows just a slight irr...
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Center Bowl Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large ceramic center bowl by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). Meant to be a bespoken center piece., the deep form bowl features a robust body of thick wall, supported by a short round foot ring. The surface showcases an expressive glaze pattern that is the signature style to the artist's work. Free-flowing abstract strokes...
Ceramic
$494 / item
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Ceramic Blue Fish Handmade in Italy, centerpiece, bespoke, Choose one
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...
Ceramic
Korean Joseon Dynasty Glazed Pottery Ceramic Hakame Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897) Korean pottery bowl with a beautiful muted glaze, color, and nicely aged patina. As this is not our area of expertise, we are listing it si...
Pottery
$716Sale Price|56% Off
H 3.5 in Dm 11.25 in
Early Laura Andreson California Modernist Ceramic Stoneware Bowl
By Laura Andreson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large Laura Anderson stoneware bowl measuring 3.5" in height by 11.25" diameter. Signed Laura Anderson, 1949. In very good vintage condition. The fol...
Stoneware
Antique Japanese Ceramic Bowl, Hand-Painted Dragon Design, 1900
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/1393 - This bowl is more antique tha I wrote. This is one piece from a large collection of ancient pottery, gathered 35 years ago and never exhibited to the public. I woud like to sell...
Ceramic
$695
H 3.25 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Japanese Asian Signed Studio Pottery Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A stunning Japanese stoneware studio pottery chawan tea bowl that features a beautiful, heavy and sumptuously multi-glaze with wonderful shifts in color and texture. This bowl is wit...
Stoneware
$240Sale Price|53% Off
H 1.57 in Dm 3 in
Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowl Hand Painted Famille Rose, Qing Qianlong circa 1760
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a finely hand painted Chinese porcelain tea bowl from the 18th century, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795. The bowl is well decorated, continuously around the body ...
Porcelain
$494 / item
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in
Choose one Ceramic Multicolor Fish Handmade in Italy, bespoke, centerpiece
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...
Ceramic
$495
H 3 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Japanese Asian Style Signed Studio Pottery Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A stunning Japanese Asian-influenced stoneware Studio Pottery Chawan tea bowl that features a beautiful dark rich glaze with wonderful shifts in pattern and texture. This particula...
Stoneware
Korean Goryeo Celadon Glazed Sangam Inlaid Bowl, 12th/13th Century, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Korean celadon glazed stoneware bowl with white and black sangam inlay, Goryeo Dynasty, 12th - 13th century, Korea. The celadon glazed stoneware bowl of generous propor...
Stoneware
$197 / item
H 2.76 in Dm 5.91 in
Japanese Minimalistic LAAB Fringe Chawan Bowl Raku Ceramics Crackle White
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Fringe chawan bowl Irregular, dramatic gray cracks of bold visual impact embellish the polished ceramic surface of this spectacular chawan bowl, handcrafted following the ancient ...
Ceramic
Unique II Stoneware Sculpture by Lisa Geue
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique II Stoneware sculpture by Lisa Geue Dimensions: D 11 x W 12 x H 18.5 cm Materials: Stoneware with Chamotte, Porcelain Slip, Kaolin, multiple firings Non-functional. Lisa...
Other
$450
H 3 in W 4.25 in D 4.5 in
Japanese Asian Signed Studio Pottery Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous Japanese studio pottery chawan tea bowl that features a mix of shifting colors, glazes and textures as well as elements of Shino Ware and Hagi Ware. The piece radiates in...
Earthenware, Pottery
Closed-Form Ceramic Moon Pot with Rattle by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic closed-form pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011), circa 1980-1990s. This moon pot was hand0built and it takes a more organic ...
Ceramic
Large Studio Stoneware Bowl Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1922 - 2011 Ms. Takaezu was an American ceramic artist. Her art work is in collections and museums throughout the USA and abroad. This piece is a fine example of her aesthetics and t...
Ceramic
Toshiko Takaezu Glazed Stoneware Charger
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Astoria, NY
Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922-2011) Polychrome Glazed Stoneware Charger, incised "TT" signature to underside. 2" H x 12" Diameter. Provenance: From 333 East 75th Street Estate.
Stoneware
Sold
H 3.6 in W 9.5 in D 9.25 in
Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Mid-Century Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Oxblood Bowl
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely gorgeous and wonderfully glazed large bowl by famed Japanese American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The bowl features a quite rare luminescent, dark oxblood red drip ...
Pottery, Stoneware
Ceramic Moon Pot with Rattle by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic closed-form pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The story: In the 1980s, potter Lola Rae invited Toshika to her ceramic studio and kiln in Ojai, CA to teach a class. Lola Rae had previously worked as a studio assistant for artist Beatrice Wood for eight years. This pot was one of the pieces Toshiko made on site during the class and workshop. Together with the other pot on offer, they stayed in Lola Rae's personal collection until now offered by us Tishu Gallery...
Ceramic
Toshiko Takaezu Tea Bowl
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Oakland, CA
Ceramic tea bowl by artist Yoshiko Takaezu (1922-2011) layers of soft off white glazes in this subtle form. Takaezu was part of the Modernist ceramic artists who challenged the way c...
Ceramic
Ceramic Closed Form Sculpture by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic closed-form pot by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). This iconic form by the artist takes the simplest organic form but is instilled with a ...
Ceramic
Ceramic Tea Bowl with Brilliant Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The hand-built form shows slight irregularity and is covered with a brilliant g...
Ceramic
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H 2.1 in Dm 3.25 in
Toshiko Takaezu Signed Japanese Hawaiian Glazed Pottery Chawan Yunomi Tea Bowl
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely gorgeous and wonderful chawan tea bowl / yunomi cup by famed Japanese American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The work features a rich, matte black tenmoku glaze with ...
Pottery
Ceramic Closed Form Sculpture by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic closed-form pot by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). This iconic form by the artist takes the simplest organic form but is instilled with a ...
Ceramic
Ceramic Tea Bowl with Black Iridescent Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The well-balanced form is hand built and shows slight irregularity, further ac...
Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Tea Bowl with Abstract Strokes by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The well-balanced form is hand built and shows slight irregularity, further ac...
Ceramic