Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

American, 1929-2011

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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(Biography provided by The Nevica Project LLC)

Creator: Toshiko Takaezu

Large Ceramic Center Bowl Toshiko Takaezu

$5,800

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...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Fine Ceramic Tea Bowl with Brilliant Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu

$4,500

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 ...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Brilliant Clog-Form Ceramic Tea Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu

$5,800

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...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Toshiko Takaezu Tea Bowl

$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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Glazed Ceramic Chawan Tea Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu

$2,800

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...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Glazed Ceramic Bowl Chawan Toshiko Takaezu

$4,200

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 ...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Large Ceramic Bowl with Abstract Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu

$5,200 / item

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...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Large Ceramic Bowl with Salt Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu

$5,200

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...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Large Ceramic Shallow Bowl with Brilliant Blue Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu

$5,800

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic Tea Bowl with Brilliant Blue Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu

$4,500

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic Tea Bowl with Brilliant Red Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu

$5,800

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 ...

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1990s American Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Large Ceramic Glazed Vase in Cachepot Form by Toshiko Takaezu

$7,800

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...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic Tea Bowl with Mottled Yellow Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu

$4,200

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...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Large Ceramic Glazed Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu

$4,000

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Contemporary Hagi Ware Chawan (Tea Bowl) by Seigan Yamane, Japan

$560

H 3.55 in Dm 5.32 in

Contemporary Hagi Ware Chawan (Tea Bowl) by Seigan Yamane, Japan

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A remarkable contemporary Hagi ware tea bowl by acclaimed Japanese ceramic artist Seigan Yamane, one of the most innovative figures in modern Hagi ceramics. This expressive chawan em...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Large Thai Hand-Painted Blue and White Porcelain Bowl with Floral Motifs

$625 / item

H 5 in Dm 12 in

Large Thai Hand-Painted Blue and White Porcelain Bowl with Floral Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large Thai hand-painted blue and white porcelain bowl from the 20th century with floral motifs. Created in Thailand, this porcelain bowl features a circular tapering silhouette wit...

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Early Laura Andreson California Modernist Ceramic Stoneware Bowl

$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...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Korean Joseon Dynasty Glazed Pottery Ceramic Hakame Chawan Tea Bowl

$595

H 2.5 in W 5.6 in D 5.6 in

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...

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Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Wucai Porcelain Dragon Bowl, 19th Century

$7,200

H 5 in Dm 11.13 in

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Wucai Porcelain Dragon Bowl, 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A large Chinese Qing dynasty porcelain wucai (five color) glazed bowl painted in underglaze blue and overglaze red, green, and yellow upon a pure white ground, and featuring a design...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Antique Japanese Ceramic Bowl, Hand-Painted Dragon Design, 1900

$741

H 3.15 in Dm 6.58 in

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Other Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowl Hand Painted Famille Rose, Qing Qianlong circa 1760

$241Sale Price|20% 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 ...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Japanese Minimalistic LAAB Fringe Chawan Bowl Raku Ceramics Crackle White

$200 / 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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Meiji Period Large Japanese Imari Bowl Centerpiece

$625Sale Price|50% Off

H 3.5 in Dm 11.25 in

Meiji Period Large Japanese Imari Bowl Centerpiece

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Meiji period large Japanese Imari bowl centerpiece This large, distinctive, octagonal porcelain Imari bowl is painted in rich, inky blue, co...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Japanese Asian Signed Studio Pottery Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl

$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...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Stoneware

Large Antique Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Elaborately Hand-Painted Bowl or Basin

$995

H 4.88 in Dm 16 in

Large Antique Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Elaborately Hand-Painted Bowl or Basin

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This very large and substantial bowl or basin is signed by and unknown artist and originates from China, dating to approximately 1920 and done in the period Chinese Export style. The...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Pottery

Korean Goryeo Celadon Glazed Sangam Inlaid Bowl, 12th/13th Century, Korea

$2,250

H 3.25 in Dm 8 in

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...

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15th Century and Earlier Korean Antique Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Previously Available Items

Large Studio Stoneware Bowl Toshiko Takaezu

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H 4.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Toshiko Takaezu Glazed Stoneware Charger

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H 2 in Dm 12 in

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.

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Mid-Century Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Oxblood Bowl

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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 ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Toshiko Takaezu Tea Bowl

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H 3 in Dm 4.25 in

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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic Tea Bowl with Brilliant Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu

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H 2.625 in Dm 4.5 in

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...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Toshiko Takaezu Signed Japanese Hawaiian Glazed Pottery Chawan Yunomi Tea Bowl

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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 ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic Tea Bowl with Black Iridescent Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu

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H 3.125 in Dm 4.75 in

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...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Glazed Ceramic Tea Bowl with Abstract Strokes by Toshiko Takaezu

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H 3.45 in Dm 5.25 in

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...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Glazed Ceramic Tea Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu

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H 2.85 in Dm 4.85 in

Glazed Ceramic 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 b...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Glazed Ceramic Tea Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu

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H 3.5 in Dm 5.5 in

Glazed Ceramic Tea Bowl 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...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Midcentury Japanese Large Studio Pottery Ceramic Bowl

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H 2.75 in W 13 in D 13 in

Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Midcentury Japanese Large Studio Pottery Ceramic Bowl

By Toshiko Takaezu

Located in Studio City, CA

An absolutely gorgeous and wonderful large bowl by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The quite large bowl features a unique design with wonderful brown...

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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Pottery

Glazed Ceramic Tea Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu

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H 2.75 in Dm 4.5 in

Glazed Ceramic Tea Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu

By Toshiko Takaezu

Located in Atlanta, GA

A ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). In a classic chawan form, this small tea bowl strikes...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Toshiko Takaezu Bowls and Baskets

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Toshiko Takaezu bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Toshiko Takaezu bowls and baskets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Toshiko Takaezu bowls and baskets, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bowls and baskets by Toshiko Takaezu were created in the modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider bowls and baskets by Warren MacKenzie, Lorin Marsh, and Karl Springer. Prices for Toshiko Takaezu bowls and baskets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $995 and can go as high as $5,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,800.