Toshiko Takaezu Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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Creator: Toshiko Takaezu

Ceramic Moon Pot with Rattle by Toshiko Takaezu

$9,600

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...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Toshiko Takaezu Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Important Storied Tall Ceramic Pot with Rattle and Handprints by Toshiko Takaezu

$32,000

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...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Toshiko Takaezu Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Important Storied Tall Ceramic Pot with Rattle and Fingerprints Toshiko Takaezu

$26,000

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...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Toshiko Takaezu Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Large Unusual Ceramic Pot with Rattle and Handprint by Toshiko Takaezu

$56,000

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...

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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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic Blue Fish Handmade in Italy, centerpiece, bespoke, Choose one

$424Sale Price / item|15% Off

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...

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St. Clement Midcentury Ceramic Bowl, Blue

$950

H 3.5 in Dm 11.88 in

St. Clement Midcentury Ceramic Bowl, Blue

By Saint-Clément

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning and stylish hand-crafted blue matte bowl by Saint Clement pottery studio/workshop, France. Signed on the underside with Saint Clement...

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Toshiko Takaezu Signed Japanese Hawaiian Glazed Pottery Chawan Yunomi Tea Bowl

$995

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Choose one Ceramic Multicolor Fish Handmade in Italy, bespoke, centerpiece

$424Sale Price / item|15% Off

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...

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Art Deco Compote with Nude Male Caryatids, Oscar Bach Bronze with Lustre Glass

$7,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.25 in Dm 14 in

Art Deco Compote with Nude Male Caryatids, Oscar Bach Bronze with Lustre Glass

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stunning in design and execution, this large Art Deco compote is composed of a bronze base featuring a group of nude male caryatids supporting a gorge...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Toshiko Takaezu Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Unique II Stoneware Sculpture by Lisa Geue

$310 / item

H 7.29 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in

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...

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2010s French Modern Toshiko Takaezu Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic Multicolor Whale Handmade in Italy, Bespoke, ocean

$698Sale Price / item|15% Off

H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in

Ceramic Multicolor Whale Handmade in Italy, Bespoke, ocean

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...

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2010s Italian Modern Toshiko Takaezu Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Unique III Stoneware Sculpture by Lisa Geue

$310 / item

H 8.47 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in

Unique III Stoneware Sculpture by Lisa Geue

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique III Stoneware sculpture by Lisa Geue Dimensions: D 12 x W 10 x H 21.5 cm Materials: Stoneware with Chamotte, Porcelain Slip, Kaolin, multiple firings Non-functional. Lis...

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2010s French Modern Toshiko Takaezu Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Mid-Century Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy Bowl

$346

H 3.15 in Dm 10.63 in

Mid-Century Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy Bowl

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Stunning and vibrant bowl with sgrafitto and hand-painted colored glossy pattern of stylised women. On the base is painted Italy 7892. Fratelli Fanciullacci Pottery: during the fi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Toshiko Takaezu Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Large Art Nouveau Ceramic Glazed Pot by Christopher Dressner

$1,350

H 11.5 in W 17 in D 14 in

Large Art Nouveau Ceramic Glazed Pot by Christopher Dressner

By Christopher Dresser

Located in Westport, CT

Wonderful Art Nouveau iron stone ceramic glaze designed by Christopher Dressner for S.C.I. Laveno, stamped, circa 1890-1900. Note rare coloring.

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Ceramic Light Blue Fish Handmade in Italy, centerpiece, choose one

$424Sale Price / item|15% Off

H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in

Ceramic Light Blue Fish Handmade in Italy, centerpiece, 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...

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2010s Italian Modern Toshiko Takaezu Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Ceramic Yellow Fish Handmade in Italy, centerpiece, choose one

$424Sale Price / item|15% Off

H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in

Ceramic Yellow Fish Handmade in Italy, centerpiece, 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...

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2010s Italian Modern Toshiko Takaezu Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic Closed Form Sculpture by Toshiko Takaezu

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H 5 in Dm 6.25 in

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 ...

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Ceramic Closed Form Sculpture by Toshiko Takaezu

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H 5.5 in Dm 5.5 in

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 ...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Toshiko Takaezu Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Toshiko Takaezu small early Cranbrook ceramic

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H 1 in Dm 4.63 in

Toshiko Takaezu small early Cranbrook ceramic

By Toshiko Takaezu

Located in Sharon, CT

A small abstract decorated piece by Toshiko Takeazu (1922-2011) signed. A strong influence of her teacher Maija Grotell is apparent, and this little gem ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toshiko Takaezu Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic Closed Form Vessel with Rattle by Toshiko Takaezu

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H 4.75 in Dm 6.25 in

Ceramic Closed Form Vessel with Rattle 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 ...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Toshiko Takaezu Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Toshiko Takaezu Closed Form Ceramic Moon Pot Signed

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H 4 in Dm 5 in

Toshiko Takaezu Closed Form Ceramic Moon Pot Signed

By Toshiko Takaezu

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a fantastic, closed form, ceramic moon pot with rattle by Toshiko Takaezu. Signed on bottom. Dimensions: 4h x 5d. In excellent...

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20th Century Toshiko Takaezu Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Set of Abstract Ceramic Vessels by Toshiko Takaezu

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H 2.5 in Dm 3.5 in

Set of Abstract Ceramic Vessels by Toshiko Takaezu

By Toshiko Takaezu

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of abstract black and white ceramic or glazed earthenware vessels, hand made by Toshiko Takaezu, American, circa 1980s. Signed with artist's monogram underneath. They are priced at $2800 for the two. Takaezu was born in Hawaii to immigrant Japanese parents, went on to study under Maija Grotell...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toshiko Takaezu Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Toshiko Takaezu Stoneware Splash Abstract Glazed Pottery Plate

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H 1.5 in Dm 8.5 in

Toshiko Takaezu Stoneware Splash Abstract Glazed Pottery Plate

By Toshiko Takaezu

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Decorative stoneware plate with abstract splash design, created by Toshiko Takaezu of Honolulu, Hawaii. Bowl measures 8.5" in diameter by 1 1/2" high and is signed with artist's mark...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toshiko Takaezu Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Toshiko Takaezu Stoneware Abstract Glazed Pottery Plate

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H 1.5 in Dm 9 in L 1.5 in

Toshiko Takaezu Stoneware Abstract Glazed Pottery Plate

By Toshiko Takaezu

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Decorative stoneware plate with abstract design, created by Toshiko Takaezu of Honolulu, Hawaii. Bowl measures 9" in diameter by 1 1/2" high and is signed ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toshiko Takaezu Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Toshiko Takaezu Studio Pottery Low Bowl with Abstract Design

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H 2 in Dm 8.5 in

Toshiko Takaezu Studio Pottery Low Bowl with Abstract Design

By Toshiko Takaezu

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Studio pottery low bowl with abstract design created by Toshiko Takaezu, of Honolulu, Hawaii. Bowl measures 2" by 8.25" and is in very good vintage condition. Signed with the artist'...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toshiko Takaezu Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Toshiko Takaezu Glazed Stoneware American Abstract Modernist Bowl

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H 2 in Dm 8.5 in

Toshiko Takaezu Glazed Stoneware American Abstract Modernist Bowl

By Toshiko Takaezu

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Decorative stoneware bowl with abstract design, created by Toshiko Takaezu of Honolulu, Hawaii. Bowl measures 8.5" in diameter by 2" high and is signed wit...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toshiko Takaezu Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Contemporary Toshiko Takaezu Ceramic Art Sculpture Moon Pot with Rattle

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H 8 in Dm 5 in

Contemporary Toshiko Takaezu Ceramic Art Sculpture Moon Pot with Rattle

By Toshiko Takaezu

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a ceramic moon pot with rattle, sculpture by ceramic artist Toshiko Takaezu. In excellent condition. Dimensions are height 8" x diameter 5" Born in Ha...

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1990s American Modern Toshiko Takaezu Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Toshiko Takaezu Stoneware Abstract Low Bowl Charger

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H 2 in Dm 12.5 in

Toshiko Takaezu Stoneware Abstract Low Bowl Charger

By Toshiko Takaezu

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Abstract Expressionist glazed low bowl or charger created by Toshiko Takaezu of Honolulu, Hawaii. Bowl measures 12.5" in diameter by 2" high and ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toshiko Takaezu Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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