Tatsuzo Shimaoka Fishnet Textured Japanese Flask

Offering a lightweight mahogany Anglo-Japanese side chair with many Godwin characteristics, and probably executed by William Watt circa 1877. Hand caned seat. Weighs less than 8 lbs.

A gouache and ink "Abstract Expressionist" drawing. Important modern Japanese artist, exhibited in MOMA's 1966: "The New Japanese Painting and S...

An exquisitely decorated and wonderfully executed ceramic Mingei glazed plate/ low bowl by Japanese National Treasure and Mashiko pottery master Tatsuzo Shimaoka. This work displays his famous Jomon Zogan rope inlay design, hand-painted decoration, and has his impressed "Ta" signature on the base. Shimaoka, who started as an apprentice to famed Japanese potter Shoji Hamada in 1946 before opening his pottery studio, has exhibited worldwide including in North America, Asia, and Europe. In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure...

A wonderfully designed and gorgeously colored coveted square Mingei bottle vase by Japanese National Treasure pottery master Tatsuzo Shimaoka. This vase is an early work of Shimaoka's before he started to use his impressed "Ta" signature. The rich colors are truly amazing and shift in the light. The vase comes with a Shimaoka signed and sealed box. The work is exquisite in every way and has a wonderful feel and heft to it. Shimaoka, who started as an apprentice to famed Japanese potter Shoji Hamada in 1946 before opening his own studio, has exhibited worldwide including North America, Asia, and Europe. In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure...