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You are invited to come along with me as I learn about Japanese ceramics. I will share what I learn about the kilns, history, terminology, potters, decorators, styles, and marks. This is a work in progress. ** NOTICE: I DO NOT ANSWER QUERIES ON PERSONAL PIECES. I DO NOT GIVE VALUATIONS. General comments and questions will still be accepted.
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
OYODO YAKI-Ceramics of Nara Prefecture
Matsubayashi Genei of Yoshino, Nara Prefecture.
Genei was born in 1954, the third son of Asahi Yaki potter Matsubayashi Tōsai in Uji, Kyoto. His kiln is located in Yoshino, Nara Prefecture. He focuses mostly on yakishime, although he also does some kohiki. Most works are surprisingly lightweight and easy to use. They have an amazing ring to them. What probably impressed me the most was his variety of forms, his attention to detail for how each piece would be used, and his use of incised decorations to create both a modern and ancient flair. He usually forms his work by hand, only occasionally using the wheel. I had a wonderful time chatting with him and learning about his works. I hope to take him up on his invitation to visit his kiln in Yoshino sometime in the future.
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