Tokuda Yasokichi III (Masahiko) Japanese 1933-2009) saiyu glaze Kutani

Tokuda Yasokichi III, (born Masahiko), (三代徳田八十吉), (1933–2009) Heisei era, c1995, Saiyu glazed Kutani porcelain vase, signed “Kutani Masahiko”, 15.8cm high. with its tomobako wood box inscribed Kabin, Kutani Yasokichi, with the seal Kutani Yasokichi.

Measurements:
25cm high.
12cm Diameter

Biography: Born in Ishikawa prefecture, Tokuda Yasokichi III is one of the most famous of Kutani potters. Named a Living National Treasure in 1997 for his saiyu glaze technique, he began potting in the early 1950s, learning from his grandfather, Tokuda Yasokichi I (1873–1957) and father Tokuda Yasokichi II (1907–1997). His honours include the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Association Chairman’s Award (1977), the Grand Prize at the International Pottery and Porcelain Exhibition (1990), and the Medal with Purple Ribbon from the Emperor of Japan (1993). His work is held in public collections including The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), the Smithsonian Institute (Washington D.C), the Indianapolis Museum of Art, The British Museum (London), and Victoria & Albert Museum (London).

Condition: Mint. No issues.

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