Tomoo Hamada (濱田友緒), Japanese (b. 1967)

A Celadon and Iron-Red Sake Bottle (青磁白差赤絵徳利)

Heisei Era (1989-2019)

About the work

An exquisite celadon and iron-red sake bottle by Tomoo Hamada, a third-generation potter of the esteemed Hamada family of Mashiko. This refined piece harmoniously blends traditional mingei (folk craft) aesthetics with a contemporary sensibility. The surface features a luminous celadon glaze (seiji), interrupted by bands of white slip (shiro-sashi) and vivid iron-red (aka-e) overglaze decoration, resulting in a vibrant contrast of color and texture. Its balanced, gently rounded form reflects Hamada’s philosophy that functional objects can also be deeply expressive works of art.

This exceptional work comes housed in a tomobako (signed wooden box), ensuring its authenticity and collectible value.

Dimensions

10.6cm(h) x 7.9cm(w) × 7.9cm(d)

Footnote

Born in 1967, Tomoo Hamada is the grandson of Living National Treasure Shoji Hamada and the third-generation successor to the famous Hamada kiln in Mashiko. Carrying forward the Mingei spirit, he combines tradition with contemporary sensitivity. His works, often made using natural glazes and traditional techniques, are celebrated internationally. Tomoo continues to exhibit widely and contributes actively to preserving and revitalizing Mashiko’s pottery heritage.