Tadashi Nishihata (西端 正), Japanese, b. 1948
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A Tamba Ware Vase
Showa Era (1926-1989), Heisei Era (1989-2019) or Reiwa Era (2019-present)
About the work
A "dimpled jar" (えくぼ壺) tamba ware vase by Tadashi Nishihata, from Sueharu Kiln (末晴窯). This piece features a captivating blend of glossy black glaze combined with natural textures, demonstrating the artist’s mastery of the Tamba ceramic tradition. The body is rounded with a narrowing neck, while the dynamic glaze evokes the distinctive rustic beauty of Tamba pottery. The foot remains unglazed and bears the kiln’s seal, ensuring authenticity.
Included is a tomobako (wooden storage box) signed by the artist and a leaflet about Tamba ceramics.
Dimensions
18 cm x 19.5 cm
Footnote
Tadashi Nishihata is recognized as one of the leading contemporary Tamba potters, noted for his powerfully beveled forms. Nishihata began his pottery career in 1969 and has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Matsushita Award and Grand Prize at the Tanabe Museum of Art Tea Ceremony Sculpture Exhibition. His works have been widely selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts and Ceramic Art Exhibitions.