Shinbei Sakakura XV (十五代 坂倉新兵衛), Japanese, b. 1949
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A Hagi Ware Midium Bowl
Showa Era (1926-1989)
About the work
A beautifully crafted Hagi bowl by the 15th-generation potter Shinbei Sakakura, this piece showcases the characteristic soft glaze and organic texture of traditional Hagi ware. The unglazed foot features the Sakakura seal near the foot-ring, a mark of the family's esteemed craftsmanship.
The bowl is accompanied by its original signed wooden box (tomobako) and a leaflet detailing the rich lineage of the Sakakura family, known for preserving Hagi pottery traditions.
Dimensions
19.2 cm x 9.8 cm
Footnote
Shinbei Sakakura XV, born in Nagato City in 1949, is the 15th-generation successor of the prestigious Sakakura family, renowned for their Hagi ware craftsmanship. A graduate of Tokyo University of the Arts, he has received numerous accolades, including the Yamaguchi Prefecture Arts and Culture Promotion Encouragement Award. In 2013, he was recognized as an Intangible Cultural Property Holder for his mastery of Hagi ware. As a member of the Japanese Kōgei Association, he continues his family’s rich pottery legacy.