Takauchi Shugo (高内秀剛), Japanese, b. 1937

An Akae Sansai Chawan (赤絵三彩茶碗)

Showa Era (1926-1989), Heisei Era (1989-2019) or Reiwa Era (2019-present)

About the work

This Akae Sansai chawan by Takauchi Shugo showcases his characteristic energy and bold decorative sensibility, expressed here through vivid overglaze enamels. The bowl is generously rounded, with a slightly outward-curving lip that gives the form a sense of openness. Across the creamy surface, dynamic red brushwork intersects with bright green and yellow enamel dots, creating a rhythmic and lively composition that recalls the spontaneity of gestural painting. The foot, left rugged and richly fired, exposes raw Mashiko clay and natural kiln textures, grounding the vibrant decoration in an earthy base. 

Dimensions

12.7cm(h) x 7.9cm(w)

Footnote

Born in Tokyo in 1937, Takauchi Shugo settled in Mashiko, where he founded Hyakudogama and pursued an independent, self-directed path in ceramics. Without formal training or a designated master, he absorbed influences from the people and traditions around him, gradually moving from Mashiko folkware toward Oribe, Shino, Ki-Seto and Setoguro. His work is known for its bold, forceful forms and vigorous glazing, culminating in the distinctive style often called Takauchi Oribe. Ranging from large sculptural vessels to everyday tableware, his creations embody an unrestrained, energetic approach that reflects a lifetime of exploration and a refusal to be confined by regional boundaries.