{"product_id":"jp579-nakazato-tarouemon","title":"Nakazato Tarouemon XII (十二代中里太郎右衛門), Japanese (1895–1985)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Karatsu Tokkuri (唐津徳利)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowa Era (1926–1989)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finely potted Karatsu tokkuri by Nakazato Tarouemon XII (Muan), the twelfth generation head of the renowned Nakazato Tarouemon kiln. Revered for his pivotal role in reviving traditional Karatsu pottery during the twentieth century, Nakazato combined centuries of inherited craftsmanship with a refined artistic vision, creating works that embody the quiet elegance and natural beauty for which Karatsu ware has long been admired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vessel is of classic tokkuri form, with a rounded globular body rising to a gently flared neck, creating a balanced and harmonious silhouette. It is covered in a rich iron glaze over a robust stoneware body, enlivened by sweeping white brushwork that flows naturally around the form. Areas of exposed clay, together with subtle iron spotting and expressive kiln effects, create a surface of remarkable depth and texture. The spontaneous interaction between clay, glaze and flame exemplifies the philosophy of Karatsu ware, where beauty is found in natural variation rather than deliberate ornamentation. Both tactile and visually engaging, the piece possesses the understated sophistication that has made Karatsu one of Japan's most celebrated ceramic traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tokkuri is accompanied by its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10cm(h) x 9.8cm(w)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNakazato Tarouemon XII (1895–1985), also known by his art name Muan, was the twelfth generation head of the historic Nakazato Tarouemon kiln, one of Karatsu's oldest pottery families with a tradition spanning over 430 years. After succeeding the kiln in 1927, he dedicated himself to reviving the techniques and aesthetics of early Karatsu ware, restoring the style to national prominence. In recognition of his mastery, he was designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) in 1976 for preserving the traditional ceramic techniques of Karatsu ware. He was later awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon in 1985. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakazato Tarouemon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56773803344258,"sku":"JP579","price":480.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3830\/4706\/files\/Nakazato_Tarouemon_XII_JP579-7.jpg?v=1784281767","url":"https:\/\/orientalteabox.com\/zh\/products\/jp579-nakazato-tarouemon","provider":"OrientalTeaBox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}