Square Dish
Item
Title
Square Dish
Creator
Rakusai TAKAHASHI III
Japanese, 1898–1976
Japanese, 1898–1976
Date
1967
Materials
Shigaraki stoneware
Measurements
2-1/2 x 9-7/8 x 9-3/4 in. (6.4 x 25.1 x 24.8 cm)
Description
The town of Shigaraki, known for its clay, is situated in the southern part of Shiga Prefecture and has one of the six oldest kilns in Japan. The name Shigaraki derives from shigeru ki, meaning “well-wooded,” which refers to the densely-wooded mountains that dominate the area. Shigaraki ware is said to have begun when tiles were made in 742 for the construction of Shigaraki-no-miya Palace, built by Emperor Shomu.
Takahashi, one of the artists who revived traditional Japanese pottery during the post-war years, was a master of the Shigaraki style. He was internationally acclaimed after his work was praised at the 1958 Brussels Exposition, the first major World’s Fair after World War II.
Takahashi, one of the artists who revived traditional Japanese pottery during the post-war years, was a master of the Shigaraki style. He was internationally acclaimed after his work was praised at the 1958 Brussels Exposition, the first major World’s Fair after World War II.
Source
Palmer Museum of Art, The Pennsylvania State University.
Identifier
86.337
Rights
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