Living National Treasure Shoji Hamada Salt Glaze Water Jar - Magnificent Scenery ☆z930

This is a salt-glazed mizusashi (water jar) and sakazuki (sake cup) by Living National Treasure Shoji Hamada.
A masterpiece with a refined aesthetic.

[Shoji Hamada (1894-1978)]
Studied the scientific aspects of ceramics under Hazan Itaya.
Researched glazes primarily at the Kyoto Municipal Pottery Experimental Station with Kanjiro Kawai.
Began pottery work at the invitation of Bernard Leach.
Started pottery in earnest after returning to Japan.
In 1955, he was certified as a holder of the first Important Intangible Cultural Property Folk Crafts Pottery (Living National Treasure).
Received the Order of Cultural Merit in 1968.

Size
Diameter 18cm / Height 16cm (Please allow for slight errors)

Condition
At first glance, there are no noticeable scratches, cracks, or repairs.
Please consider that this is an antique item, and there may be minor scuffs or small scratches due to age.

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