Haruyoshi -
Haruyoshi is best known for his painted pots, although they are hard to get hold of!
His real name is Yoshiaki Azeyanagi and he is from the Anjo Aichi, near to Tokoname. He learned his pot making skills from Harumatsu 3rd (Kazumi Mizuno) at the Harumatsu kiln, and his painting skills from Shikao Mizuno (Tossup) (both of the Mizuno family of Seto). In 2004, after Harumatsu retired, Haruyoshi returned to Anjo to open his own kiln. He has developed his own very unique style, which is well recognised and sought after in Japan and worldwide.
He is one of the current masters of painted Japanese pottery, but he also makes some stunning glazed pots - some if which have quite whimsical designs.
I have yet to see an unglazed pot by him.
His real name is Yoshiaki Azeyanagi and he is from the Anjo Aichi, near to Tokoname. He learned his pot making skills from Harumatsu 3rd (Kazumi Mizuno) at the Harumatsu kiln, and his painting skills from Shikao Mizuno (Tossup) (both of the Mizuno family of Seto). In 2004, after Harumatsu retired, Haruyoshi returned to Anjo to open his own kiln. He has developed his own very unique style, which is well recognised and sought after in Japan and worldwide.
He is one of the current masters of painted Japanese pottery, but he also makes some stunning glazed pots - some if which have quite whimsical designs.
I have yet to see an unglazed pot by him.
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