Tojaku - Hayashi Tojaku (Tosuzume) 林陶雀
Even if you know the Kanji for a potter's name, they can be hard to identify in their various fonts or calligraphic styles.
Here are the Kanji representing Tojaku's name and 3 of his stamps:
Here are the Kanji representing Tojaku's name and 3 of his stamps:
Deceased potter Tojaku was born in Kyoto in 1935 and was one of the pioneers of modern small pots in Kansai.
He mastered a variety of techniques and created unique, precisely made pieces with character and interest for 40 years. The pieces I have come across have all been mame and shohin sized pots. Tojaku was also the teacher of one of the very best makers of shohin pots, Wajaku.
He mastered a variety of techniques and created unique, precisely made pieces with character and interest for 40 years. The pieces I have come across have all been mame and shohin sized pots. Tojaku was also the teacher of one of the very best makers of shohin pots, Wajaku.
Painted pots. ... Please click here for Tojaku; unglazed pots.
D2165A small shohin sized porcelain rectangle with signed presentation box and cloth.
Two fine sometsuke painted scenes are framed and surrounded by a backdrop of elegant repeating arabesque patterns. The level of detail and fine brushwork is exquisite, especially considering the relatively small size of this piece. The absence of paint on the very tips of the decorative cloud feet is a clever and interesting feature. It highlights the negative space within the framed image and acts to lead the eye, almost visually extending the landscape scene. 11cm |