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Heisei -
D31cm H28.5cm
The scraping-off technique is a decorative method in which black clay is applied to the bare surface, a portion is scraped off, and a pattern is painted on the surface. The words "Kacho Fugetsu" (Flowers, Birds, Winds, and Moon) are written on it. The Nakazato family has been the official potter of the Karatsu Domain in Hizen Province for generations, and Tarouemon is the name passed down from generation to generation by the head of the family.
The grandfather of the 14th generation Nakazato Tarouemon was Nakazato Muan, a Living National Treasure who revived the old Karatsu of the Momoyama period. The father of the 14th Nakazato Tarouemon is Nakazato Houan, a member of the Japan Art Academy, who is said to have shown a new direction for Karatsu with his modern decoration. In 2002, he assumed the name of 14th generation Nakazato Tarouemon.
Taroemon Nakazato the 14th
1957 -
Born as the eldest son of Taroemon Nakazato the 13th. Graduated from the Department of Sculpture, Faculty of Fine Arts, Musashino Art University, and completed the graduate course at the same university. 1983 - Begins making pottery at the studio of Taroemon Nakazato XIII. His "Kairyoku," a blue Karatsu handled jar, was accepted for the first time at the 16th Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition). In 2002, he assumed the name of Tarouemon Nakazato XIV and was awarded the Minister of Education Prize at the 5th Asian Crafts Exhibition. Tapped Karatsu Yakishime Jar, selected for the 50th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. Selected for "Karatsu Ido Tea Bowl" at the 52nd Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. In 2007, he became a regular member of the Japan Crafts Association. 2011: Received the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon and the Commendation for Distinguished Service to Karatsu City Government.
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