Description: Mid-Century Japanese Ceramic oil lamp from Takahashi Rakusai Studio Pottery Shigaraki Stoneware, SignedUp for auction Superb Oil Lamp with handle from Takahashi Rakusai Studio PotteryContemporary Japanese ceramics are currently highly prized, avidly collected and Takahashi Rakusai studio pottery frequently exhibited in museumsThe Rakusai family is one of the longest potting families in Shiga and is currently in its fifth generation. They are largely responsible for reviving the techniques and traditions that were almost lost from long ago, and in 1964 the third generation was designated as an Intangible Cultural Property. The Rakusai family is probably best known for their three landscapes effectShigaraki-ware refers to pottery made in Shiga Prefecture. Shigaraki is perhaps one of the more well known types of stoneware with its origins dating back to the Kamakura period. The Shiga region is home to one of the six oldest kilns in Japan, and this is because of its superb clay. MEASUREMENTS:8'' (including handle) in Diameter x 2 3/4''HWeight: 2 LbThis Oil lamp is in very good condition. Identification mark of the owner studio pottery -TAKAHASHI RAKUSAI-on the bottom.Great condition, no issues.Art Craft Shigaraki StonewarePlease look at pictures for more detailsPlease look closely at pictures as they are part of the description.See photos for more details.
Price: 199.99 USD
Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
End Time: 2025-02-04T18:04:10.000Z
Shipping Cost: 23 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Culture: Japanese
