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Contemporary Japanese Sculpture by KATO YASUKAGE XIV (1964-2012)

Offered by: J R Richards

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KATO YASUKAGE XIV (1964-2012)
An Oribe Hook-Shaped Vase
Heisei era (1989-2019), late 20th/early 21st century
Powerfully modeled in the form of a large wooden hook used over a traditional rural fireplace, the curved surfaces smooth with translucent Oribe-style copper glaze, the sides fissured and with thicker, more irregular applications of glaze; with an inscribed and signed wood tomobako storage box.
26” x 17” x 3”

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J R Richards has over 23 years of experience in the Ceramic Arts, specializing in Ancient and Contemporary Asian Ceramics, with a focus on Chinese, Japanese, and Korean pottery. Based in Los Angeles, J R Richards curates rare and high-quality pieces for discerning collectors and interior designers, showcasing them at major art fairs such as the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show and New York Asia Week. | joey@joeyrichards.com