The artist studied the glaze on shards of ancient pottery, and found a white glaze that changes color into pale green when fired in the kiln.
He used a line drawing technique, kegaki, which he had once used to make metal sculptures when he was a student. He combined these two techniques into the design of the large plate.
Size: Height 15cm, Diameter 50cm
This unique work received the Asahi Shimbun Encouragement Award at the Yamaguchi Traditional Arts and Crafts Exhibition in 2014.
Takao Tahara, 13th generation Tobei Tahara potter
1981: Born the first son of Tobei Tahara
2007: Graduated from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, Sculpture Department
2011: Returned home and started making pottery under his father’s guidance