Mikawachi Pottery Climbing Kiln: 14 Artists' Exhibition - Blue and White Sake Vessels and Other Dishes
Mikawachi ware in Firewood kiln: Sake cup and Tableware, Blue and white ware
| Exhibition period Schedule |
March 5, 2024 (Tue) – March 10 (Sun) March 5 - March 10, 2024 |
| Gallery opening hours Opening Hours | Open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the final day, March 10th). Open every day during the exhibition period. Open daily 11 am to 7 pm except for March 10, when the gallery will close at 5 pm. |
| Exhibiting artist Artist | Takamitsu Imamura [Koun Kiln] Kenta Kaneuji [Kasen Kiln] Hiroyuki Kuchiishi [Hirado Kasho Kiln] 里見寿隆 [嘉久正窯] 中里太陽 [平戸洸祥団右ヱ門窯] 中里月度務、中里彰志 [平戸松山窯] Mineyuki Nakazato [Tamamine Kiln] Yoshinori Hayami [Yoshigama] Yuki Fukumoto [Gyokusen Kiln] Takehide Fujimoto & Eriko Fujimoto [Goko Kiln] Imamura Fusanosuke Shinya Nakazato |
| Introduction Introduction |
For 70 years, it has been common practice in this region to fire Mikawachi ware in a gas kiln with a clear flame free of soot, in order to make the white surface of the ware even whiter and to bring out the vividness of the cobalt blue glaze.
Meanwhile, a group of volunteers quietly restored a climbing kiln that had been in use until the 1940s, and have been jointly firing it once or twice a year, albeit tentatively. Recently, the first ever exhibition of Mikawachi ware featuring only pottery fired in a climbing kiln will be held. I support this challenge undertaken by a region where wood-fired kilns are not the norm.
Motoki Sakai (Secretary General, Japan Ceramic Society)
Mikawachi Pottery Porcelain pottery made in the Mikawachi district of Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture. It originated in the early Edo period and was called "Hirado ware" at the time. They have preserved exquisite techniques such as underglaze blue paintings of Chinese children, intricate carvings, and openwork for 400 years. |
| Biography Biography | ▶ Takamitsu Imamura Imamura Takamitsu Born in 1949 1988 Opening of kiln 2013 Outstanding Skills Award 2019 Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award ▶ Fusanosuke Imamura Imamura Husanosuke Born in 1971 ▶ 里見寿隆 Satomi Toshitaka Born in 1971 in Mikawachi-cho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture. Graduated from Kyoto University of Education in 1993. 1994: Began working at the Kiyomizu-yaki pottery studio, Takano Shoami. 1998: Joined Hirado Kakumasa Kiln 2002: Nagasaki Ceramics Exhibition, Grand Prize ▶ 中里太陽 Nakazato Taiyo Born in 1977 in Mikawachi-cho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture. 1994: Grand Prize at the Mikawachi Pottery Exhibition Graduated from Kyoei Gakuen Junior College, Department of Social Welfare in 1997. 2000: Studied ceramics in the Netherlands. In 2006, he became the 18th generation at Hirado Koshō Dan'emon Kiln. ▶ Shinya Nakazato Born in 1973 in Mikawachi-cho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture. 平成10年 平戸松山窯に入所、中里勝歳(父)に師事 In 2012, received the Traditional Art Encouragement Award at the Nagasaki Ceramics Exhibition. 2018 Independence ▶ 中里月度務 Nakazato Tsutomu 昭和42年 中里勝歳の長男として三川内町に生まれる 1988: Graduated from Arita Ceramic College, studied under Hayao Yoshioka of Toukodo. In 1991, he studied Hirado blue and white porcelain under his father, Hirado Matsuyama, and porcelain wheel throwing under Ueno Mitsuhisa. In 2013, he was designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and certified as a Traditional Craftsman. 2023, 5th Japan Ceramic Society Contemporary Ceramics Encouragement Award, Kyushu/Okinawa Exhibition, Special Jury Prize, selected by Tatsuya Mori. ▶ 中里彰志 Nakazato Akishi 平成9年 中里月度務の長男として三川内町に生まれる After graduating from the Design Department of Arita Technical High School in 2016, I underwent technical training at the Arita Ceramics Technology Center. Joined Made in Japan Project Co., Ltd. in 2018. 2020: Studied under his grandfather, Katsutoshi, and his father, Tsukito Tsutomu. ▶ Yuki Fukumoto Fukumoto Miyuki Born in 1965 1987: Joined Nagasaki Prefectural Ceramic Technology Center |
| Artist in the gallery day Date Artist in Gallery | Tuesday, the 5th - Wednesday, the 6th: Mineyuki Nakazato 6日(水)〜8日(金):中里彰志 9日(土)〜10日(日):里見寿隆 |
| Exhibited works Exhibited Works | Sake vessels...sake cups, goblets, sake cups, sake bottles, sake pitchers, sake flasks, horseback riding cups, beer glasses, beer mugs, free cups, pouring bottles, etc. Tableware... side dishes, bowls, plates, small plates, miniature plates, serving plates, flower vases, cups, glasses, tea bowls, incense burners, ornaments, etc. |
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| Main exhibited works Main Exhibited Works |
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No.1
| Author name | Takehide Fujimoto & Eriko Fujimoto |
| Work name | Horse Nine-Legged Long-Sleeved Bowl with Yōraku Pattern and Sunlight Rim |
| price | 500,000 yen (excluding tax) (550,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a cardboard box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 29.8 × H 5.6 cm |
No.2
| Author name | Tsutomu Nakazato |
| Work name | [Left] Intaglio white porcelain bottle [Right] Intaglio white porcelain sake cup |
| price | [Left] 90,000 yen (excluding tax) (99,000 yen including tax) [Right] 50,000 yen (excluding tax) (55,000 yen including tax) |
| box | [Left] With paper box [Right] No box |
| size | [Left] Φ 8.2 × H 13.8 cm [Right] Φ 6.8 × H 5.2 cm |
No.3
| Author name | Taiyou Nakazato |
| Work name | [Left] Climbing kiln, Hirado style chrysanthemum and butterfly decorated round cup (leaf-shaped, three-sided split) [Medium] Climbing kiln, Hirado sake cup, Hirado chrysanthemum and butterfly decoration [Right] Climbing kiln, Hirado style chrysanthemum and butterfly decorated round cup (hexagonal section) |
| price | [Left] 30,000 yen (excluding tax) (33,000 yen including tax) [Medium] 24,000 yen (excluding tax) (26,400 yen including tax) [Right] 30,000 yen (excluding tax) (33,000 yen including tax) |
| box | With paper box |
| size | [Left] Φ 7.2 × H 4.6 cm [Medium] Φ 8.8 × H 2.9 cm [Right] Φ 6.3 × H 4.2 cm |
No.4
| Author name | Toshitaka Satomi |
| Work name | Shozui six-inch flower plate |
| price | 30,000 yen (excluding tax) (33,000 yen including tax) |
| box | With paper box |
| size | Φ 19.2 × H 2.7 cm |
No.5
| Author name | Mineyuki Nakazato |
| Work name | [Left] Climbing kiln, Seigaiha pattern sake cup [Right] Climbing kiln, grape twig design sake cup [Sold] |
| price | [Left] 40,000 yen (excluding tax) (44,000 yen including tax) [Right] 35,000 yen (excluding tax) (38,500 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | [Left] Φ 5.8 × H 6.7 cm [Right] Φ 5.9 × H 9.5 cm |
No.6
| Author name | Takamitsu Imamura |
| Work name | [Left] Ajiro-glazed Hirado sake cup, whale and humpback [Right] Ajiro-glazed Hirado sake cup with whale and sperm whale design |
| price | Each item is 5,000 yen excluding tax (5,500 yen including tax). |
| box | No box |
| size | [Left] Φ 8.8 × H 2.8 cm [Right] Φ 8.8 × H 2.8 cm |
No.7
| Author name | Hiroyuki Kuchiishi |
| Work name | [Left] Octopus arabesque pattern sake cup [Right] Katakuchi sake cup with dragon dyeing |
| price | [Left] 4,000 yen (excluding tax) (4,400 yen including tax) [Right] 12,000 yen (excluding tax) (13,200 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | [Left] Φ 5.2 × H 5.3 cm [Right] W 16.7 × D 8.9 × H 7.4 cm |
No.8
| Author name | Kenta Kaneuji |
| Work name | [Left] Ink-repellent Unryu Tataki Bottle [Right] Ink-repellent Unryu round bottle |
| price | [Left] 90,000 yen (excluding tax) (99,000 yen including tax) [Right] 80,000 yen (excluding tax) (88,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | [Left] W 11.4 × D 9.4 × H 12.0 cm [Right] Φ 10.8 × H 13.8 cm |
No.9
| Author name | Takehide Fujimoto & Eriko Fujimoto |
| Work name | Ungen-okiage Kinosue-mon Flower Vase |
| price | 180,000 yen (excluding tax) (198,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a cardboard box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 12.2 × H 15.3 cm |
No.10
| Author name | Yoshinori Hayami |
| Work name | [Left] Dyed and brocade flat sake cup with green octopus arabesque design. [Right] Sometsuke Cherry Blossom and Chinese Children Pitcher |
| price | [Left] 12,000 yen (excluding tax) (13,200 yen including tax) [Right] 18,000 yen (excluding tax) (19,800 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | [Left] Φ 8.9 × H 2.8 cm [Right] W 10.2 × D 8.2 × H 10.2 cm |
No.11
| Author name | Yuki Fukumoto |
| Work name | Genbu (turtle) |
| price | 380,000 yen (excluding tax) (418,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 18.5 × D 11.0 × H 16.0 cm |
No.12
| Author name | Akishi Nakazato |
| Work name | [Left] Presentation-grade Karako (Chinese child) free cup [Sold] [Right] Pine tree design beer cup |
| price | [Left] 50,000 yen (excluding tax) (55,000 yen including tax) [Right] 30,000 yen (excluding tax) (33,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | [Left] Φ 9.5 × H 8.6 cm [Right] Φ 7.6 × H 12.4 cm |
No.13
| Author name | Imamura Fusanosuke |
| Work name | The Pirate King's Cup |
| price | 300,000 yen (excluding tax) (330,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box. |
| size | Φ 10.8 × H 6.5 cm |
No.14
| Author name | Shinya Nakazato |
| Work name | elephant |
| price | 300,000 yen (excluding tax) (330,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 23.6 × D 17.0 × H 13.3 cm |
No.15
| Author name | Toshitaka Satomi |
| Work name | [Left] Kikuhagi Cup [Right] Chrysanthemum and Hagi Cup (Cylindrical) |
| price | Each item is 8,000 yen excluding tax (8,800 yen including tax). |
| box | No box |
| size | [Left] Φ 6.3 × H 4.8 cm [Right] Φ 5.9 × H 5.7 cm |
No.16
| Author name | Taiyou Nakazato |
| Work name | Climbing kiln, Hirado style, chrysanthemum decoration, flowing water pattern, bellflower rim, 8-inch plate. |
| price | 45,000 yen (excluding tax) (49,500 yen including tax) |
| box | With paper box |
| size | Φ 23.6 × H 5.4 cm |
No.17Sold Out
| Author name | Tsutomu Nakazato |
| Work name | [Left] Sake cup with a traditional Japanese pattern. [Right] Pitcher with a light pattern |
| price | [Left] 35,000 yen (excluding tax) (38,500 yen including tax) [Right] 40,000 yen (excluding tax) (44,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | [Left] Φ 8.7 × H 3.2 cm [Right] W 10.7 × D 9.2 × H 8.2 cm |
No.18
| Author name | Mineyuki Nakazato |
| Work name | [Left] Ichimatsu Koshu Cup [Medium] Botanical Sake Bottle [Right] Dragon Three-Legged Sake Cup |
| price | [Left] 30,000 yen (excluding tax) (33,000 yen including tax) [Medium] 50,000 yen (excluding tax) (55,000 yen including tax) [Right] 35,000 yen (excluding tax) (38,500 yen including tax) |
| box | [Left] Comes with a paulownia wood box. [Medium] No box [Right] Comes with a paulownia wood box. |
| size | [Left] Φ 5.1 × H 6.4 cm [Medium] Φ 8.7 × H 13.0 cm [Right] Φ 6.9 × H 5.6 cm |
No.19
| Author name | Kenta Kaneuji |
| Work name | [Left] Lightly smoked Peony Cup, deep red [Sold] [Medium] Sumihajiki Camellia Pattern Sake Bottle [Right] Sumihaji (ink-repellent) camellia painting sake cup (with base) |
| price | [Left] 4,000 yen (excluding tax) (4,400 yen including tax) [Medium] 10,000 yen (excluding tax) (11,000 yen including tax) [Right] 3,000 yen (excluding tax) (3,300 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | [Left] Φ 6.1 × H 6.1 cm [Medium] Φ 7.0 × H 10.4 cm [Right] Φ 6.0 × H 4.0 cm |
No.20
| Author name | Toshitaka Satomi |
| Work name | [Left] Lion Cup (Cylindrical) [Medium] Phoenix Cup [Sold] [Right] Kirin cup (cylindrical) |
| price | Each item is 15,000 yen excluding tax (16,500 yen including tax). |
| box | With paper box |
| size | [Left] Φ 6.0 × H 5.7 cm [Medium] Φ 6.3 × H 4.7 cm [Right] Φ 6.0 × H 5.7 cm |
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