12-03-201012-03-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2528BBoston
December 3, 2010 09:00 AMCalender
150

Pottery Jar

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Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 2528BLocation: BostonDate / Time: December 03, 2010 9:00AM

Description:

Pottery Jar, Japan, by Totaro Sakuma (1900-1976),iron-glazed jar with faceted surface imitating beehives, ht. 10 7/8 in.

N.B. Totaro Sakuma was a student and friend of the famous potter Hamada. He lived and worked in Mashiko, Japan's main center of folk-art pottery. His pieces are especially memorable for the beauty of their design. He once said, "A potter's work must receive affection from his hands. All forms come from the human body. Many pottery forms are not made, but born of early ones."
Estimate $100-150

Keywords

Japan