Two Makoto Yabe (Japanese/American, 1947-2005) Celadon Tea Bowls

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Two Makoto Yabe (Japanese/American, 1947-2005) Celadon Tea Bowls, Massachusetts, late 20th century, porcelain conical bowl decorated the bands of vertical lines, incised artist's mark, ht. 2 1/4, dia. 6 1/2, porcelain conical bowl with dark celadon ground with mottled black metallic glaze, incised artist's mark, ht. 2 1/4, dia. 6 1/2 in.

Note: Yabe's work exemplifies the transmission of Japanese ceramics to the West. He immigrated to Boston, where he was an integral member of the local ceramic community, yet he maintained his Japanese roots. Yabe taught ceramics at a number of schools and universities in the Boston area, touching the lives of all his students and expanding their knowledge and appreciation of studio ceramics.
Estimate $100-300

One with small chip to the foot rim possibly in the making.


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