20th Century Design Online
Description:
Two Makoto Yabe (Japanese/American, 1947-2005) Tea Bowls, Massachusetts, late 20th century, stoneware bowl with bands of metallic glazes, stamped artist's mark, ht. 3 1/2, dia. 5, porcelain bowl with dripped cobalt decoration on ivory ground, incised artist's mark, ht. 3, dia. 5 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
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