Lot 229

No visible faults or damage


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Kusube Yaichi was one of Japan's most important ceramic artists of the 20th century, renowned for helping to bring modernism to the fore early in his career. He is credited with multiple ceramic inventions including his 'saien' technique utilising carved coloured clays. He won awards in the Paris World's Fair in 1924 and 1936 and many awards in Japanese competitions.