{"title":"Tokuda Yasokichi III","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTokuda Yasokichi III (1933–2009), a Living National Treasure, devoted his life to the aesthetics of colored glazes in Kutani ware. His signature \"yōsai\" technique abandons pictorial motifs entirely, letting seamless gradations of saturated color — deep marine blues dissolving into misty pale skies — become the subject itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePrecise, luminous, and startlingly modern, his vessels carry the Kutani tradition into pure abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ewanova offers carefully sourced works by Tokuda Yasokichi III, with detailed condition photographs. Viewing at our Roppongi gallery, Tokyo (by appointment).\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kutani-ware-guinomi-by-tokuda-yasokichi-iii","title":"Kutani Ware GUINOMI by Tokuda Yasokichi III","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"653\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis exceptionally modern GUINOMI is crafted by Tokuda Yasokichi III, a Living National Treasure who left an indelible mark on contemporary Kutani ware. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA breathtakingly deep, lustrous black glaze meets a textured golden surface imbued with fine crystalline ripples. Applied in a bold, asymmetrical division, these two contrasting colors instill a powerful presence and subtle tension within the small vessel. \u003cbr\u003eThe absolute darkness of the interior quietly cradles and reflects the poured sake, transforming a simple gesture into a heightened sensory ritual. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sublime artistic piece born from a profound mastery of glaze transformation, offering a captivating encounter for discerning collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Notice\u003c\/b\u003e Please note that this is a rare, unique pre-owned work. We kindly invite you to examine the provided photographs carefully to appreciate its distinct character, firing effects, and current vintage condition prior to purchase. This item is sold as-is and cannot be returned or exchanged.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003e\n\nWY00009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yasokichi Tokuda \/ 徳田八十吉","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50518847455452,"sku":null,"price":31400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3623\/3436\/files\/yasokichi-tokuda-kutani-guinomi-front3.jpg?v=1779666791"},{"product_id":"utani-ware-yosai-guinomi-by-tokuda-yasokichi-iii","title":"Kutani Ware Yosai GUINOMI by Tokuda Yasokichi III","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"653\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA profound gradation of blue that evokes the distant horizon or the sky just before dawn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrafted by Living National Treasure Tokuda Yasokichi III through his lifelong dedication to the aesthetics of colored glazes, this GUINOMI emanates a serene, meditative presence.\u003cbr\u003eThe seamless transition from a pale, misty blue to an absorbing deep violet-navy reveals new layers of depth as it catches the light, inviting the viewer into quiet contemplation. With its impeccably refined silhouette and a deeply saturated interior, the vessel transforms the simple act of pouring sake into a heightened sensory ritual. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTranscending traditional boundaries, this contemporary masterpiece brings an understated sophistication to modern curated spaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Notice\u003c\/b\u003e Please note that this is a rare, unique pre-owned work. We kindly invite you to examine the provided photographs carefully to appreciate its distinct character, firing effects, and current vintage condition prior to purchase. This item is sold as-is and cannot be returned or exchanged.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003e\n\nWY00004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yasokichi Tokuda \/ 徳田八十吉","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50521760465116,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3623\/3436\/files\/yasokichi-tokuda-kutani-yosai-guinomi-profile-left.jpg?v=1779633757"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3623\/3436\/collections\/wataru-myosyu-hakkoku-tada-hanaire-vase-texture-detail_492301e9-c0a4-43ee-9676-6af30b9ffb2f.jpg?v=1790297956","url":"https:\/\/wanova.org\/collections\/yasokichi-tokuda-iii\/kogei-japanese-crafts.oembed","provider":"wanova","version":"1.0","type":"link"}