{"title":"Yasokichi Tokuda","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYasokichi Tokuda (also known as Tokuda Yasokichi) is a distinguished name in Kutani ware, a traditional ceramic art of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The name has been passed down through four generations, each artist preserving the traditional techniques of Kutani ware while developing their own distinctive approaches to color and form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYasokichi Tokuda I (1873–1956)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e devoted himself to researching the traditional overglaze enameling techniques of Ko-Kutani and the Yoshidaya kiln. He worked to reproduce and refine historical glazes, developing his own distinctive colors and making significant contributions to the development of modern Kutani ware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYasokichi Tokuda II (1907–1997)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e inherited the techniques of the first generation and also studied under the ceramic artist Kenkichi Tomimoto. He introduced a modern sensibility into traditional decorative painting, exploring the harmony of form, pattern, and color. His work received international recognition, including a Grand Prix at the 1958 Brussels World's Fair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYasokichi Tokuda III (1933–2009)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is perhaps the best-known artist of the lineage. Having learned glaze formulation from his grandfather, the first Yasokichi, he further developed the expressive possibilities of color in Kutani ware. Moving away from conventional painted decoration, he established his distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaiyu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (colored-glaze) technique, in which subtle gradations and transitions of color cover the entire surface of a vessel. His works, featuring flowing combinations of brilliant blues, greens, purples, and yellows, were highly acclaimed for opening new possibilities in Kutani ceramics. In 1997, he was designated a Living National Treasure of Japan as a holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Property of Saiyu Porcelain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYasokichi Tokuda IV (born 1961)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the eldest daughter of the third Yasokichi, inherited the colored-glaze techniques of her father and has continued to develop them through her own contemporary artistic vision. While respecting the beauty of traditional Kutani colors, she continues to explore new forms of expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe works of the Yasokichi Tokuda lineage reflect generations of technical inheritance and artistic development, ranging from traditional Kutani overglaze decoration to innovative expressions that emphasize the colors of the glazes themselves. The distinctive beauty of their colors and the exceptional craftsmanship of Kutani ware remain central to the artistic legacy of the family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"l0046","title":"[L0046] Tokuda Yasokichi III \"Blue Glazed Jar\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eProduct code: L0046\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eArtist: Masahiko Tokuda (Tokuda Yasokichi III, 1933 - 2009)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSize: H28.5×22.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRemarks: Inscription on the base, box included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Shipping category: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uniart.coins.co.jp\/pages\/%E9%85%8D%E9%80%81%E3%81%A8%E9%80%81%E6%96%99#:~:text=%E3%81%9F%E3%81%97%E3%81%BE%E3%81%99%E3%80%82-,%E9%85%8D%E9%80%81%E6%96%99%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%81%84%E3%81%A6,-%E6%A2%B1%E5%8C%85%E5%BE%8C%E3%81%AE\"\u003eMedium size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Uni-art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45441842643179,"sku":"中サイズ","price":180000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/5956\/6059\/files\/L0046-001_2f7bac6a-c9f8-4526-91f9-b0f5274cdf22.jpg?v=1737525500"},{"product_id":"l0091","title":"[L0091] Third Generation Tokuda Yasokichi (Ishikawa Prefecture 1933 - 2009)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eProduct code: L0091\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eArtist: Tokuda Yasokichi III (Ishikawa Prefecture 1933 - 2009)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: H17×16cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemarks: inscription \"Masahiko\" on bottom, box included,\u0026nbsp;stains on glaze surface, glaze peeling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Shipping category: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uniart.coins.co.jp\/pages\/%E9%85%8D%E9%80%81%E3%81%A8%E9%80%81%E6%96%99#:~:text=%E3%81%9F%E3%81%97%E3%81%BE%E3%81%99%E3%80%82-,%E9%85%8D%E9%80%81%E6%96%99%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%81%84%E3%81%A6,-%E6%A2%B1%E5%8C%85%E5%BE%8C%E3%81%AE\"\u003eSmall size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Uni-art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46091085021419,"sku":"小サイズ","price":70000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/5956\/6059\/files\/L0091-001.jpg?v=1736412751"},{"product_id":"壺","title":"[L0093] Third Generation Tokuda Yasokichi (Ishikawa Prefecture 1933 - 2009)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eProduct code: L0093\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Title: Vase\u003cbr\u003e Artist: Tokuda Yasokichi III (Ishikawa Prefecture 1933 - 2009)\u003cbr\u003e Size: H22.6×13.2cm,\u003cbr\u003e Remarks: Inscription on the bottom: \"Kutani Yasokichi\"; box included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Shipping category: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uniart.coins.co.jp\/pages\/%E9%85%8D%E9%80%81%E3%81%A8%E9%80%81%E6%96%99#:~:text=%E3%81%9F%E3%81%97%E3%81%BE%E3%81%99%E3%80%82-,%E9%85%8D%E9%80%81%E6%96%99%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%81%84%E3%81%A6,-%E6%A2%B1%E5%8C%85%E5%BE%8C%E3%93%AE\"\u003eSmall size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uni-art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46121902899435,"sku":"小サイズ","price":70000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/5956\/6059\/files\/L0093-001.jpg?v=1737537981"},{"product_id":"l0094","title":"[L0094] Tokuda Yasokichi I(First Generation) (Ishikawa Prefecture, 1873-1956)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRemarks: With original wooden box (tomobako); signed “Kutani Yasokichi” on the base\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first-generation Tokuda Yasokichi I was designated a Living National Treasure in 1953 for his work in overglaze enamel decoration in Kutani ware.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uni-art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48037939347691,"sku":"小サイズ","price":80000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/5956\/6059\/files\/L0094-001.jpg?v=1775097549"},{"product_id":"l0099","title":"[L0099] Tokuda Yasokichi III (Ishikawa Prefecture, 1933 - 2009) \/ Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAccompanied by the original tomobako (wooden storage box). 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