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One of my favorite pots
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My research says Katoaka Akiji...probably one and the same. The pot reminds me of some of the antique Chinese pots I've held, with a heavy, dark clay body and built like a tank, but also with beautiful, sharp lines. It's a fair bit heavier then it looks. I like it a lot
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Brian Van Fleet
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When I bought my old Yamaaki a couple years ago, Ryan sent some info. Thought you'd be interested to see:
It's first generation Yamaaki, Katoaka Akitsugu, his rarest stamp, the rarest Yamaaki chop period actually. Retail is very high; haven't actually seen any for sale retail from Japan, but know a couple of guys who have bought ones with this stamp from Japanese pros, they were $500-850.
My research has turned up some additional info on the first generation Yamaaki.
Yamaaki1 = 1928-1966(making your pot between 47 and 85 years old)
Yamaaki2 (Koshosen)= 1966-1985
Yamaaki3 = 1985-2012
{First photo, top pot is Yamaaki1}: I've seen probably 10-12 pots, though I only own 1. The unglazed pieces are very classic, imitations of antique Chinese pots, in the unique reddish brown clay local to Tokoname(he made pots when it was still there!). Very high quality handmades, look burnished.
Second photo is my Yamaaki1, with chop inset.
You may have already read these links:
http://japanesebonsaipots.net/2011/07/16/from-my-collection-3-2/
http://bonsaipot.blogspot.com
It's first generation Yamaaki, Katoaka Akitsugu, his rarest stamp, the rarest Yamaaki chop period actually. Retail is very high; haven't actually seen any for sale retail from Japan, but know a couple of guys who have bought ones with this stamp from Japanese pros, they were $500-850.
My research has turned up some additional info on the first generation Yamaaki.
Yamaaki1 = 1928-1966(making your pot between 47 and 85 years old)
Yamaaki2 (Koshosen)= 1966-1985
Yamaaki3 = 1985-2012
{First photo, top pot is Yamaaki1}: I've seen probably 10-12 pots, though I only own 1. The unglazed pieces are very classic, imitations of antique Chinese pots, in the unique reddish brown clay local to Tokoname(he made pots when it was still there!). Very high quality handmades, look burnished.
Second photo is my Yamaaki1, with chop inset.
You may have already read these links:
http://japanesebonsaipots.net/2011/07/16/from-my-collection-3-2/
http://bonsaipot.blogspot.com
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Thanks Brian. I was under the impression that Kinka was pre- yamaaki, even first generation yamaaki. Anyway, it took me a while but I found the stamp in Ryan's database- he has it labeled as 'Tokoname-Taisho Era-Kinka(pre-Yamaaki Akitsugu). I guess Akiji is Akitsuga's father? It's a bit confusing to say the least.
Brian Van Fleet
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Would be cool to know; see what Ryan says when you talk to him next.
Doubt there's an Ancestory.com entry for the Yamaaki lineage!
Doubt there's an Ancestory.com entry for the Yamaaki lineage!
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Ok, Akiji and Akitsuga are one and the same person, so you were right, Brian. Katoaka Akitsuga produced Kinka pots for several years, then founded the Yamaaki kiln in 1928...the rest is history.
JudyB
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I seem to gravitate towards the Yamaaki pots, they are such clean lines.
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How bout this one...talk about clean lines. Pre dates yamaaki by about 50 years
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Shudei clay with amazing patina. This one gets a spot on a bureau all by itself.
Brian Van Fleet
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Nice lines and patina Dave. Looks like just the right size for a cat to nap in...
JudyB
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Beautiful! More, more more!!!
Interesting thread! I'm starting to develop a fascination for bonsai pottery after a recent trip to Japan and Tokoname. I thought I'd add to this thread with a couple of my pots.
A Koyo oribe:
Koyo Juko commented to me when I purchased this one that it is very hard to get this glaze right, it is very dependant on the positioning in the kiln. The speckles are actually crystals that grow in the glaze when the kiln is cooling.
Here is a large Yamaaki:
This was new/old stock from the Yamaaki kiln - the current owner of the kiln told me it was made by his father over 50 yrs ago. I don't currently have a decent photo of the chop and signature but will try remember to take one and post it up - someone may be able to tell me a bit more. I apologise for the grubby state of the pot, its basically as I found it in the warehouse! As everyone may be aware, Yamaaki is no longer making pots but there were still some old stock available in the warehouse.
A Koyo oribe:
Koyo Juko commented to me when I purchased this one that it is very hard to get this glaze right, it is very dependant on the positioning in the kiln. The speckles are actually crystals that grow in the glaze when the kiln is cooling.
Here is a large Yamaaki:
This was new/old stock from the Yamaaki kiln - the current owner of the kiln told me it was made by his father over 50 yrs ago. I don't currently have a decent photo of the chop and signature but will try remember to take one and post it up - someone may be able to tell me a bit more. I apologise for the grubby state of the pot, its basically as I found it in the warehouse! As everyone may be aware, Yamaaki is no longer making pots but there were still some old stock available in the warehouse.
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What cats....Nice lines and patina Dave. Looks like just the right size for a cat to nap in...
Brian Van Fleet
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You guys are good! I have a few nice pots, but it's all I can do to remember if its Japanese or Chinese!
If Boon or Daisaku say its good, I go with that.
Well, I'll add Owinga to that list, lol!
I just bought a new old pot for the JBP. It's gray, like the current "everyday" pot. I found it at Boon's. Still had Daisaku's tag on it. Evidently, it had been "lost" until I stumbled across it. Not Kokufu quality, but close.
If Boon or Daisaku say its good, I go with that.
Well, I'll add Owinga to that list, lol!
I just bought a new old pot for the JBP. It's gray, like the current "everyday" pot. I found it at Boon's. Still had Daisaku's tag on it. Evidently, it had been "lost" until I stumbled across it. Not Kokufu quality, but close.
That one looks like it lives in the house, not in the barn!
Brian Van Fleet
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fredtruck
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These are great pots, Brian.Wow!
Nybonsai12
Masterpiece
Any idea the age on the Ino? looks to have nice patina. I have one similar but yours looks to have more age to it. He's in his 70's now right, so I can't imagine he will be making pots much longer. And that blue koyo is something special as well, wow.
Such a great thread with so many great pots. I will never get tired of looking at the glazed and painted pots of the top japanese potters. Maybe it's my limited exposure but it seems that most I see are for shohin. Great for my shelf, but not as usable for me. Not like i have anything worthy for them anyhow!
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