Potter: Seigan Yamane

Approximate size: please inquire for measurements and additional photos for each vase.

Available for purchase is a selection of 4 vases made by the well known Hagi potter Yamane Seigan. Each of these bears his potter’s stamp he uses for exhibition or items produced in small numbers. These do not come by so often though. Seigan prides himself in working hard to keep innovating his work. From the Seigan blue that gave him worldwide recognition to more recent work in glaze combinations, such as the sansai or three colour glaze Yamane Seigan has proven himself to be one of the most prolific potters today. A selection of vases for your consideration.

1952 Born in Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture
1972 Pursue a martial arts career through the style of Kyokushin Kaikan, Shoringi Kempo and Ashihara-kaikan of a New International Karate Organization
1974 Established a Karate school, to this day he remains the master of the Karate dojo
1987 Decided to pursue a life in pottery
Built a kiln by his own effort which took a year
1990 Made a presentation at 3rd Hagi ware Festival by recommendation of Yoshida Hagi-en Chokumon and received favor
Subsequently he participated 13 times in the festival
Established his own kiln, Kousaian
1998 Held a private exhibition at a Konpuan gallery in Kuga
2001 Held a exhibition at a Yamaboushi gallery in Hagi
2003 Held a joint exhibition with Ms. Yoko Yu in Yamaguchi
Held a private exhibition at the Shinto gallery in Kobe

The origins of Hagi ware can be traced back to the arrival of Korean potters to Hagi, a quaint town situated in Yamaguchi Prefecture on the Japan Sea, following Japan’s military invasion of the Korean peninsula in the late 16th century. As a result, a large number of Korean craftsmen were abducted and transported to Japan, where they played a crucial role in establishing new pottery types such as Satsuma, Arita, and Hagi ware.

All listed vases are in mint condition and are stamped with Seigan’s special seal used for small series. Also come with a pamphlet with information about Yamane Seigan. Please enrich your environment with one of these objects.

#1 Unavailable
#2 SOLD
#3 SOLD

Please inquire for individual measurements for each piece and additional photos.

more work by Yamane Seigan