Potter: Seigan Yamane
Approximate size L: W3.3″ by H3.9″ or 8.5 by 9.8cm
Approximate size L: W3.6″ by H3.0″ or 7.5 by 9.2cm
This is a pair of handmade yunomi or tea cups by Seigan Yamane, one the famous potters from Hagi. Coated in a ao or blue glaze that has become known as Seigan blue, which he developed during the 2002. With a slight difference in size between the two cups they form a perfect set for couples, as such I’ve found they are especially fitting as presents for couples moving in together or simply people who love tea! Seigan Yamane was born in 1952 and started making Hagi ware in 1987. In 1992 he started making his own pottery and since then has been awarded many prizes for his creative works.
The local feudal lord of the Hagi area at the time, Terumoto Mouri, had appointed potters in a castle town of Matsumoto (presently the city of Hagi), in order to create Hagi wares for his personal tea ceremonies and as gifts. The potters in Matsumoto steadily increased their production so that more kilns were established in Fukawa territory (presently the city of Nagato), during the mid-17th century. However, due to the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the potters employed by Lord Mouri were dismissed and began to run their own independent businesses. Gradually more kilns were built outside of Hagi, spreading to the Miyano area of Yamaguchi city and also to other parts of the south-west region of Yamaguchi Prefecture. Thus, Hagi ware production continued throughout the Edo era.
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.
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 said dojo
1987 Decided to pursue a life in pottery
Built a kiln by himself during the year
1990 Made a presentation at third Hagi ware Festival by recommendation of Yoshida Hagi-en Chokumon and subsequently received favour
Participated over 13 times in the festival
Established a new kiln called 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
This pair of yunomi is in unused and as such condition is mint. Both cups are stamped with Seigan’s seal on the bottom. Packed in the original signed paulownia wooden box with the potter’s stamp and calligraphy on the lid and a pamphlet with additional information about Yamane Seigan.
SOLD
Thank you very much!
