Description
Fujiwara Kei (1899-1983) was born in Bizen, Okayama Prefecture, the location of one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns (六古窯). Fujiwara didn't start making pottery until he was 40 years old. In his youth, his consuming interest was literature. But once he turned his attention to pottery, he quickly became a master potter and received the title of Japanese National Living Treasure in 1970. His son, Fujiwara Yū, was destined to receive the same honor.
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Title
- Black Bizen-Yaki Chawan
- 黒備前焼茶碗
Contributors
- Fujiwara Kei (Artist)
- 藤原 啓 (Artist)
Date Created
The date the item was original created (prior to any relationship with the ASU Digital Repositories.)
1939 to 1983
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Identifier
- Identifier TypeLocally defined identifierIdentifier ValueASUM 2017.016.032
Note
- Dimensions: 2.54 x 4.69 in. (6.5 x 12 cm)
- Gift of Jeffrey Spahn Gallery
- This collection also features a piece by the son of Fujiwara Kei, Fujiwara Yū: https://repository.asu.edu/items/50172, opens in a new window
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http://www.fujiwarabizen.com/fujiwarakei/index.html (Japanese)
