Murata Gen (1904-1988) Vintage Mashiko pottery yunomi cup #4943
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- width: approx. 8.1cm (3 5⁄32in)
- height: approx. 8.7cm (3 27⁄64in)
- weight: 214g (w/ box 330g)
This Mashiko pottery cup exudes a calm and warm atmosphere that seems to harmonize with nature. When held, you can feel the warmth of the earth. Simple yet rich in expression, the flow of the glaze never ceases to captivate the viewer. Its design blends into any interior and promises to be a favorite for anyone who uses it, cherished for a long time.
Murata Gen (1904-1988)
Born in 1904 in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Although originally an aspiring painter, he could not make a living as a painter, thus he came to Mashiko to rely on the renowned Shouji Hamada immediately after the war. He began training as a pupil to practice his ceramic skills in 1944, rose up to a place in Mashiko called Kitagoya, built a furnace and became independent in 1954. Murata transported his completed pottery on his bicycle-towed trailer to the streets of Mashiko for sale, but his life was so difficult that his wife devoted herself to support the family. Murata was also interested in tea ceremony, and the tea cups he made were considerably different from those made by Shouji Hamada. Deceased in 1988. Currently Hiroshi, his third son, has taken his place as his successor.
Accepted for the Modern Ceramic Art Exhibition
Accepted for the National Art Exhibition
Held a personal exhibition at Matsuya Ginza
A committee member of Sankikai's handicraft department
A committee member of Tochigi Prefecture Art Festival's handicraft department
