1954-
male
living national treasure
From Kawahara, Yazu. Graduated from Osaka University of Arts with a Major in Ceramics. Started Yanase kiln named by Shimizu Kosho from Todai-ji. Won the National Youth Traditional Craft Art Exhibition Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education’s Award. Won the Shinsho Craft Art Exhibition Fine Work Award and the 40th Commemorative Exhibition Shinsho Honorable Mention Award. Won the Tanabe Museum of Art Tea Ceremony Form Exhibition Award of Excellence and other awards. Sold works to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by way of the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Selected for the Chunichi International Exhibition, Asahi Craft Exhibition, Japan Traditional Craft Art Exhibition, and other exhibitions. Held private exhibitions at the Mitsukoshi in Nihombashi and other venues. Works focus on white porcelain, blue-white porcelain, and ridged patterns, and beveling. Recognized as a living national treasure “white porcelain” holder in 2013.
