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Potters and Patrons in Edo Period Japan (The Histories of Material Culture and Collecting, 1700-1950) 1st Edition

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Potters and Patrons in Edo Period Japan: Takatori Ware and the Kuroda Domain traces the development of one of Japan's best-documented ceramic types, from its beginnings around 1600 until the abolition of the domain system in 1871. Using historical records, archaeological material from early kilns and consumer sites, and the results of comparative chemical analysis, this study explores the operation of Takatori as the official ceramic workshop of the Kuroda, lords of one of the largest domains in Japan. Spanning cultural, aesthetic, economic and practical aspects, this book presents Takatori ware as an ideal archetype with which to compare developments in elite ceramics in other parts of Japan throughout the Edo period. In addition to its scholarly examination of the operation of a domain-sponsored ceramics workshop over more than 250 years, the book includes illustrations of examples from each of the seven Takatori workshop locations, including beautiful pieces that have never before appeared in print.
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  1. ISBN-10
    1138246506
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1138246508
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publication date
    October 31, 2016
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    6.14 x 0.78 x 9.21 inches
  7. Print length
    344 pages
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'A treasure of a book! This absorbing story of a warrior domain's sponsorship of ceramic production over three centuries spans economic and aesthetic aspects. Nothing comparable exists in English, or Japanese.' Louise Cort, author, Shigaraki, Potters' Valley

'This welcome and important book traces the development of Takatori ware... [S]ources are all meticulously investigated in this book, the first full volume dedicated to Takatori ware either in English or Japanese, and Maske skilfully weaves them together to bring to life the fascinating story for the developing pottery and the remarkable family of potters who ran it... the detailed scholarly analysis is used to illuminate the broader historical context, resulting in a book that makes a valuable contribution not just to the field of Japanese ceramic history but also to the history of the tea ceremony and to the study of trade and urban development and of Tokugawa political history... The book is illustrated with examples of Takatori ware from each of the seven workshop locations, some never published before... Potters and Patrons is clearly and engagingly written, the author’s enthusiasm for his subject shining through on every page. Quite apart from its scholarly contribution to the knowledge of Takatori wares, this book provides excellent insights into many aspects relating to the wider history of Japanese ceramic history with great succinctness and clarity, whether it be the developing role of Japanese ceramics within the tea ceremony, the role of Korean potters within Japan, or the functions of the different types of official han kilns during the Edo period. With its detailed discussion of stylistic characteristics and dating, the book will also be of great value to collectors.' Journal of Japanese Studies

About the Author

Andrew L. Maske is Assistant Professor of Art History at the University of Kentucky. His research focuses on Asian ceramics and on cultural connections in Japanese art.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 1st edition (October 31, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 344 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1138246506
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1138246508
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 16 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 0.78 x 9.21 inches

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Andrew L. Maske conducts research on Asian ceramics and on the art and culture of Japan from the sixteenth century and later. His experiences during the more than eight years he lived in Asia had a profound impact on the course of his career. For example, he was able to witness important archaeological excavations of ceramic kiln sites while in Japan, leading him to make ceramics his primary topic of study. In addition, the opportunity to board in the home of an elderly retired geisha in the late 1980s inspired him to create the 2004 museum exhibition and catalogue Geisha: Beyond the Painted Smile. Maske has authored numerous articles on Asian art, culture, and ceramics, and was a major contributor to the Metropolitan Museum's exhibition catalogue Turning Point: Oribe and the Arts of Sixteenth Century Japan. Dr. Maske's most recent book, Potters and Patrons in Edo Period Japan: Takatori Ware and the Kuroda Domain (Ashgate, 2011), is the culmination of nearly a quarter century of research on a Japanese tea ceramic type begun by Korean potters brought to Japan in 1598.

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