{"title":"Hiroshi Shibata | Kutani Ceramic Artist","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHiroshi Shibata (柴田 博)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in Ishikawa Prefecture in 1950, Hiroshi Shibata is a distinguished Kutani ware ceramic artist associated with Hakuhou Kiln. He studied under Takeshi Yamachika, former president of the Creative Art Association, and Fujio Kitade, a council member of the Nitten exhibition and former president of Kanazawa College of Art. His artistic practice brings together the decorative traditions of Kutani ware, luminous glazed surfaces, and a refined contemporary sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCareer and Artistic Recognition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShibata was selected for the 11th Japan New Craft Exhibition and made his debut at the 21st Nitten Exhibition, followed by fourteen consecutive selections. His work received an Excellence Award at the 13th Traditional Kutani Ware Craft Exhibition, with the award-winning piece preserved in the Kutani Ware Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAwards and Museum Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis distinctions include one Grand Prize, six Excellence Awards, one Encouragement Award, and two Technical Awards. The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs acquired his work on two occasions, and three of his pieces are held in the permanent collection of the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks at Great Zakka\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover Kutani ware vases associated with Hiroshi Shibata and Hakuhou Kiln, reflecting his dedication to color, decoration, and ceramic craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"handcrafted-kutani-vase-by-hiroshi-shibata-柴田-博","title":"Hiroshi Shibata Kutani Ware Yusai Blue Porcelain Art Vase – Hakuhou Kiln","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKutani Ware Yusai Blue Porcelain Vase by Hiroshi Shibata\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis porcelain art vase by Hiroshi Shibata (柴田博) of Hakuhou Kiln (博峰窯) showcases the luminous, layered color associated with the \u003cem\u003eyusai\u003c\/em\u003e (釉彩) glazing technique. Flowing shades of blue create depth and movement across the sculptural surface, making the piece especially striking when displayed on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in Ishikawa Prefecture in 1950, Shibata studied under Takeshi Yamachika and Fujio Kitade. His career includes fourteen consecutive selections following his debut at the 21st \u003cem\u003eNitten\u003c\/em\u003e Exhibition, numerous Kutani ware awards, and works acquired by the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art and Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hiroshi-shibata-kutani-ceramic-artist\"\u003eHiroshi Shibata artist collection\u003c\/a\u003e to discover more about his ceramic practice and achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Hiroshi Shibata (柴田博)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiln: Hakuhou Kiln (博峰窯)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Yusai glazed-color decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kutani ware porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: approximately 8.2 cm diameter × 19 cm high (3.2 × 7.5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubtle variations in color and surface are characteristic of individually crafted ceramic works.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kutani nagomi Ino Seiho Co., Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50781147398433,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/6884\/3193\/files\/Kutani_vase_by_Hiroshi_Shibata.jpg?v=1736799361"}],"url":"https:\/\/greatzakka.com\/collections\/hiroshi-shibata-kutani-ceramic-artist.oembed","provider":"Great Zakka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}