50th Anniversary Annual Art Auction Catalog | Page 19

L11 TAKASHI NAKAZATO
Vase, 2016
Soda fired stoneware, 17 x 17 x 17 inches
Courtesy of the Artist
Estimated retail value: $7,500
One of the most celebrated contemporary Japanese potters,
Takashi Nakazato comes from an unbroken line of family
potters dating back to the late 1300s. In Japan, his family
is considered a National Living Treasure. Nakazato’s work
typically combines elements of his Japanese heritage with
his own innovative style and technique, known as “Karatsu
Nanban.” The resulting pieces ar