Tatsuzô Shimaoka
Japanese, (1919–2007)
Tatsuzō Shimaoka (島岡 達三) was a Japanese mingei potter who studied under Shōji Hamada and later became the second Living National Treasure of Mashiko, Japan. He was best known for his unique Jōmon zogan style of pottery, and was a master of many slip decorating and firing techniques for pottery. Throughout his career, Shimaoka worked collaboratively with a group of workers, students, and apprentices from Japan and abroad.
Japanese, (1919–2007)
Tatsuzō Shimaoka (島岡 達三) was a Japanese mingei potter who studied under Shōji Hamada and later became the second Living National Treasure of Mashiko, Japan. He was best known for his unique Jōmon zogan style of pottery, and was a master of many slip decorating and firing techniques for pottery. Throughout his career, Shimaoka worked collaboratively with a group of workers, students, and apprentices from Japan and abroad.
Artist Objects
Plate with brown glaze P.1979.80
Square bowl with Mishima inlay 1981.9.2
Tall vase with short, narrow neck P1979.70