Shoji Hamada
1884–1978
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Shōji Hamada (濱田 庄司, Hamada Shōji, December 9, 1894 – January 5, 1978) was a Japanese potter. He was a significant influence on studio pottery of the twentieth century, and a major figure of the mingei folk-art movement, establishing the town of Mashiko as a world-renowned pottery centre. In 1955 he was designated a "Living National Treasure".
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Shoji Hamada Bowl
c.1955
Shoji Hamada Teapot
1950
Shoji Hamada Tea Bowl
c.1950
Shoji Hamada Yunomi
c.1955
Shoji Hamada Vase
c.1935
Shoji Hamada Yunomi
c.1960
Shoji Hamada Tea Bowl
c.1965
Shoji Hamada Yunomi
c.1960
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