Large Hidasuki Vase by Yoji YAMASHITA

Joji Yamashita (born in 1947) is a leading Japanese ceramic artist specialising in Bizen pottery. He is a full member of the Japan Kogei Association and has twice won an award at the Japan Kogei Association Exhibition. His work is characterised by classic Bizen techniques, with a focus on natural glazes and the rich textures created by wood-fired kilns. His pieces are valued for their subtle aesthetics and craftsmanship.

Yamashita is active in international markets and his work is included in prestigious collections, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. His ceramics are often presented in galleries specialising in Japanese art and crafts.