Here is an early work by important 20th century artist Tsuji Seimei enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Mizusashi complete with stamped cloth and Toreki dated 1969. It is 15.5 cm (5 inches) diameter, 16 cm tall and in excellent condition.
Tsuji Seimei (1927-2008) was born the son of an antique dealer in Tokyo in 1927. He was a childhood prodigy, and had acquired a reputation before leaving school, allowing him to meet many of the great artists of his day. In 1941 he established a studio with his sister. In 1955 he built his own studio in Tama City, choosing Shigaraki as his medium, he fired prodigiously. He married Tsuji Kyo, also a potter, and together they formed a team which helped define the blending of post-war traditional and non-functional ceramics.
