Japan, large bowl by Tsuji Takehiko (1936-2004), circa 1970.

Large, deep bowl by Tsuji Takehiko. The porcelain is covered with a qingbai-type glaze, the exterior decorated with long horizontal incisions like bamboo or fish.
Signed on the base in Takehiko in underglaze blue.
Tsuji Takehiko was born in Arita. Graduated from Saga Technical High School. After working for a company, he studied drawing at the Yokohama Modeling Institute. Returning to his hometown, he continued to study under his father Ichido and Inoue Manji. Awarded prizes at the Nitten Exhibition. Received the Minister of International Trade and Industry Award and a special prize at the Kyushu-Yamaguchi Exhibition. Member of the Japan Modern Industrial Arts Association and judge at the same exhibition. Solo exhibitions at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi and elsewhere. Tsuji Takehiko was the president of the Arita Ceramics Association.

18.5 x 23.5 x 20.5