Modern

itaya kashichi

Born 1872 Died 1963 Works span 1932–1932

Itaya Hazan: A Pioneer of Modern Japanese Ceramics Itaya Kashichi Itaya Hazan (板谷波山, 1872—1963) stands as a monumental figure in the history of Japanese ceramics, recognized universally as a trailblazer who fundamentally reshaped artistic expression during the Meiji and Taisho eras. Born in Shimodate, Ibaraki Prefecture, he descended from humble origins – his father was a soya sauce maker – yet ascended to become one of Japan’s most c…

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1932

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1932

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through itaya kashichi's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.

itaya kashichi

1872 – 1963

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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