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Akihiro Maeta
Japanese ceramic artist (born 1954) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Akihiro Maeta (前田 昭博, Maeta Akihiro) (from Tottori, Japan, born May 1, 1954) is a Japanese ceramic artist known for white porcelain. He is a Living National Treasure of Japan and a member of the Japan Kōgei Association.[1]
Maeta's style is achieved by hand-forming his works as opposed to forming them on a potter's wheel.[2] He uses his fingers, palms, and a blade to perfect the shape of his white porcelain sculptures.
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Awards and recognition
As a result of his work with ceramics, Maeta has won numerous awards including the Ceramic Society of Japan award in 2003.[3] He is also acknowledged as a holder of important intangible cultural property for his work with white porcelain.[4]
In 2007, he was awarded a Medal of Honour with purple ribbon by the government of Japan.[5]
In 2013, he was recognized as a Living National Treasure of Japan.[4]
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Collections containing work
- British Museum, London, United Kingdom[6]
- Tottori Prefectural Museum, Tottori Prefecture, Japan
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