典藏單位:國立中正紀念堂管理處

館藏編號:CR09507800

德田八十吉

尺寸:45.5×45.5×7.0，重4.2kg

三代德田八十吉（1933-2009）為日本著名窯址「九谷燒」陶藝師。1988年自父親二代目德田八十吉處襲名，1991年獲得第11屆日本陶藝展大賞，1997年以「彩釉瓷」技術保持者，獲得日本政府認定為「人間國寶」稱謂。
九谷燒為日本傳統陶瓷之一，主要產地為石川縣南部金澤、小松、加賀、能美等，以燒製彩瓷為主。「九谷」一詞係以當時取得陶土的產地九谷村為名，九谷燒始於17世紀中葉，當時地方諸侯在此發現優良陶土，便自有田地區引進技術，開始燒製陶瓷。九谷燒在發展期間一度中斷，至19世紀又再度燒製，稱之為「再興期」，之後便延續至今。中斷之前的九谷燒瓷器稱為「古九谷」，以顏色鮮豔多樣著名，主要有藍、綠、黃等色，此一特色延續至今。明治維新以後，九谷燒吸取西方技法，引入石膏脫模技術等，並開設訓練學校，培養製陶人才。
三代德田八十吉以高超的釉藥調配技術，特別是明亮的靛藍釉色著名。本件作品不以傳統九谷燒在器身上繪製主題再加以塗繪的方式，而是受到抽象繪畫的啟發，單純以釉色暈染方式燒製，強調釉色本身之美，不賦予任何形式。器身有著靛藍至土黃的漸層配色，上下鏡射相對，釉色雖然混合，卻沒有混濁的色感，營造出極為大膽而優雅的色彩效果，帶有迷幻般的現代風貌，展現作者優越的燒製技術。（508字）

The third generation Tokuda Yasokichi (1933-2009) was a renowned potter of the famous "Kutani ware" kiln site in Japan. In 1988 he took over the name of his father, the second generation Tokuda Yasokichi, and in 1991 he won the grand prize at the 11th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. In 1997, he was recognized as a "Living National Treasure" by the Japanese government as the custodian of the "Colored Glaze Porcelain" technique.

Kutani ware is one of Japan's traditional ceramics, mainly produced in the southern part of Ishikawa Prefecture in areas such as Kanazawa, Komatsu, Kaga and Nomi, and is best known for its colorful porcelain. The term "Kutani" is named after the village of Kutani, where the clay was obtained, and the production of Kutani ware began in the mid-17th century. Local lords discovered excellent clay here and introduced technology from the Arita region to begin ceramic production. Although the production of Kutani ware was once interrupted, it was resumed in the 19th century, known as the "revival period," and has continued to this day. Early Kutani ware, known as "Old Kutani," is famous for its diverse and vibrant colors, especially blue, green, and yellow, a characteristic that continues to this day. After the Meiji Restoration, Kutani ware adopted Western techniques, introducing the technology of removing plaster molds and establishing training schools to cultivate ceramic talent.

The third generation potter, Tokuda Yasokichi is known for his superior glaze mixing technique, especially his bright indigo blue glaze color. Unlike traditional Kutani ware, which is painted with designs on the body before being colored, his works are inspired by abstract painting, created solely with glaze coloring, emphasizing the beauty of the glaze itself without a predetermined shape. The body shows a color gradient from indigo blue to earthy yellow, with symmetrical reflections above and below. Although the glaze is mixed, there is no cloudiness, creating a bold and elegant color effect, with a modern, fascinating appearance, showing the author's excellent production skills.