Norio Asano
This characteristic blue is referred to as “Asano blue”. If you shine a light on this blue in the dark, you will think of the bottom of the sea, or the edge of the universe. |
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Oriental zodiac sake cup and goblet “Rabbit” |
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Incense burner “Playful Elephant” |
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Incense burner “Heron” |
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Square plate with circle design |
21-cm plates with different designs |
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“A fish swimming in water” |
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Norio Asano |
Profile
1970 Enrolled at Kyoto Prefectural Craftsman Training Center
1972 Began studying under master potter Kanzan Shinkai.
Became a member of the Kyoto Potters’ Club, founded by the late 6th Rokubei Kiyomizu, member of the Japan Art Academy.
1981 Began studying under master potter Fujio Kitade.
Opened the Kyokusen-Gama kiln.
Holds many solo exhibitions.
Exhibits his work in department stores and galleries all over Japan.
