Tsukitani Hatsuko Explained

Tsukitani Hatsuko (月谷初子) (1869–1945) was a Japanese ceramics artist.^{[1] [2] [3]}

She was born in Tokyo, and after studying sculpture, she trained at various kilns. From 1915 (Taishō 4) to 1932 (Shōwa 7), she set up ceramic ateliers in Gokiso and Moriyama in Nagoya. She was also a pioneer of female artists in sculpture and pottery.^{[2] [3]}

Her work is known as Tsukitani ware (月谷焼).^{[2] [3]}

See also

• Sada Yacco, contemporary artist who also lived in Nagoya

Further reading

• Book: 黒田 . 和哉 . 1998 . 月谷焼 (忍窯) . [{{Google books|vT10AAAACAAJ|page=42|plainurl=yes}} 茶碗窯別銘款 ]. Inscription on tea bowls by kiln . Japanese . Tokyo . Tokyo . Tankobon . 393 . 978-4766110777.

Notes and References

1. Web site: 荒木集成館 . Arakishuseikan.ecweb.jp . 2021-12-28.
2. Web site: 女流陶芸作家・月谷初子.
3. Web site: 月谷初子後藤白童 . Townmoriyama.sakura.ne.jp . 2021-12-28.