Vase Ajisai Hydrangea Flowers | Fukuji Kitamura Traditional Craftsperson work [264002]

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Width: 11cm / Height: 24.8cm
Width: 4.3in / Height: 9.8in

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A Masterwork by Fukuji Kitamura, a Leading Artisan in the Art of Arita Ware

This exquisite vase, richly adorned with blooming hydrangeas, is the work of Fukuji Kitamura, a master of overglaze painting and a designated Traditional Craftsman who has long embodied both the tradition and innovation of Arita ware. Though now retired due to age, his works continue to captivate audiences with their timeless beauty and refined artistry.
His creations?born from decades of skill and a unique artistic sensibility?are truly crystallizations of beauty that transcend generations.

This particular piece features vividly colored hydrangeas in full bloom, rendered in brilliant purples, reds, yellows, and whites, enveloping the entire surface of the vase. The work captures the joy of the season in a single form.
With a gracefully slender silhouette and a compact height of approximately 24.8 cm, it is ideal for display in a tokonoma alcove or on a shelf.
The delicate petals and rhythmically arranged leaves offer new visual delights with every glance.


[Potter Profile]
Fukuji Kitamura
Designated Traditional Craftsman

A recognized master of overglaze painting in porcelain
Now retired at over 90 years old; resides in Arita, Saga Prefecture

An overglaze painter is the one who brings life to the pristine white surface of porcelain.
Using a single brush, the artisan breathes color into the vessel, transforming it from mere pottery into a vivid, living work of art. With intricate composition, unwavering brushstrokes, and a sensitivity embedded in each hue, Kitamura’s artistry elevates porcelain to the realm of fine art.
His mastery shines through in every piece and leaves a lasting impression across time.


Born in Arita, Saga Prefecture in 1932
Entered the field of ceramics after World War II
Founded the Kitamura Overglaze Studio at the age of 30
Certified as a Traditional Craftsman of Arita Ware in 1990
Appointed Chairman of the Saga Prefecture Overglaze Painting Cooperative in 1991
Held solo exhibitions in Ginza (Tokyo) and throughout Fukuoka Prefecture from the 1990s onward

Known for his representative masterpiece series: T?kaid? Goj?santsugi (The 53 Stations of the T?kaid?)