Large Vase Somenishiki Botan Peony flower | Fukuji Kitamura Traditional Craftsperson work [264014]

[size]
Width: 22.2cm / Height: 37.5cm
Width: 8.7in / Height: 14.8in

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This piece is by Fukuji Kitamura, a highly esteemed master in the world of Arita ware artistry.

Mr. Kitamura is a recognized Traditional Craftsman specializing in overglaze painting (*akae*), who has long embodied the perfect balance of tradition and innovation in Arita ware. Though now retired from the forefront of production, his works continue to captivate admirers with their enduring beauty and refinement. Each piece reflects his masterful technique and unique artistic vision?truly timeless expressions of Japanese ceramic art.

This particular work is a large flower vase, entirely adorned with richly painted peony blossoms. The vibrant red, green, and indigo tones are set against a geometric-patterned background, creating a bold and lush impression reminiscent of a blooming garden in full splendor. The gracefully flared body and delicately rendered flowers come together in perfect harmony, lending the piece an air of dignified elegance.

In Japanese culture, peonies have long symbolized *wealth* and *prosperity*, making this vase an ideal decoration for celebratory occasions or refined interior spaces. Whether displayed as a statement piece or used to elevate a room’s ambiance?Japanese or Western?this work stands as a distinguished and powerful presence.


[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

Among his most representative works is the grand series of decorative plates themed on the "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido," consisting of a total of 55 pieces.