Vase Large Tako karakusa | The first-generation head of the Shinemon Kiln [146127]
Vase Large Tako karakusa | The first-generation head of the Shinemon Kiln
[146127]
Price: 660,000JPY
Weight: 9300g
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[size]
Width: 29.5 cm / Height: 44 cm
Width: 11.6 in / Height: 17.3 in
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Works by the late Sh inichiro Baba, the first-generation Sh inemon and predecessor of the Sh inemon Kiln, a representative kiln of Arita ware. It is a masterpiece meticulously adorned with intricate octopus tentacles v ine patterns known as "Tako Karakusa,"
The current Sh inemon Kiln is a lead ing authority in the Yohen technique, which skillfully manipulates glazes. However, this piece is not created us ing the Yohen technique but is pa inted with "sometsuke" (blue and white porcela in). This is because this large vase was created by the first-generation Sh inemon, the late Sh inichiro Baba, who founded the Sh inemon Kiln. While he was explor ing the Yohen technique throughout his career, he crafted this piece us ing the skills he had mastered up to that po int. It is a work in which he fully demonstrated his skill us ing sometsuke, a basic pa int ing technique of Arita ware. S ince Sometsuke works are rarely produced at the current Sh inemon Kiln, this piece is now considered highly rare and valuable.
The depicted "Tako Karakusa" is one of the traditional patterns in Japanese ceramics. This pattern has several dist inctive features. Spiral l ines resembl ing octopus tentacles are drawn across the entire surface of the ceramic piece.
The cont inuous arrangement of these spiral patterns creates a unique, rhythmic design. Although it is an ancient pattern, Tako Karakusa is often incorporated into modern designs. It possesses traditional beauty while also fitt ing modern sensibilities in its design. The Tako Karakusa pattern is highly regarded not only in Japan but also around the world for its delicate and beautiful design. By preserv ing traditional techniques while pursu ing new forms of expression, it cont inues to be cherished across generations.
From the perspective of production techniques, this piece is crafted us ing the "Gosu Sometsuke" technique, which emulates the colors of ancient times. Sometsuke is a pa int ing technique where the designs are drawn on the bisque-fired pottery before apply ing the glaze. Sometsuke involves pa int ing on the bisque-fired pottery, which is absorbent, mak ing it impossible to make corrections. in other words, it is completed with a s ingle, decisive brushstroke. It is a masterpiece completed with perseverance, concentration, and compositional skill.
[Potter Profile]
Sh inichiro Baba (deceased)
The first-generation head of the Sh inemon Kiln
Member of Nitten / Full Member of the Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Association / Member of the Saga Prefecture Ceramic Association / Member of the Arita Ceramic Association
Sh inichiro Baba's career is as follows :
Born in 1924 in Arita, Saga Prefecture
1972: Founded the Sh inemon Kiln in Arita.
1979: Selected for the Prefecture Exhibition with "Hexagonal Celadon Bowl."
1981: Selected for the Nitten exhibition with "Oil Spot Tenmoku Large Bowl," subsequently selected 21 times.
1989: Appo inted as an art exhibition judge.
2000: Exhibited "Saiun-99" and "Sai-99" at the British Museum in London (Saga Prefecture Ceramic Exhibition).
2004: Exhibited "Saikei" and "Saimon" at the Arita Pottery Exhibition in Germany.
[Ma in Awards]
1983: Won the First Place Bijutsu Kyokai Prize at the Bijutsu Kyokai Exhibition for "C innabar Flower Vase."
1986: Received the Grand Prize and the Contemporary Craft President's Prize at the Contemporary Crafts Kyushu Exhibition.
1996: Awarded the Contemporary Craft Prize at the Contemporary Craft Exhibition for "Akebono no Nagisa."
2000: Received the Full Member Prize at the Contemporary Craft Exhibition for "Rensaku・Sai."
Width: 29.5 cm / Height: 44 cm
Width: 11.6 in / Height: 17.3 in
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Works by the late Sh inichiro Baba, the first-generation Sh inemon and predecessor of the Sh inemon Kiln, a representative kiln of Arita ware. It is a masterpiece meticulously adorned with intricate octopus tentacles v ine patterns known as "Tako Karakusa,"
The current Sh inemon Kiln is a lead ing authority in the Yohen technique, which skillfully manipulates glazes. However, this piece is not created us ing the Yohen technique but is pa inted with "sometsuke" (blue and white porcela in). This is because this large vase was created by the first-generation Sh inemon, the late Sh inichiro Baba, who founded the Sh inemon Kiln. While he was explor ing the Yohen technique throughout his career, he crafted this piece us ing the skills he had mastered up to that po int. It is a work in which he fully demonstrated his skill us ing sometsuke, a basic pa int ing technique of Arita ware. S ince Sometsuke works are rarely produced at the current Sh inemon Kiln, this piece is now considered highly rare and valuable.
The depicted "Tako Karakusa" is one of the traditional patterns in Japanese ceramics. This pattern has several dist inctive features. Spiral l ines resembl ing octopus tentacles are drawn across the entire surface of the ceramic piece.
The cont inuous arrangement of these spiral patterns creates a unique, rhythmic design. Although it is an ancient pattern, Tako Karakusa is often incorporated into modern designs. It possesses traditional beauty while also fitt ing modern sensibilities in its design. The Tako Karakusa pattern is highly regarded not only in Japan but also around the world for its delicate and beautiful design. By preserv ing traditional techniques while pursu ing new forms of expression, it cont inues to be cherished across generations.
From the perspective of production techniques, this piece is crafted us ing the "Gosu Sometsuke" technique, which emulates the colors of ancient times. Sometsuke is a pa int ing technique where the designs are drawn on the bisque-fired pottery before apply ing the glaze. Sometsuke involves pa int ing on the bisque-fired pottery, which is absorbent, mak ing it impossible to make corrections. in other words, it is completed with a s ingle, decisive brushstroke. It is a masterpiece completed with perseverance, concentration, and compositional skill.
[Potter Profile]
Sh inichiro Baba (deceased)
The first-generation head of the Sh inemon Kiln
Member of Nitten / Full Member of the Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Association / Member of the Saga Prefecture Ceramic Association / Member of the Arita Ceramic Association
Sh inichiro Baba's career is as follows :
Born in 1924 in Arita, Saga Prefecture
1972: Founded the Sh inemon Kiln in Arita.
1979: Selected for the Prefecture Exhibition with "Hexagonal Celadon Bowl."
1981: Selected for the Nitten exhibition with "Oil Spot Tenmoku Large Bowl," subsequently selected 21 times.
1989: Appo inted as an art exhibition judge.
2000: Exhibited "Saiun-99" and "Sai-99" at the British Museum in London (Saga Prefecture Ceramic Exhibition).
2004: Exhibited "Saikei" and "Saimon" at the Arita Pottery Exhibition in Germany.
[Ma in Awards]
1983: Won the First Place Bijutsu Kyokai Prize at the Bijutsu Kyokai Exhibition for "C innabar Flower Vase."
1986: Received the Grand Prize and the Contemporary Craft President's Prize at the Contemporary Crafts Kyushu Exhibition.
1996: Awarded the Contemporary Craft Prize at the Contemporary Craft Exhibition for "Akebono no Nagisa."
2000: Received the Full Member Prize at the Contemporary Craft Exhibition for "Rensaku・Sai."
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