Mt.Fuji and Cranes Gold Leaf Decorative Plate 19cm | Tatsuro Ono's work in Kozan Kiln [238029]
Price: 88,000JPY
Weight: 580g
Width: 19cm
Width: 7.5in
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"Soaring Cranes and Red Fuji" ? Decorative Plate
An enchanting work of art that embodies a singular, otherworldly beauty through the use of gold, platinum, and iridescent foils. Created by Tatsuro Ono?renowned for his unparalleled originality in the world of Arita ware?this decorative plate showcases the pinnacle of foil application techniques.
Ono’s artistry lies in his unique fusion of glazed color and the painstaking application of ultra-thin metallic foils, including gold, silver, and platinum. These foils, created by hammering metals hundreds of times until they become paper-thin, are affixed by hand using natural lacquer and then fired at low temperatures around 200°C. Because different foil colors cannot be applied at the same time, the process requires exceptional skill, timing, and compositional precision?truly a labor-intensive craft honed by experience.
In this masterpiece, elegant cranes soar gracefully before the majestic presence of Mt. Fuji, vividly rendered in crimson hues. The cranes?traditional symbols of longevity and good fortune?and the red Fuji?an auspicious omen of prosperity?are set against a radiant golden sky that evokes the strength and promise of a rising sun.
The shimmering foil work captures and reflects light, creating subtle shifts in appearance depending on the angle of view. This plate is not only a richly symbolic piece celebrating traditional Japanese aesthetics but also a sophisticated interior accent?ideal as a distinguished gift or to commemorate a personal milestone. It is a radiant expression of harmony, hope, and beauty in one exquisite plate.
[Artist Profile]
Tatsuro Ono (Kozan Kiln)
[Message from the Artist]
At Kohzan Kiln, I have long been captivated by the brilliance of kinrande (gold-decorated ware). Over time, I began incorporating not only gold foil but also lesser-used materials such as platinum foil, jewel beetle (tamamushi) foil, blue shell foil, and iridescent foil. My goal is to "paint with foil" and bring out a beauty unlike any other. I hope to continue creating works that bring joy to many.
[Ceramic Art Career Highlights]
* Selected for the National Traditional Crafts Exhibition
* Selected for the Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition
* Selected for the Saga Prefectural Art Association Exhibition
* Selected for the Saga Prefectural Fine Arts Exhibition
* Awarded the Special Committee Prize at the Saga Fine Arts Exhibition
* ...and many more.
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 Porcelain production started in Japan in the 17th century after kaorin stone was discovered in Arita. From the middle 17th century, large amounts of Arita ceramics, which captivated the European royalty and nobility, were exported to Europe, through the Dutch trading post on Dejima Island in Nagasaki. Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony, was so fond of Arita ceramics that he ordered porcelain resembling Arita ceramics to be made in his electorate. In Arita, the tradition and techniques of Arita ceramics have been preserved for over 400 years, while young potters and workshops take on the callenge of producing ambitious new works. |
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