Small Vase Kingyo Goldfish Tetsuyu | Fujii Kinsai's work [217082]
Small Vase Kingyo Goldfish Tetsuyu | Fujii Kinsai's work
[217082]
Price: 132,000JPY
Weight: 2000g
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[size]
Width: 18.7 cm / Height: 14.5 cm
Width: 7.4 in / Height: 5.7 in
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This is a work by K insai Fujii, a lead ing ceramic artist in the creation of Arita porcela in art. This small vase depicts the elegant swimm ing of goldfish, symboliz ing wealth and prosperity. The contrast between the three-colored goldfish and the black iron glaze, known as tetsuyu, makes this small vase stand out with a strong presence.
The goldfish motif holds various positive mean ings, especially in Japanese and Ch inese cultures, symboliz ing "wealth and prosperity," "happ iness and good fortune," and "abundance and fertility." Goldfish are considered symbols of wealth and prosperity because their name evokes the image of "gold." Especially in Ch inese culture, the pronunciation of "goldfish" (金?, j?ny?) is similar to "abundance of gold" (金余, j?ny?), symboliz ing a wish for wealth and an abundance of riches.
Additionally, goldfish swimm ing gracefully in water are also symbols of purification and purity. The image of goldfish swimm ing br ings a sense of purification and spiritual clarity.
Stand ing at a compact height of 14.5 cm, this small vase is popular for its size, which harmonizes well with modern liv ing spaces. It is also ideal as a gift or for special occasions. This masterpiece embodies the p innacle of craftsmanship in potter's wheel, pa int ing, and fir ing techniques.
[Potter Profile]
K insai Fujii
K insai Fujii's works are characterized by their luxurious f inish us ing the overglaze enamel (nishiki) technique. He utilize metallic hues such as gold and plat inum, as well as traditional Arita nishiki colors like red, green, and purple, showcas ing strong individuality in their creations
K insai Fujii's career is as follows :
Born in 1976 in Arita, Saga Prefecture, Japan.
Entered the wheel-throw ing department at Saga Prefectural Arita Ceramic Technical School in 1991.
Studied under Liv ing National Treasures Manji inoue and Shigemasu Kajiwara in 1991.
Held the "K insai Fujii Exhibition" at Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art and Hita City Museum of Art in 2003.
Held the "K insai Fujii Exhibition" at Ehime Prefectural Museum of Art Branch in 2004.
Held numerous solo exhibitions at department stores and other venues nationwide s ince 1999.
[Ma in Awards]
Nagasaki Ceramics Exhibition, Asahi Shimbun Award
Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition, Selected
Workers' Art Exhibition, M inister of Labor Award
Asahi Ceramics Exhibition, Selected
Governor's Rotation, Saga Prefectural Governor's Award
Asia Craft Exhibition, Selected
And many others
Width: 18.7 cm / Height: 14.5 cm
Width: 7.4 in / Height: 5.7 in
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This is a work by K insai Fujii, a lead ing ceramic artist in the creation of Arita porcela in art. This small vase depicts the elegant swimm ing of goldfish, symboliz ing wealth and prosperity. The contrast between the three-colored goldfish and the black iron glaze, known as tetsuyu, makes this small vase stand out with a strong presence.
The goldfish motif holds various positive mean ings, especially in Japanese and Ch inese cultures, symboliz ing "wealth and prosperity," "happ iness and good fortune," and "abundance and fertility." Goldfish are considered symbols of wealth and prosperity because their name evokes the image of "gold." Especially in Ch inese culture, the pronunciation of "goldfish" (金?, j?ny?) is similar to "abundance of gold" (金余, j?ny?), symboliz ing a wish for wealth and an abundance of riches.
Additionally, goldfish swimm ing gracefully in water are also symbols of purification and purity. The image of goldfish swimm ing br ings a sense of purification and spiritual clarity.
Stand ing at a compact height of 14.5 cm, this small vase is popular for its size, which harmonizes well with modern liv ing spaces. It is also ideal as a gift or for special occasions. This masterpiece embodies the p innacle of craftsmanship in potter's wheel, pa int ing, and fir ing techniques.
[Potter Profile]
K insai Fujii
K insai Fujii's works are characterized by their luxurious f inish us ing the overglaze enamel (nishiki) technique. He utilize metallic hues such as gold and plat inum, as well as traditional Arita nishiki colors like red, green, and purple, showcas ing strong individuality in their creations
K insai Fujii's career is as follows :
Born in 1976 in Arita, Saga Prefecture, Japan.
Entered the wheel-throw ing department at Saga Prefectural Arita Ceramic Technical School in 1991.
Studied under Liv ing National Treasures Manji inoue and Shigemasu Kajiwara in 1991.
Held the "K insai Fujii Exhibition" at Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art and Hita City Museum of Art in 2003.
Held the "K insai Fujii Exhibition" at Ehime Prefectural Museum of Art Branch in 2004.
Held numerous solo exhibitions at department stores and other venues nationwide s ince 1999.
[Ma in Awards]
Nagasaki Ceramics Exhibition, Asahi Shimbun Award
Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition, Selected
Workers' Art Exhibition, M inister of Labor Award
Asahi Ceramics Exhibition, Selected
Governor's Rotation, Saga Prefectural Governor's Award
Asia Craft Exhibition, Selected
And many others
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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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