Large Vase Kodai Sometsuke Sansui Landscape | The first-generation head of the Shinemon Kiln [146195]
Large Vase Kodai Sometsuke Sansui Landscape | The first-generation head of the Shinemon Kiln
[146195]
Price: 440,000JPY
Weight: 9000g
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[size]
Width: 29cm / Height: 35.7cm
Width: 11.4in / Height: 14in
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This piece was created by the late Shinichiro Baba, the first-generation Shinemon and founder of the Shinemon Kiln?one of the most iconic kilns representing Arita ware. Standing over 35 cm tall, it is a commanding, large-scale work. On the broad surface of the vase, a dynamic *sansui* (landscape) scene is boldly painted in *sometsuke* (blue-and-white underglaze), making this a striking and powerful piece.
Today, the Shinemon Kiln is widely recognized as a leader in the *Y?hen* technique, which involves the artful manipulation of glazes to achieve unique surface transformations. However, this particular work is not a *Y?hen* piece, but instead features traditional *sometsuke* decoration. That is because it was made by Shinichiro Baba himself during his lifetime. In this work, one can clearly see how he expressed his mastery through *sometsuke*, the foundational painting technique of Arita ware. Since the current Shinemon Kiln rarely produces *sometsuke* works, this vase is now considered a highly rare and valuable example.
The body of the vase features a softly faceted octagonal form. The gently beveled edges catch the light and create subtle shadows, adding a quiet tension and sense of refinement to the silhouette. This softly sculpted octagonal shape offers a balance of sharpness and softness, lending a modern impression to any space in which it is displayed.
The painted *sansui* (landscape) scene includes natural elements such as mountains, rivers, lakes, trees, and rocks, with little emphasis on human presence. When people or buildings do appear, they are depicted small?emphasizing the vastness of nature. *Sansui* painting is deeply influenced by Chinese philosophical and spiritual traditions such as Taoism, Confucianism, and Zen Buddhism, which emphasize respect for nature and harmony between humans and the natural world. These paintings often reflect spiritual and philosophical inquiry through the lens of nature. Beyond ceramics, *sansui* has been a central theme in traditional East Asian art, particularly ink painting, and remains a classic subject.
From a technical perspective, this piece was executed in *sometsuke*, where cobalt pigment is applied directly to the bisque surface before glazing. This technique allows for fluid, expressive brushwork that is ideally suited for rendering the delicate and atmospheric world of landscape scenes. Because the pigment is absorbed instantly into the porous surface, there is no room for error?every brushstroke must be made with precision and confidence. This vase is the result of immense patience, focus, and compositional mastery?a work that fully embodies the refined craftsmanship of its creator.
[Potter Profile]
Shinichiro Baba (deceased)
The first-generation head of the Shinemon 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
[Shinichiro Baba's career is as follows ]
Born in 1924 in Arita, Saga Prefecture
1972: Founded the Shinemon 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: Appointed 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.
[Main Awards]
1983: Won the First Place Bijutsu Kyokai Prize at the Bijutsu Kyokai Exhibition for "Cinnabar 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: 29cm / Height: 35.7cm
Width: 11.4in / Height: 14in
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This piece was created by the late Shinichiro Baba, the first-generation Shinemon and founder of the Shinemon Kiln?one of the most iconic kilns representing Arita ware. Standing over 35 cm tall, it is a commanding, large-scale work. On the broad surface of the vase, a dynamic *sansui* (landscape) scene is boldly painted in *sometsuke* (blue-and-white underglaze), making this a striking and powerful piece.
Today, the Shinemon Kiln is widely recognized as a leader in the *Y?hen* technique, which involves the artful manipulation of glazes to achieve unique surface transformations. However, this particular work is not a *Y?hen* piece, but instead features traditional *sometsuke* decoration. That is because it was made by Shinichiro Baba himself during his lifetime. In this work, one can clearly see how he expressed his mastery through *sometsuke*, the foundational painting technique of Arita ware. Since the current Shinemon Kiln rarely produces *sometsuke* works, this vase is now considered a highly rare and valuable example.
The body of the vase features a softly faceted octagonal form. The gently beveled edges catch the light and create subtle shadows, adding a quiet tension and sense of refinement to the silhouette. This softly sculpted octagonal shape offers a balance of sharpness and softness, lending a modern impression to any space in which it is displayed.
The painted *sansui* (landscape) scene includes natural elements such as mountains, rivers, lakes, trees, and rocks, with little emphasis on human presence. When people or buildings do appear, they are depicted small?emphasizing the vastness of nature. *Sansui* painting is deeply influenced by Chinese philosophical and spiritual traditions such as Taoism, Confucianism, and Zen Buddhism, which emphasize respect for nature and harmony between humans and the natural world. These paintings often reflect spiritual and philosophical inquiry through the lens of nature. Beyond ceramics, *sansui* has been a central theme in traditional East Asian art, particularly ink painting, and remains a classic subject.
From a technical perspective, this piece was executed in *sometsuke*, where cobalt pigment is applied directly to the bisque surface before glazing. This technique allows for fluid, expressive brushwork that is ideally suited for rendering the delicate and atmospheric world of landscape scenes. Because the pigment is absorbed instantly into the porous surface, there is no room for error?every brushstroke must be made with precision and confidence. This vase is the result of immense patience, focus, and compositional mastery?a work that fully embodies the refined craftsmanship of its creator.
[Potter Profile]
Shinichiro Baba (deceased)
The first-generation head of the Shinemon 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
[Shinichiro Baba's career is as follows ]
Born in 1924 in Arita, Saga Prefecture
1972: Founded the Shinemon 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: Appointed 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.
[Main Awards]
1983: Won the First Place Bijutsu Kyokai Prize at the Bijutsu Kyokai Exhibition for "Cinnabar 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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 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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