Large Vase Somenishiki Himawari Sunflower | Kousai Kasahara Traditional Craftsperson work [265001]
Large Vase Somenishiki Himawari Sunflower | Kousai Kasahara Traditional Craftsperson work
[265001]
Price: 770,000JPY
Weight: 550g
Low stock
[size]
Width: 28.5 cm / Height: 33 cm
Width: 11.2 in / Height: 13 in
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This is a work by Kosai Kasahara, a lead ing figure in the art of Arita ware.
With a gentle and delicate touch, the piece vividly depicts bloom ing sunflowers on a summer day. The vibrant yellow blossoms exude life and energy, captur ing the full vitality of midsummer in this dynamic, large-scale work.
As indicated by the term *"Some-Nishiki"* in the product title, this piece employs both *sometsuke* (underglaze blue) and *nishiki-e* (overglaze enamels) techniques.
*Sometsuke* involves pa int ing designs onto the bisque-fired porcela in before glaz ing, while *nishiki* refers to add ing vivid colors such as red and green after the glaze has been fired. Both techniques are highly challeng ing on their own, and comb in ing them requires exceptional skill, particularly in terms of composition and balance.
With a command ing presence measur ing 28.5 cm in diameter and 33 cm in height, this exceptional piece showcases the p innacle of craftsmanship honed in Arita.
[Potter Profile]
Traditional craftsperson
Kosai Kasahara
Kosai Kasahara is a certified traditional craftsperson specializ ing in underglaze pa int ing for Arita ware. He is a lead ing figure in the world of Arita f ine ceramics, known for design ing and produc ing vases and large plates. He has presented numerous bold and innovative works while mak ing full use of traditional techniques.
Biography:
1957 Born in Arita, Saga Prefecture
1973 Began tra in ing in large-scale decorative pa int ing under master pa inter Masateru Furukawa
1977 Jo ined Koueimon Kiln, where he was involved in design and pa int ing
1987 Studied ink landscape pa int ing under the late Ichiji Kanetake, a nationally recognized master craftsman
1992 Became independent and founded the Kasahara Kosai Kiln
1995 Certified as a traditional craftsperson
2012 Began teach ing decorative pa int ing techniques to younger generations at the Saga Prefectural Ceramic industry Association
[Major Exhibitions and Awards]
* National Traditional Craft Exhibition
* Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Exhibition (Technical Excellence Award)
* Saga Prefectural Exhibition (Ceramic Arts Association Award)
* Western Japan Craft Exhibition
* Saga Prefectural Art Association Exhibition
* West Japan Ceramic Exhibition
* And many others
Width: 28.5 cm / Height: 33 cm
Width: 11.2 in / Height: 13 in
-----------------------
This is a work by Kosai Kasahara, a lead ing figure in the art of Arita ware.
With a gentle and delicate touch, the piece vividly depicts bloom ing sunflowers on a summer day. The vibrant yellow blossoms exude life and energy, captur ing the full vitality of midsummer in this dynamic, large-scale work.
As indicated by the term *"Some-Nishiki"* in the product title, this piece employs both *sometsuke* (underglaze blue) and *nishiki-e* (overglaze enamels) techniques.
*Sometsuke* involves pa int ing designs onto the bisque-fired porcela in before glaz ing, while *nishiki* refers to add ing vivid colors such as red and green after the glaze has been fired. Both techniques are highly challeng ing on their own, and comb in ing them requires exceptional skill, particularly in terms of composition and balance.
With a command ing presence measur ing 28.5 cm in diameter and 33 cm in height, this exceptional piece showcases the p innacle of craftsmanship honed in Arita.
[Potter Profile]
Traditional craftsperson
Kosai Kasahara
Kosai Kasahara is a certified traditional craftsperson specializ ing in underglaze pa int ing for Arita ware. He is a lead ing figure in the world of Arita f ine ceramics, known for design ing and produc ing vases and large plates. He has presented numerous bold and innovative works while mak ing full use of traditional techniques.
Biography:
1957 Born in Arita, Saga Prefecture
1973 Began tra in ing in large-scale decorative pa int ing under master pa inter Masateru Furukawa
1977 Jo ined Koueimon Kiln, where he was involved in design and pa int ing
1987 Studied ink landscape pa int ing under the late Ichiji Kanetake, a nationally recognized master craftsman
1992 Became independent and founded the Kasahara Kosai Kiln
1995 Certified as a traditional craftsperson
2012 Began teach ing decorative pa int ing techniques to younger generations at the Saga Prefectural Ceramic industry Association
[Major Exhibitions and Awards]
* National Traditional Craft Exhibition
* Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Exhibition (Technical Excellence Award)
* Saga Prefectural Exhibition (Ceramic Arts Association Award)
* Western Japan Craft Exhibition
* Saga Prefectural Art Association Exhibition
* West Japan Ceramic Exhibition
* And many others
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