Large Vase Somenishiki Himawari Sunflower | Kousai Kasahara Traditional Craftsperson work [265001]
Price: 770,000JPY
Weight: 550g
Width: 28.5cm / Height: 33cm
Width: 11.2in / Height: 13in
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A Masterpiece by Kosai Kasahara ? Leading Figure in the Art of Arita Ware
This magnificent piece, created by Kosai Kasahara, a distinguished traditional craftsman in Arita ware, vividly portrays blooming sunflowers in the height of summer, rendered in a gentle and soft touch. The energetic composition captures the vibrant vitality of summer, with each uniquely expressive yellow sunflower radiating life and joy.
As indicated by the term “Some-nishiki” in the title, this work combines both sometsuke (underglaze blue painting) and nishiki-e (overglaze enamel painting).
Sometsuke involves painting on the unglazed, bisque-fired porcelain surface before applying a transparent glaze, while nishiki-e refers to the application of vivid overglaze colors such as red and green after the glaze firing. Each technique presents its own challenges, and combining the two requires an exceptional level of compositional skill and technical mastery.
Measuring 28.5cm in diameter and 33cm in height, this grand-scale creation embodies the culmination of techniques refined over generations in Arita.
[Potter Profile]
Kosai Kasahara
Certified Traditional Craftsman
A leading figure in the artistic realm of Arita ware, Kosai Kasahara specializes in the design and decoration of large vases and plates, particularly in the sometsuke (underglaze) tradition. While honoring classical techniques, he is known for producing bold and innovative large-format works.
1957 ? Born in Arita, Saga Prefecture
1973 ? Studied large-scale porcelain painting under master Masateru Furukawa
1977 ? Joined K?emon Kiln, focusing on design and painting
1987 ? Studied ink wash landscapes under the late Kintake Ichiji, a recognized Contemporary Master Artisan
1992 ? Established his own kiln, Kasahara K?sai Kiln
1995 ? Certified as a Traditional Craftsman
2012 ? Began instructing the next generation of artisans as a painting instructor at the Saga Ceramic Industry Association
[Major Exhibitions and Awards]
National Traditional Crafts Exhibition
Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Exhibition ? Skills Award
Saga Prefectural Exhibition ? Ceramic Association Prize
Western Japan Crafts Exhibition
Saga Art Association Exhibition
West Japan Ceramic 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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