Square Vase Somenishiki Ouraku Sakura | Kousai Kasahara Traditional Craftsperson work [265002]
Square Vase Somenishiki Ouraku Sakura | Kousai Kasahara Traditional Craftsperson work
[265002]
Price: 550,000JPY
Weight: 2600g
Low stock
[size]
Width: 15cm / Height: 26.8cm
Width: 5.9in / Height: 10.6in
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This work is by Kosai Kasahara, a leading figure in the world of Arita ware artistry.
It is a luxurious square-shaped vase, richly decorated using the *sometsuke* (underglaze blue) and *akae* (overglaze enamel) techniques, known collectively as *sometsuke & nishiki*. The vase features a fantastical landscape where colorful flowers and elegant pavilions intertwine, painted in vivid vermilion, blue, and gold hues. The overlapping colors create a grand, scroll-like visual experience that captures the viewer’s imagination.
Particularly noteworthy is the vase’s distinctive square form?an uncommon shape even among Arita ware. The continuous, uninterrupted painting across each of its four sides showcases the artist’s exceptional brushwork and compositional mastery. Even the base of the vase, typically hidden from view, is intricately adorned, embodying the harmony of functionality and beauty.
The pavilions surrounded by lavish blossoms are traditional auspicious motifs, symbolizing *prosperity* and *peace*. Whether used as a centerpiece in an interior space or as a refined gift, this piece stands as a stunning example of both artistic sophistication and timeless symbolism.
[Potter Profile]
Traditional craftsperson
Kosai Kasahara
Kosai Kasahara is a certified traditional craftsperson specializing in underglaze painting for Arita ware. He is a leading figure in the world of Arita fine ceramics, known for designing and producing vases and large plates. He has presented numerous bold and innovative works while making full use of traditional techniques.
Biography:
1957 Born in Arita, Saga Prefecture
1973 Began training in large-scale decorative painting under master painter Masateru Furukawa
1977 Joined Koueimon Kiln, where he was involved in design and painting
1987 Studied ink landscape painting 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 teaching decorative painting 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: 15cm / Height: 26.8cm
Width: 5.9in / Height: 10.6in
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This work is by Kosai Kasahara, a leading figure in the world of Arita ware artistry.
It is a luxurious square-shaped vase, richly decorated using the *sometsuke* (underglaze blue) and *akae* (overglaze enamel) techniques, known collectively as *sometsuke & nishiki*. The vase features a fantastical landscape where colorful flowers and elegant pavilions intertwine, painted in vivid vermilion, blue, and gold hues. The overlapping colors create a grand, scroll-like visual experience that captures the viewer’s imagination.
Particularly noteworthy is the vase’s distinctive square form?an uncommon shape even among Arita ware. The continuous, uninterrupted painting across each of its four sides showcases the artist’s exceptional brushwork and compositional mastery. Even the base of the vase, typically hidden from view, is intricately adorned, embodying the harmony of functionality and beauty.
The pavilions surrounded by lavish blossoms are traditional auspicious motifs, symbolizing *prosperity* and *peace*. Whether used as a centerpiece in an interior space or as a refined gift, this piece stands as a stunning example of both artistic sophistication and timeless symbolism.
[Potter Profile]
Traditional craftsperson
Kosai Kasahara
Kosai Kasahara is a certified traditional craftsperson specializing in underglaze painting for Arita ware. He is a leading figure in the world of Arita fine ceramics, known for designing and producing vases and large plates. He has presented numerous bold and innovative works while making full use of traditional techniques.
Biography:
1957 Born in Arita, Saga Prefecture
1973 Began training in large-scale decorative painting under master painter Masateru Furukawa
1977 Joined Koueimon Kiln, where he was involved in design and painting
1987 Studied ink landscape painting 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 teaching decorative painting 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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 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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