Vase Gourd Shape Green Seigaiha (blue ocean wave pattern) and Gourd design | Fukuji Kitamura Traditional Craftsperson work [264004]
Vase Gourd Shape Green Seigaiha (blue ocean wave pattern) and Gourd design | Fukuji Kitamura Traditional Craftsperson work
[264004]
Price: 132,000JPY
Weight: 2000g
Low stock
[size]
Width: 11.5 cm / Height: 23 cm
Width: 4.5 in / Height: 9.1 in
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This piece is a work by Fukuji Kitamura, a master artist widely recognized as a lead ing figure in the world of Arita ware decorative arts.
Mr. Kitamura, a certified traditional craftsman specializ ing in overglaze pa int ing, has long embodied both the tradition and innovation of Arita ware. Though now retired from active production, his works cont inue to captivate audiences with their timeless beauty. His creations born of exceptional skill and a s ingular artistic sensibility stand as endur ing expressions of Japanese ceramic artistry.
This particular piece features a porcela in form shaped like a *hyotan* (gourd), with a playful and ref ined design that depicts the gourd motif itself. The background is richly adorned with the *seigaiha* (blue ocean waves) pattern, whose rhythmic repetition imparts both elegance and harmony across the surface. Vibrant red cords and accents of gold detail ing enhance the sense of festivity, mak ing this an auspicious piece with strong visual appeal.
The *hyotan* shape itself holds deep symbolic mean ing. Known as a lucky charm s ince ancient times, the gourd represents “abundance and prosperity” as well as “harmony and stability.” Its bulbous form suggests a vessel that holds plenty symboliz ing wealth and happ iness while the balanced curves of its top and bottom reflect harmony in relationships and domestic peace.
With its elegant form, detailed craftsmanship, and mean ingful symbolism, this work is not only a beautiful decorative object but also an ideal gift or commemorative piece for special occasions.
[Potter Profile]
Fukuji Kitamura
Designated Traditional Craftsman
A recognized master of overglaze pa int ing in porcela in
Now retired at over 90 years old; resides in Arita, Saga Prefecture
An overglaze pa inter is the one who br ings life to the prist ine white surface of porcela in.
Us ing a s ingle brush, the artisan breathes color into the vessel, transform ing it from mere pottery into a vivid, liv ing work of art. With intricate composition, unwaver ing brushstrokes, and a sensitivity embedded in each hue, Kitamura’s artistry elevates porcela in to the realm of f ine art.
His mastery sh ines through in every piece and leaves a last ing impression across time.
Born in Arita, Saga Prefecture in 1932
Entered the field of ceramics after World War II
Founded the Kitamura Overglaze Studio at the age of 30
Certified as a Traditional Craftsman of Arita Ware in 1990
Appo inted Chairman of the Saga Prefecture Overglaze Pa int ing Cooperative in 1991
Held solo exhibitions in G inza (Tokyo) and throughout Fukuoka Prefecture from the 1990s onward
Among his most representative works is the grand series of decorative plates themed on the "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido," consist ing of a total of 55 pieces.
Width: 11.5 cm / Height: 23 cm
Width: 4.5 in / Height: 9.1 in
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This piece is a work by Fukuji Kitamura, a master artist widely recognized as a lead ing figure in the world of Arita ware decorative arts.
Mr. Kitamura, a certified traditional craftsman specializ ing in overglaze pa int ing, has long embodied both the tradition and innovation of Arita ware. Though now retired from active production, his works cont inue to captivate audiences with their timeless beauty. His creations born of exceptional skill and a s ingular artistic sensibility stand as endur ing expressions of Japanese ceramic artistry.
This particular piece features a porcela in form shaped like a *hyotan* (gourd), with a playful and ref ined design that depicts the gourd motif itself. The background is richly adorned with the *seigaiha* (blue ocean waves) pattern, whose rhythmic repetition imparts both elegance and harmony across the surface. Vibrant red cords and accents of gold detail ing enhance the sense of festivity, mak ing this an auspicious piece with strong visual appeal.
The *hyotan* shape itself holds deep symbolic mean ing. Known as a lucky charm s ince ancient times, the gourd represents “abundance and prosperity” as well as “harmony and stability.” Its bulbous form suggests a vessel that holds plenty symboliz ing wealth and happ iness while the balanced curves of its top and bottom reflect harmony in relationships and domestic peace.
With its elegant form, detailed craftsmanship, and mean ingful symbolism, this work is not only a beautiful decorative object but also an ideal gift or commemorative piece for special occasions.
[Potter Profile]
Fukuji Kitamura
Designated Traditional Craftsman
A recognized master of overglaze pa int ing in porcela in
Now retired at over 90 years old; resides in Arita, Saga Prefecture
An overglaze pa inter is the one who br ings life to the prist ine white surface of porcela in.
Us ing a s ingle brush, the artisan breathes color into the vessel, transform ing it from mere pottery into a vivid, liv ing work of art. With intricate composition, unwaver ing brushstrokes, and a sensitivity embedded in each hue, Kitamura’s artistry elevates porcela in to the realm of f ine art.
His mastery sh ines through in every piece and leaves a last ing impression across time.
Born in Arita, Saga Prefecture in 1932
Entered the field of ceramics after World War II
Founded the Kitamura Overglaze Studio at the age of 30
Certified as a Traditional Craftsman of Arita Ware in 1990
Appo inted Chairman of the Saga Prefecture Overglaze Pa int ing Cooperative in 1991
Held solo exhibitions in G inza (Tokyo) and throughout Fukuoka Prefecture from the 1990s onward
Among his most representative works is the grand series of decorative plates themed on the "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido," consist ing of a total of 55 pieces.
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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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