Vase Gourd Shape Cherry blossoms, Bamboo leaves, and Plum blossoms | Fukuji Kitamura Traditional Craftsperson work [264015]
Vase Gourd Shape Cherry blossoms, Bamboo leaves, and Plum blossoms | Fukuji Kitamura Traditional Craftsperson work
[264015]
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 creation by Fukuji Kitamura, a lead ing figure in the world of Arita ware decorative arts.
Mr. Kitamura is a master traditional craftsman in overglaze pa int ing who has long embodied the fusion of tradition and innovation in Arita porcela in. Though now retired from active work, his creations cont inue to captivate many admirers. Each piece reflects his exceptional technique and personal aesthetic, stand ing as a timeless crystallization of ceramic artistry.
This porcela in vase, shaped like a *hyotan* (gourd), features an exuberant display of seasonal flowers rendered in vivid colors and delicate brushwork. Plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, and bamboo leaves bloom across curved panels that wrap around the vessel, symbolically captur ing the cycle of the four seasons.
A beautifully balanced harmony of blue, red, green, and white lends this piece a different visual expression from every angle. With a height of 23 cm and a diameter of 11.5 cm, it is easy to display while still command ing attention with its vibrant presence and intricate decoration. The auspicious gourd shape comb ined with motifs of seasonal beauty makes this a delightful and mean ingful gift.
[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 creation by Fukuji Kitamura, a lead ing figure in the world of Arita ware decorative arts.
Mr. Kitamura is a master traditional craftsman in overglaze pa int ing who has long embodied the fusion of tradition and innovation in Arita porcela in. Though now retired from active work, his creations cont inue to captivate many admirers. Each piece reflects his exceptional technique and personal aesthetic, stand ing as a timeless crystallization of ceramic artistry.
This porcela in vase, shaped like a *hyotan* (gourd), features an exuberant display of seasonal flowers rendered in vivid colors and delicate brushwork. Plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, and bamboo leaves bloom across curved panels that wrap around the vessel, symbolically captur ing the cycle of the four seasons.
A beautifully balanced harmony of blue, red, green, and white lends this piece a different visual expression from every angle. With a height of 23 cm and a diameter of 11.5 cm, it is easy to display while still command ing attention with its vibrant presence and intricate decoration. The auspicious gourd shape comb ined with motifs of seasonal beauty makes this a delightful and mean ingful gift.
[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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