Small Vase Sakura Cherry Blossoms Purple | Fujii Kinsai's work [217093]

[size]
Width: 13cm / Height: 15.4cm
Width: 5.1in / Height: 6.1in

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This is a work by Kinsai Fujii, a leading ceramic artist in the creation of Arita porcelain art. This beautiful small vase harmonizes Japan's national flower, the cherry blossom, with the lustrous purple overglaze characteristic of Arita ware. The delicate touch used to depict the cherry blossoms and the seigaiha (blue ocean wave) pattern in the background brings an unparalleled sense of nobility and happiness.

The production technique features both underglaze blue (sometsuke) and overglaze enamels (nishiki) painting. Underglaze blue (sometsuke) is a painting technique where designs are applied to the bisque-fired body before glazing. In contrast, overglaze enamels (nishiki) is a technique where vivid colors such as red and green are added to the glazed and fired body. Both underglaze blue (sometsuke) and overglaze enamels (nishiki) have their own challenges. Combining these techniques requires exceptionally high skill, including the overall composition of the painting.

Standing at a height of 15.4 cm, this small vase is also ideal as a gift. Despite its small size, this vase is a masterpiece that embodies the pinnacle of craftsmanship in potter's wheel, painting, and firing techniques.


[Potter Profile]
Kinsai Fujii

Kinsai Fujii's works are characterized by their luxurious finish using the overglaze enamel (nishiki) technique. He utilize metallic hues such as gold and platinum, as well as traditional Arita nishiki colors like red, green, and purple, showcasing strong individuality in their creations

Kinsai Fujii's career is as follows :

Born in 1976 in Arita, Saga Prefecture, Japan.
Entered the wheel-throwing department at Saga Prefectural Arita Ceramic Technical School in 1991.
Studied under Living National Treasures Manji Inoue and Shigemasu Kajiwara in 1991.
Held the "Kinsai Fujii Exhibition" at Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art and Hita City Museum of Art in 2003.
Held the "Kinsai Fujii Exhibition" at Ehime Prefectural Museum of Art Branch in 2004.
Held numerous solo exhibitions at department stores and other venues nationwide since 1999.


[Main Awards]

Nagasaki Ceramics Exhibition, Asahi Shimbun Award
Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition, Selected
Workers' Art Exhibition, Minister of Labor Award
Asahi Ceramics Exhibition, Selected
Governor's Rotation, Saga Prefectural Governor's Award
Asia Craft Exhibition, Selected
And many others