The Kura - Japanese Art Treasures

Robert Mangold has been working with Japanese antiques since 1995 with an emphasis on ceramics, Paintings, Armour and Buddhist furniture.

Exquisite 5 pc. Porcelain Bowl Set, Kiyomizu Rokubei IV


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Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1910: Item # 1428559

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The Kura
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Kita-ward Kyoto 603-8216
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Peony are delicately rendered in white and gold with underglaze blue leaves veined with gold on pinkish white porcelain by Kiyomizu Rokubei IV enclosed in the original signed and compartmentalized wooden box dating from the Meiji period. The technique is fabulous, combining the Taihakujji style white with the Seika blue and flashes of gold, these were not simply dishes, they were works of fine art to be displayed at the table. The flowers are almost imperceptible, but for the texture and gold pistil. Each is 12 cm (5 inches) diameter and in excellent condition.
Kiyomizu Rokubei IV (1848-1920) was born the first son of Rokubei III and headed the family kiln from 1883-1913.He studied painting in the Shijo manner under Shiiokawa Bunrin and had a brotherly relationship with his fellow student Kono Bairei (under whom his own son would study painting). He sought to revitalize the pottery tradition of Kyoto, bringing in new techniques and styles and together with artists like Asai Chu and Nakazawa Iwata took part in the Entoen group and with Kamizaka Sekka the Keitobi-kai. He also held a strong relationship with literati artists such as Tomioka Tessai and Otagaki Rengetsu and together with these artists produced many joint works. He fell ill in 1902, finally handing the reins over to the 5th generation in 1913. His influence on the pottery tradition of Kyoto cannot be overlooked.