22139 Order of Culture Kusube Yaichi (Celadon double fish design cup)

Height (2.9cm) Diameter (5.3cm)

This work was created in 1935 by Kusube Yaichi, a recipient of the Order of Culture. Kusube Yaichi is a world-renowned master craftsman who represents Japan. He has continued his research for half a century, and his unique style of "saien," which involves layering thinly colored porcelain clay to create patterns, is unique to Kusube Yaichi. His range of work is wide and varied, and his celadon, white porcelain, blue and white porcelain, and gold brocade are also highly popular.