22577 Tadao Miyamoto (Kutani colored painting of mandarin ducks and other birds)

Height 25.0cm Width 16.2cm Depth 10.0cm

Born in 1928, Miyamoto Tadao studied under the master of Kutani ware, Matsumoto Sakichi, and is popular for his unique designs based on Ko-Kutani ware, which he creates with precise line drawings and beautiful colors. He is said to be the pinnacle of miniature painting and is known as the "Phantom Kutani."