25777　Kitaoji Rosanjin　Red Gosu Cup

Height 4.9cm　　 　　
Diameter 5.3cm

Described as an artist without parallel, Kitadaiji Rosanjin demonstrated his extraordinary talent not only in ceramics but also in seal engraving, lacquer craft, calligraphy, and other fields. Kitaoji Rosanjin was a great master of comprehensive art who left many masterpieces and legends to the world. This work is a magnificent example of his skillful wheel-thrown molding and the flowers painted on the surface of the vessel by his graceful brushstrokes. The deep and subdued colors show the high level of Rosanjin's artistry. In recent years, Rosanjin's sake cup works have become very rare and rarely seen.