25875 Living National Treasure 14th generation Sakaida Kakiemon, cloudy hand Phalaenopsis design plate (exhibited work)

Height 5.2cm
Diameter 36.0cm

He has inherited the traditional Kakiemon style into the modern era, and has further evolved the muddy style established by his predecessor to produce wonderful works with outstanding descriptive power and high sense. This is a work by the 14th generation Sakaida Kakiemon, a leading figure who has made great achievements, including being recognized as a Living National Treasure for Arita ware colored porcelain. The "Phalaenopsis Design" is one of his most popular subjects, and is painted with light, flowing brushstrokes and a clean, unobtrusive color scheme on a milky white muddy base, creating a bright and beautiful expression. This is an exquisite piece with a powerful shape that is perfectly balanced, colorful and realistic painting, and densely drawn details with beautiful white space. The 14th generation's works, which carry the 400-year history of Arita, continue to receive increasing praise even today, and will surely continue to attract a lot of attention in the future.