25889 Living National Treasure 14th generation Sakaida Kakiemon Dark hand plum blossom pattern incense burner

Height 12.2cm
Diameter 9.5cm

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 plum blossom pattern, painted with light and flowing brushwork and a clean, unobtrusive color scheme on a milky white muddy base, is one of his most popular subjects. The powerful, perfectly balanced shape, vivid and realistic painting, and dense depiction with beautiful white space make this an exquisite piece. 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.