26124 Kitaoji Rosanjin Rat Shino Tea Bowl with Lettering (Snow, Moon, Flowers, by Kuroda Satoru)

Height 7.8cm
Diameter 12.8cm

This work is by Kitaoji Rosanjin, a great master of all arts, who was hailed as an artist who never made it big, and who displayed his extraordinary talent not only in ceramics but also in seal carving, lacquerware, calligraphy, and other fields. He left behind numerous masterpieces and legends. The technique of Nezumi Shino is used to create Beni Shino ware, and the strong contrast between red and white further accentuates Rosanjin's powerful lines.