26325 Living National Treasure 14th Kakiemon Sakaida Nigoshide Sanpogire Kabun Vase

Height: 34.2 cm
Diameter: 25.6 cm

This magnificent work was created by the veteran [Sakaida Kakiemon XIV] himself, who inherited the traditional Kakiemon style and further evolved the milky-white Nigoride technique established by his predecessor, demonstrating exceptional descriptive power and refined sensibility. He achieved great accomplishments, including being recognized as a Living National Treasure for Arita-ware overglaze enamel porcelain.

The "Flower Motif," depicted with bright, beautiful expressions using light and fluid brushstrokes and a clean, understated color palette on a three-sectioned, milky-white Nigoride base, is one of his popular themes. This exquisite piece boasts a perfectly balanced, imposing form, vibrant and realistic painting, and a dense yet elegant composition that incorporates the beauty of negative space. The works of the 14th generation, who carried on Arita's 400-year history, continue to receive ever-increasing acclaim and are expected to garner significant attention in the future.