26341　Living National Treasure Manji Inoue White Porcelain Round Vase (2)

Height: 26.7cm
Diameter: 27.2cm

As a leading master of potter's wheel forming, he apprenticed under the 12th Kakiemon Sakaida, learning the craft and spearheading Arita white porcelain with his exceptional skill and extensive experience. Japanese ceramics often incorporate accidental elements such as warping and kiln variations, which are embraced as part of the work's charm.

However, in the case of white porcelain, perfection is demanded, where even the slightest flaw—be it in form, a pinhole, or a stain from impurities—is unacceptable. This is a masterful work by Manji, who, in Arita, a region with a tradition of overglaze enamels like Kakiemon and Nabeshima, perfected the monochrome world of white porcelain.