26348 TAKEGOSHI Jun Kingfisher Sake Cup

Height: 3.0 cm
Diameter: 8.2 cm

Born in 1948, he is the 4th generation head of Taizan Kiln, a prestigious Kutani ware kiln. He studied Japanese painting at Kanazawa College of Art and was mentored by Fujio Kitade. His overglaze enamels, painted with pure and vibrant colors, possess a high degree of elegance and have earned him high acclaim as a leading contemporary Kutani artist. This piece features his most popular kingfisher motif, depicted in brilliant colors.