26380　Living National Treasure　 Manji Inoue　 White Porcelain Round Jar

Height 24.8cm　　
Diameter 24.2cm

As a leading authority on wheel-thrown pottery, Ban studied under the 12th generation Sakai Kakuzemon, mastered the potter’s wheel, and has led the development of Arita white porcelain through his outstanding skill and extensive experience. In Japanese ceramics, it is common to incorporate accidental elements such as warping and kiln-firing variations, turning them into part of the work’s appeal.

However, white porcelain demands absolute perfection, not only in form but also in the absence of pinholes and blemishes caused by impurities. In Arita, a place with a rich tradition of overglaze enamels such as akae and Nabeshima ware, this is Ban’s finest work, in which he has mastered the monochromatic world of white porcelain.