26439 14th Sakaida Kakiemon 　Somenishiki Persimmon Pattern Coffee Cup ①　　SAKAIDA Kakiemon

Cup: Height 6.8cm, Diameter 10.2cm
Saucer: Height 2.1cm, Diameter 14.0cm

The 14th Sakaida Kakiemon was a leading figure who inherited the traditional Kakiemon style, further refining the "nigoshide" (milky-white glaze) technique established by his predecessor, and produced magnificent works through his exceptional descriptive power and refined sense. He achieved great distinction, including being designated a Living National Treasure for Arita porcelain with overglaze enamels.

The "Persimmon Design" (Kaki-mon), rendered with light, free-flowing brushwork and a fresh, tasteful color palette, is one of the most popular motifs. This masterpiece features perfectly balanced proportions, vivid and realistic painting, and a dense composition that still retains the beauty of negative space. As a creator bearing the weight of Arita’s 400-year history, the works of the 14th Kakiemon continue to rise in value and will undoubtedly command significant attention for years to come.