23336 Kitaoji Rosanjin (Abukibachi)

Height 6.7cm

Width 24.2cm

Depth 20.8cm

He was praised as an artist who never made it big, and showed his extraordinary talent not only in pottery but also in seal carving, lacquerware, calligraphy, and other fields. This work was created by Kitaoji Rosanjin, a great master of the arts who left many masterpieces and legends to the world. The bold glaze that is characteristic of Rosanjin is a technique that no other artist could ever imitate, and the overwhelming artistry felt from the whole piece is simply moving. Rosanjin was twice approached about being a Living National Treasure for Oribe ware (he refused both times), and he boasted overwhelming talent in the Oribe technique, and for the above reasons, Oribe works are overwhelmingly valuable and popular. As it is inscribed with "Rosanjin painting," Rosanjin himself took up the brush and painted the quaint landscape and birds. The sticking and foot shape that were made during the production are also a masterpiece that makes you think they are Rosanjin's art. He also paid attention to the shape of the main part of the fan, and the glaze pools of Oribe glaze are also a highlight.