23337 Kitaoji Rosanjin (Bizen kiln-changed water jar (Yusai box))

Height 16.8cm Diameter 17.2cm

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 is the finest work by Kitaoji Rosanjin, a great master of all arts who left many masterpieces and legends to the world. The unique open mouth design, born from the idea of ​​using it first, and the magnificent scarlet sash that can be seen throughout make this a truly magnificent piece. In his later years, Rosanjin deepened his friendship with Kaneshige Toyo, a Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, and it is said that he was so absorbed in it that he built a Bizen ware kiln in Kamakura. Kitaoji Rosanjin, who showed extraordinary talent in a wide range of arts and was known as a genius, challenged himself to create this great Bizen ware masterpiece as the culmination of his own art. The box was made by Maeda Yusai, a Kyoto joiner who Rosanjin called to the kiln to make a box to match his confident work. It is called the "Yusai box" and is very popular, so it is hard to find these days. It has a carved inscription "Ro". Please take this opportunity to add this item to your collection.