24133 Living National Treasure 14th Generation Sakaida Kakiemon (Muddy-fingered Hibiscus Vase)

Height 11.6cm

Diameter 15.4cm

He has inherited the traditional Kakiemon style into the present day, and has further evolved the muddy coloring established by his predecessor to produce wonderful works with outstanding depiction and high sense. This is a work by the 14th generation Sakaida Kakiemon himself, a leading figure who has made great achievements, including being recognized as a Living National Treasure for Arita ware colored porcelain. His popular painting of Hibiscus, painted with light and flowing brushstrokes and a clean, unobtrusive color scheme on a milky white muddy base, is a bright and beautiful work of art. The perfectly balanced shape, vivid and realistic painting, and dense depiction with beautiful white space make this an exquisite piece. The 14th generation's works, which carry the 400-year history of Arita, continue to receive increasing praise even today, and will surely continue to attract a lot of attention in the future.

* Currently, the Nigote works of the 14th Sakaida Kakiemon are extremely difficult to obtain. For such masterpieces, it is more than just difficult to obtain, it is almost impossible to get hold of them. Please take this opportunity to add one to your collection.