24442 Living National Treasure 14th generation Sakaida Kakiemon (Darkened bush-shaped flower vase)

Height 19.4cm

Diameter 27.8cm

He has inherited the traditional Kakiemon style, further evolving the muddy style established by his predecessor, and has produced wonderful works with outstanding depiction and high sense. This is a work by the 14th Sakaida Kakiemon, a leading figure who has made great achievements, including being recognized as a Living National Treasure for Arita ware colored porcelain. The "Yabudemari pattern" is one of his most popular subjects, and is painted with light, flowing brushstrokes and a clean, unobtrusive color scheme on a milky white muddy base, creating a bright and beautiful expression. This is an exquisite piece with a perfectly balanced shape, vivid and realistic painting, and dense depiction with beautiful white space. The work of the 14th, who carries the 400-year history of Arita, continues to receive high praise and will continue to attract attention in the future. The flower language of yabu demari includes "hidden beauty, today's happiness, and beautifully layering tree rings."

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