24494 Living National Treasure 14th Sakaida Kakiemon (Muddy hand, bushy ground pattern vase)

Height 19.8cm

Diameter 20.0cm

He has inherited the traditional Kakiemon style into the present day, and has further evolved the muddy style 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. The popular subject of the Yabu-de-mari pattern is a bright and beautiful depiction of light, flowing brushwork and a clean, unobtrusive color scheme on a milky white muddy base. The perfectly balanced shape, vivid, realistic painting, and the use of the three-way split technique make this an exquisite piece that is densely painted but also has beautiful white space. 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.