24731 Living National Treasure Tokuda Yasokichi III (Reimei)

Height 5.1cm

Diameter 45.0 cm

This is a work by the Living National Treasure of Kutani ware, Tokuda Yasokichi III, in his final years. It bears the seal "Yasokichi in gold lettering." "Reimei" has a vivid color and presence. This special work, entitled "Reimei" (Dawn), has a beautiful gradation of blue, green and yellow. Yasokichi says, "When I went fishing in the sea of ​​Izu, I was moved by the beauty of the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean, and I expressed that. It is the only figurative expression in my work." The use of glazes that emit a variety of colors gives a sense of elegance and dignity. This work, which has a special title, is a very rare gem among the works of Tokuda Yasokichi III. In addition, a large bowl with the same title, "Dawn," is exhibited at the British Museum (the one in the collection is 5.0 cm high and 45.3 cm in diameter) and is one of Tokuda Yasokichi's representative works. It has been published in the catalog.