25318 Living National Treasure 14th Generation Imaizumi Imaemon (Colored Snowflake Ink Splash Auspicious Flower Vase)

Height 26.2cm

Diameter 12.2cm

Born in 1962, he is the second son of Imaemon 13. In 1985, he graduated from the Department of Crafts, Interior and Industrial Design at Musashino Art University. In 1988, he studied under Suzuki Osamu. In 1990, he joined the family business under Imaemon 13. In 2002, he took on the name Imaemon 14. Imaizumi Imaemon 14 is developing modern Nabeshima pottery with works that focus on the traditional "Iro Nabeshima" technique but also develop the technique of "sumihajiki."

The artist's signature technique, "snowflake ink splashing," is used, and the stylish vessels are densely decorated with floral chintz patterns, fully conveying the charm of the 14th generation Imaemon.