25640 Living National Treasure 14th generation Sakaida Kakiemon (Nigorote Sanpowariyama Azalea Design Incense Burner)

Height 11.8 cm

Diameter 11.2cm

He has inherited the traditional Kakiemon style into the modern era, 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, a leading figure who has made great achievements, including being recognized as a Living National Treasure for Arita ware colored porcelain. One of his most popular subjects is the mountain azalea design, which is painted with light, flowing brushstrokes and a bright, clean color scheme on a milky white muddy base with three-sided division. The powerful shape is perfectly balanced, the painting is vivid and realistic, and the dense depiction is accented with beautiful white space, making 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.