Peony and Bird Underglaze Gold Leaf Ornamental Plate
The dish is adorned with the graceful peony and bird. The motifs are created by intricate gold leaf work, meticulously placed to depict each leaf, stem, and petal.
The violet underglaze shade is a prestigious color used in the robes of Japanese nobility. The warm white base of the porcelain serves as a gentle tone for the elegant underglaze shade.
The motif lies under transparent glaze, offering a refined shimmer, echoing the subtle beauty of the noble yugen. Its spiraled rim and fine gold work blend to create a fantastical and reflective aura. A piece that exudes dignity and magnificence.
Indulge into the luxury of admiring this piece, as you cherish this emblem to adore and be encapsulated by the soft shine of the beautiful flowers and petals. The shade of gold glimmers as you let it reflect light from different angles, giving you a surreal experience of fantasy and wonder.
The piece itself is its own cosmos of the otherworld of beauty, order, and consolation. Bringing you the admiration and grace in adoring the piece. When golden flowers bloom over the violet backdrop - a little escape and consolation. The endearing flowers give you a glimpse of a world of beauty and fantasy.
PRODUCT DETAIL
- Dimension: W 35.0 cm (13.8 in) x L 21.5 cm (13.8 in) x H 9.5 cm (3.8 in)
- Material: Porcelain
- Origin: Made in Japan - Kutani ware
- Artist: Yoshita Minori
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The dish's spiraled rim contributes a whimsical element, while the meticulous gold detailing creates a captivating, reflective quality. The design intricately uses thick gold leaf for the petals and thin gold foil for the leaves, creating a stunning visual contrast. During the firing process, the leaves exhibit a unique crinkling effect, further enhanced by the noble violet glaze that seeps through, offering a play of light and shadow. This combination results in a piece that radiates fantastical beauty, inviting observers to delve into its intricate craftsmanship.
The dish's spiraled rim contributes a whimsical element, while the meticulous gold detailing creates a captivating, reflective quality. The design intricately uses thick gold leaf for the petals and thin gold foil for the leaves, creating a stunning visual contrast. During the firing process, the leaves exhibit a unique crinkling effect, further enhanced by the noble violet glaze that seeps through, offering a play of light and shadow. This combination results in a piece that radiates fantastical beauty, inviting observers to delve into its intricate craftsmanship.
Yoshita Minori (1932 - )
Ningen Kokuho (Living National Treasure)
Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette
Contrasting golden flowers against the violet background offer a visual haven, a peaceful interlude in the midst of everyday life. This compelling color play provides a soothing escape, encapsulating the essence of fantasy and elegance in traditional Japanese porcelain art. Adding to the whimsical nature of the design is a small bird, intricately smaller than the flowers, positioned at the top. This bird is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, with its feathers created by layering gold leaf and then finely etching details with a needle or blade, especially around the chest area, depicting the finesse of movement.
YOSHITA MINORI
Yoshita Minori (吉田美統), whose first name in Chinese characters means "Beauty under Rule," is a revered figure in the realm of Japanese porcelain art and stands as a living embodiment of centuries-old traditions and artistic excellence. Born and nurtured in Kanazawa, a historic and culturally rich region once known as the land of Kaga, Yoshita's artistry resonates deeply with the heritage of this region, which was ruled by the House of Maeda, a prestigious noble family known as the patron of theater and fine arts. His meticulous craftsmanship, evident in the delicate gold leaf work and the subtle yet profound use of color and texture, pays homage to yugen, the classical elegance of Japanese beauty, and the royal robes of Chinese and Japanese aristocracy.
In 2001, Yoshita was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon, and in 2006, he received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, from the Emperor of Japan.
