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Kitamura Takashi Crane Kutani Nunome Gold Leaf Ornamental Plate 14 in

Sale price¥750,000

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Description

This ornamental plate is illustrated with fluid and skilled brushstrokes, depicting a group of cranes standing and gazing into the distance under blooming cherry blossoms. The surface employs the nunome technique, leaving a grain of fabric or cloth texture, enhancing the plate's visual and tactile quality. The background is covered in gold leaf, giving the entire piece an elegant and noble radiance.

The word 鶴 "crane" was brought to Japan from ancient China, where the crane is considered a symbol of longevity and auspiciousness, believed to live for a thousand years. In Japan, cranes not only symbolize longevity but also represent happiness and are considered sacred birds. They are often given as gifts at weddings, signifying a long and happy future together. This concept also spread to Japan, where cranes became particularly popular as decorative motifs among the nobility and samurai during the Heian period(794 CE-1185 CE). By the Edo period(1603 CE-1868 CE), crane paintings and embroideries had become fashionable among the common people as well.

One of the most captivating aspects of Kutani ware is its vibrant colors. The artist, Kitamura Takashi, inspired by ko-Kutani ware, employs his research and color-mixing techniques to create a vivid painting using the Kutani go-sai "five colors." Various forms of pink cherry blossoms and lifelike cranes come together to form an exceptionally beautiful scene.

Through this artwork, the artist conveys a sense of opulence and elegance. The meticulously crafted gold leaf background emits a gentle glow reminiscent of warm spring sunlight, while the adorable pink cherry blossoms combined with the auspicious cranes present a scene of prosperity and grandeur.

PRODUCT DETAIL

  • Dimension: D 35.5 cm (14 in) x H 5 cm (1.9 in)
  • Material: Stoneware 
  • Origin: Made in Japan - Kutani ware
  • Artist: Kitamura Takashi
Kitamura Takashi Crane Kutani Nunome Gold Leaf Ornamental Plate 14 in - MUSUBI KILN - Quality Japanese Tableware and Gift
Kitamura Takashi Crane Kutani Nunome Gold Leaf Ornamental Plate 14 in Sale price¥750,000

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