Yuri-Ginsai Pale Azure Circular Pattern Vase
Through his pioneering yuri-ginsai technique, Nakada Kazuo reimagines traditional ceramics with a distinctly modern sensibility, allowing silver to emerge beneath a translucent glaze in compositions of remarkable depth and nuance. Designated a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Heritage, commonly referred to as a Living National Treasure, Nakada brings centuries-old Kutani traditions to life with unparalleled artistry.
Marumon (circular patterns) cut from silver leaf unfolds across the vessel’s surface in a layered arrangement. Varying in scale and dispersed beneath the glaze, these forms are punctuated by small gold-leaf circles that appear like distant points of light against a quiet night sky. As the viewing angle shifts, their luminosity gently emerges and recedes, creating a measured composition shaped by moving light. The refined silver patterns seem to hover within the glaze itself, lending the piece a restrained yet palpable sense of tension.
Silver carries an inherent clarity and composure. Over it rests Nakada's original glaze tansei—a pale azure glaze that settles like a soft veil, tempering the metal’s brilliance into a translucent blue resonance. This delicate wash filters the light, transforming silver’s coolness into a more contemplative presence. Subtle and modern in character, the surface evokes both early morning mist and the faint shimmer beneath still water. More than a color, tansei establishes spatial depth and imparts an enduring stillness, allowing the work to unfold slowly over time.
More than a vessel, this work reflects Nakada’s belief that tradition must continue to evolve. By uniting centuries-old craftsmanship with innovative expression, the vase stands as a reflection of an artist who persistently pursues new possibilities. It offers not only visual beauty, but a lasting connection to Japan’s living ceramic heritage—an object shaped by mastery, vision, and time.
DETALLES
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size |
D 21 cm (8.3 in) x H 23 cm (9.1 in) [Size of opening] D 3.7 cm (1.5 in) |
| Weight | 1850 g (65.3 oz) |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Package Type | Wooden box |
Fabricante / Marca
His porcelain is marked by remarkable clarity and depth of color, with blues that evoke the sky and sea, both rich and luminous. Even within the world of Kutani ware—famed for its vibrant polychrome palettes—his work commands an overwhelming presence. This is not achieved through traditional pigments, but through a masterful technique unique to Nakada Kazuo: a fusion of silver leaf and translucent glazes that has given birth to an entirely new realm of Kutani porcelain.
Artesanía
La cerámica Kutani se produce en la región de Kaga, en la prefectura de Ishikawa, con más de 350 años de historia. Se caracteriza por el intenso brillo de sus cinco colores: azul marino, rojo, morado, verde y amarillo. que se aplican a las líneas audaces y atrevidas. Su larga historia se ha desarrollado gracias al esfuerzo incansable y al entusiasmo de quienes han buscado la innovación manteniendo la tradición.
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About Artist
Galería Musubi
Desde sus inicios, MUSUBI KILN se ha esforzado por presentar al mundo las mejores artesanías tradicionales de maestros de todo Japón.
Aquí, en la Galería, buscamos exhibir las técnicas tradicionales más avanzadas, transmitidas de generación en generación. Podrá descubrir obras de maestros que no solo han perfeccionado estos métodos, sino que también han aportado su imaginación para innovar aún más el oficio.
Algunos de estos maestros incluso han sido nombrados Tesoros Nacionales Vivientes, un título que les otorgó el gobierno japonés para reconocer formalmente su contribución a la artesanía y la cultura, consolidando así su legado y convirtiéndolos en una parte importante de la historia del arte.
Cada pieza se elabora meticulosamente a mano durante muchos meses para crear un tesoro atemporal único. Y cuando esté en tu hogar, tú también formarás parte de esa historia.
Bienvenidos a la Galería. Les invitamos a explorarla con calma.
