Maple and Sparrow Japanese Flower Vase
This beautiful Japanese vase, adorned with delicate depictions of maple leaves and a sparrow, is a masterpiece by Yamada Yoshiaki. In Japanese culture, the sparrow is believed to ward off bad luck and symbolizes family prosperity and safety. The artist’s meticulous brushwork brings the piece to life, with vibrant colors that possess remarkable clarity.
Yamada Yoshiaki’s keen observation and masterful technique capture the subtle variations in the leaves' hues under different lighting, the texture of the bird’s feathers, and the intricate details of the maples. This vase not only radiates aesthetic beauty but also embodies the vitality of nature in its most vivid form.
The artful use of negative space adds depth and invites the viewer’s imagination to explore beyond the visible. As you admire this vase, you are drawn into the serene landscape Yamada Yoshiaki so vividly portrays, allowing you to experience its beauty and tranquility as if you were truly there.
In Japanese aesthetics, negative space holds immense importance, influencing various art forms like painting, literature, music, architecture, and other traditional cultural practices. In painting, the deliberately empty areas between designs—these apparent voids—convey a sense of distance. This space goes beyond just emptiness, creating a boundless canvas that sparks limitless imagination.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | W 22 cm (8.7 in) x L 5.5 cm (2.2 in) x H 21.5 cm (8.5 in) |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Package Type | Wooden box |
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Yamada Yoshiaki’s art captures the beauty of nature across the changing seasons with soft, translucent colors. He intricately replicates the true forms of various trees, flowers, and animals onto Kutani ware, using the artistic technique of negative space to emphasize the natural world's allure.
Crafts
Kutani ware is a pottery produced in the Kaga region of Ishikawa Prefecture, with a history spanning over 350 years. It is characterized by the heavy brilliance of the five colors of navy blue, red, purple, green, and yellow that are applied to the bold and daring lines. Its long history has evolved through the tireless efforts and enthusiasm of people who have sought innovation while maintaining tradition.
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Yamada Yoshiaki
Yamada Yoshiaki’s art captures the beauty of nature across the changing seasons with soft, translucent colors. He intricately replicates the true forms of various trees, flowers, and animals onto Kutani ware, using the artistic technique of negative space to emphasize the natural world's allure.
Musubi Gallery
Since its inception, MUSUBI KILN has strived to introduce the world to the finest traditional crafts from masters all around Japan.
Here, in the Gallery, we seek to showcase the highest echelon of traditional techniques passed down through generations. You can discover works from masters who have not only perfected those methods, but added their imagination to innovate the craft even further.
Some of these masters have even been named Living National Treasures, a title bestowed upon them by the Japanese government to formally recognize their contribution to crafts and culture — thereby cementing their legacy and making them an important part of art history.
Each piece is meticulously handcrafted over many months to create a timeless treasure that's unlike any other. And when it's in your home, you, too, will become part of that history.
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