Imaizumi Imaemon XIII 13代 今泉今右衛門 (Japan, 1926-2001) Search this
Medium:
Porcelain with cobalt pigment under colorless glaze, enamels over glaze
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 11 x 46 x 46 cm (4 5/16 x 18 1/8 x 18 1/8 in)
Style:
Arita ware, Nabeshima type
Type:
Vessel
Origin:
Arita, Saga prefecture, Japan
Date:
1990
Period:
Heisei era
Label:
During the Edo period (1615-1868), one type of polychrome porcelain was developed in Arita for exclusive use by the ruling Nabeshima house. Nabeshima ware has been produced by thirteen generations of the Imaizumi family workshop, whose assembled skills have been designated Intangible Cultural Properties of Japan. This piece by the current head of the workshop shows his signature technique of creating a textured background by blowing cobalt pigment through a fine mesh. Cobalt in varying densities also outlines and fills the floral motifs, and red enamel completes the design.
Collection:
National Museum of Asian Art Collection
Exhibition History:
A Selection of Contemporary Japanese Porcelain (May, 21, 1995 to July 18, 2011)
Contemporary Porcelain from Japan (November 21, 1993 to September 5, 1994)
