Bonbonniere - Multicolored Gold Painting

Ceramics

Craft Artist: Yukio Yoshita

ORIGIN: Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture
SIZE: W56 × H30 × D56mm
MATERIAL: Porcelain stone

A gem of splendid craftsmanship

The texture of this small ceramic box, glistening as if wet with morning dew, gives it a rich countenance. The geometric patterns, which resemble watercolor paintings in subtle colors, are gorgeously decorated with gold Kinsai. This piece represents the new world of Kutani ware in every respect, with its ongoing innovation on traditional techniques.

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Kinran-de
- Generic term
- Technique
A decorative technique where gold is applied over red or colored painting, as well as the generic name for ceramics decorated with that technique. It began in China during the Song dynasty (960-1279) and developed during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1616-1912) dynasties. It was first produced in Japan in the mid-Edo period (1603-1868).
Kinsai
- Generic term
- Technique
A generic term for the technique of using gold as a decoration as well as for ceramics decorated in that fashion.
Kutani ware
- Generic term
A general term for colored ceramic ware fired mainly in the southern part of Ishikawa Prefecture, most distinguished by its splendid colors. It includes several styles, including Ao-te, an application of deep green overglaze; Gosai-te (or Iro-e), which uses five vivid colors – green, yellow, blue, purple, and red – to their full extent; and Aka-e, which uses red and features intricate designs.

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