Vase - Porcelain - Japan - Vase: Summer Wind in the Foliage - No customs for EU - Fujii Shumei 藤井朱明 (1936-2017)
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Porcelain vase with an ovoid body and long tapering neck, white ground and blue underglaze konoha‑gihō decoration of vine leaves, signed on the base, by Fujii Shumei (1936–2017) from Arita, Japan, dated 1990–2000, height 29 cm and diameter 21 cm, in excellent condition with only minimal signs of wear, from Mr. D’s European collection and shipped from Europe with no customs charges for EU bidders.
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Vase: Summer Wind in the Foliage
From the collection of Mr. D, Europe.
Shipped from Europe: no customs fees for EU bidders.
Porcelain vase with an ovoid body and long tapering neck. White ground. The underglaze blue decoration is rendered using the konoha‑gihō technique: grape leaves with finely detailed veining are applied directly to the surface before firing, leaving their impressions in relief. Several leaves of varying sizes are arranged in an asymmetric composition across the upper body. Signed on the base.
Dimensions
Height: 29 cm — Diameter: 21 cm
Fujii Shumei (1936–2017)
Ceramist from Arita (Saga Prefecture). Founder of the Shumeigama kiln in 1974. Renowned for combining traditional Arita porcelain techniques with personal innovations, especially the konoha‑gihō leaf-texture method. Exhibited at Nitten and the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Recipient of the Saga Prefecture Cultural Achievement Award (1994). Some works are held in public collections, including the British Museum.
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Vase: Summer Wind in the Foliage
From the collection of Mr. D, Europe. Shipped from Europe: no customs fees for EU bidders.
Porcelain vase with an ovoid body and long tapering neck. White ground. The underglaze blue decoration is rendered using the konoha‑gihō technique: vine leaves with finely detailed veining are applied directly to the surface before firing, leaving their imprints in relief. Several leaves of varying sizes are arranged in an asymmetric composition across the upper body. Signed on the base.
Dimensions
Height: 29 cm — Diameter: 21 cm
Fujii Shumei (1936–2017)
Ceramist from Arita (Saga Prefecture). Founder of the Shumeigama kiln in 1974. Known for merging traditional Arita porcelain techniques with personal innovations, especially the konoha‑gihō leaf-texture method. Exhibited at Nitten and the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Recipient of the Saga Prefecture Cultural Achievement Award (1994). Some works are held in public collections, including the British Museum.
Vase: Summer Wind in the Foliage
From the collection of Mr. D, Europe.
Shipped from Europe: no customs fees for EU bidders.
Porcelain vase with an ovoid body and long tapering neck. White ground. The underglaze blue decoration is rendered using the konoha‑gihō technique: grape leaves with finely detailed veining are applied directly to the surface before firing, leaving their impressions in relief. Several leaves of varying sizes are arranged in an asymmetric composition across the upper body. Signed on the base.
Dimensions
Height: 29 cm — Diameter: 21 cm
Fujii Shumei (1936–2017)
Ceramist from Arita (Saga Prefecture). Founder of the Shumeigama kiln in 1974. Renowned for combining traditional Arita porcelain techniques with personal innovations, especially the konoha‑gihō leaf-texture method. Exhibited at Nitten and the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Recipient of the Saga Prefecture Cultural Achievement Award (1994). Some works are held in public collections, including the British Museum.
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Vase: Summer Wind in the Foliage
From the collection of Mr. D, Europe. Shipped from Europe: no customs fees for EU bidders.
Porcelain vase with an ovoid body and long tapering neck. White ground. The underglaze blue decoration is rendered using the konoha‑gihō technique: vine leaves with finely detailed veining are applied directly to the surface before firing, leaving their imprints in relief. Several leaves of varying sizes are arranged in an asymmetric composition across the upper body. Signed on the base.
Dimensions
Height: 29 cm — Diameter: 21 cm
Fujii Shumei (1936–2017)
Ceramist from Arita (Saga Prefecture). Founder of the Shumeigama kiln in 1974. Known for merging traditional Arita porcelain techniques with personal innovations, especially the konoha‑gihō leaf-texture method. Exhibited at Nitten and the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Recipient of the Saga Prefecture Cultural Achievement Award (1994). Some works are held in public collections, including the British Museum.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Arita
Title additional information
Vase: Summer Wind in the Foliage - No customs for EU - Fujii Shumei 藤井朱明 (1936-2017)
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Japan
Designer/artist/maker
Fujii Shumei 藤井朱明 (1936-2017)
Material
Porcelain
Colour
Blue, White
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
29 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
19 cm
Decor
Konoha secret techniques
Diameter
19 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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