In the rice fields of Arita - Porcelain - Fujii Shumei - Japan - Late 20th century
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This signed late-20th-century Japanese porcelain bowl by Fujii Shumei, titled “Dans les rizières d’Arita”, has an underglaze-blue forest landscape made with the konoha-gihō technique and measures 20 cm in diameter and 5.5 cm high.
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Porcelain soup plate by Fujii Shumei: In the Rice Fields of Arita
From the collection of Mr. D, Europe.
Shipped from Europe: no customs fees for bidders from the European Union.
Circular porcelain soup plate with a rounded rim. The underglaze blue decoration depicts a forest landscape created using the konoha‑gihō technique: leaf imprints form the tree canopies in the foreground, while mountain ridges shrouded in mist fill the background. Finely drawn grasses enliven the lower part of the composition. A gradient from deep blue to white. Signed. Accompanied by its certificate of authenticity from the Shumeigama kiln.
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 cm — Diameter: 20 cm
Fujii Shumei (1936–2017)
Ceramist from Arita (Saga Prefecture). Founder of the Shumeigama kiln in 1974. He developed a personal visual language based on traditional Arita techniques, enriched with innovative methods, including konoha‑gihō, which became his signature. Selected several times for Nitten and the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Recipient of the Saga Prefecture Cultural Achievement Award in 1994. Some of his works are held in public collections, including the British Museum.
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Porcelain bowl by Fujii Shumei: In the Rice Fields of Arita
From the collection of Mr. D, Europe. Shipped from Europe: no customs fees for EU bidders.
Circular porcelain bowl with rounded rim. The underglaze blue decoration depicts a forest landscape rendered using the konoha‑gihō technique: leaf imprints form the tree canopies in the foreground, while mist-covered mountain ridges occupy the background. Finely drawn grasses animate the lower part of the composition. Gradient from deep blue to white. Signed. Accompanied by the Shumeigama kiln certificate of authenticity.
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 cm — Diameter: 20 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.
Porcelain soup plate by Fujii Shumei: In the Rice Fields of Arita
From the collection of Mr. D, Europe.
Shipped from Europe: no customs fees for bidders from the European Union.
Circular porcelain soup plate with a rounded rim. The underglaze blue decoration depicts a forest landscape created using the konoha‑gihō technique: leaf imprints form the tree canopies in the foreground, while mountain ridges shrouded in mist fill the background. Finely drawn grasses enliven the lower part of the composition. A gradient from deep blue to white. Signed. Accompanied by its certificate of authenticity from the Shumeigama kiln.
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 cm — Diameter: 20 cm
Fujii Shumei (1936–2017)
Ceramist from Arita (Saga Prefecture). Founder of the Shumeigama kiln in 1974. He developed a personal visual language based on traditional Arita techniques, enriched with innovative methods, including konoha‑gihō, which became his signature. Selected several times for Nitten and the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Recipient of the Saga Prefecture Cultural Achievement Award in 1994. Some of his works are held in public collections, including the British Museum.
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Porcelain bowl by Fujii Shumei: In the Rice Fields of Arita
From the collection of Mr. D, Europe. Shipped from Europe: no customs fees for EU bidders.
Circular porcelain bowl with rounded rim. The underglaze blue decoration depicts a forest landscape rendered using the konoha‑gihō technique: leaf imprints form the tree canopies in the foreground, while mist-covered mountain ridges occupy the background. Finely drawn grasses animate the lower part of the composition. Gradient from deep blue to white. Signed. Accompanied by the Shumeigama kiln certificate of authenticity.
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 cm — Diameter: 20 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
Dynastic Style/Period
Late 20th century
Number of objects
1
Artist
Fujii Shumei
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Material
Porcelain
Height
5.5 cm
Width
20 cm
Title of artwork
In the rice fields of Arita
Depth
20 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
