Large Sumida-gawa Splendid Vase (Sumida-yaki, 隅田焼) – c. 1895–1905 - Low-fired stoneware (Sumida-yaki) with flambé run glaze and figurine decoration. - Ishiguro Kōkō (石黒香々) - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)
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A late Meiji Sumida-Gawa export vase by Ishiguro Kōkō (石黒香々), circa 1895–1905, 315 mm high with flambé glaze and figurative underglaze decoration, signed with a Kalebasse seal, in good condition with a repaired right hand and four missing fingers.
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A museum-quality, expressive parade vase of the legendary Japanese export pottery Sumida-Gawa (Sumida-yaki) from the late Meiji period.
The sculpted group presents the Buddhist Arhat (Lohan) Asita with his characteristic long eyebrows, reverently lifting a green-glazed offering bowl. He is flanked by his younger pupil (Karako). The robes are rendered in the finest blue-and-white underglaze porcelain painting.
The upper portion of the vase is distinguished by a masterful, thick flambé glaze in deep lavender, violet, and seladon tones, creating a brilliant contrast to the bark-like red base.
The underside shows the characteristic spirally turned foot with the raised, incised artist's seal in the shape of a gourde (calabash / hyotan). It is the rare, documented signature of Ishiguro Kōkō (石黒香々), incised with the characters Kō-ko (香二).
Kōkō belonged, around the turn of the century, to the most talented masters of this style in Tokyo.
Era-appropriate, honest, collectible condition. The right hand has been historically glued in the past; four fingers are missing (old, darkened missing piece). Age-related crazing on the porcelain garments.
A fascinating and authentic enrichment for any discerning collection of Japanese art.
Provenance: since 1994 in our old, well-kept German private collection
Artist / Brand: Ishiguro Koko (石黒香々), signed with an registered Calabash-seal mark
Model / Name: Sumida-Gawa Export Vase (Rakan Scene)
Workshop: Originally in the pottery district of Asakusa directly on the Sumida River (Sumida-Gawa)
Height 315 mm, Diameter 181 mm
Weight 1,349 g, Stoneware / Earthenware (Soft Raku style)
Japan, Late Meiji period (明治時代), ~1895–1905
The vase is packed very carefully and shipped with insurance up to €500 and tracking
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A museum-quality, expressive parade vase of the legendary Japanese export pottery Sumida-Gawa (Sumida-yaki) from the late Meiji period.
The sculpted group presents the Buddhist Arhat (Lohan) Asita with his characteristic long eyebrows, reverently lifting a green-glazed offering bowl. He is flanked by his younger pupil (Karako). The robes are rendered in the finest blue-and-white underglaze porcelain painting.
The upper portion of the vase is distinguished by a masterful, thick flambé glaze in deep lavender, violet, and seladon tones, creating a brilliant contrast to the bark-like red base.
The underside shows the characteristic spirally turned foot with the raised, incised artist's seal in the shape of a gourde (calabash / hyotan). It is the rare, documented signature of Ishiguro Kōkō (石黒香々), incised with the characters Kō-ko (香二).
Kōkō belonged, around the turn of the century, to the most talented masters of this style in Tokyo.
Era-appropriate, honest, collectible condition. The right hand has been historically glued in the past; four fingers are missing (old, darkened missing piece). Age-related crazing on the porcelain garments.
A fascinating and authentic enrichment for any discerning collection of Japanese art.
Provenance: since 1994 in our old, well-kept German private collection
Artist / Brand: Ishiguro Koko (石黒香々), signed with an registered Calabash-seal mark
Model / Name: Sumida-Gawa Export Vase (Rakan Scene)
Workshop: Originally in the pottery district of Asakusa directly on the Sumida River (Sumida-Gawa)
Height 315 mm, Diameter 181 mm
Weight 1,349 g, Stoneware / Earthenware (Soft Raku style)
Japan, Late Meiji period (明治時代), ~1895–1905
The vase is packed very carefully and shipped with insurance up to €500 and tracking
Combined shipping also for items from different auctions:
If you win multiple items from my auctions within 2 days, I am happy to package them together to save you shipping costs. Please contact me directly after the first win and refrain from paying for the other items. I will then manually adjust the shipping costs for the subsequent, unpaid lots.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Artist
Ishiguro Kōkō (石黒香々)
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Material
Low-fired stoneware (Sumida-yaki) with flambé run glaze and figurine decoration.
Height
315 mm
Width
181 mm
Title of artwork
Large Sumida-gawa Splendid Vase (Sumida-yaki, 隅田焼) – c. 1895–1905
Depth
181 mm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
