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Vase — “The Forests of Arita” by Fujii Shumei

From the collection of Mr. D, Europe.
Shipped from Europe: no customs fees for EU bidders.

Rare on the European market. Round-bodied vase with a trilobed neck in porcelain, by Fujii Shumei (1936–2017), master ceramist of Arita, circa 1990. The cobalt blue underglaze decoration is executed in the konoha-gihō (木の葉技法) technique unique to the artist, whereby leaf imprints are pressed directly onto the unfired clay. Against the luminous white ground of Arita porcelain, the dense botanical motifs evoke the undergrowth and depth of the forests of the region. Signed piece. Accompanied by its signed tomobako, certificate of authenticity, and signed exhibition card. Box shows signs of wear. Very good condition.

Dimensions
Height: 24 cm — Diameter: 26.5 cm

Fujii Shumei (1936–2017)
Born in Arita (Saga Prefecture), Fujii Shumei founded the Shumeigama kiln in 1974. A regular exhibitor at the Nitten (National Fine Arts Exhibition of Japan), he received the Saga Prefecture Cultural Achievement Award in 1994. His work, centred on the konoha-gihō technique — cobalt blue underglaze decoration through leaf imprinting — is held in the collections of the British Museum. He is regarded as one of the leading masters of contemporary Arita porcelain.