Takashi Murakami – “Lidded Jar with Design of a Lotus Pond” – Limited Edition 124/300 – 2023 A striking and rare limited-edition artwork by Takashi Murakami, titled “Lidded Jar with Design of a Lotus Pond” (2023), produced under his Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. studio. This vibrant piece pays homage to traditional East Asian ceramic art, reimagined through Murakami’s signature superflat aesthetic and explosive color palette. The work depicts a porcelain jar adorned with koi fish and lotus flowers, rendered in Murakami’s distinctive digital painting style that merges traditional Japanese motifs with contemporary pop art vibrancy. Each element—from the flowing koi to the blooming lotus—embodies themes of prosperity, vitality, and the cyclical harmony of nature, hallmarks of Murakami’s symbolic universe. Details Title: Lidded Jar with Design of a Lotus Pond Artist: Takashi Murakami (b. 1962, Japan) Medium: Offset lithograph on shaped paper Year: 2023 Edition: 124/300 (numbered on label) Publisher: Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. Dimensions: Approx. 62 × 56 cm (irregular jar shape) Signature: Hand-signed by Takashi Murakami (bottom right) Authentication: Numbered label on verso / packaging with edition number Condition: Excellent (stored flat, never framed or displayed) Only opened to take photos for Catawiki. Provenance Acquired from Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Japan. Notes This edition exemplifies Murakami’s ongoing exploration of the intersection between fine art and mass culture, blending the ornate elegance of Ming-style porcelain with his joyful, kaleidoscopic Pop sensibility. The result is a collectible artwork that captures the artist’s signature synthesis of tradition, humor, and philosophical depth. A must-have for Murakami collectors, this limited edition (No. 124/300) combines the artist’s technical mastery and playful visual language in a stunning display of contemporary Japanese art. Takashi Murakami Born 1962 One of the most acclaimed artists to emerge from post-war Asia, Takashi Murakami is known for his signature “Superflat” aesthetic: a colorful, two-dimensional style that straddles the division between fine art and pop culture as it unites elements of anime, Japanese nihonga, and ukiyo-e woodcuts. Common motifs across Murakami’s oeuvre—which spans paintings, sculptures, prints, and more—include smiling flowers, bears, and the Mickey Mouse–inspired character Mr. DOB. They also appear throughout Murakami’s thriving market for merchandise and collectibles. Murakami has presented at institutions including the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, MoMA PS1, Mori Art Museum, Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, Brooklyn Museum, Museum für Moderne Kunst, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, among others, and his work has sold for millions on the secondary market. Murakami also runs a large influential art production and artist management company, the Tokyo-based Kaikai Kiki Co. Shipping: 80 Euro Worldwide Shipping with FedEx will include tracking number and will be shipped fully insured. Charges such as taxes or service fees may be added in the receiving country. Please check your import and custom fees while bidding.