花瓶 - 陶瓷 / 青瓷釉石器陶 - 日本 - Tachikichi (橘吉) - 大号 高度 24 cm (沒有保留價)

Item Description
Title of ArtworkMonumental Celadon Vase with Rare Ice-Crack Glaze — Kyoto Tachikichi, Founded 1752

Japanese Celadon Vase with Ice-Crack Crackle Glaze — Tachikichi (橘吉), 京都 Kyoto

This striking 青磁 celadon 花入 vase by Tachikichi (Tachikichi, marked "橘吉") showcases one of Japanese ceramics' most captivating surface techniques: hyōretsu kannyu (氷裂貫入), an ice-crack crackle glaze in which an intricate web of fine fissures spreads across the entire surface like shards of fractured ice. The dense, irregular crackling lines are deeply saturated with glaze, creating a three-dimensional texture that catches the light and transforms the surface into an ever-shifting visual experience — appearing emerald green under warm light, shifting toward cool blue-grey in natural light.

The form references the classical Chinese hu vessel shape — a generous pear-shaped body rising to a squared neck, flanked by two flat rectangular ear-handles (mimi) that reinforce its archaic, scholarly aesthetic. The overall silhouette is monumental yet refined, commanding presence as a standalone decorative object without the need for flowers. The even, lustrous glaze application with no breaks or bare patches attests to the skill of the craftsmen working within the Tachikichi tradition.

Tachikichi has been synonymous with quality Japanese ceramics since its founding in Kyoto in 1752, producing works that blend classical East Asian forms with distinctly Japanese sensibility.

Size
Height: 24 cm
Width: 17 cm
Depth: 17 cm

Weight: 1,805 g

Condition
The vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs; the crackle pattern is intentional and integral to the glaze technique.

Artist Profile
Tachikichi (橘吉 / たち吉) is one of Japan's most prestigious ceramics houses, founded in Kyoto in 1752 under the name Tachibana-ya Kichibei. Operating from the heart of Kyoto's cultural district, the house has curated and commissioned fine Japanese ceramics for over 270 years, collaborating with master craftsmen across Japan to produce works that embody the refined aesthetic of Kyoto's tea culture. The "橘吉" (Tachikichi) backstamp identifies pieces produced or commissioned under the house's original historic name, now considered the more collectible mark among enthusiasts.

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