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Hirado Mikawachi Pottery
Mikawachi ware and its era
Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum Collection
Yozan Nakazato Suetaro
Intangible Cultural Property Yozan Nakazato Suetaro
Blue and white peach vase
Detailed explanation
Materials and Techniques Porcelain Materials and Techniques (English) Porcelain
Size: mouth diameter 10.5cm, bottom diameter 11.9cm, height 27cm
Collection Name
Remarks: Mikawachi ware
White porcelain Kannon Bodhisattva, Yozan, by Suetaro Nakazato
Approximately 60cm tall. It is believed to have been made in the 1980s. I feel that the shape of the face of the Kannon is very different from previous works. It has a unique and more Indian-like facial features. I feel that when I made this piece, I was closely observing the faces and shapes of many women. (Photo taken on 2008_11_25)
Mikawachi ware: antique art masterpieces and contemporary Mikawachi ware masterpieces that inherit 400 years of tradition Mikawachi ware is one of Japan's traditional ceramics, and is pottery that originated in the Arita region of Saga Prefecture with a history of about 400 years. Arita ware is also produced in this region, but Mikawachi ware is particularly characterized by its unique techniques and designs among Arita ware. Below, we will introduce antique art masterpieces and contemporary masterpieces. Contemporary Mikawachi ware masterpieces Matcha bowls by contemporary potters A work that incorporates a modern sensibility while preserving traditional techniques. It is characterized by simple yet deep colors and shapes. Colorful tableware set Contemporary Mikawachi ware, designed with everyday use in mind, combines functionality and beauty. Bright colors and modern designs will add color to your dining table. Art pieces Some potters use the traditional techniques of Mikawachi ware to create one-of-a-kind art pieces. His work has attracted attention in the contemporary art world and has received high praise both at home and abroad.
White porcelain thin large bowl
Mikawachi ware: antique art masterpieces and contemporary Mikawachi ware masterpieces that inherit 400 years of tradition Mikawachi ware is one of Japan's traditional ceramics, and is pottery that originated in the Arita region of Saga Prefecture with a history of about 400 years. Arita ware is also produced in this region, but Mikawachi ware is particularly characterized by its unique techniques and designs among Arita ware. Below, we will introduce antique art masterpieces and contemporary masterpieces. Contemporary Mikawachi ware masterpieces Matcha bowls by contemporary potters A work that incorporates a modern sensibility while preserving traditional techniques. It is characterized by simple yet deep colors and shapes. Colorful tableware set Contemporary Mikawachi ware, designed with everyday use in mind, combines functionality and beauty. Bright colors and modern designs will add color to your dining table. Art pieces Some potters use the traditional techniques of Mikawachi ware to create one-of-a-kind art pieces. His work has attracted attention in the contemporary art world and has received high praise both at home and abroad.
This work was made in the later years of Nakazato Yozan (Suetaro), who supported Mikawachi ware in the Showa period. It is a large ring-shaped plate with petal-like cuts on the rim, and a powerful composition and brushwork depict a ripe peach, a symbol of longevity. On the back, the words "Longevity 3,000 years" are written, and on the foot, "Intangible Cultural Property Yozan Suetaro, 93 years old." Yozan (Suetaro) was designated an Intangible Cultural Property holder of Nagasaki Prefecture in 1974 as a master of thin white porcelain known as "eggshell-style" that is as thin as an eggshell, but he also excelled in bold painting and left behind many masterpieces. To improve his ceramic painting skills, Yozan not only trained using painting models, but also drew sketches using Conté in his later years, and it is known from related materials that he used pencils and colored pencils instead of traditional brushes for his ceramic painting sketches. This work also depicts peaches, a traditional symbol of good fortune, but the skillful use of shading in the depiction of the branches and leaves shows traces of Yozan (Suetaro)'s study of Western painting techniques. It comes in a matching box, and on the front of the lid is inscribed "Hirado Mikawachi ware peach-e blue and white Chosei-zara (Chosei-zara)" (Intangible Cultural Property, Purveyor to the Imperial Household Ministry, Made by Yozan Suetaro, Age 93) and a seal "Yozan" (red square seal).
Ceramic Large Vase
The uploaded image shows an eye-catching vase with a vibrant pink glaze. The vase has a rounded, stately shape and a narrow neck, and the surface is dotted with blue flecks that suggest depth and texture. These flecks give the vase a mystical, starry sky-like quality. The gloss of the surface reflects its surroundings, highlighting the glass-like finish of the glaze. The image captures the vase from multiple angles, highlighting its voluptuous form with its graceful curves accentuated from the side. The top view offers a glimpse into the delicate balance between the bold exterior and the darker interior. Of particular interest is the red mark on the base of the vase. Although the image is a bit blurry, it bears a traditional seal common to East Asian potters. Signatures and studio marks like these can provide clues to identify the maker, period, or origin of the piece. This vase makes a great stand-out piece in any interior space. For example, it could be placed alone on a wooden table, allowing its color to stand out. It could also be used to simply hold tall, thin flowers that don't compete with the vibrant design. This piece combines both modern artistry and traditional techniques, demonstrating the universal appeal of ceramics.
<The place where the famous Hirado ware was perfected>
Mikawachi, one of the two major pottery regions in Nagasaki Prefecture along with Hasami, is located on National Route 35, which runs from Sasebo to Arita in Saga Prefecture. It was originally called Orioze Village, Higashisonogi District, but today it is part of the administrative district of Sasebo City, and the area is divided into several towns. The fire of pottery that began in Nakano, Hirado, eventually moved to the Mikawachi area and flourished, completing the famous Hirado ware, which combines pure white porcelain with cobalt blue gosu painting. <Mechanization completely changes the townscape> Smoke from the kiln rises in the quiet mountain valley surrounded by greenery, and the sound of the thumping of the ceramic stones can be heard along with the sound of the clear stream. This is a tranquil atmosphere that can be seen in any pottery village, and it was the same scene in the Mikawachi area until several decades ago. However, in recent years, the appearance of the area has been gradually changed by the approaching wave of urbanization. The bumpy roads leading to the pottery village are now wide and paved, the cars passing by have the names of pottery companies on them, and once inside the kilns, products are being produced one after another in a mechanized process, with the chimneys that were once the symbol of the town now disappearing.
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