{"title":"Kutani","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"vintage-kutani-matcha-bowl-by-kingyoku-gold-fine-white-dot-decoration","title":"Japanese Vintage Kutani Matcha Bowl by Kingyoku – Gold \u0026 Fine White Dot Decoration","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKingyoku is renowned for his mastery of the traditional Kutani techniques of Ao-Chibu (blue dot decoration) and Shiro-Chibu (white dot decoration), techniques that have been passed down since the late Meiji period. His work is celebrated for its rich, intricate beauty and exceptional craftsmanship.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHis mastery of these techniques is considered unparalleled. Each tiny raised dot is meticulously applied across the surface and further enhanced with the Mori-kin (raised gold) technique, creating a remarkable sense of depth, dimension and presence. The extraordinary precision of his \u003cem\u003etsubu-uchi\u003c\/em\u003e — from the consistency of each dot's size and spacing to the overall balance of the surface — reflects an exceptional level of craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis piece is a work by Second-Generation Nakata Kingyoku.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kutani\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second-Generation Kingyoku \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa–Heisei period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matcha Tea Bowl (\u003cem\u003eChawan\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morikin \u0026amp; Shiro-Chibu(raised gold and fine white-dot decoration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral and scrolling botanical motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised white dots with raised gold ornament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kingyoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Tomobako (wooden presentation box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVery good vintage condition, with the beautiful gold decoration and fine white-dot ground well preserved. As with antique and vintage ceramics, minor irregularities from the handmade process may be present and form part of the character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a vintage Japanese ceramic piece and is sold as a collectible object. \u003cbr\u003eDue to its age and nature, all sales are final.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kotto Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48937379266749,"sku":"kl-tb-kutani-180","price":480.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/6307\/8845\/files\/kl-tb-kutani-180-01.jpg?v=1790060037"},{"product_id":"meiji-kutani-oil-pot","title":"Antique Kutani Oil Jar – Landscape \u0026 Pavilion","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"375\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA charming small Kutani vessel painted with a traditional Japanese landscape, featuring a pavilion nestled among pine trees, rocks and winding water.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eThe rounded body is decorated in rich shades of cobalt blue, yellow, green and soft aubergine, with expressive black outlines defining the architecture and landscape. The softly crackled white ground and spontaneous brushwork give the piece a wonderful sense of age and individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eThe base bears a hand-painted \u003cstrong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eKakufuku (角福)\u003c\/strong\u003e mark, a traditional auspicious mark found on Kutani ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eOriginally made as a small oil jar, its compact, rounded form makes it equally appealing today as a decorative vessel or simply as a small piece of Japanese ceramic history to live with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eA delightful example of early 20th-century Kutani, where everyday objects could also become miniature painted landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"utuldw\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18v0pwy\" data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qd4d3d\" data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eWare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kutani ware (九谷焼)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tk36my\" data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meiji–Taishō period, early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l6rw59\" data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small oil jar \/ vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tzlf9g\" data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Landscape with pavilion, pine trees, rocks and water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nc9via\" data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted polychrome overglaze enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19q72n6\" data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eMark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kakufuku (角福)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10e002g\" data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"67dmmz\" data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15r635n\" data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hlwwdr\" data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"91g40l\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eGood antique condition with age-related crazing throughout the glaze and signs of age and use consistent with its period. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kotto Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67588048552125,"sku":"kl-meiji-kutani-oilpot-342","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/6307\/8845\/files\/kl-meiji-kutani-oilpot-01.jpg?v=1790572572"},{"product_id":"meiji-period-kutani-ware-large-bowl-with-courtly-scene","title":"Japanese Antique Kutani Bowl – Meiji Period, Akae \u0026 Gilt Decoration","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e商品説明\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA richly decorated Meiji-period Kutani plate, featuring an elegant central scene surrounded by flowers, foliage and highly detailed ornamental patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe central panel depicts a group of elegantly dressed figures within a landscape, framed by dramatic rocky forms and stylised trees. Surrounding panels are decorated with chrysanthemums and other flowering plants, while the deep iron-red ground is embellished with delicate gilt and scrolling motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decoration is characteristic of the highly elaborate style associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeiji-period Kutani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when Japanese ceramics were increasingly produced for a growing international market. The combination of iron-red, gold and fine black detailing creates a particularly rich and theatrical appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse bears the mark \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「大日本九谷製」 (Dai Nippon Kutani-sei)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Made in Japan by Kutani”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — a mark associated with Meiji-period Japanese ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful example of Meiji Kutani decorative art, showcasing the intricate painting, rich colour and lavish use of gold that made Japanese ceramics so distinctive during this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Meiji period (1868–1912)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kutani\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Akae (赤絵) with gilt decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Overglaze enamel and gilt decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotifs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Figures, landscape, chrysanthemums and flowering branches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fine scrolling and geometric decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bowl\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 17.5 cm diameter × 6 cm high\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 「大日本九谷製」\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please refer to photographs for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kotto Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67626403430589,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/6307\/8845\/files\/kl-lb-meiji-kutani-246_10.jpg?v=1790952056"}],"url":"https:\/\/kottoliving.com\/collections\/kutani.oembed","provider":"Kotto Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}