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Antique Kenzan-style Plate browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Stoneware: Pre 1900: Item # 662584
Vessels.jp 4-4-22 Nishi-gotanda Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031, Japan Guest Book This item is currently being auctioned |
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| Ogata Kenzan (1663 Kyoto – 1743 Edo), was a genius ceramic artist and designer who took the world of Japanese pottery to a new level and branded a style of ceramic that is still in the making today. Kenzan’s style, which departed from Kyoto sober tea ceremony ware tradition, was colorful and in my humble opinion, very avant-garde in shapes and designs and influenced artists in Japan and the rest of the world, including renowned British potter Bernard Leach (1887 – 1979). Because of the widespread popularity of Kenzan ware from the early productions, there are many fakes and copies (utsushi), and also because some potteries were only made with Kenzan’s supervision, it is hard to determine the authenticity of Kenzan signed pottery. The making of utsushi is a common practice in Japan, when it is frowned upon in the West, and Kenzan’s copies of classic Chinese and Vietnamese potteries in his early years have themselves become classics. This particular plate, which probably dates from the 19th century, is a magnificent piece, inspired by the art of Kenzan, whose vision has transcended time. The calligraphy and painting works are superb and well balanced within the whole work. The plate is signed with the two characters for Kenzan, which imitate the artist’s own signature. For a complete guide of Kenzan’s life and his art, I recommend the book by Japanese ceramic expert Richard L. Wilson “The Art of Ogata Kenzan” The plate is in perfect condition and comes with the old box which accompanied it. Dimensions: 20 cm x 20 cm x 4.5 cm (8 in x 8 in x 1.8 in), Weight 750 g (1.65 lbs) More pictures available on demand. | ||||||||||||||
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