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Hakuko Ono(1925-deceased) was only one of three Japanese women potters to win the prestigious Japan Ceramic Society Prize, that was in 1980 This was due to her mastery of a technique that dates back to Sung dynasty China but was used mainly in the Chia Ching era(1522-66) of the Ming dynasty. She became enthralled with the style after seeing the work of Living National Treasure Hajime Kato(1900-1968) in 1964. The technique involves using cut gold foil pieces to create a design on a porcelain body; it's an extremely difficult technique to master.
Yet, she did, as is evidenced by this splendid large vase. The gold foil foliage design sparkles on the golden surface and the ovoid form with its long crane's neck perfectly suits the design.
Perfect condition, signed box, 33.2 cm. tall and 19.6cm.across
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