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A rare Japanese Kyoyaki 'Wakamatsu' vase by Ito Tozan I…
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Sydney
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24-May-2021
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A rare Japanese Kyoyaki 'Wakamatsu' vase by Ito Tozan I (1846-1920), Meiji period (1868-1912) or Taisho period (1912-1926), the cylindrical baluster form vase of classic ivory-hued Kyoto stoneware with finely crackled clear glaze, sparsely decorated to the lower part with 'Wakamatsu' motif in overglaze enamels and fine gilding. Impressed circular seal for Tozan I to the base. Together with the tomobako (original signed wooden box). 24.5 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter, other notes: Ito Tozan I (1846-1920) was originally a painter in the Maruyama school, and then proceeded to work and study under Kanzan Denshichi (1821-1890) of Kyoto, who produced tableware for the Japanese Imperial family. Tozan I was appointed as a Teishitsu Gigei-in (an Imperial Household artist) in 1917, one of only five ceramicists to ever be granted this title in Japan. The Teishitsu Gigei-in were appointed so as to create refined masterworks to decorated the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, and other Imperial residences, and also to create works to be given by the Japanese Imperial family as high-level gifts. Wakamatsu, or young pine motif, has been used since the Heian period (794-1185) as a symbol representing new year, new beginnings and longevity, so it is likely this vase was commissioned as a new year gift.
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Oriental: Ceramics - Japanese