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Slender Porcelain Vase by Tokuda Yasokichi III (1933–2009)
Slender Porcelain Vase by Tokuda Yasokichi III (1933–2009) Japan, late 20th century Height: 29.5 cm — Signed ‘Kutani Masahiko’ in red on the base This elegant Kutani porcelain vase by Tokuda Yasokichi III — designated a Living National Treasure in 1997 — exemplifies his groundbreaking approach to traditional ceramic art. The slender, tapering body is enveloped in a rich aubergine glaze, punctuated by a single iridescent blue stripe flowing vertically from the mouth to the base. This striking effect was created using Yasokichi’s innovative saiyū (polychrome overglaze) technique, which brought new luminosity and abstraction to Kutani ware. Born Masahiko, Yasokichi III redefined the possibilities of Kutani ceramics, elevating them into a modern art form. Today, his works are held in leading international museum collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the British Museum. Price € 5.500
Elongated cat’s Eye Vase by LNT Tokuda Yasokichi III
(1933-2009)
Exhibiting at BRAFA Art Fair 2026
Two-fold screen by Kodama Kibo (1898-1971)
Japan, mid-20th century Size: 173 x 170 cm Signed: ‘Kibō’ & seal This radiant mid-20th century Japanese two-panel folding screen (byobu), measuring 173 x 170 cm, is signed by Kibō Kodama (1898–1971). A distinguished nihonga painter, Kodama masterfully depicts a lush late summer landscape dominated by golden sunflowers and vibrant foreground blossoms like cockscombs and celosia. His use of rich mineral pigments and subtle color gradations evokes the golden haze of a summer afternoon, reflecting the poignant beauty of mono no aware (the transience of things). Kodama, a leading figure in Japanese art, blended classical techniques with modern sensibilities, shaping mid-20th-century nihonga.
BRONZE PHOENIX BY TSUDA SHINOBU (1875-1946)
Height: 40 cm Provenance: private collection, Japan This bronze okimono by Tsuda Shinobu depicts a finely crafted phoenix perched atop a rugged rock formation. The bird is elegantly poised, its head held high with a gracefully curved neck, exuding a sense of dignity and majesty. The sculpted feathers display intricate detailing, with layered wing and tail plumes that gently curve, adding a dynamic sense of movement. The long, flowing tail feathers cascade down the rock, enhancing the composition’s verticality. Price on request.
BRONZE PHOENIX BY TSUDA SHINOBU (1875-1946)
Exhibiting at BRAFA Art Fair 2026
Price on Request
LARGE BOWL BY AKIRA YAGI
Price: € 1600,-
BIZEN WARE VASE BY LNT JUN ISEZAKI (1936- )
Price on Request
PORCELAIN Vase by LNT Tokuda Yasokichi III (1933-2009)
Price on Request