Tomimoto Kenkichi 富本憲吉 1886-1963
Polychrome Enamel Stone Bottle 色絵腰銀彩石瓶/, Living National Treasure 人間国宝, 1930 (Authenticated by Yamada Toru in 1968)
Over and Under Glazed Porcelain
H3.3" x 2.5" x D2.1"
H8.5 x W6.5 x D5.5cm
H8.5 x W6.5 x D5.5cm
With Signed Wood Box
Lid fixed with gold (Kintsuki)
Lid fixed with gold (Kintsuki)
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This masterful pot by Tomimoto Kenkichi, LNT (1886-1963) (Order of Cultural Merit, 1961) shows how he had honed his technique of producing porcelain with overglaze enamels. The tea pot has...
This masterful pot by Tomimoto Kenkichi, LNT (1886-1963) (Order of Cultural Merit, 1961) shows how he had honed his technique of producing porcelain with overglaze enamels.
The tea pot has a round body and short spout inviting a large pot of tea for family and friends. The lid and the lower part of the body is covered with red enamels and gold strokes. The upper body is painted with large banana leafs and abstract trees. It was made in 1930 as it is indicated on the right hand side of the pot. The inside lid is fixed gold, the spout has an aged crack line.
The tea pot has a round body and short spout inviting a large pot of tea for family and friends. The lid and the lower part of the body is covered with red enamels and gold strokes. The upper body is painted with large banana leafs and abstract trees. It was made in 1930 as it is indicated on the right hand side of the pot. The inside lid is fixed gold, the spout has an aged crack line.