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Studio Porcelain Vase, Signed Shofu browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Porcelain: Pre 1920: item # 162546 Please refer to our stock # 2B-630 when inquiring.
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| This important Japanese porcelain cabinet vase by distinguished studio potter Shofu Katei (1870-1928) is decorated with a pale green floral motif of water plantains on a darker green ground. Signed Shofu, ca. 1910. This high shouldered vase has a wide mouth and tapers to a narrower recessed base. The quality of the painting of the plantain flowers and leaves is realistically rendered and is very appropriate to the elegant shape of the piece. (An identical vase is illustrated on page 58 of "Japanese Export Ceramics: 1860-1920" by Nancy N. Schiffer.) Also known as Shofu Kajo, this potter was born in Seto, moving to Kyoto in 1890. Shofu excelled in hard-paste porcelains and was known for his blowout designs in multi-colored glazes. He is said to have invented several new techniques, including moriage porcelain. He was awarded the Green Ribbon in 1915. Shofu’s works are generally classified in the same league as those of studio potters Makazu Kozan and Seifu Yohei III. Examples of his porcelains are featured in “Treasures of Imperial Japan: Ceramics from the Khalili Collection” pages 42, 43 and 78. Condition is perfect. Overall dimensions: 3 ¾” high, 2 1/8” diameter at shoulder, 1 3/8” diameter at base. | ||||||||||
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