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D25.5cm H30cm
This piece is painted with small fish in bright red. This red part is called "Yuriko," a technique said to have been started in Jingdezhen during the Yuan dynasty in China. When displayed in a tokonoma (alcove) during the hot season, this piece is sure to bring coolness to the viewer. Yaichi Kusube was born in Kyoto, Japan, and was active from the Taisho to Showa periods. His style is known for its versatility and variety. His works are all of a high degree of perfection, and even if the techniques used are different, there is no variation in the quality of his work. He also devoted himself to teaching younger generations and trained many apprentices.
Yaichi KUSUBE 楠部 彌弌
1897 Born in Higashiyama, Kyoto prefecture.
1912 Entered Kyoto Ceramic Experimental Station Attached Training Center.
1918 Began ceramics in Sanjo, Kyoto.
1920 Organized a group of ceramists, ‘Aka tsuchi sha’.
1924 Awarded at the Paris Universal Exposition.
1927 Awarded his first prize at Teiten.
1937 Completed ‘Saien’ technique.
1938 Moved to Okazaki, Kyoto prefecture.
1962 Became a member of the Japan Art Academy.
1965 Moved to Yamashina, Kyoto.
1972 Designated as a person of cultural merits by Kyoto city.
1978 Received the Order of Cultural Merit.
1984 Passed away at the age of 87.
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