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With original wooden storage box (tomobako)
Showa period
D 19.4 cm H 3 cm
This refined set of plates was created by Kenkichi TOMIMOTO, a master of modern Japanese ceramics and a Living National Treasure. Executed in pristine white porcelain, each plate is decorated with vivid red overglaze and soft gosu (underglaze blue) calligraphy spelling “Fu-Ka-Setsu-Getsu” (Wind, Flower, Snow, Moon). The work beautifully embodies Tomimoto’s signature balance of serenity and playful elegance. His delicate brushwork and masterful use of negative space create a harmonious composition that is equally suited to everyday use and formal settings.
Based on the style of the “Tomi” mark impressed inside the foot rim, this set is believed to date to around 1957. All ten plates are free from noticeable chips or cracks and remain in excellent overall condition.
Kenkichi TOMIMOTO
1886 – 1963
Born in Nara, Tomimoto is one of the most celebrated figures in modern Japanese ceramics. He was the first to be designated a Living National Treasure and received the Order of Culture in 1955. Influenced by the British Arts and Crafts Movement during his studies in London, Tomimoto introduced artistic innovation to traditional Japanese pottery, skillfully blending functionality with beauty. His work is known for refined design, careful craftsmanship, and deep aesthetic sensibility.
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