Kutani Ware Ceramic Plaque "Camellias and Kingfisher" / Yamada Yoshiaki

A ceramic plaque featuring an impactful bird-and-flower painting depicting proudly blooming camellias and a vibrant kingfisher. Within the clean, open space of white porcelain, camellia leaves in deep shades and red-and-white camellia blossoms emerge with rich dimensionality, while the vivid blue-green plumage of a kingfisher perched on a branch adds a refreshing accent to the tranquil scene.
The artist, Yamada Yoshiaki, is a master of bird-and-flower painting who brings traditional Kutani techniques into a modern aesthetic, excelling in delicate line drawings and meticulous overglaze coloring. In this piece as well, every detail—from the subtle shadows of individual camellia petals and the lustrous texture of leaves to the fine spots on the kingfisher's feathers—is painted with painstaking care, endowing the artwork with a living vitality as if the bird might take flight at any moment. The pairing of camellias, blooming steadfastly through winter's chill, with a kingfisher dwelling near clear streams, is a motif symbolizing a Japanese aesthetic that bridges serenity and strength.
The frame combines an understated silver frame with a muted vermilion fabric matting, tailored to further elevate the porcelain's white background and the vivid colors of the motif. Its sleek, vertical silhouette adds rhythm to the composition, complementing traditional Japanese rooms as well as contemporary interior spaces. Displayed in high-visibility areas such as entryways, living rooms, reception rooms, or store entrances, it adds an elegant touch of refined Japanese style to the entire room.
An exceptional masterpiece recommended for your own home or as a prestigious gift for special occasions.

Dimensions: H 66.8 × W 31.3 cm
Box Type: Paper box