| 2003 (Heisei 15) |
Studied under Nakada Kingyoku II. |
|---|---|
| 2013 (Heisei 25) |
Selected for the National Traditional Crafts Competition. Selected for the Traditional Kutani Ware Crafts Exhibition. |
| 2016 (Heisei 28) |
Certified as a Traditional Craftsman of Kutani Ware. |
| 2017 (Heisei 29) |
Received the Ishikawa Prefecture Outstanding Traditional Craft Technician Encouragement Award. Crafted the Chairman's Trophy for the Oomurasaki Golf Club. |
| 2019 (Reiwa 1) |
Won the Ichinoseki Mayor's Award at the Japan Traditional Craftsmen Association Exhibition. |
| 2021 (Reiwa 3) |
Won the Technique Award at the 44th Traditional Kutani Ware Crafts Exhibition. |
| 2022 (Reiwa 4) |
Won the Hokkoku Shimbun Award at the 45th Traditional Kutani Ware Crafts Exhibition. |
| 2023 (Reiwa 5) |
Selected for the 70th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition with "Kumpu" (Breeze), a platinum relief white dot lidded box. Won the Ishikawa Prefectural Art and Culture Association Chairman's Award at the 27th Crafts Competition of the Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Great Tea Ceremony. |
| 2025 (Reiwa 7) |
Won the Newcomer Award at the 20th Modern Small Pot Exhibition during the 50th Gafuten. |
Kutani Porcelain Incense Burner "Blue Chibu & Yukiwa with Cherry, Bamboo and Plum" / Nakada Kingyoku III
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Work introduction
A masterpiece from Nakada Kingyoku III, the premier master of Blue Chibu granulation and Mori-kin (raised gold) techniques: "Incense Burner: Blue Chibu & Yukiwa with Cherry, Bamboo and Plum."
Connecting the lines of Blue Chibu—a technique synonymous with Kingyoku's artistry—reveals a wave pattern as beautiful as traditional Seigaiha (ocean waves). Rather than simple flat dots, each individual grain possesses a soft, three-dimensional volume.
Despite such high density, it never feels oppressive, owing to the astonishingly uniform size and spacing of every single dot. This meticulously rendered backdrop is precisely what allows the beauty of the raised gold to shine with unmatched brilliance.
The most captivating feature of this incense burner is the Yukiwa (snow crystal medallion) framed in gold, within which cherry blossoms, bamboo, and plum blossoms emerge with rich dimensionality. Yukiwa represents the outline of a snowflake, a cherished motif in Japanese culture since ancient times.
Set against the dense Blue Chibu pattern, the elegant yet graceful expression of the cherry, bamboo, and plum motifs inside the snow crystal frames creates a stunning contrast that elevates the allure of the artwork.
Furthermore, Seigaiha waves, cherry blossoms, bamboo, plum, and Yukiwa are all auspicious symbols of good fortune. By reconstructing these timeless Japanese motifs through his own masterly techniques, Kingyoku creates a refined beauty that feels simultaneously traditional and modern.
Though fully embellished across every inch of its surface, the sleek, stylish silhouette ties every element into perfect harmony—a brilliantly calculated masterpiece of ceramic art.
Dimensions: Dia. 8 × H 18.3 cm
Box Type: Wooden box with cord (Kiribako)
Nakada Kingyoku III
Inherited "Morikin Aotsubu" Technique:
An Unrivaled Beauty of Pointillism
Nakada Kingyoku III is the leading authority in the Aotsubu Morikin (blue dots and raised gold) technique.
Aotsubu is an overglaze relief technique in which tiny dots are applied densely across the surface, featuring variations such as shirotsubu (white dots) alongside blue. The hallmark of Nakada Kingyoku's aotsubu lies in the remarkably uniform size and spacing of each dot, which collectively form mesmerizing spiral patterns. Using a specialized piping tool called an icchin, he rhythmically places each dot onto the ceramic vessel.
Meanwhile, morikin is a technique in which patterns are first built up in relief using bengara (red iron oxide) paste before being coated with liquid gold. Nakada Kingyoku sources 24-karat gold leaf directly from Kanazawa and refines his own gold pigment. Backed by authentic materials and master craft, this beauty is truly one of a kind.
Biography
| 2003 (Heisei 15) |
Studied under Nakada Kingyoku II. |
|---|---|
| 2013 (Heisei 25) |
Selected for the National Traditional Crafts Competition. Selected for the Traditional Kutani Ware Crafts Exhibition. |
| 2016 (Heisei 28) |
Certified as a Traditional Craftsman of Kutani Ware. |
| 2017 (Heisei 29) |
Received the Ishikawa Prefecture Outstanding Traditional Craft Technician Encouragement Award. Crafted the Chairman's Trophy for the Oomurasaki Golf Club. |
| 2019 (Reiwa 1) |
Won the Ichinoseki Mayor's Award at the Japan Traditional Craftsmen Association Exhibition. |
| 2021 (Reiwa 3) |
Won the Technique Award at the 44th Traditional Kutani Ware Crafts Exhibition. |
| 2022 (Reiwa 4) |
Won the Hokkoku Shimbun Award at the 45th Traditional Kutani Ware Crafts Exhibition. |
| 2023 (Reiwa 5) |
Selected for the 70th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition with "Kumpu" (Breeze), a platinum relief white dot lidded box. Won the Ishikawa Prefectural Art and Culture Association Chairman's Award at the 27th Crafts Competition of the Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Great Tea Ceremony. |
| 2025 (Reiwa 7) |
Won the Newcomer Award at the 20th Modern Small Pot Exhibition during the 50th Gafuten. |
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