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Kutani Porcelain Covered Pedestal Dish "Akae Kinran Hana-komon" / Taka Toshifumi

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九谷焼 作家・高聡文による台皿「赤絵金襴花小紋」。緻密な赤絵と金彩が施された蓋付きの美術工芸品。
Kutani Porcelain Covered Pedestal Dish "Akae Kinran Hana-komon" / Taka Toshifumi Sale price¥275,000

Work introduction

Commentary

A harmonious resonance of intricate red line painting and radiant gold accents, filled with a sense of euphoria that makes one want to gaze at it endlessly: "Covered Pedestal Dish: Akae Kinran Hana-komon" by Taka Toshifumi.

Taka Toshifumi is one of the leading artists representing modern Kutani. He is a rare successor who legitimately carries on the style of Kutani Shoza, a legendary master who once gained global fandom and drove Japonisme. Shoza's style reaches a pinnacle that cannot be achieved without mastering all Kutani techniques—from vibrant Saishiki Kinrande (vivid colors with dancing gold accents) to delicate Akae Saibyo (fine red line painting). In this highly demanding world, Mr. Taka demonstrates overwhelming technical mastery and expressive power, continuously releasing highly artistic works into the world.

This piece is a pedestal dish crafted with a lid—an elevated vessel set upon a foot. Viewed from directly above, the red line painting and luxurious gold accents worthy of the name Kinran form intricate geometric patterns, revealing a large blooming flower. While one's heart is captured by this overwhelming aura of beauty, shifting your view to the side highlights a masterly composition that makes brilliant use of negative space. This vivid contrast is indescribably beautiful.

Mr. Taka's creation is a fully bespoke process, starting from the original vessel design rather than just the painting. This produces an originality unmatched by others. In this piece as well, his commitment appears throughout its unique form, exuding a presence that is unforgettable once seen. Boasting an outstanding level of completion that suffers no comparison to works exhibited at solo exhibitions, this valuable masterpiece—acquired through a special connection—represents a rare opportunity to possess.

Dimensions: Dia. 19 × H 15 cm *Height includes lid
Box Type: Wooden box

Artist introduction

Taka Toshifumi

Taka Toshifumi

A Resonant Splendor Rendered Through Traditional Master Techniques

Kutani Kogaigama is a renowned kiln that crafts one-of-a-kind works by adding its own unique interpretations while inheriting iconic traditional Kutani techniques, such as "Saishiki Kinrande" (colored gold-leaf decoration), "Hanazume" (dense floral pattern), and "Akae Saibyo" (intricate red painting).

Taka Toshifumi is the master artisan carrying forward this legacy. His creations feature soft, graceful gold accents paired with overglaze enamel painting skillfully rendered with fine brushes. Radiant, elegant, and profoundly evocative, the magnificence of his work captivates beholders, making them lose track of time. We invite you to experience the supreme beauty born from Taka Toshifumi's extraordinary craftsmanship.

Biography

1986
(Showa 61)
Studied at Osaka University of Arts, followed by the Ishikawa Prefectural Kutani-yaki Art and Craft Institute.
1987
(Showa 62)
Selected for the Nitten Exhibition for the first time.
Selected for the Japan New Craft Exhibition for the first time (subsequently selected consecutively).
1995
(Heisei 7)
Won the Hokkoku Award at the Contemporary Art Exhibition.
2003
(Heisei 15)
Appointed as a judge for the Japan New Craft Exhibition.
Won the Hazama Memorial Award at the 67th Issuikai Exhibition.
2007–08
(Heisei 19/20)
Received the Fine Work Award at the Issuikai Exhibition.
2011
(Heisei 23)
Selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition.
2012
(Heisei 24)
Won the Kanazawa Mayor's Award at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Branch Exhibition.
2015
(Heisei 27)
Held solo exhibitions in Vienna, Dubai, and Guangzhou.
Invited as the first Asian artist to the Vienna Masterpiece Collection.
2018
(Heisei 30)
Invited to the Jingdezhen Kutani Masters Exhibition.
2019
(Reiwa 1)
Certified as a Traditional Craftsman.

Other Activities & Achievements

Created the "Canola Flower Bowl" (Nanohana-bachi) for the Ryotaro Shiba Memorial Museum.
Held numerous solo exhibitions both in Japan and internationally.
Serves as an instructor at the Ishikawa Prefectural Kutani-yaki Art and Craft Institute, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of artists.