Author(s):
attributed to toyosuke, daiki (japan, in 1813 - japan, in 1858), ceramist
dating in century: 19th century
type of object(s): japan, crafts - industry
name(s): tableware and kitchen utensils
materials and techniques: ceramic, lacquer
place(s) of execution/production: japan
dimensions - artwork:
height: 15. 5cm
width: 15cm
length: 15cm
description:
ceramic food box (jūbako) composed of four superimposed compartments and a lid. The interior decoration with patterns of chrysanthemums (kiku) and large green drips, made using glazes obtained by the presence of iron and copper in the enamel, is typical of oribe type ceramics. This high-fire ceramic, which owes its name to the feudal governor (daimyō) and tea master furuta oribe no kami shigenari (1544-1615), was made in japan from the momoyama period (1573-1603) and during the edo period (1603-1868), mainly in the province of mino, in today's gifu prefecture. On the other hand, the exterior decoration of the box presenting motifs inspired by the seven autumnal herbs (aki no nanakusa), including chrysanthemums, lespedeza (hagi), carnations (nadeshiko) and pampas grasses (susuki), reveals the adoption of a technique practiced in the city of nagoya. This type of ceramic, known as kigu utsushi 木具写, is characterized by a very particular decoration, imitating lacquered wood, made using lacquer paint and gold powder (kindei) sprinkled on the surface of the object using the maki-e technique. The presence of the oval-shaped seal at the base of the box suggests that it is a creation by the potter daiki toyosuke 大喜豊助 (1813-1858) from the toyoharu yaki kiln. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
seal - toyo raku 豊楽
acquisition method: manual donation
name of donor, testator, seller: heckenroth-pautet, marie-thérèse
date of acquisition: 2020
institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris
inventory number: m. C. 2020-29. Unknown date
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