Kyusu by Wake Kitei

Executed in the kinrande style with Shonzui-inspired ornamentation. The compressed globular body is fitted with a lateral handle and gently flaring spout, creating a balanced and elegant silhouette characteristic of Japanese sencha utensils.The exterior is richly adorned with a striking combination of iron-red enamel, underglaze cobalt blue, and gilt decoration. Elaborate scrolling arabesques in gold unfold across the red ground, while panels of geometric and floral motifs rendered in blue and white recall the decorative vocabulary of traditional Shonzui wares. The domed cover continues the ornamental scheme, creating visual harmony throughout the composition.The vivid contrast between cobalt blue, iron-red, and gold demonstrates the decorative sophistication associated with Kyoto ceramic traditions. Both functional and highly ornamental, the work embodies the refined aesthetic taste cultivated in the world of sencha tea culture. Height: 6.5cm Length: 10.5cm Wide: 9.7cm

Condition
Good condition , showing minor soiling accumulated over time, typical of its age[See images for details]

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