A Bamboo Kakehana Vase by Kuroda Shogen (Tea Master Item)
- Artist:
- Kuroda Shogen
- Era:
- Shōwa
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- SOLD
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Flower arranging is one of the great arts that Japan has managed to take to ever greater heights of refinement over its long history. Here we have a classic example of a kake-hanaire (hanging flower vase) fashioned from bamboo by a lineage of craftsmen that started in 1578 with the first Kuroda Shogen. Now in its 13th generation, this prominent Kyoto family is one of only 10 crafting families from various disciplines to make up the “Senke Jishhoku” (artisan families approved to craft implements for the Senke tea schools). The piece featured here is by the 12th generation Kuroda bamboo craftsman (1906-1988).
In fine antique condition, this piece is 11cm at its widest point and stands 38.5cm tall. It comes in its original box with an endorsement from the 14th Head Tea Master of Urasenke (the largest school of tea in Japan); Tantan-sai bestowed this piece with the name “Mutsu no Hana,” translating to “Six flowers” in English. (examples of signatures and seals available upon request) ** International shipping and insurance included in price.
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