a blue and white (sometsuke) globular jar by Kondo Yuzo decorated with grapes and vine symbolizing a wish for abundance.
this decorative motif was most famously utilized on early Chinese Ming period ceramics which Kondo continues with boldness and panache characteristic of his style
height: 24.5 cm
Kondo Yuzo (1902-85) an assistant to Tomimoto in his early days devoted his career in Kyoto to working in blue and white porcelain (sometsuke) for which he was designated a Living National treasure in 1977. He worked in the tradition as found in Chinese Ming and Korean Yi ceramics however, his designs were far from traditional being bold with vigorous brushwork and abstract patterning akin to the modern painters of the age. Kondo was truly a modern artist in the Japanese sense of aesthetics and expressiveness albeit using traditional forms of vessels. His later works were occasionally enhanced with various glazes such as copper red and gold.
Kondo’s former studio in Kyoto is now a museum showcasing his works whereas other works are featured in many of the worlds leading museums and prominent private collections.
Inv. # C33
please enquire: jw.shibuibkk@gmail.com
a blue and white (sometsuke) globular jar by Kondo Yuzo decorated with grapes and vine symbolizing a wish for abundance.
this decorative motif was most famously utilized on early Chinese Ming period ceramics which Kondo continues with boldness and panache characteristic of his style
height: 24.5 cm
Kondo Yuzo (1902-85) an assistant to Tomimoto in his early days devoted his career in Kyoto to working in blue and white porcelain (sometsuke) for which he was designated a Living National treasure in 1977. He worked in the tradition as found in Chinese Ming and Korean Yi ceramics however, his designs were far from traditional being bold with vigorous brushwork and abstract patterning akin to the modern painters of the age. Kondo was truly a modern artist in the Japanese sense of aesthetics and expressiveness albeit using traditional forms of vessels. His later works were occasionally enhanced with various glazes such as copper red and gold.
Kondo’s former studio in Kyoto is now a museum showcasing his works whereas other works are featured in many of the worlds leading museums and prominent private collections.
Inv. # C33
please enquire: jw.shibuibkk@gmail.com
