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Japanese Tea Set with Design of Gourd(14th Kakiemon Sakaida Kiln)-1

Japanese Tea Set with Design of Gourd(14th Kakiemon Sakaida Kiln)

40,000Yen(Tax Included)

Gourd have been considered lucky charm since ancient times and have been widely used as talismans to ward off evil and bring good fortune. The tea bowl and teapot each have six gourd designs painted on them. When six are together it is said to mean “Sound Health”. As the vines grow and bear many fruits, it also has the meaning of "Prosperous Descendants". Drinking tea from the six gourd(no illness)tea set also carries the wish to "Stay Healthy and Happy Forever".

Brand
14th Kakiemon Sakaida Kiln
Tea Bowl
Weight:About 193g
Diameter:About 8.6cm
Height:About 8.4cm
Bottom Diameter:About 4.4cm
Tea Pot
Weight:366g
Diameter:15.0×11.8cm
Height:10.2cm(Including Handle)
Description
Paulownia Box with Artist's Sign
Record of the Artist
Condition
Excellent Condition

It is in good condition without a feeling of use.

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14th Kakiemon Sakaida 1934-2013

14th Kakiemon Sakaida was born in saga prefecture as the eldest son of 13th Kakiemon Sakaida.
Real name is Masashi.
In 1958, after graduating from Tama Art University, department of japanese painting, went home and studied pottery under the 12th Kakiemon and 13th Kakiemon.
In 1967, received the Issuikai Chairman Award.
In 1971, inaugurated as the Regular Members of the Japan Kogei Association.
In 1982, succeeded to the 14th Kakiemon Sakaida. Inaugurated as the Director of the Japan Kogei Association and President of the Kakiemon Pottery Technique Preservation Society.
In 1983, received the Award as the Honorary Citizen by San Francisco, USA.
In 1984, received the Japan Ceramics Society Award and Saga Governor Award.
In 1986, received the Japan Kogei Association Encouragement Award.
In 1992, inaugurated as the Issuikai Ceramic Art Club Steering Committee. Received the Japan Kogei Association Encouragement Award.
In 1993, inaugurated as the Honorary Member of the International Ceramics Academy.
In 1994, inaugurated as the Audit Committee of the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition.
In 1997, inaugurated as the Chairman of the Saga Prefecture Pottery Association.
In 1998, received the Foreign Minister’s Commendation.
In 1999, inaugurated as the Full time Professor, Graduate School of Arts, Kyushu Sangyo University. Received the Minister of Education’s Commendation.
In 2000, inaugurated as the Chairman of the Arita Ceramic Art Association.
In 2001, inaugurated as the Principal of the Arita College of Ceramics. Certified as the Human National Treasure in Overglaze Porcelain. Received the Saga Shimbun Cultural Award.
In 2005, received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon. Received the award as the Arita Town Honorary Citizen.
In 2006, inaugurated as the Vice Director of the Japan Kogei Association.
In 2007, received the West Japan Culture Award.
While following traditional techniques, he has developed the unique style that incorporates modernity, and left a great mark as the modern kakiemon master craftsman.