Kutani Ware Just as famous European porcelain brands rose to prominence through the discovery of mineral veins like kaolin and by imitating the ceramics of Jingdezhen in China and Hizen (Arita), Kutani ware also has a similar history. It was established through the discovery of porcelain ore in the village of Kutani and by order of the Kaga feudal lord, who sent people to Hizen to learn the red-painted techniques perfected by Sakaida Kakiemon. The early works are also known as "Ko-Kutani" (Old Kutani), characterized by being "semi-pottery, semi-porcelain," appearing both as porcelain and pottery, and using the so-called Kutani Gosai (five colors) of dark blue, purple, yellow, green, and red in the painting. Kotaro Kitade After graduating from Kanazawa College of Art, he devoted himself to research and production of colored paintings and was highly regarded for his future, but unfortunately passed away at a young age in 1986. 1898-1968 Tojiro Kitade, Grandfather, Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition) Councilor, Honorary Professor at Kanazawa College of Art, Ceramic Artist, the first to win the Japan Art Academy Award in Kutani ware in 1968. The three generations of Tojiro Kitade, Fujio, and Kotaro of "Seisen Kiln," who achieved both the succession of traditional techniques and modern, sophisticated expression. This product is Kutani ware, a pair of sake vessels with colored paintings of flowers and plants, with a matching box, by Kotaro Kitade, Seisen Kiln. A few remaining works by a genius. The product has no scratches, cracks, or breaks. Material: Porcelain Size: Height 15cm, Width 8cm Capacity: 220ml