Tuesday, May 31, 2011


Cylindrical vase with a design of a waterfall. Around 1910. The vase shows Namikawa Yasuyuki's use of shaped wires and his skilful adaptation of decoration to form.

Namikawa Yasuyuki was a high status samurai who studied the art of cloisonné  in the centre for this art in Nagoya. He then established his own workshop and studio in Kyoto.

I think this is stunning.

Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology

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