Tominaga Genroku (Japan, 1859-1920) Porcelain Vase

Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era.
From the Takeo region near Arita, a white porcelain vase with a light pastel green tinge, of ovoid form, featuring relief carved characters to the sides. Bears a three character mark in underglaze blue to the underside. An exceptionally designed vase by Genroku, well ahead of its time.

Measurements: 30cm high x 17.5cm diameter.

Provenance: From the Collection of Carl Wantrup, catalogue item 335.

Biography: Tominaga was a prominent Japanese ceramicist and artist from Ureshino, Japan, who founded Genroku-yaki ware around 1888. He created high-quality porcelain, often decorated with underglaze blue and gilding, and signed his work with the "Genroku" mark. His refined designs gained recognition at national industrial art exhibitions, and his sons continued the Genroku kiln after his death until 1934. Tominaga's works are held by many major museums and galleries, including the British Museum and Ferenc Hopp Museum of Asiatic Arts.