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Dishes with Shells

1914–46

Seifū Yohei IV 四代清風与平

(Japanese, 1872–1951)
Japan, Taishō period (1912–26)
Set of five dishes; porcelain with blue glaze, iron oxide, and molded design
height (each): 2.5 cm (1 in.); diameter (each): 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.)
Gift of James and Christine Heusinger 2022.213
Location: not on view
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This set of dishes, mukōzuke, could be used for serving small side dishes at a tea gathering.

Description

Yohei IV chose an aquatic theme for this set of five mukōzuke, side dishes. He added an iron oxide rim and used a concentrated blue glaze on both the interior and exterior. The glaze, named on the box lid, is his father’s “evening moon” (tsukiyoi) color. The conch in relief takes up the entire bottom of the dish. Up the sides are two snails on one end and on the other a scallop. This results in a boldly graphic, less realistic effect.
Dishes with Shells

Dishes with Shells

1914–46

Seifū Yohei IV

(Japanese, 1872–1951)
Japan, Taishō period (1912–26)

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