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Gu-Shaped Vase with Patina

Gu-Shaped Vase with Patina

1914–46

Seifū Yohei IV 四代清風与平

(Japanese, 1872–1951)

Porcelain with overglaze color enamel

31.2 x 16.5 cm (12 5/16 x 6 1/2 in.)

Gift of James and Christine Heusinger 2022.230

Description

Seifū Yohei III mined the repertoire of Chinese vessel types, from ceramics modeled after ancient ritual bronzes to shapes developed in the Yuan (1279–1368) and Ming (1368–1644) dynasties. His designs tended to be formal and restrained, often featuring creamy white glazes suggestive of the hue of Ding ware and green glazes resembling Longquan ware.

Seifū Yohei IV continued to create works in the studio’s signature colors but also produced pieces with strong color and flare that were his interpretations of Qing dynasty (1644–1911) glazes.

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