Collection Online as of December 3, 2023
Gu-shaped Vase
Seifū Yohei III 三代清風与平
(Japanese, 1851–1914)
(1868-1912)
Porcelain with crackled glaze
27.9 cm (11 in.); Diameter of top: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.)
Gift of James and Christine Heusinger 2022.223
Location
010 Focus Gallery
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.