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Overview
This exquisite square studio ceramic dish (kaku-bachi) is crafted by master potter Miyazaki Yusuke, featuring hand-painted red enamel (aka-e) and ash glaze (haiyu) over a textured stoneware body. It portrays a rare Silk Road scene with two camels resting amidst stylized floral motifs, housed in its original signed wooden presentation box (tomobako) with artist leaflet (shiori).
Story
Born in 1954 in Saga Prefecture, master potter Miyazaki Yusuke reinterpreted Arita's 400-year-old porcelain tradition by looking West toward the ancient Silk Road. Instead of classic Japanese motifs, he painted desert camels using rustic iron-red pigments and soft ash glazes. The result bridges ancient trade routes with modern Studio Pottery aesthetics.
Maker / Origin
Miyazaki Yusuke (born 1954) is a celebrated Arita ceramic artist who established his kiln in Saga Prefecture after studying traditional Japanese art. Recognized in major national exhibitions including the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, he became famous for blending Middle Eastern Silk Road motifs with native Arita techniques.
Condition & Value
Appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or enamel loss. Includes the original inscribed paulownia wood box (tomobako) and artist biography pamphlet (shiori), which significantly helps preserve its value.
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Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
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