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Saucers with Matching Shells

1893–1914

Seifū Yohei III 三代清風与平

(Japanese, 1851–1914)
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Culture
Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912)
Medium
Pair of dishes; porcelain with green glaze and crackling, molded design
Measurements
height (each): 3 cm (1 3/16 in.); width (each): 12 cm (4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of James and Christine Heusinger 2022.189
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These shell-shaped dishes are of the saucer type, suitable for dipping sauces.

Description

Yohei III’s main output for his sophisticated clientele was in the form of tea sets and dining sets. He created a range of dishes in green glazes. He often produced in pairs, sets of five, or sets of ten.

This pair of shell dishes have a box lid interior attestation by Yohei IV that the dishes were made by Yohei III with a cracked-ice (hyōretsu) pattern in the glaze, omitting reference to any glaze coloration.
A pair of pale green glazed porcelain dishes sit side-by-side, molded in seashell shapes. Fine dark crackle lines vein the glossy glaze, while fan-like ridges detail the edges. Each vessel rests on three small, rounded feet. The shallow interiors curve inward, creating an undulating rim. One dish is positioned slightly behind the other, their cool green tones standing out against the neutral background.

Saucers with Matching Shells

1893–1914

Seifū Yohei III

(Japanese, 1851–1914)
Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912)

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