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Dish from Dishes with Shells

1914–46

Seifū Yohei IV 四代清風与平

(Japanese, 1872–1951)
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Culture
Japan, Taishō period (1912–26)
Medium
One from a set of five dishes; porcelain with blue glaze, iron oxide, and molded design
Measurements
height: 2.5 cm (1 in.); Diameter: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of James and Christine Heusinger 2022.213.2
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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.
An oval glazed porcelain dish features a muted blue surface framed by a thin reddish-brown rim. A large, raised conch shell with a tight spiral center dominates the basin. To its left sits a smaller fan-shaped shell, while two tiny spiral forms accent the lower right. The embossed designs appear in a paler blue, creating a delicate relief against the glossy basin. The monochromatic composition highlights these rhythmic, sea-inspired forms.

Dish from Dishes with Shells

1914–46

Seifū Yohei IV

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

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