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Sake Pourers

1914–46

Seifū Yohei IV 四代清風与平

(Japanese, 1872–1951)
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Culture
Japan, Taishō period (1912–26) or Shōwa period (1926–89)
Medium
Pair of sake pourers; porcelain with yellow glaze and bamboo handles
Measurements
height (each): 13 cm (5 1/8 in.); diameter (each): 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of James and Christine Heusinger 2022.216
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The lid's handle is made of bamboo.

Description

Like his father, Yohei IV also produced works with red or yellow monochrome glazes. His yellow-glazed works include this pair of sake pourers, a set of five drinking cups CMA 2022.217, and a sweets bowl molded into the shape of a chrysanthemum CMA 2022.218.
Two tall, cylindrical porcelain vessels stand with a smooth, reflective pale yellow glaze. A curved handle extends from the left of each vessel's upper rim, while a short spout projects from the right. Flat, recessed lids are crowned with small, dark brown knotted bamboo handles. The vessels maintain a uniform diameter from base to top, where the glossy surface captures soft light across their minimalist forms.

Sake Pourers

1914–46

Seifū Yohei IV

(Japanese, 1872–1951)
Japan, Taishō period (1912–26) or Shōwa period (1926–89)

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