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Sake Pourer

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
One of a pair of sake pourers; porcelain with yellow glaze and bamboo lid handles
Credit Line
Gift of James and Christine Heusinger 2022.216.2
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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.
A tall, cylindrical porcelain vessel gleams under a smooth, pale yellow glaze. A rounded handle loops from the upper body on the left, while a short, pointed spout projects from the opposite rim. A flat lid sits within the mouth, topped with a handle of knotted brown bamboo strips. The glossy surface reflects light vertically, emphasizing its sleek, minimalist form and uniform, buttery color.

Sake Pourer

1914–46

Seifū Yohei IV

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

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