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Cups

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
Set of five cups; porcelain with yellow glaze
Measurements
height (each): 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.); Diameter: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of James and Christine Heusinger 2022.217
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Seifū Yohei IV learned the ceramics industry from his father and painting from Tanomura Shosai.

Description

Like his father, Yohei IV also produced works with red or yellow monochrome glazes. His yellow-glazed works include this set of five drinking cups, a pair of sake pourers CMA 2022.216, and a sweets bowl molded into the shape of a chrysanthemum CMA 2022.218.
Five bell-shaped porcelain cups, each coated in a uniform pale yellow glaze, are arranged in a wide arc. Every handleless vessel features a flared rim tapering to a narrow base. Two cups anchor the foreground at the far left and right, while the remaining three curve toward the center in the background. The smooth, monochrome glaze reflects light subtly, highlighting the elegant contours against a graduated grey backdrop.

Cups

1914–46

Seifū Yohei IV

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

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