Mishima-style Vase by Kusube Yaichi: Modernist Masterpiece

A Japanese 'Mishima' style vase by Kusube Yaichi (1897-1984),…
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A Japanese 'Mishima' style vase by Kusube Yaichi (1897-1984), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1930s, of baluster form with impressed repeating stylised chrysanthemum design inlaid with white slip in Korean style. Impressed seal for Kusube on the base. Together with the tomobako (original signed wooden box), 24.5 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter. Other Notes: Kusube Yaichi was one of Japan's most important ceramic artists of the 20th century, renowned for helping to bring modernism to the fore early in his career. He is credited with multiple ceramic inventions including his 'Saien' technique utilising carved coloured clays. He won awards in the Paris World's in 1924 and 1936 and many awards in Japanese competitions,

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    Modernist furniture often incorporates geometric shapes, such as cubes, rectangles, and circles. This reflects a departure from the more ornate and curvilinear forms of previous design styles. The furniture often prioritizes ergonomic design, ensuring that objects are comfortable and user-friendly. Modernist designers aimed to create designs that could be mass-produced, making good design accessible to a broader population.

    Prominent figures associated with Modernist furniture and object design include designers such as Hans Wegner, Verner Panton, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Ettore Sottsass

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