Vase with Cranes, Carp, Orchids and Chrysanthemums

c. 1930-1940

Artist

Iwasa Hoshu

Country

Japan

Object

vase

Medium

lacquer

Accession Number

2012.297

Credit Line

Funds from the David A. Yeakley bequest

Iwasa Hoshu. Vase with Cranes, Carp, Orchids and Chrysanthemums. c. 1930-1940. lacquer. Funds from the David A. Yeakley bequest. 2012.297.

Dimensions

height: 9.25 in, 23.4950 cm; diameter: 3.5 in, 8.8900 cm

Inscription

Hoshu

Department

Arts of Asia

Collection

Arts of Asia

Vase with Cranes, Carp, Orchids and Chrysanthemums by Iwasa Hoshu (active early 1900s) Japan, Tokyo about 1930-1940, Showa period Lacquer Funds from the David A. Yeakley bequest 2012.297 A Tokyo artist who specialized in carved lacquer (choshitsu), Iwasa Hoshu formed the dry lacquer (kanshitsu) foundation for this cylindrical vase then added multiple layers of black and colored lacquers. He carved the images of cranes, carp, orchids, and chrysanthemums and surrounded them with geometric ornamental frames. He skillfully revealed the different jewel-like layers of colored lacquer through the depth of his relief design.

Known Provenance

At least 2007-2012, Kaigedo Japanese Art, Seattle WA, acquired at auction in Japan; 2012, DAM collection, museum purchase.

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