{"product_id":"5青白磁銀彩陶筥","title":"Blue and white porcelain silver-colored pottery Kazuhiro Matsukawa","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"84\"\u003e Blue and white porcelain silver-glazed ceramic box by Kazuhiro Matsukawa (W: 9.5cm D: 6.0cm H: 6.7cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"42\"\u003e -- \"The pale blue still water is protected by the silvery rock surface. A dialogue of textures between the moon and the stone is encapsulated in a box of straight lines.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"89\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1edgdm4\" data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"111\"\u003e I. The ceramic box as a stage for storing things\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"337\"\u003e A ceramic box is not only a container for storing something, but also \u003cstrong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"156\"\u003ea tool that transforms the act of storing something into beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e . The moment the lid is slid on and the gaps fit together, the air becomes quieter. When opened, the space inside is revealed, revealing not only the contents stored inside but also the atmosphere that permeates it. \u003cbr data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"231\"\u003eThis piece, \"Blue and White Porcelain Silver-Decorated Ceramic Box,\" is easy to handle and fits in the palm of your hand, while its rectangular proportions give it a sense of stability when placed down. Though small, it stands tall and dignified—its appearance is captivating. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"342\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"z4k9sc\" data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"374\"\u003e II. Blue-and-white porcelain: \"Clearer than white, softer than blue\" - inner space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"qo5dmw\" data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"404\"\u003e 2-1 Pale blue spreading inside: A space to purify what you put away\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"594\"\u003e When you remove the lid, the view is filled with the serenity of pale blue. The blue-and-white porcelain does not assert itself with color, but acts as \u003cstrong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"470\"\u003ea skin that softly contains and quietly diffuses light\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"481\"\u003e When incense, small tea ceremony utensils, sugar candy, or a seal is placed inside the box, the pale blue color does not disrupt the outline of the contents, but rather acts as a \"clean background\" to enhance them. The essence of a box lies not only in the design on the outside, but also in the white space on the inside. This box is one in which the white space is extremely beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-section-id=\"d0fin8\" data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"613\"\u003e2-2 Temperature at the joint line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e A pale orange hue resulting from the firing process can be seen faintly in the line that runs along the boundary between the body and lid. It is not completely pristine, and traces of the flame and the hands remain as slight warmth. This understatement further accentuates the purity of the pale blue porcelain. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"717\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"12p85b8\" data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e III. Ginsai - Not a mirror, but a \"rock-like light\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1qfhddu\" data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"768\"\u003e 3-1 Fine irregularities: Silver receives light in points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e The silver glaze on this piece is not a smooth metallic glow. As you can see from the photo, the surface has fine grain and unevenness, and the light is not reflected all over the surface, but rather \u003cstrong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eit is received in points and scattered softly\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"863\"\u003e The impression it gives is of moonlight, frost, snow, or the dull shine of stone. The silver stands out as a texture rather than a flashy look, giving the box an air of tranquility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"d3rudg\" data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e 3-2 Contrast of Silver and Blue: A duet of clarity, not coldness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eThe silver glaze represents the \"hard light\" on the outside, while the pale blue porcelain represents the \"still water\" on the inside. The roles of the outside and inside are clearly separated, giving the box a dual structure reminiscent of \"stone and water.\"\u003cbr data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e The outside protects, the inside encases. A closed box creates tension, while an open box allows it to breathe - the interesting nature of the box form is made even more apparent by the contrast in materials. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"12j4ffs\" data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e IV. The Art of Form: The Direction of White Space Created by Rectangles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xb0wsi\" data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003e 4-1 It is rectangular, not square.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003e This box has the \"directionality\" of a rectangle, rather than the \"completeness\" of a square or cube. When placed, the eye naturally flows to the long side, creating a sense of spaciousness and open space, even though the box is small.\u003cbr data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e In the tea ceremony utensil set, rectangular vessels easily match the vertical and horizontal relationships of the hanging scrolls and flower vases in the alcove, and are also a shape \u003cstrong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003ethat is easy to use as a spatial component\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hqgfgj\" data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e4-2 Corner treatment: Neat and gentle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e The edges are neither too sharp nor too soft. The corners are softened slightly, preventing the roughness of the silver glaze from appearing too strong, giving the piece a neat and tidy appearance. Kazuhiro Matsukawa's sculptures always lie on the border between \"strength\" and \"restraint,\" and this piece also displays this merit well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1l0983m\" data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e V. Combinations and Uses: A Box of \"Purity\" and \"Texture\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e This piece shines particularly in times of cold transparency, such as the crisp winter air, the thin ice of early spring, or the clear night air of autumn. The silver glaze acts as frost and the moon, while the pale blue porcelain balances the atmosphere as water and air. \u003cbr data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eIts uses are flexible. It can be used to store incense, sweets, or small items. Or it can even be left \u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003eempty, with nothing inside. Boxes are not just there to protect their contents\u003c\/strong\u003e , but also to slow the mind - and this piece certainly has that quiet effect. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1huqhjm\" data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1875\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e The Blue and White Porcelain Silver-glazed Ceramic Box is a tranquil, architectural piece that contrasts the pale, still water of the blue and white porcelain with the rock-like texture of the silver. When closed, the silver clarifies the space, and when opened, the pale blue white space appears, enhancing the atmosphere of the contents.\u003cbr data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e This small masterpiece box harmonizes the space with \"light\" and \"texture,\" and will bring a dignified purity to both tea ceremonies and everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bs35mf\" data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003e 1977 Born in Kawachinagano, Osaka Prefecture\u003cbr data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003e 1998 Graduated from Nara College of Arts, Ceramic Art Course\u003cbr data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e 2000 Graduated from Nara College of Arts \u003cbr data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003e2001 Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Pottery Technical College and studied under Takahiro Kondo\u003cbr data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003e 2006 Independent and opened a kiln in Kawachinagano City\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"vx22u2\" data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e Major solo exhibitions and exhibitions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003e 2007 Kyoto Prefecture Fine Arts and Crafts New Artists Selection Exhibition (Kyoto Museum)\u003cbr data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003e Two-person exhibition (Matsuzakaya Nagoya Art Gallery\/Nagoya)\u003cbr data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Kyoto Takashimaya Art and Craft Salon\/Kyoto)\u003cbr data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e 2008 Solo Exhibition (Campanule\/Chiba)\u003cbr data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Paramita Museum Small Gallery\/Mie)\u003cbr data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e 2009 Solo Exhibition (Gallery Espace\/Nagoya)\u003cbr data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003e 2010 Solo Exhibition (Sapporo Mitsukoshi Art Gallery\/Hokkaido)\u003cbr data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Matsuzakaya Nagoya Art Gallery\/Nagoya)\u003cbr data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Alpark Tenmaya Art Gallery\/Hiroshima)\u003cbr data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003e 2011 Solo Exhibition (Ceramics Gallery Furyo\/Osaka) ('07)\u003cbr data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003e 2012 Solo Exhibition (Gallery Okumura\/Tokyo) ('07 '09)\u003cbr data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003e 2013 Solo Exhibition (Lovely Hall 20th Anniversary Event\/Osaka) \u003cbr data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003e2014 Solo Exhibition (Tenmaya Hiroshima Hatchobori Art Gallery\/Hiroshima) ('11)\u003cbr data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003e 2016 Solo Exhibition (Tenmaya Fukuyama Art Gallery\/Hiroshima) ('08 '12)\u003cbr data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003e Three-person exhibition (Hakata Hankyu Muse\/Fukuoka)\u003cbr data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003e 2017 Solo Exhibition (Pinacotheca \/ Tokyo) ('14 '15)\u003cbr data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Tenmaya Okayama Art Gallery\/Okayama) ('08)\u003cbr data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Atelier Hiro\/Osaka)\u003cbr data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003e 2018 Solo Exhibition (Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store Art Gallery\/Tokyo)\u003cbr data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Takashimaya Osaka Gallery NEXT\/Osaka) ('08 '11 '15)\u003cbr data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003e 2020 Solo Exhibition (Hana Asagi\/Tokyo)\u003cbr data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003e 2021 Solo Exhibition (Gallery Tachibana\/Nara) ('15 '17 '19)\u003cbr data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003e 2022 Two-person exhibition (Hana Asagi\/Tokyo)\u003cbr data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003e 2023 Two-person exhibition (Atelier Hiro\/Osaka)\u003cbr data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003e 2025 Two-person exhibition (Hana Asagi\/Tokyo)\u003cbr data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003e Solo exhibition (Midorigaoka Museum of Art\/Nara)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1t7yy2j\" data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003e Awards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003e 36th Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition (Osaka Prefecture Board of Education Award)\u003cbr data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003e 55th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (Japan Crafts Association President's Award)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-section-id=\"33d0d0\" data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2548\"\u003ePublic Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2557\"\u003e Midorigaoka Museum of Art\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"高級陶器の専門店【甘木道】","offers":[{"title":"Default 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