A Cat Ceramic Bowl

Showa Era (1926-1989)

About the work

Showcasing a unique collaboration between French ceramicist Edmond Lachenal and Japanese sculptor Yoshi Kinouchi (木内克), this remarkable piece exemplifies the fusion of European and Japanese artistic traditions. Crafted by Lachenal, the bowl's elegant form provides a canvas for Yoshi Kinouchi's captivating drawing within.

The story of their collaboration begins in the early 1920s when Yoshi Kinouchi traveled to France to further his artistic studies. He studied ceramics under Edmond Lachenal in Paris around 1927, where Lachenal shared his expertise in pottery. This bowl is a testament to that period, blending Lachenal’s ceramic artistry with Yoshi Kinouchi’s skills.

The inscription on the base reads "ceramique LACHENAL, PIECE UNIQUE Yoski Kino'outi” The name "Yoski Kino'outi," sometimes found inscribed on pieces from this period, is an older romanization of Yoshi Kinouchi's name, reflecting how his name was interpreted by the French during his time in Paris. The character 克 in his name can be read as both Katsu and Yoshi, and Kino'outi represents Kinouchi. This inscription adds a layer of historical context, connecting the piece to the artistic exchange of the era.

The piece comes complete with a tomobako (wooden box).

Dimensions

10.5cm(h) x 14.5cm(w) x 14.3(d)

Footnote

Edmond Lachenal (1855–1948) was a highly influential French potter and ceramicist, a key figure in the Art Nouveau movement. Apprenticed under the renowned Théodore Deck, Lachenal established his own studio and became celebrated for his innovative techniques, particularly his development of vibrant matte glazes ("émail mat velouté").

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Kato Bakutai (加藤麥袋), Japanese (1861–1943)

Kato Bakutai (加藤麥袋), Japanese (1861–1943)

Kato Shuntai (加藤春岱), Japanese (1802–1877)

Kato Shuntai (加藤春岱), Japanese (1802–1877)

Kato Shuntai (加藤春岱), Japanese, (1802–1877)

Kato Shuntai (加藤春岱), Japanese, (1802–1877)

Kato Bakutai (加藤麥袋), Japanese (1861–1943)

Kato Bakutai (加藤麥袋), Japanese (1861–1943)

Neya Churoku (根箭忠緑), Japanese, 1897–1987

Neya Churoku (根箭忠緑), Japanese, 1897–1987

Fujiwara Keisuke (藤原敬介), Japanese (1939–2020)

Fujiwara Keisuke (藤原敬介), Japanese (1939–2020)

Shoji Hamada (濱田庄司), Japanese, 1894-1978

Shoji Hamada (濱田庄司), Japanese, 1894-1978

Kumakura Junkichi (熊倉順吉), Japanese, 1920-1985

Kumakura Junkichi (熊倉順吉), Japanese, 1920-1985

Kimura Ichiro (木村一郎), Japanese (1915–1978)

Kimura Ichiro (木村一郎), Japanese (1915–1978)

Hayashi Shotaro (林正太郎), Japanese (b. 1947)

Hayashi Shotaro (林正太郎), Japanese (b. 1947)

Ken Matsuzaki (松崎健), Japanese (b. 1950)

Ken Matsuzaki (松崎健), Japanese (b. 1950)

Nakamura Kinpei (中村錦平), Japanese (b. 1935)

Nakamura Kinpei (中村錦平), Japanese (b. 1935)

Kato Toyohisa (加藤豊久), Japanese, b. 1962

Kato Toyohisa (加藤豊久), Japanese, b. 1962

Ken Matsuzaki (松崎健), Japanese (b. 1950)

Ken Matsuzaki (松崎健), Japanese (b. 1950)

Kato Yoshiemon (加藤芳右衛門), Japanese (1932–2009)

Kato Yoshiemon (加藤芳右衛門), Japanese (1932–2009)

Edmond Lachenal, French (1855–1948)

Edmond Lachenal, French (1855–1948)

Kato Seizo (加藤清三), Japanese (1930-1979)

Kato Seizo (加藤清三), Japanese (1930-1979)

Kato Seizo (加藤清三), Japanese (1930-1979)

Kato Seizo (加藤清三), Japanese (1930-1979)

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