The
post title might be a bit kitschy but the truth is this is a rather curious
kabin (vase). This particular vase is described as Ki-Seto, well actually Oni
Ki-Seto to put a fine point on it and truthfully doesn't necessarily look like
most pots of that tradition but then again, when has Tsukigata Nahiko walked
along the path of traditional absolutes? This photo comes from a catalogue from
1972 or 1973, I don't remember which and is representative of the Oni infused
Ki-Seto that Tsukigata was making at the time ranging from very traditional
aburage style Ki-Seto to mustard tinged yellows to rich, deep surfaces like
this and a number of variations in between. Though this does not immediately
conjure up the thought of Arakawa style Ki-Seto, it is clearly a potter
determined to not only redefine conventions but also blazing his own unique
style with an Oni flair. I should mention that I have seen two very classic
Ki-Seto chaire and a chawan by Tsukigata and if and when I can find the photos
I will post them. In the mean time, enjoy yet another page to the tradition of
modern Ki-Seto pottery or as modern as 1972 gets these days now nearly fifty
years later.
"The proper words in the proper places are the true
definition of style." Jonathan
Swift
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