Kataro Shirayamadani Rookwood Pottery Vase XLIV 2724 5.75” Lily Floral Design, S

Description: This vintage Rookwood Pottery vase, adorned by Kataro Shirayamadani, features delicate floral motifs on a gradient background. It embodies artistic elegance with its soft colors and masterful craftsmanship, making it a treasured collectible piece from 1944. • Handcrafted painted pottery vase • Lily / Floral motif design • Signed with Initials KS on base • Height: 5.75 inches Rookwood Pottery flake/shallow chip on base, minor surface wear consistent with age. Kataro Shirayamadani was born in Kanazawa, Japan in 1865. His name means "White Mountain Valley", but his friends in America generally called him "Sherry". After several unsuccessful attempts to hire a Japanese artist, Rookwood Pottery hired him away from Fujiyama, an import retail and decorating shop in Boston, Massachusetts. He worked at the Pottery from 1887 through 1912, when he moved back to Japan to work for the government. He returned in 1920, and worked at Rookwood until his death on July 19, 1948. Many of the shapes made at Rookwood throughout the years were designed by him, and he created some of the most spectacular painting with a sense of realism. He used the entire surface of the vase as his canvas rather than just decorating the front and ignoring the back. The painting style was very unique because it was crisp and detailed but combined his eastern training with western style. He is considered to be one of the most talented artists to decorate at Rookwood, and collector interest in his pieces is always exceptional.

Price: 995 USD

Location: Saint Charles, Illinois

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