A decidedly modern design with hints of pop culture (think of Murakami) from the early 20th century Koransha Kilns of Arita signed on the base with the Iconic studio orchid mark in blue. It is 17.5 cm (7 inches) diameter, 27 cm (11 inches) tall and in excellent condition, enclosed in a modern wooden collector’s box.
Founded in Arita in 1689 by the first-generation Fukagawa Eizaemon, Koransha traces its origins to one of Japan's oldest porcelain-making traditions. In 1875, the eighth-generation Fukagawa Eizaemon united Arita's leading potters, decorators, and merchants to establish Koransha, helping transform Arita ware into an internationally celebrated export. The company earned widespread acclaim through its success at the great international expositions of the late nineteenth century, including awards at Philadelphia and Paris, and in 1879 became Kyushu's first incorporated company. Beyond fine porcelain, Koransha pioneered Japan's first porcelain electrical insulators, contributing to the nation's early telecommunications and power infrastructure. Appointed Purveyor to the Imperial Household in 1896, Koransha continues today as one of Japan's foremost ceramic manufacturers, producing fine porcelain, industrial ceramics, and advanced ceramic materials from its headquarters in Arita.
