A tripod koro from the Asahi Kilns decorated with two cranes by Takeuchi Seiho featuring a pierced silver lid enclosed in a period, double wood box. Seiho has signed the piece and the Asahi stamp is impressed into the clay of the base. It is 10 cm (4 inches) diameter, the same height and in excellent condition.
Takeuchi Seiho (1864-1943) will be a subject of any discussion of 20th century Japanese art. He learned painting from the famous Shijo school artist Kono Bairei and traveled to Europe, where he solidified his own unique style. One of the most influential of early 20th century painters, he served as a teacher at the Kyoto Municipal School of Arts and Crafts, a member of the Imperial Art Academy and was a member of the Bunten from its establishment, serving on the selection committee. He is hailed as one of the founders of the modern Kyoto School, and received innumerable awards including the order of Cultural Merit.
