A very large Kutani Porcelain Vase richly decorated from the Kaburaki Studio dating from the later Meiji period, early 20th century. It is 21 x 14 x 41cm and in excellent condition.
The Kaburaki Kutani Porcelain Shop was established in Kanazawa in 1822 as the very first Kutani merchant family business. Since then the Kaburaki family has handed down our family business from generation to generation until the present 8th. At the height of Kutani porcelain production during the Meiji and Taisho periods (1868～1926), the Kaburaki Kutani products were exhibited in various venues at home and abroad as well as at the world expositions. The Kaburaki family started our business in Kanazawa in 1822, the era of Ienari, the 11th Tokugawa shogun, as the very first commercial merchant of Kutani porcelain. Kutani porcelain was reactivated under the patronage of the Kaga clan and the old Wakasugi and Ono kilns were just founded. Two years later, the famous Yoshidaya kiln was set up by Mr. Den-emon Toyota. During the revival period, the Kaburaki family had played a very important role in not only selling stocks but also producing original porcelains painted by artisans in their own factory. Meiji to Taisho Period (1870's-1920's). The Fourth Owner, Jihei Kaburaki, had stepped up efforts to expand export around the world starting during the last phase of Edo Period and in the early Meiji Era the foreign business took off. In coincident with domestic demand expansion, our production capacity was in place in terms of both quality and quantity.In that period, Kutani was said to be completely revived as local representative industry and be set in prosperity by increasing export. The Kaburaki family had active presences in many exhibit occasions, both domestically and internationally. Thanks to acquired high reputations and fame with series of awards, Kutani by the Kaburaki were appreciated as topnotch products. It is mentioned in the history book “330years of Kutani” that, “Our Kaburaki emblem stamped on back of each and every product shows our pride and responsibility in our work. We believe in keeping our mind modest and wanting to have our customers the best products, and such an attitude might have led us in a position as a leading merchant.” Currently, a part of collections are being gathered, from home and abroad, can be seen at the gallery located at our main store.
