15th Tsuji Hitachi Arita Porcelain "Sacred Horse" Large - 400th Anniversary

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15th Tsuji Hitachi Arita Porcelain "Sacred Horse" Large - 400th Anniversary:
$17500.00

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15th Generation Tsuji Hitachi – Large “Goshinma” Sacred Horse

400th Anniversary of Arita Porcelain | Original Signed Wooden Box

A MONUMENTAL WORK CELEBRATING 400 YEARS OF ARITA PORCELAIN

Presented here is the large-format “Goshinma” (Sacred Horse) created by Tsuji Seijisha / 15th Generation Tsuji Hitachi, commemorating the 400th Anniversary of Arita Porcelain.

At approximately 34.5 cm (13.58 in) wide and 28 cm (11.02 in) high, this is a substantial porcelain sculpture with exceptional visual presence.

It brings together four centuries of Arita porcelain tradition with the precision, refinement and decorative sophistication associated with the historic Tsuji porcelain house.

This is not simply a decorative porcelain horse.

It is a major commemorative work representing the continuity of one of Japan’s most distinguished porcelain traditions.

LOOK CLOSELY AT THIS HORSE

One of its most remarkable features is easy to overlook:

There is no supporting base beneath its feet.

The large porcelain body stands naturally on four individually formed legs.

For a porcelain figure of this scale, the forming, drying and firing must be controlled with great precision so that the finished work stands correctly and elegantly without relying on a supporting base.

The larger the porcelain body, the more demanding this balance becomes.

It is one of the details that reveals the technical sophistication behind this work.

THE BEAUTY OF ARITA PORCELAIN — UNDERGLAZE AND OVERGLAZE IN HARMONY

The decoration combines two great traditions of Japanese porcelain.

Delicate underglaze cobalt-blue decoration (sometsuke) flows across the white porcelain body, while refined overglaze enamels and gold decoration bring color, depth and brilliance to the saddle and ornamental details.

These are not isolated decorative elements.

Underglaze blue, overglaze color and gold interact across the entire horse to create a remarkably sophisticated composition.

Look closely at the saddle, harness, flowers and ornamental patterns.

The closer the work is examined, the more craftsmanship becomes visible.

The result is unmistakably Japanese: technically disciplined, richly detailed and visually powerful without losing refinement.

A SPECIAL KYOTO CRAFT DETAIL

Another exceptional feature is the horse’s multicolored braided rein.

The rein incorporates a specially commissioned traditional braided cord produced by a long-established Kyoto workshop, introducing another element of Japanese craftsmanship into the composition.

Its carefully balanced colors contrast beautifully with the cobalt blue, white porcelain and gold decoration.

It is a small component of a large work, yet precisely the kind of detail that demonstrates the care invested throughout the piece.

TSUJI — A HISTORIC ARITA PORCELAIN HOUSE WITH IMPERIAL HERITAGE

This work was created by Tsuji Seijisha / 15th Generation Tsuji Hitachi, inheritor of one of the historic porcelain traditions of Arita.

The Tsuji family has a centuries-old history associated with porcelain made for the Japanese Imperial Court (Kinri), a tradition extending back to the Edo period.

That heritage continued through successive generations and into the modern era.

The significance of this horse therefore extends beyond its decorative beauty.

It represents the continuation of an Arita porcelain tradition historically associated with Japan’s Imperial household.

CREATED TO COMMEMORATE 400 YEARS OF ARITA PORCELAIN

Arita celebrated the 400th anniversary of its porcelain tradition in 2016.

This large Goshinma was created in connection with that historic milestone.

The horse combines the long history of Arita with the exceptional technical refinement of contemporary Japanese porcelain craftsmanship.

For collectors of Japanese ceramics, this 400th-anniversary context gives the work significance beyond that of an ordinary production piece.

DIRECT PROVENANCE

Provenance is especially important when acquiring an important Japanese porcelain work internationally.

This piece comes through a direct, long-established relationship with the Tsuji family’s distribution channel and has not been sourced as an unidentified secondary-market example.

It has remained unused and carefully stored.

The original artist-signed wooden presentation box (tomobako) is included.

For serious collectors of Japanese ceramics, an original signed box is an important part of a work’s provenance, attribution and presentation.

A WORK THAT REWARDS CLOSE INSPECTION

Photographs show the overall beauty and scale of this horse.

They cannot fully communicate the precision of the porcelain body, the interaction between underglaze and overglaze decoration, the gold detailing, the elaborate saddle and harness, the specially commissioned braided cord, or the remarkable balance of the four independently formed legs.

This is a work made to be examined closely.

Its quality becomes increasingly apparent the longer one looks at it.

For a serious collector of Arita porcelain, Japanese decorative arts, Japanese ceramics or fine porcelain sculpture, this represents an unusual opportunity to acquire a substantial commemorative work combining craftsmanship, history and documented provenance.

SPECIFICATIONS

Maker: Tsuji Seijisha / 15th Generation Tsuji Hitachi
Subject: Goshinma / Sacred Horse
Origin: Arita, Saga, Japan
Occasion: 400th Anniversary of Arita Porcelain
Material: Porcelain
Decoration: Underglaze cobalt blue, overglaze enamels and gold
Condition: Unused / carefully stored
Original Artist-Signed Wooden Box: Included

Horse

Width: 34.5 cm / 13.58 in
Depth: 11.0 cm / 4.33 in
Height: 28.0 cm / 11.02 in
Weight: 1.846 kg / 4.07 lbs

Original Wooden Box

Width: 39.1 cm / 15.39 in
Depth: 15.7 cm / 6.18 in
Height: 32.0 cm / 12.60 in
Weight: 1.096 kg / 2.42 lbs

CONDITION

Unused and carefully stored.

The porcelain horse itself is in excellent unused condition.

The original wooden presentation box is included and may show minor age-related storage or shelf wear.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

SHIPPING

FREE DHL EXPRESS WORLDWIDE

The porcelain horse and original wooden box will be professionally packed with protective double-boxing for secure international transportation.

Tracking will be provided, and signature confirmation may be required due to the value of the shipment.

IMPORTANT — IMPORT DUTIES & TAXES

These charges are not included in the purchase price.

Buyers are responsible for confirming any applicable import requirements in their country before purchase.

FOUR CENTURIES OF ARITA — EXPRESSED IN ONE WORK

A large porcelain body standing freely on four individually formed legs.

Underglaze cobalt-blue decoration combined with refined overglaze enamels and gold.

A specially commissioned traditional braided cord from Kyoto.

The original artist-signed wooden presentation box.

A historic Arita porcelain tradition associated with the Japanese Imperial Court.

Created in connection with the 400th anniversary of Arita porcelain.

This is more than a porcelain horse.

It is a concentrated expression of Japanese porcelain craftsmanship, history and refinement — created to commemorate four centuries of Arita porcelain.