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This listing is for a very robust Ki-Seto rooster okimono made around 30 years ago.  It is hand-shaped and incised with lines to create the illusion of feathers.  It is glazed yellow which is characteristic of Ki-Seto ware, and it has brown scorch marks that resemble fried tofu.  This piece was possibly made to commemorate the Year of the Rooster back in 1981.  Please note that this piece is quite heavy.  The seal of the potter can be found near the base. 

Seto-ware was originally used to describe ceramics that were produced in and around the village of Seto, in Aichi Prefecture. The soil around the city contains good quality porcelain clay as well as silica for making glass. Among the major kiln groups established by the Kamakura period only those at Seto developed the deliberately applied glaze instead of the old natural ash glaze. The rich Seto glaze was perfected during the fifteenth century, and later adopted by potters of Mino Province. Seto is currently the largest producer of ceramic novelties, such as animal and bird okimono, dolls, ashtrays, and vases.

Ki-Seto is a member of the Mino-ware family. Seto-ware was originally used to describe ceramics that were produced in and around the village of Seto, in Aichi Prefecture. After the 16th century kilns began to produce Seto-guro (black Seto) and Ki-Seto (yellow Seto) wares.

Japanese okimono figurines are decorative items used for display purposes. Junishi okimono are those commemorating the twelve animals and mythological beasts from the astrological calendar. The Japanese astrological calendar is known as eto, and the twelve creatures are called junishi. The Zodiac’s popularity peaked during the Edo Era, and it was then that junishi okimono production became more widespread. These days, potters and production kilns produce hundreds of junishi each year to welcome the coming New Year. These are often displayed in shops, restaurants, people’s homes, and tea rooms.

Size

H.22.5cm (8.8”) x 9cm (3.5”) across x 17.7cm (6.9”) from front to back

Condition

It’s in very good condition with no chips or cracks.

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