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Box with Japanese Crested Ibises in Lotus Pond

「蓮田の鴾」磁の篋

2006

Takegoshi Jun 武腰潤

(Japanese, b. 1948)
Japan, Heisei period (1989-2019)
Porcelain with overglaze color enamel (Kutani style)
19.5 x 29 x 13 cm (7 11/16 x 11 7/16 x 5 1/8 in.); Lid: 15.8 x 29 x 13 cm (6 1/4 x 11 7/16 x 5 1/8 in.); Box: 13.8 x 29 x 13 cm (5 7/16 x 11 7/16 x 5 1/8 in.)
Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection Gift 2020.193
Location: ALOB Asian Lobby
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Takegoshi initially wanted to become a physical education teacher, as his first passion was basketball.

Description

On one side of this porcelain box is an ibis (a waterfowl) strolling under a lotus leaf that catches on the bird’s back. On the other side of the box, another ibis is viewed from behind with its legs spread wide for stability. The twisting, contorted bird cleans its back feathers.
Box with Japanese Crested Ibises in Lotus Pond

Box with Japanese Crested Ibises in Lotus Pond

2006

Takegoshi Jun

(Japanese, b. 1948)
Japan, Heisei period (1989-2019)

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