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Seifū Yohei III was the first ceramist to be designated an Imperial Household Artist, a position that came with an annuity. He was tasked with producing items need by the imperial household to decorate the Meiji Palace and to present to state guests as gifts.
| Artist / Maker | Seifū Yohei III |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1893–1914 |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912) |
| Medium | porcelain |
| Dimensions | height: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.); Diameter: 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Ceramic |
About the Artist
BiographySeifū Yohei III (1851–1914) — Japanese potter (1851–1914).Seifū Yohei III worked as painter, potter and ceramicist and is associated with Japan. Their documented life spans the years 1851 to 1914, born in Hyōgo Prefecture.Disciplinespainter, potter, ceramicistBorn1851, Hyōgo PrefectureDied1914NationalityJapanSources: Wikidata Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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