Lot 400: A tall and unusual stoneware vase By Miyanohara Ken (1898-1977), Showa Period

By Miyanohara Ken (1898-1977), Showa Period
Decorated with stylised butterflies and dragonflies over a chequered ground, the base signed with seal Ken, with tomobako, the inside of the lid signed and sealed by the artist Fuchiku yo, Ken with seal Ken. 30½cm (12 3/8in) high. (2).

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Born in Kagoshima, Miyanohara Ken terminated his architecture studies at Waseda University due to chronic illness. This marked the beginning of his career as a ceramic artist and he began studying under luminaries such as Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), Itaya Hazan (1872-1963), and Numata Kazumasa. The artist's 'Ceramic Flower Vase/Air' won a prize at the famous Nitten Exhibition and his works has also been selected for the Imperial Collection.