Sosuke Japanese Cloissonne

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The Year of the Rooster isn't quite over yet. While web searching for treasures to share with you
 I found this delightful pair of vases. Enjoy! The master who created these was called Sosuke.

More Jakuchu

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Ito Jakuchu really was quite extraordinary. These roosters are almost 3d!

I suspect his influences include not just painting but also wood carving japanese prints and lacquer.

Note his mastery of technique. 

The traditional S curve layout often used for landscapes is applied to birds .

The coloring is mainly monochrome but the detail is both strong yet delicate in its complexity.

The posture and contrast create tonal range and depth.

And each fowl is clearly a character with personality!