Lot #95: Nara-e Japanese tea set

Japanese studio pottery pitcher and 2 cups. It is hand-painted with a landscape design that includes a torii gate, a pagoda, and cranes. The pottery has a speckled grey glaze and a ribbed texture. known as "Nara-e" (奈良絵). Nara-e is a style of Japanese painting that originated in the Muromachi period (1336-1573). The style is characterized by simple, naive, and often humorous illustrations. The designs on the cup depict deer and people. Deer are a significant symbol in Nara, Japan, as they are considered sacred messengers of the gods. The text on the cup's label, 奈良絵, translates to "Nara-e," confirming the style of the artwork. Translation of paper slips. Origin of Narae Narae is a unique design of Nara that is based on the "Nara Picture Book" drawn from the Muromachi period to the Edo period and incorporates the colors of Yamato-e painting. It depicts the scenery of Nara with an elegant atmosphere, and the tradition of the master craftsman Okuda Mokuhaku has been passed down to the present day. Pickup category timeslot {A}