Genemon 源右衛門窯
Japanese Arita Porcelain Bottle Vase Wisteria Flowers
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Type: Bottle Vase
Material: Porcelain
Age: 20th C. (1900s)
Origin/Maker: Tatebayashi Genemon 源右衛門窯, Arita, Saga Prefecture, Japan. Maker's mark on base
Year 3 of the Horeki era - It is said that the company was founded in Koremeki, Kuromuta-Sarayama, Arita-go, Hizen.
Edo period - It was founded as a private kiln in Toyama, Arita.
Meiji and Taisho era - Manufactured as restaurant tableware.
Showa 18 (1943) The Ministry of Commerce and Industry designated the kiln as a craftsmanship manufacturing facility, and the kiln protects traditional techniques in order to preserve the craftsmanship of Arita ware.
1950s - We begin full-scale production of household tableware.
1970 - Tatebayashi Gen'emon VI visits art galleries, museums and pottery manufacturing sites across Europe, including the Dresden Art Museum in the German Democratic Republic (formerly East Germany). After researching ancient Imari wares handed down in Europe, he begins work on reviving ancient Imari ware.
1973 - The Gen'emon Kiln Ko-Imari Museum is opened.
1979 - The company will be announcing the "Gen Collection," which will feature porcelain-embellished accessories and interior goods.
1980 - VI Gen'emon solo exhibition held in Minneapolis, Chicago, and San Francisco. "Gen'emon Memorial Day" was designated in the cities of Chicago and San Francisco. He was awarded the title of honorary citizen by the city of Minneapolis.
1983 - Published "The Heart of Old Imari: Selections from the Works of Tatebayashi Gen'emon" by Gakken Co., Ltd.
1988 - Special exhibit at the "Japan Cultural Festival" sponsored by the city of Nice, France. Received a letter of appreciation from the city of Nice.
1972 - Developed the "Celadon Leaf Pattern Western Tableware Set" in collaboration with Tiffany & Co. of the United States.Produced under the double name "TIFFANY Gen," the pieces were sold at the company's New York flagship store. This was the kiln's first full-scale set of Western-style tableware, reviving the celadon blue and white porcelain technique seen in Ko-Imari ware from the mid-Edo period, which had long since disappeared.
1975 - "Somenishiki iron wire flower vase" purchased by the Imperial Household AgencyIt was carefully made as a furnishing for the Imperial Palace. For major works for the Imperial Household Agency, including this one, botanical patterns that incorporate traditional Japanese motifs were selected.
1976 - "Somenishiki Wakasasa Lid Vase" and "Sometsuke Wisteria Painting Vase" purchased by the Imperial Household AgencyBoth pieces feature patterns that make full use of the advanced blue and white porcelain techniques that the kiln prides itself on.
1978 - A pair of "Blue and White Millet and Quail Plates" is donated to the White House by Tiffany & Co.Originally it was meant to be a single piece, but at the request of the company it was produced as a pair in accordance with traditional Western interior style.
1981 - "Large Plate with Cherry Blossoms and Old Imari-style Buildings" is presented to Pope John Paul II by Catholics in Nagasaki City.During the Pope's first visit to Japan, he visited Nagasaki City and held a mass at Urakami Cathedral. This work was presented as a commemorative gift. In addition, at the Pope's welcoming dinner party, food was served using the "Celadon Leaf Pattern Western Tableware Set," and the Pope later presented a letter of thanks for the cooperation in the event.
1986 - "Red Chrysanthemum Vase" purchased by Prince Charles (current King) of the United KingdomThe Crown Prince, who was visiting Japan for the first time in 16 years, noticed the piece while shopping in Tokyo and purchased it.
1993 - The Imperial Household Agency purchased a set of tableware for the Crown Prince's residence upon the marriage of the Crown Prince (the current Emperor).A total of 28 types of Japanese tableware were delivered to the Crown Prince, who was his residence at the time, as a set to entertain distinguished guests. Following the style of formal banquet cuisine, craftsmen in each process worked together to create the tableware, with designs and shapes characteristic of our kiln.
1993 - "Auspicious Pine, Bamboo, and Plum Water Basin" and four other pieces purchased for the collection of the British MuseumThe kiln's products were selected as part of the museum's collection of "Modern Japanese Traditional Crafts to be Passed Down to the Future."
1995 - "Imperial Villa Tableware Set" purchased by the Imperial Household AgencyThis is a set of Japanese tableware used in the Imperial Villas where the Imperial Family rests.
2002 - Developed a porcelain clock with Seiko Clock Co., Ltd.The company has developed table clocks and wall clocks under the "DECOR SEIKO" brand, and the top-of-the-line table clock is equipped with a mechanical movement made by the German company Franz Helm & Son, known for its high level of craftsmanship.
2004 - Product development in collaboration with Herend pottery in HungaryWe exchanged patterns and shapes with kilns that have some of the best hand painting techniques in Europe, and held exhibitions that toured major department stores around the country.
2007 - Jointly developed a porcelain fountain pen with Sailor Pen Co., Ltd.This is a handicraft that can be enjoyed in the palm of your hand, combining the unique characteristics of both companies through outstanding technology.
2013 - Product development supervised by the design office NENDO (representative: Oki Sato)This is a series of tableware created by Oki Sato, a world-renowned designer who works across genres, with the concept of "Adding little '!" to your life.
2013 - "Blue and white plum pattern hand washing basin" adopted for JR Kyushu cruise train "Seven Stars in Kyushu"It was designed by Eiji Mitooka, head of the Dawn Design Institute, and installed on the train that sparked a nationwide boom in luxury sleeper trains.
2014 - Exhibiting at "Maison & Objet," one of the world's three largest interior trade fairsIn 2016, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Arita porcelain, we exhibited at the trade fair held in Paris every year to develop overseas markets, as one of the selected kilns in the Arita porcelain industry. The "Dyed Gold Lion Arabesque Large Bowl" was produced as the flagship product.
2015 - Product development by Ken Okuyama Design (CEO: Ken Okuyama)This highly original piece was created by product designer Ken Okuyama, who was the general producer of the Arita booth at the Maison & Objet exhibition.
2016 - Received an order for original plates from Dior in FranceFor Maison & Objet, we delivered six plates with designs of traditional Japanese family crests as Dior originals.
2018 - Product development in collaboration with Lladro, SpainThese products are made on Lladro clay, a world-renowned manufacturer of porcelain dolls, and fired by our own artisans.
www.gen-emon.co.jp/
Size: 4.72441" diameter (12 cm), 4 1/4" tall (10.795 cm)
Weight: 9.1 oz (257 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected: Pierce College Flea Market, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, CA 22 JUN 2025
Condition: Item is used in good condition commensurate with age, see photos. No cracks or chips. Some light surface wear.
Subject: Genemon porcelain bottle vase with wisteria (fuji) flower designs in overglaze painted red, green, yellow, and purple, and underglaze blue and white (sometsuke).
Location:
Genemon 源右衛門窯 Japanese Arita Porcelain Bottle Vase Wisteria Flowers
www.ebay.com/usr/xcoasterxtreme
See also:
Type: Bottle Vase
Material: Porcelain
Age: 20th C. (1900s)
Origin/Maker: Tatebayashi Genemon 源右衛門窯, Arita, Saga Prefecture, Japan. Maker's mark on base
Year 3 of the Horeki era - It is said that the company was founded in Koremeki, Kuromuta-Sarayama, Arita-go, Hizen.
Edo period - It was founded as a private kiln in Toyama, Arita.
Meiji and Taisho era - Manufactured as restaurant tableware.
Showa 18 (1943) The Ministry of Commerce and Industry designated the kiln as a craftsmanship manufacturing facility, and the kiln protects traditional techniques in order to preserve the craftsmanship of Arita ware.
1950s - We begin full-scale production of household tableware.
1970 - Tatebayashi Gen'emon VI visits art galleries, museums and pottery manufacturing sites across Europe, including the Dresden Art Museum in the German Democratic Republic (formerly East Germany). After researching ancient Imari wares handed down in Europe, he begins work on reviving ancient Imari ware.
1973 - The Gen'emon Kiln Ko-Imari Museum is opened.
1979 - The company will be announcing the "Gen Collection," which will feature porcelain-embellished accessories and interior goods.
1980 - VI Gen'emon solo exhibition held in Minneapolis, Chicago, and San Francisco. "Gen'emon Memorial Day" was designated in the cities of Chicago and San Francisco. He was awarded the title of honorary citizen by the city of Minneapolis.
1983 - Published "The Heart of Old Imari: Selections from the Works of Tatebayashi Gen'emon" by Gakken Co., Ltd.
1988 - Special exhibit at the "Japan Cultural Festival" sponsored by the city of Nice, France. Received a letter of appreciation from the city of Nice.
1972 - Developed the "Celadon Leaf Pattern Western Tableware Set" in collaboration with Tiffany & Co. of the United States.Produced under the double name "TIFFANY Gen," the pieces were sold at the company's New York flagship store. This was the kiln's first full-scale set of Western-style tableware, reviving the celadon blue and white porcelain technique seen in Ko-Imari ware from the mid-Edo period, which had long since disappeared.
1975 - "Somenishiki iron wire flower vase" purchased by the Imperial Household AgencyIt was carefully made as a furnishing for the Imperial Palace. For major works for the Imperial Household Agency, including this one, botanical patterns that incorporate traditional Japanese motifs were selected.
1976 - "Somenishiki Wakasasa Lid Vase" and "Sometsuke Wisteria Painting Vase" purchased by the Imperial Household AgencyBoth pieces feature patterns that make full use of the advanced blue and white porcelain techniques that the kiln prides itself on.
1978 - A pair of "Blue and White Millet and Quail Plates" is donated to the White House by Tiffany & Co.Originally it was meant to be a single piece, but at the request of the company it was produced as a pair in accordance with traditional Western interior style.
1981 - "Large Plate with Cherry Blossoms and Old Imari-style Buildings" is presented to Pope John Paul II by Catholics in Nagasaki City.During the Pope's first visit to Japan, he visited Nagasaki City and held a mass at Urakami Cathedral. This work was presented as a commemorative gift. In addition, at the Pope's welcoming dinner party, food was served using the "Celadon Leaf Pattern Western Tableware Set," and the Pope later presented a letter of thanks for the cooperation in the event.
1986 - "Red Chrysanthemum Vase" purchased by Prince Charles (current King) of the United KingdomThe Crown Prince, who was visiting Japan for the first time in 16 years, noticed the piece while shopping in Tokyo and purchased it.
1993 - The Imperial Household Agency purchased a set of tableware for the Crown Prince's residence upon the marriage of the Crown Prince (the current Emperor).A total of 28 types of Japanese tableware were delivered to the Crown Prince, who was his residence at the time, as a set to entertain distinguished guests. Following the style of formal banquet cuisine, craftsmen in each process worked together to create the tableware, with designs and shapes characteristic of our kiln.
1993 - "Auspicious Pine, Bamboo, and Plum Water Basin" and four other pieces purchased for the collection of the British MuseumThe kiln's products were selected as part of the museum's collection of "Modern Japanese Traditional Crafts to be Passed Down to the Future."
1995 - "Imperial Villa Tableware Set" purchased by the Imperial Household AgencyThis is a set of Japanese tableware used in the Imperial Villas where the Imperial Family rests.
2002 - Developed a porcelain clock with Seiko Clock Co., Ltd.The company has developed table clocks and wall clocks under the "DECOR SEIKO" brand, and the top-of-the-line table clock is equipped with a mechanical movement made by the German company Franz Helm & Son, known for its high level of craftsmanship.
2004 - Product development in collaboration with Herend pottery in HungaryWe exchanged patterns and shapes with kilns that have some of the best hand painting techniques in Europe, and held exhibitions that toured major department stores around the country.
2007 - Jointly developed a porcelain fountain pen with Sailor Pen Co., Ltd.This is a handicraft that can be enjoyed in the palm of your hand, combining the unique characteristics of both companies through outstanding technology.
2013 - Product development supervised by the design office NENDO (representative: Oki Sato)This is a series of tableware created by Oki Sato, a world-renowned designer who works across genres, with the concept of "Adding little '!" to your life.
2013 - "Blue and white plum pattern hand washing basin" adopted for JR Kyushu cruise train "Seven Stars in Kyushu"It was designed by Eiji Mitooka, head of the Dawn Design Institute, and installed on the train that sparked a nationwide boom in luxury sleeper trains.
2014 - Exhibiting at "Maison & Objet," one of the world's three largest interior trade fairsIn 2016, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Arita porcelain, we exhibited at the trade fair held in Paris every year to develop overseas markets, as one of the selected kilns in the Arita porcelain industry. The "Dyed Gold Lion Arabesque Large Bowl" was produced as the flagship product.
2015 - Product development by Ken Okuyama Design (CEO: Ken Okuyama)This highly original piece was created by product designer Ken Okuyama, who was the general producer of the Arita booth at the Maison & Objet exhibition.
2016 - Received an order for original plates from Dior in FranceFor Maison & Objet, we delivered six plates with designs of traditional Japanese family crests as Dior originals.
2018 - Product development in collaboration with Lladro, SpainThese products are made on Lladro clay, a world-renowned manufacturer of porcelain dolls, and fired by our own artisans.
www.gen-emon.co.jp/
Size: 4.72441" diameter (12 cm), 4 1/4" tall (10.795 cm)
Weight: 9.1 oz (257 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected: Pierce College Flea Market, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, CA 22 JUN 2025
Condition: Item is used in good condition commensurate with age, see photos. No cracks or chips. Some light surface wear.
Subject: Genemon porcelain bottle vase with wisteria (fuji) flower designs in overglaze painted red, green, yellow, and purple, and underglaze blue and white (sometsuke).
Location:
Genemon 源右衛門窯 Japanese Arita Porcelain Bottle Vase Wisteria Flowers
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