Brazier with hydrengea design c. 1920s

This ceramic brazier, created by renowned Japanese artist Kamisaka Sekka around the 1920s, showcases his mastery of decorative arts. The white ground is adorned with delicate blue hydrangea blossoms and green leaves, painted with meticulous detail and accented by gold. The elegant design evokes the beauty of Japanese nature, reflecting Sekka’s commitment to traditional aesthetic values. This exquisite piece, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, exemplifies the refined artistry of Japanese ceramics in the early 20th century.