Vintage Japanese Kappazuri Stencil Print Yoshitoshi Mori Kabuki Figure 1984 Edition 86 of 90 Jubako The exterior is decorated with

The exterior is decorated with loose

with soft flowing curves and strong negative space composition

creating a light

Takahashi Bihō (高橋美邦)

These chawan are made with a bright white clay and usually feature a signature bright green glaze applied in two spots with brown loose usually strait brush work  between them

Vintage Japanese Kappazuri Stencil Print Yoshitoshi Mori Kabuki Figure 1984 Edition 86 of 90 Jubako The exterior is decorated withYoshitoshi Mori (, 18981992) Kabuki figure with janome umbrella kappazuri stencil print, 1984, edition 86 90 Shwa period, dated 1984 A swaggering kabuki figure strides forward in full mie weight low, one arm raised to tilt a large janome (snake eye) umbrella against the picture plane. He wears a formal black haori over layered robes in black, russet, and cream, the haori decorated with paulownia mon in white; a katana rides at his hip. The face is set