This decorative Kutani-yaki plate features the iconic image The Great Wave off Kanagawa by the renowned ukiyo-e master Hokusai Katsushika. Originally created between 1831 and 1833, this woodblock print is part of Hokusai’s famous Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji series. The artwork depicts towering, dramatic waves threatening small boats, with the serene Mount Fuji in the background—an expressive contrast between movement and stillness, near and far. The design is celebrated for its innovative use of perspective and shading techniques inspired by Western art, as well as its striking color palette of deep indigo and pure white. Revered worldwide, this masterpiece influenced artists like Vincent Van Gogh and inspired Debussy’s symphonic work La Mer. Rendered on fine Kutani-yaki, the plate blends traditional Japanese ceramic artistry with one of Japan’s most celebrated visual motifs, making it a stunning display piece and a tribute to the enduring legacy of Hokusai.
