MIKADO > KOSAKU KITAHAMA (KO)
   
Kosaku Kitahama. Signature: Ko.
Title: Dento Kogei-shi. Born in 1952.
Learnt Maki-e from Master Shinzan Somata II and became an independent Maki-e shi when he was 25. Since then, he has received very important awards at exhibitions each year, including the highest honor of Judge's Special Prize. His recent big work was done with KOSHI, palanquin under a budget of $450,000.00, which has become the symbol of Wajima City today.


MK-33, Ujigawa-no Tatakai (The battle at Uji River).This battle is also known as "The Race at Ujigawa" in 1183, a race between Sasaki Takatsuna and Kajiwara Kagesue who would be first to cross Uji River to fight the enemy, the force of Heike Hei Dynasty) The design shows one of them crossing the river. This battle made the situation between Genke (Gen dynasty) and Heike reversed and Genke destroyed Heike in 1185. The main technique used for this design is Shishiai Togidashi Maki-e.

MK-34, Hana-no Utage (Joys of flowers). An old festival of chrysanthemum viewing in palaces on September 9th of Lunar calendar has become a Festival of Chrysanthemum, Choyo-no Sekku today. Technique is Shishiai Togidashi Maki-e.

MK-35, Aoi Matsuri (Aoi festival). One of the biggest three festivals in Kyoto since Heian Era (794-1185). This festival takes place on May 15th. Technique is Togidashi Maki-e.
 
MK-33
MK-34
MK-35
Model
MSRP In U.S.
Limited
Artist
MK-33, Ujigawa-no Tatakai (The battle at Uji River)
$10,000.00
20
Ko
MK-34, Hana-no Utage (Joys of flowers)
$10,000.00
20
Ko
MK-35, Aoi Matsuri (Aoi festival)
$8,000.00
20
Ko