19th Century

yabu masashichi

Born 1853 Died 1934 Works span 1912–1912

Yabu Masashichi: The Prince of Satsuma Porcelain Yabu Masashichi (1853-1934), born Masashichi Yabu in Nagoya, Japan, stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Japanese ceramics and artistic patronage. Revered as “the prince” of Satsuma ware painting—a term coined to honor his unparalleled mastery—he wasn’t merely a craftsman; he was an innovator who revitalized a tradition facing decline while simultaneously establishing it as a gl…

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1912

first work

1912

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through yabu masashichi's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups yabu masashichi's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.

yabu masashichi

1853 – 1934

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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