Potter: Ozeki Sakujuro
Approximate size: W4.1″ by H2.7″ or 10.4 by 6.9 cm
Listed is a chawan by Sakujuro Ozeki in blue bearing his stamp, there is also a separate signature from the painter of this particular chawan, however just who the painter is will require further research. Created to imitate the feeling and atmosphere of times past. Especially the slight kutsu (manipulated by hands), shape reminds one of the Edo period and simpler times.
Located in Inuyama, Aichi prefecture still exists the Toen workshop owned by Sakujuro Ozeki. The Ozeki family is one that has been producing Inuyama ware for over 300 years now! Inuyama ware can come in many different types. Red and green coloured ware is a popular mark with flower and nature motifs.
Ozeki Sakujuro’s China workshop keeps the traditional style of Inuyama porcelain, which has been inherited for 300 years. Hand made, hand painted, traditional and the endless pursuit of better quality – these are the characteristics of this workshop.
A translation of the calligraphy found on the interior of the lid below
Tsuyu oki soeru (sofuru)
This might be a reference to the Tale of Genji
Kouzaki sensei no ga
A drawing by Kouzaki
this line mentions the name of the painter or artist it was inspired by (not entirely sure on the reading of the name)
Inuyama chawan
Dated – September 25th, Showa 26 (1951)
Zuisen-ji
A temple located in the city of Inuyama – illegible.
Mt. Fuji at twilight – illegible
The tea bowl has no chips or cracks and is in very good condition. Comes with the original high quality – shiho san paulownia tomobako or storage box with calligraphy on the inside of the lid. Additionally there is an old but good quality shifuku or custom made cloth pouch.
€160 + shipping cost
The calligraphy on the front of the box is translated as follows
犬山焼 – Inuyama-yaki
秋草 – kikusa (autumn grasses)
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