Kozan Makuzu
Japanese, 1842 - 1916
Kozan Makuzu (1842-1916) was a Japanese potter and ceramic artist who founded the Makuzu kiln in Yokohama in 1871. He is best known for his porcelain pieces, which were highly prized for their intricate designs and fine craftsmanship.
Kozan Makuzu was part of a long tradition of ceramic art in Japan, and he was heavily influenced by the aesthetics of the Meiji period, which emphasized a fusion of Japanese and Western styles. He experimented with a range of glazes and firing techniques, and his pieces often featured intricate relief work and delicate painting.
One of Kozan Makuzu's most famous creations was a set of porcelain vases that were presented to the Emperor of Japan in 1893. The vases were decorated with intricate designs of birds and flowers, and they were praised for their technical skill and artistic beauty.
Today, Kozan Makuzu's work is highly collectible and is represented in major museum collections around the world. His legacy continues to influence and inspire contemporary Japanese ceramic artists.
Kozan Makuzu was part of a long tradition of ceramic art in Japan, and he was heavily influenced by the aesthetics of the Meiji period, which emphasized a fusion of Japanese and Western styles. He experimented with a range of glazes and firing techniques, and his pieces often featured intricate relief work and delicate painting.
One of Kozan Makuzu's most famous creations was a set of porcelain vases that were presented to the Emperor of Japan in 1893. The vases were decorated with intricate designs of birds and flowers, and they were praised for their technical skill and artistic beauty.
Today, Kozan Makuzu's work is highly collectible and is represented in major museum collections around the world. His legacy continues to influence and inspire contemporary Japanese ceramic artists.
Kozan Makuzu
Large Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
H 11 in DIA 6 in
$ 12,800
Kozan Makuzu
Rare Published Japanese Ceramic Bowl Makuzu Kozan with Original Inscribed Box
H 3 in DIA 8 in
$ 12,000
Kozan Makuzu
Rare Japanese Porcelain Incense Burner with Inlays Makuzu Kozan
H 5 in DIA 6 in
$ 8,800
Kozan Makuzu
Rare Large Japanese Porcelain Presentation Plate Makuzu Kozan
H 2 in DIA 15 in
$ 16,000
Kozan Makuzu
Japanese Ceramic Vase with Delicate Carvings by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
H 7 in DIA 4 in
$ 7,200
Kozan Makuzu
Rare Large Vase with White Slip Inlay Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
H 17 in DIA 10 in
$ 12,000
Kozan Makuzu
A Large Japanese Blue and White Vase by Mazuku Kozan Meiji Period
H 13 in DIA 5 in
$ 11,000
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