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Japanese Porcelain Vase Meiji Period Makuzu Kozan

Creator: Kozan Makuzu
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A finely decorated and glazed Japanese porcelain vase by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1900s Meiji Period. The vase is of a classic bottle form with baluster body and short neck. It was decorated with underglaze white magnolia blossom on a pleasant celadon background. The stamens of the flower were artistically rendered in a low relief, giving the design a realistic appeal with the dimension.
Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916) was one of the most established and collected Japanese ceramist from Meiji Period. Commonly known as Makuzu Kozan, which also appears as the signature on his work, his originally birth name was Miyagawa Toranosuke. He was the appointed artist to the Japanese Imperial household and his work was exhibited in many international fairs that the Meiji government participated at the turn of the century. Technical development around 1900s in Kozan studio by using new chemicals from the West, the studio was able to create works in nontraditional palette. The more stylized design took its cues from the new painting trend at the time with a more realistic yet poetically Japanese manner. The masterly details of the brush strokes, the expertly employment of gradient of color, created an image that is of signature work from Kozan studio.
The vase is signed in blue script within a square seal, made by Makuzu Kozan.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	porcelan
Condition:	Good. contact wear along the base rim as shown
Creation Date:	1900s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Pottery, Asian
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	370299

Dimensions

W.	4 in;	H.	7.6 in;
W.	10.16 cm;	H.	19.3 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.