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Taisho - Showa
D12cm H7cm
The mouth rim is slightly bowed at the edge, and the body is painted with a thick trunk of an old pine tree. There is an inscription of "Kozan" on the side of the base and a "Makazu" mark inside the base. Miyagawa Kozan II assisted Kozan I, a member of the Imperial Household Artists' Association, and left behind a body of outstanding works. Along with Itaya Hazan, he reigned supreme in the Kanto art world.
Kozan Miyagawa(Makuzu), the 2nd
1858-1940
Son of Chohei, brother of the 1st generation Makuzu Kozan, he often assisted his uncle in Yokohama making ceramics. After the 1st generation Kozan died in 1916, he was named 2nd generation Kozan. Inheriting his style from his uncle, he primarily produced sculptured vases, sculptured figurines and other works, often incorporating birds and flowers. More so than his predecessor, he based his work on scientific research into glazes, which allowed him to develop innovative new works that solidified the reputation of Makuzu-ware.
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