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PROVINCE OF KAGA 91

If this is genuine it represents the third generation of Ohi. The specimen does not bear
evidences of this age.
The three following specimens represent the work of the most skilful potter of Ohi,
1067. Incense-box (Hotei). D. 2^ in. Light fawn clay. Figure unglazed, drapery
green glaze ; inside, honey glaze. Lower part of box with incised scrolls.
Ohi (imp.). 1830
1068. Bowl. D. Fine light fawn clay and glaze. Decoration,
s| in.
branch of biwa with rich green leaves and yellow fruit outlined with dull
brown. Left-hand spiral on bottom. Ohi (imp.). 1830
1068
1069. Bowl. D. 5J in. Soft fawn clay, dark orange-brown glaze with
brownish cloudings. Iridescent. Surface roughened and cut. Left-hand spiral on bottom.
Ohi (imp.). 1830
1070. Incense-box, lenticular. D. 3 in. Light red clay, rich light red Raku glaze with
light olive areas, scrolls in white on cover. Inside, brownish,yellow glaze, roughened surface.
Ohi (imp. inside of cover). 1830
I07I—1076. Various pieces of Ohi. 1830
1077' Incense-box. L. 3f in. Sacred turtle
moulded on cover. Soft light fawn clay, golden-brown
glaze, surface sliced. Ohi (imp.). 1840
Said to be the fifth Ohi.
1078—1086. Various forms of Ohi. 1850-1875 1073 I07S 1077
KASUGAYAMA (Case 10) •
An exquisite Raku bowl, with blue decoration, is believed to be the work of Ecchiuya
Hyokichi, and to have been decorated by Toda Tokuyemon. The pottery is known as
Kasugayama, from the name of the village in which it was made. It dates from the
early part of this century.
1087. Bowl. D. 4/5 in. Soft light red clay, rich light red Raku glaze, light blue leaves
and buds, inside and out, 1820
Gift of W. S. Bigelow.

CHOJU (Case 10)
Pottery differing in no respect from typical Ohi, but bearing the mark of Chqju, is
said to have been made by the son of Kato Chozayemon.
1088. Deep bowl. D. jf in. Moulded by hand. Dark dull yellow
glaze. Irregular margin, rough surface. Slightly iridescent. Choju (imp.).
Date uncertain
MASAKICHI (Case 10)
1088
A potter named Kato Masakichi, who was also known as Gorin
Ken, made pottery in the middle of this century, using the impressed mark Masakichi.
This potter died in 1865.