Page 243 - Catalogue of the Edward Morse collection of Japanese pottery MFA BOSTON

PROVINCE OF IZUMO i6i

1881. Flower-vase, in shape of bamboo. H. 4} in. Yellowish-straw clay and glaze, small
splash of light green overglaze. Unyei (imp.). 1868

1881 1886 1887 1892 1894
1882-1896. Jars, bottles, fire-vessels, bowls, plates, tea-pots, etc. 1870-1880
These are variously signed, Zen (1886, 1887), Unzen (1888), Izumo Wakayama (1889),
Gmstwsai Ho in (1892), Izumo Wakayama and Dai (1894).

IZUMO IN GENERAL (Case 17)
Pottery, unquestionably Izumo yet differing from the above kinds, is here grouped
under the general name of Izumo. Some of this work is signed, yet the marks give
no clue to the potter or place of baking. It is a confession of ignorance thus to bring
together a number of dissimilar kinds of pottery, some of which were doubtless made
by the later Zenshiro, others possibly baked in Fujina or Rakuzan ovens ; yet until
further information is available they will be thus grouped.
1897- Bowl. D. 4f in. Fawn clay, dull dark brown underglaze, straw overglaze punc-
tured, narrow strip of underglaze exposed at middle and at base. Rough sketch in brown.
1700
1898. Flaring bowl. D. 4} in. Similar to last. 1700
l899- Oil-bottle. H. 4J in. Fawn clay, straw-colored glaze with splashes of olive-green
overglaze running. Curious crackle. 1750
I900-1903. Jar and bowls. 1770-1800
With the exception of 1902, of doubtful attribution.
1904. Incense-box. H. 2tV in. Light gray clay and glaze, mottled with brown. Bands
and diaper in brown. Calyx in relief on top. 1820
Identified by Ninagawa as Izumo.
1905. Square dish. W. Maple leaves
6J in. Light brownish clay, hard gray glaze.
impressed inside and colored dark gray. Coarse cloth-mark impression inside. 1830
1906. Bowl. D. 4^ in. Coarse brownish clay, light yellow glaze, splash of very dark
brown glaze, tinged with light green. Seiwodo (imp.). i860
1907-1925. Tea-jars. 1700-1860
The tea-jars of Izumo have drab, fawn, or buff clay, rich lustrous dark brown
or rich ochre glazes ; in recent specimens, splashed with red or yellow, resembling
in this respect the Izumo pottery made within thirty years.