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2011. Flower-vase. H. 9J in. Dark fawn clay, light olive-green glaze, large splash of
greenish-drab overglaze running into lustrous
brown and dark olive -green
Taka (imp.). Shigekata (inc.). 1850 ^^^E^ (/^^
J.
2012. Bowl. D. 4jin. Same marks. 1850 ttf > 1^
"
2013. Square box. H. \\^ in. Beveled ^ d? a
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corners. Looped handles. Fine light brown V3Pl . -P- #1
clay, dull light drab glaze clouded, splash of light
brown glaze on cover. Taka Teiten (mc). 1850
2014. Square TRAY, one corner indented in
2011 2012 2013 2014
two right angles. L. 4J in. Fine light brown
clay, light olive-green glaze with dark brown glaze running from rim. Takatori Teiten (inc.).
1850
2015. Shallow bowl. D. 5I in. Dull light brown clay, dull brown glaze, lustrous brown
overglaze, darker around rim.
Taka (imp.). Arashi Tanemune (inc.). 1840
2016. Paper-weight, in form of mythological turtle. ti
L. 6J in. Light brown clay, olive-green glaze, dark J ^f)
brown glaze on back. Taia (imp.). Teiichi{mc?). 1870 ^» y,
2017. Figure (Hotei, sitting on bag, with mask in -''^l» t J
right hand). H. 9^ in. Light brown clay, light olive- fc»> ^^
green underglaze. Drapery, lustrous dark brown over- I * - *
glaze running. Bag, bluish-white overglaze. ^°'S 2016 2017
Taka (imp.). Yeigen (inc.). 1870
2018. Tea-pot. D. 3J in. Square handle perforated. Fine light grayish-fawn clay, dull
light brown underglaze, lustrous greenish - white and rich brown overglaze in
splashes. Taka (imp.). 1878 /o\
2019*. Flower-vase, cylindrical. H. •j\ in. Warm fawn clay, pearl
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white underglaze, warm fawn overglaze running.
Taka and Matsusaburo (imp.). 1890 iS
-°'^ 2019
The work of a potter showing considerable merit.
The Takatori tea-jars must be considered the most delicate and refined of all. The
usual form is cylindrical, slightly tapering below, often with two ears or knobs on the
shoulder. The thread-mark is right-handed and finely cut. Other forms occur, some
short and wide, others globular ; the double gourd form is not unusual. The clay is
very fine, usually a gray-drab, though sometimes a light or dark brown or fawn. The
glaze is rich, dark brown, often subdued in lustre. All shades of brown are seen,
such as olive-brown, golden-brown, purplish-brown, etc. Sometimes a light fawn
glaze occurs. A splash of fawn overglaze is usually seen on one side. The only tea-
jars that are likely to be confounded with Takatori are certain forms of Buzen and
Zeze. An expert has pronounced the collection of tea-jars herein catalogued a tnost
remarkable symphony in low tones.
2020-2059. Tea-jars. 1680- 1840