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INARIYAMA (Case 19)
In 1690, or thereabouts, an oven was started in Takamatsu. The first potter,
Rihei, is said to have been a pupil of Ninsei ; and it is further recorded that Ninsej
was invited to Takamatsu, where he remained for three years, Rihei working with him
during that time. The first generation used no marks ; the second generation used
the marks Taka, and rarely tsukuru. These marks and the name Rihei continued
through succeeding generations. It is not known how long the work went on. In
the early part of this century the oven was revived, and a descendant of the family,
under the guidance of Dohachi, made many interesting pieces. The oven, being near
an Inari shrine, was named Inariyama. The pieces usually bear the mark Taka, from
Takamatsu.

2065. Tea-jak. H. 2,\ in. Dull brown clay, brown glaze with darker splashes, coarse
granules in clay showing through glaze ; blistered. 1690
The work of the first Rihei.
2066. Square wine-bottle. H. 8| in. Fawn clay, light fawn glaze. Over-decoration of
vine and flowers in red, leaves in thick green enamel. Taka (imp.). 1740 ,
This possibly represents the second generation. Jtil
2067. Incense-box (bird). L. 3^ in. Light fawn clay, thick whitbh-fawn glaze, ^"/
tail and bill touched with brown. Taka (imp.). 1780
2068. Shallow dish. D. Yellowish clay and glaze, without lustre. Taka (imp.).
s| in.
1780
2069« Bowl. D. 4J in. Fine fawn clay, lustrous light fawn glaze
coarsely crackled. Under-decoration of flowers and leaves in brown, blue,
and white. Taka (imp.). 1780 *o68 2069
2070. Bowl. D. 5J in. White stone clay, yellowish-fawn glaze, coarsely crackled and
pitted. Minute brownish spots in glaze. Taka (imp.). 1780
2071. Water-jar (drum). H. 6^ in. Brick-red clay, dark gray glaze with greenish-gray
tinges, clouded. Taka (imp.). 1780
2072. Tea-bowl. D. 4j in. Lustrous black Raku glaze, with large areas of maroon,
mottled. Taka (imp.). 1780
The last six objects represent the third generation.
2073. Tea -bowl. D. 4J in. Coarse grayish-drab clay, light fawn glaze, rough surface
without lustre. Over-decoration of calendar in black. Taka (imp.). 1855
2074. Mosquito - SMOKER, six-sided. H. 8f in. Perforated cover. Soft light pinkish-
fawn clay, thick white glaze with greenish tinges. Tokugawa crest and scrolls in thick deep
blue overglaze. Taka (imp.). i860
2075* Mosquito-smoker, with bail. H. 11 in. Clay and glaze as in the last. Over-
decoration of chrysanthemum in dark blue, green, and yellow. Taka (imp.). i860
2076. Bowl. D. 4J in. Thick white glaze. Over-decoration of leaves in thick blue. i86o