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WAKICHI (Case 25)
Shibata Wakichi had an oven in Hokujio village, near Tokoname, in 1870. He
confined his work to tea-utensils, and used the signature To Wakichi, To meaning
potter.
2854- Globular jar, looped handles. H. 4 in. Gray-drab clay, light reddish underglaze,
thick fawn overglaze. On shoulder knot incised. To Wakichi (imp.). 1870

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OTAKAYAMA (Case 25)
Two pieces in the collection bear the impressed mark Otakayama. They
show evidences of a vigorous potter. The pottery was, probably, made in 2854
Otaka village, though no information is at hand regarding the potter.
2855- Bottle, with nozzle. H. 8 in. Thick and heavy. Reddish-brown clay, dead pur-
plish-brown underglaze; splash of thick greenish-blue overglaze running in darkest brown
streams with golden-brown areas. Otakayama (imp.). 1820
2856. Flower-vase, with ring handles adherent. H. ii| in. Reddish-brown clay, dull
purplish-brown glaze, thick olive-brown overglaze with touches of golden-brown.
Otakayama (imp.). 1820
The mark Otakayama is extremely rare.

CHOzO (Case 25) 2856
Ina Chozo or Chozaburo, of Tokoname, was esteemed a famous potter in the early-
years of the century. Pieces bearing the incised mark Ch5za are chiefly in the form
of tea-pots and wine utensils. It is said that the fourth generation is at work to-day.
2857- Beaker, with handle. D. 3 in. Reddish-brown clay, gray glaze coarsely pitted,
brush-marks in brown. Choza (inc.). 1840
2858. Tea-bowl. D. 3I in. Dull reddish-brown clay, warm gray glaze. Vertical and
horizontal bands of circles and other designs in black. Choza (inc.). 1840
2859. Tea-pot. H. 3^ in. Choza (inc.). 1840 ^J^
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2860. Large bowl. D. 9J in. Dull light brown clay with reddish ^
tinges, transparent underglaze, thick light fawn and olive-green overglaze "• —
clouded. Inside, wave lines and stars in white Mishima. ^ _ •^
Choza (inc.). 1840 Vi^
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2oOI. Tea-pot. H. 4 in. Light brown clay and glaze. 1840
2862. Jar, double gourd-shaped. H. 5I in. Dead reddish-brown clay, transparent glaze
mottled with fawn overglaze. Choza (inc.). 1840
TOZEN (Case 25)

Akai Tozen, a Tokoname potter, made earthen fire-vessels by order of
the governor of Owari, in the early part of the century. The marks were
Tozen, To, and Zen. The present generation, Shinroku, is now at work, using ^^^
the mark Tozen. Pieces signed Tonen are probably by the same family.