Page 351 - Catalogue of the Edward Morse collection of Japanese pottery MFA BOSTON

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Hozan. Asahimine is even more unlike. The above-mentioned kinds vary greatly in
their age, and it is possible that some of the Bunzo generations made pottery on their
own account. Until further information is obtained Taihei Hozan will be considered
under Hozan, while Asahimine will be separated. Pottery bearing the mark of Hozan
exceeds all other Awata pottery in originality, diversity, and beauty. It is said that
the family originated the curious arabesque pattern in thick' enamels of blue with
ground colors of white and yellow on an unglazed surface. In pottery signed Tsujii
Haritna, however, this kind of decoration was anticipated by a hundred years. If
Hozan revived the art it was promptly imitated by all the Awata potters.
3158. WiNE-BOTTLE, Canteen form. H. 5J in. Two looped handles. Dark drab clay,
greenish-fawn glaze. Design of figure, trees, etc., moulded in high relief on each side.
Hozan (imp.). 1700
3^59- Bowl. D. 3! in. Light Japanese yellow clay, grayish-
yellow glaze. Running brook and irises in gold. I/ozan (imp.). 1720
3160. Cake-dish. D. 7J in. Coarse gray-drab clay, thin trans-
parent glaze. Inside, two children in white and brown.
Hozan (imp.). 1780
3161. Wine-bottle (cat). H. 6J in. Fawn clay, thick yellowish-white glaze, clouded
with rich brown stains. Hozan (imp.). 1780
3162. Pot for sake, with bail. H. 6| in. Fine fawn clay, light fawn glaze, coarsely
crackled. Bamboo and plum in brown, white, and blue. 1800
Gift of Mrs. E. F. Fenollosa.
3163-3175 Various forms, illustrating the versatility of the family, bearing the mark
Hozan. 1800-1850
3176. Cake-dish. D. 4J in. Japanese
yellow clay with buff stain, elaborate scroll
in dark blue enamel. Inside, Awata glaze.
Hozan (imp.). 1850 3176
Type Ninagawa. Part IV., Fig. 20.
3177* Flower-vase, with elephant handles H. 8f in. Identical with last in clay and deco-
ration. Unsigned. 1850
Gift of W. S. Bigelow.
3178. WiNE-BOTTLE. H. 6J in. Body octagonal, neck square. Yellowish-white clay and
glaze, with splash of olive-green overglaze. Rude designs in brown and blue.
Hozan tsukuru (imp.). i860
3x80. Netsuke, in form of Daruma, carved by hand. H. if in. Gray-drab clay, light
grayish-yellow glaze. Taihei (imp.). 1800
3X8x. Tea-pot. D. 2\ in. Thin walls, light brown clay, ^^ /g|
unglazed. Wavy lines incised. Hozan and Taihei (imp.).
1800
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3x82. Tea-pot. D. 2\ in. Light brown clay unglazed. \g;/
Hozan and Taihei (imp.). Last three in Case 34. 1800 3180 3181