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3573- Wine-cup (mask). D. 2f in. Gray-drab clay, mask unglazed, shaded with brown.
Inside, white glaze finely crackled, with broad splash of rich dark brown »
glaze, with olive-brown details. Asahimitu (imp.). 1830 >^» i/?»
3574- Incense-box (pine cone strongly modeled). L. 2J in. Brown clay, ^" s^
splash of olive-green glaze inside. Asahimine (imp.). 1830 3573 3574
OKAMURA
A modern potter of Kyoto, whose beautiful work in form and glaze, and clever
imitations of Ninsei and Kenzan, prove that if the potter's art has suffered deteriora-
tion almost to the verge of extinction, there are those who can revive it if proper
encouragement is given.
3575*' Flower-vase. H. 7| in. White clay and glaze. Okamura (imp.). 1885
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GOROSUKE (Case 28)
A typical white-glazed Kiyomizu pottery bearing the mark Gorosuke dates back
to 1840 or 1850. The work still continues. The mark Shonsui Gorosuke appears to
be the oldest.
357^- Shallow bowl. D. 4} in. Gray-drab clay, white
glaze coarsely crackled. Rough decoration in blue.
Shonsui Gorosuke (imp.). 1840
3577* Tea-pot. D. 4^ in. Thick and heavy. Loops for
bail. Gray-drab clay, white glaze, splashes of dark green
overglaze. Jewels in brown. Gorosuke saku (written), i860
CHIKUTEI (Case 28)

The impressed mark Chikutei is found on a deep beaker in
typical Kiyomizu style. The object indicates the work of a vigor-
ous potter. The mark is extremely rare.
357^* Deep beaker. D. 4f in. Thick and heavy, strongly
turned. Rough light brown clay, thick white glaze. Clouds
and pines in light blue. Chikutei (imp.). 1800
3578 3577
SEIZAN (Case 28)
Two objects in the collection bearing the impressed mark Seizan are identified as
Kyoto. The pieces are quaint and original in technique and decoration. No informa-
tion is at hand regarding the potter.
3579- Cake-dish (Haliotis). L. io| in. Fine light fawn clay, yellowish glaze
without crackle. Inside, over-decoration of wistaria and boat in yellow, black,
green, white, and blue. Seizan (imp.). 1800
3580. FiRE-BOWL (money-bag). H. 6f in. Light gray-drab clay, dull yellowish
glaze without crackle. Jewels, cock-fight, boys, etc., in various colors, overglaze.
Seizan (imp.). 1800