Page 396 - Catalogue of the Edward Morse collection of Japanese pottery MFA BOSTON

THE CATALOGUE
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SEIZAN (Case 28)
A little covered vessel in strict blue and white Kiyomizu style bears the impressed
mark Seizan, — Sei, in this case, being the character for clear. The two pieces in the
collection show good taste in form and decoration.
359^' Covered vessel, probably for tea-making. D. 4 in. Coarse gray-drab clay, light
gray underglaze, white overglaze coarsely crackled. Flowers in dark blue
and olive-brown. Seizan (imp.). 1840 TjE
3592. Bowl, cut many-sided on lower portion. D. 5J in. Light fawn Q/t
clay and glaze. Rough design in brownish-gray. Seizan (imp.). 1840 3591 3592

KOSAI (Case 34)
The mark Kosai is found on typical Kiyomizu pottery, and the pieces indicate the
work of a potter of skill and taste. The work dates back to
1840 or 1850.
3593- Large bowl. D. 9J in. Very coarse brown clay, thick
white glaze. Decoration of panels, lattice-work, etc., in blue and
brownish-green. Kosai (imp.). 1850
3593 3S94
Gift of Rufus E. Moore.
3594- Bowl. D. 5J in. Light gray-drab clay, large areas of rich brown glaze covering
opposite surfaces, netting in white slip on intermediate unglazed surfaces. Inside, white glaze
with flying bird in dark blue. Kosai (imp.). 1850
3595* Wine-cup. D. 2% in. Nearly white clay,
white glaze with pinkish tinge. Encircling bands in
white and blue alternating. Kosai (imp.). 1850
3596. Wine-bottle. H. 5^ in. Fine gray-drab
clay, white glaze, large splash of thick olive-brown
overglaze running from neck. Kosai (imp.). 1850
3597> 3598- Wine-cup and shallow bowl, having same date and mark.

KIHO (Case 28)
A typical Kiyomizu pottery bears the written mark
Kiho. No record is at hand regarding the potter or oven.
3599- Beaker. D. 5^ in. Thick, roughly turned. Coarse
light brownish clay, thick white glaze. Under-decoration of
flowers in rich blue. Inside, horses in blue.
Kiho tsukuru (written). 1870
3600. Chop-stick holder. L. 5 J in. Coarse gray-drab
clay, thick white glaze. Bamboo in blue.
Kiho tsukuru (written). 1870 3599 3600