Page 397 - Catalogue of the Edward Morse collection of Japanese pottery MFA BOSTON

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SEIUNZAN (Case 28)
A typical Kiyomizu pottery, with an age of twenty years or less, is evidently the
work of a professional potter who signed his pieces with
the impressed mark Seiunzan.
3601. Bowl. D. 5J in. Light gray-drab clay, white glaze.
Rich decoration of flowers in dark blue. Seiunzan (imp.). 1875
3602. Large plate. D. ioJ in. Similar to last.
Seiunzan (imp.). '[875
3603. Covered cake-holder. D. 5J in. Gray-drab clay, gray glaze. Decoration of
scrolls, etc., in brown. Seiunzan (imp.). igyc

SHUNSAI (Case 28)
In recent years a potter of Kiyomizu has made, among other ob-
jects, bowls which he signed with the impressed mark Kiyomizu, and
the incised mark Shunsai, and kakihan.
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3604* Tea-bowl. D. 4f in. Fawn clay, light fawn glaze with pinkish
areas. Mountain outlined in brown.
Shunsai (inc.). Kiyomizu (imp.) not figured. i860
3604
KIRAKU (Case 34)
A hard porcelain clay in the form of cups decorated in bright colors and gold,
bearing the written mark Kiraku, probably dates from 1870.
3605. Bowl. D. 3I in. Light clay, white glaze. Bamboo, plum, and
pine in blue. Inside, ornamental border in blue. ^/ra/J« (written). 1870
3606. Tea-cup. D. 2| in. White clay and glaze. Figures in various
colored enamels outlined in black with red and gold.
Kiraku tsukuru (written). 1870
3607. Wine-cup. D. 2| in. Fujiyama modeled on rim and inside. White clay and
glaze. Traces of gold decoration inside. Nennensha Kiraku tsukuru (written). 1870

KOZAN (Case 31)
A Kiyomizu potter, signing his pieces with the mark Kazan, was at work in 1870.
The few pieces in the collection are without merit.
3608. Bowl. D. 4f in. Fawn-colored clay, light chocolate
glaze. Outside and inside circles, stars, frets, etc., in white
Mishima, covered with broad brush-mark of white.
Kazan (imp.). 1870
3609. Shallow bowl, on three short legs. D. 5I in. Brown
clay, dull light fawn glaze. Kazan (imp.), 1870
361O-3612. Bowl and two plates. Gray glaze and white Mishima decoration. 1870
Kazan (imp.).