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3952. Stand. L. SJ in. Scalloped outline, perforated top. Light fawn clay and glaze.
Upper surface green overglaze, yellow glaze on side. Leaves and scrolls
incised. Heian Chokyu tsukuru (imp.). 1850

3953-3956- The following
pieces have probably been made
in Fukakusa, though no informa-
tion has been obtained in regard
to them. These consist of a fig-
ure, a charcoal-basket, a furnace,
and a hand-warmer, and bear
respectively the signatures Kan
Ryukengo (3955), Semba
(3953).
(3956), and one mark not made
out.
39S3 39SS 3956 3952

FUSHIMI (Case 33)
An unglazed bowl of light clay with red wash of glaze about the rim was made in
Fushimi in 1 780. Nothing is known about the potter.

3957- Bowl. D. 3IJ in. Thick walls. Light pinkish-white clay unglazed, reddish stain
on rim. > 1780

3958-3963 (Case 34). The following
pieces are identified by Japanese experts
under the generic name of Fushimi. They
bear respectively the marks Jozan tsukuru
(3958). Jozan (3959), Kyukyu-b (3960*),
and Yutokusai (3962).
39S9
JOSHIRO (Case 28)

A large double gourd-shaped jar with gray glaze and simple white Mishima decora-
tion signed y"^j/«2>w is said to have been made in Kyoto in 1850. The work of this
potter, judging by the single specimen in the collection, has no special merit.
3964* Double gourd -shaped jar. H. 8 in. Light buff clay, warm olive -gray
glaze. Scrolls and flowers in white Mishima. Joshiro (imp.). 1850 in

TOSA (Case 30)

A potter who is still at work in Gojosaka learned his art of the Rokubei family.
He follows typical Kiyomizu style, and much of his work shows taste and origi-
nality.