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Japanese Porcelain Vase with Relief Surface Makuzu Kozan

Creator: Kozan Makuzu
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A rare porcelain vase by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1870-81 (late Meiji period). The vase is dated to the earlier work from Kozan's studio during his early period (Takauki-ware period, 1876-1881), when surface relief sculpturing was used as a distinguished technique was employed, not a large quantities of the examples remained.
The vase features a classic form of a storage jar with short neck and wide round mouth and raised shoulder. The entire surface was decorated with fine horizontal lines of ring, upon which enamel paintings of magpie birds in flight and swaying autumn grasses. The low relief sculpturing depicts a scrolling grape vines with leaves and clusters of grapes, all rendered in a highly realistic manner with colors. Together, it forms a lovely autumn scenery. The vase is marked with a branded gourd seal "Makuzu Kozan" underneath.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	ceramic
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. minor surface wear such as rubbing losses of gilt on spots, a couple of fire kiln firing cracks on the vines as shown as well as rings in the interior base as shown, contact wear on the base rim.
Creation Date:	1870-1881
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Asian/Oriental, Florals/Botanical
Incollect Reference #:	429100

Dimensions

H.	10.5 in;	Diam.	7 in;
H.	26.67 cm;	Diam.	17.78 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.