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Ceramic Fishing Basket by Ito Tozan (1846-1920)

Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
It is decorated with a frog on the rim and three woven loop ties where a fastner or rope would be applied. Seal on bottom reads: Tozan Original Kiri-wood box. About the artist: The Ito family, spanned three generations. Ito Tozan I (1846-1920) began his artistic career studying painting in the Shijo manner under Koizumi Togaku before moving to the plastic arts under a number of teachers, including Takahashi Dohachi. He began using the name Tozan in 1895 and later received a number of prizes from the imperial family, as well as being internationally acclaimed in the Paris, Chicago and Amsterdam Exhibitions. He was named a member of the prestigious Imperial Art Academy in 1917, three years before his death. He worked very closely with his adopted son, Ito Tozan II (1871-1937). He too began life as a painter, but his talent was seen by Tozan I, who adopted him and converted him to pottery, where he both succeeded and excelled as a member of one of Kyotos most well known pottery families. The line unfortunately died with the third Tozan in 1970.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Ceramic
Condition:	Good. Condition report upon request.
Creation Date:	c.1900
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	A5359
Incollect Reference #:	511206

Dimensions

W.	9.5 in;	H.	5.38 in;	D.	9.5 in;
W.	24.13 cm;	H.	13.67 cm;	D.	24.13 cm;

Message from Seller:

Naga Antiques celebrates 45 years as a leading source of fine Asian antiques, specializing in Japanese screens, bronzes, ceramics, porcelains, fine lacquer objects, sculpture, and furniture. Our inventory of over 300 Japanese screens ranges from the 16th century to the 20th century. Our gallery also features Art Deco, American Modern, Continental, and Biedermeier furniture and assorted objects

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