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Kanon Goddess Figurine by Suwa Sozan I and Mokurai browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Porcelain: Pre 1920: item # 948176 Please refer to our stock # TCR2713 when inquiring.
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| Porcelain Figure of Kannon covered in smooth green celadon enclosed in the original signed wooden box bearing the Teishitsu Gigei-In stamp, inside the box is endorsed by important Zen artist Takeda Mokurai. Beautiful detail that we would expect from this artist combines with a contrast between the raw skin color of the clay against the crisp celadon. The figure stands 8 inches (20 cm) tall and is in perfect condition. Sozan (1852-1922) was born in Kutani country, present day Ishikawa prefecture, where he initially studied before moving to Tokyo in 1875. Over the next 25 years he would gravitate between Tokyo and Kanazawa, working at various kilns and research facilities. He again relocated, this time to Kyoto in 1900 to manage the Kinkozan Studio. His name became synonymous with celadon and refined porcelain. He was succeeded by his adopted daughter upon his death. He is held in the Kyoto National Museum among many others. Mokurai (1854-1930) began his journey down the Buddhist path at the age of 7 under the priest Ryodo. Developing under a number of masters, it was during a sojourn in Hakata he developed a love for poetry and calligraphy, something for which he would later be greatly remembered, for in later days his scholar script was highly prized. He finally settled under Yuzen Gentatsu, from whom he received Inka. A pious man he was sent to Kyoto to work at Kenninji temple in the heart of Gion, the pleasure district. His exemplary performance there, and a series of unfortunate deaths left the young priest in charge of the sprawling complex. As a scholar priest he had great influence on the art of early 20th century Kyoto, as Zen practice was almost seen as a given for painters and ceramic artists of the time including Tsuji kako, Kiyomizu Rokubei and Ito Tozan among many others. For more information on this important Zen Master, see the art of 20th Century Zen by Stephen Addis and Audrey Yoshiko Seo. | |||||||||||||||
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