Ito Tozan I Japanese Meiji Kyoto Bowl

Ito Tozan I (1846 - 1920) (Scroll down for more information.)

Diameter: 3.25 inches

Height: 1.5 inches

Age: Meiji (1890 to 1920)

Mark: Impressed Tozan

Condition: Excellent

Ito Tozan was born in Awata, Kyoto in 1846. During his illustrious career he won many awards. They are listed below.

* 1883 Amsterdam World Exposition

* 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle

* 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair

* 1895 Fourth Naikoku Kangyo Hakuranka (National Industrial Exposition)

* 1899 Awarded the exclusive Ryokuju Höshö (Green Ribbon Medal)

* 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle

* 1903 Fifth Naikoku Kangyo Kakuranka (National Industrial Exposition)

* 1912 Given the gö or art name Tö-ö (the Old Man of Pottery) along with gold and silver seals by His Imperial Highness Kuninomiya Kuniyoshi

* 1917 Made Teishitsu Gigeiin (Imperial Artist)