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Antique Japanese Seiji Shishi Lion, Miyanaga Tozan browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese: Pre 1920: item # 888946 Please refer to our stock # TCR2573 when inquiring.
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| Shimmering green celadon covers the exquisitely crafted muscular form of this Shishi Lion (Fu-dog) by Kyoto artist Miyanaga Tozan enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Exquisite detail in the combs of hair and lithe body, it is stamped on the belly Tozan. The figure measures 7-1/2 inches (19 cm) long, 7 inches (18 cm) tall and is in perfect condition. Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941) is one of the most important names in Kyoto ceramics. He was born in Ishikawa prefecture, and graduated from the (now) Tokyo University of Art. While a government employee, he represented Japan at Arts Expositions, and studied art in Europe before returning to Japan in 1902 to devote himself to the production of ceramics, with great emphasis on celadon, one of the most difficult of all ceramic wares. He was direct teacher or mentor to a number of prominent artists including Kitaoji Rosanjin and Arakawa Toyozo. He was succeeded by his adopted daughter who brought a refreshing variation of color and delicate touch to the porcelains they produced. The kiln is now in the third generation, run by his grandson. | ||||||||||||
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