The Kura - Japanese Art Treasures

Robert Mangold has been working with Japanese antiques since 1995 with an emphasis on ceramics, Paintings, Armour and Buddhist furniture.
Celadon Chawan Tea Bowl by Pioneering Female Artist Suwa Sozan Ⅱ

Celadon Chawan Tea Bowl by Pioneering Female Artist Suwa Sozan Ⅱ


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Directory: Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Ceramics: Pre 1930: Item # 1498555

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23 Murasakino Monzen-cho
Kita-ward Kyoto 603-8216
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 $750.00 
A Tenmoku shaped celadon bowl by important female artist Suwa Sozan II enclosed in the orignila signed wooden box. It is 12 cm (5 inches)diameter, 7 cm ( 3 inches) tall and in great condition.
Suwa 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. Sozan II (Torako) was born in Kanazawa in 1890, and was soon adopted by her uncle, Suwa Sozan I. Her ceramics resemble those of Sozan I, but are considered to be more graceful and feminine. Torako assumed the family name upon her uncles death in 1922. She is held in the collection of the Imperial Household Agency among others.