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Eiraku Hozen

1790 · Paste decorated with polychrome and transparent enamels (Kyoto ware) · Asian Art

Hozen was the eleventh-generation head of the Eiraku family workshop, based in Kyoto. He was skilled in painting, calligraphy, and poetry and enjoyed the patronage of high-ranking families. Hozen’s technical expertise ranged from blue-and-white porcelain, gold and polychrome enamels, celadon, and pottery types characteristic of Korea, China, and Southeast Asia. This tea jar emulates the Cochin style of colorful overglaze enameled wares, from southern China.

Artist

Eiraku Hozen

Date

1790

Medium

Paste decorated with polychrome and transparent enamels (Kyoto ware)

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Charles Stewart Smith, 1893