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Ogata Kenzan

mid- to late18th century · Pottery covered with glaze and decorated with designs in slip (Kyoto ware) · Asian Art

Kenzan was born into a wealthy merchant household and become involved with pottery production in his thirties. His style over time became a “brand,” Kenzan ware, exemplified by the teabowl. It features a graphic pattern of auspicious plants, pine, and bamboo that is associated with longevity and New Year celebrations.

Artist

Ogata Kenzan

Date

mid- to late18th century

Medium

Pottery covered with glaze and decorated with designs in slip (Kyoto ware)

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891