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A Japanese studio celadon censer by Suwa Sozan I (1852-1922),…
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Melbourne
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24-Jul-2023
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A Japanese studio celadon censer by Suwa Sozan I (1852-1922), Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho period (1912-1926), of bombe form with tripod legs in the form of a classic Song Dynasty Longquan censer, with impressed oval mark to the base reading 'Sozan, together with the original fitted silver/white metal lid pierced with rising sun, paulownia and chrysanthemum mons. 10.5 cm high, 11 cm diameter. Other notes: Suwa Sozan I was most famous for his celadon porcelain in Chinese Song Dynasty style, and his inlaid celadons with aquatic motifs. In 1917 he was awarded the title of Teishitsu Gigei-in (Imperial Household artist), being the precursor to the title of Ningen Kokuho (Living National treasure) bestowed in modern times.
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Oriental: Ceramics - Japanese