Freshwater Jar (Mizusashi)

Ogata Ihachi Japanese

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 199

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. The freshwater jar by Kenzan’s successor, Ihachi, has geometric patterns in blue, brown, and yellow glazes that resonate with Moore’s design sensibilities.

Freshwater Jar (Mizusashi), Ogata Ihachi (Japanese, active ca. 1720–1760), Stoneware with polychrome underglazes (Kyoto ware); wood with black lacquer lid, Japan

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Freshwater Jar (Mizusashi), Ogata Ihachi (Japanese, active ca. 1720–1760), Stoneware with polychrome underglazes (Kyoto ware); wood with black lacquer lid, Japan
Freshwater Jar (Mizusashi), Ogata Ihachi (Japanese, active ca. 1720–1760), Stoneware with polychrome underglazes (Kyoto ware); wood with black lacquer lid, Japan
Freshwater Jar (Mizusashi), Ogata Ihachi (Japanese, active ca. 1720–1760), Stoneware with polychrome underglazes (Kyoto ware); wood with black lacquer lid, Japan

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