Ceramic Jar, first half 20th century
Kitaōji Rosanjinexpand_more
Hanging scroll; ink on paperexpand_more
Gift of Gordon Brodfuehrer in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Minneapolis Institute of Artsexpand_more 2015.37.2
Not on Viewexpand_more
Kitaōji Rosanjin had already earned a reputation as a talented calligrapher when he became famous for his ceramics, which revived a variety of Japanese, Korean, and Chinese styles. His versatility and ability to quote different styles without being derivative set him apart from other modern potters. His deep knowledge was the result of operating an antique shop and gourmet club in Tokyo from 1920–1925. In 1925, he built his own kiln (Hoshigaoka) and started to produce tableware. Together with his assistant Arakawa Toyozō, who joined him in 1927, he initiated the first ceramic excavations in the 1930s.
Details
- Title
- Ceramic Jar
- Artist Life
- 1883-1959
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2015.37.2
- Curator Approved
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