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Freshwater Jar (Mizusashi)

Ogata Ihachi Japanese
first half 18th century
Not on view
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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 二代仁清作　色絵幾何学文水指
  • Title: Freshwater Jar (Mizusashi)
  • Artist: Ogata Ihachi (Japanese, active ca. 1720–1760)
  • Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
  • Date: first half 18th century
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Stoneware with polychrome underglazes (Kyoto ware); wood with black lacquer lid
  • Dimensions: H. 6 1/2 in. (17.1 cm); H. incl. lid 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Diam. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm); Diam. of rim 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
  • Object Number: 91.1.343
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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