Art Of Ogata Kenzan: Persona And Production In Japanese Ceramics Hiromits Washizuka His antics—including mistaking a small

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Art Of Ogata Kenzan: Persona And Production In Japanese Ceramics Hiromits Washizuka His antics—including mistaking a smallExplores the life, legendary workshop, and lasting legacy of Japan's most celebrated master potter. It analyzes how Kenzanoriginally an elite, reclusive Edo period scholar and calligrapherturned to pottery later in life and revolutionized design by bridging individual literati painting with collaborative workshop production. By cross referencing historical documents and surviving artifacts, the book provides vital connoisseurship insights that