Ceramic Netsuke Bald Monk w Piebald Dog
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Type: Netsuke
Material: Glazed ceramic
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Origin/Maker: Miura Kenya (Ogata Kenzan VI, 1821-1889). Miura Kenya was the last of the Edo (Tokyo) line of artists following Ogata Kenzan. He made Kenzan-style pottery, but also explored Western technologies, building Japan's first ironclad ship and opening factories that produced Western brick, glass and ceramic insulators. One of his disciples was Bernard Leach's teacher.
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A monk feeding a piebald dog. From one side he appears to be in prayer, with his eyes closed and the dog is hidden by his robes.
Material: Glazed ceramic
Age:
Origin/Maker: Miura Kenya (Ogata Kenzan VI, 1821-1889). Miura Kenya was the last of the Edo (Tokyo) line of artists following Ogata Kenzan. He made Kenzan-style pottery, but also explored Western technologies, building Japan's first ironclad ship and opening factories that produced Western brick, glass and ceramic insulators. One of his disciples was Bernard Leach's teacher.
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A monk feeding a piebald dog. From one side he appears to be in prayer, with his eyes closed and the dog is hidden by his robes.