Inuyama ware explained

is a type of Japanese pottery, stoneware, and ceramics produced in and around the municipality of Inuyama, Owari Province, in central Japan.

History

The term refers to two kilns that produced in this area. The earlier one was located in the village of Imai (今井村) in Niwa District, which was about 4 km southeast of Inuyama Castle. The second one was the Maruyama kiln (丸山窯) at Inuyama castle, which produced the only type of ware in Owari province that was decorated primarily in different colours. The Imai kiln is said to have operated from Hōreki (1751–64) until the end of An'ei (1772–81). The Maruyama kiln opened in Bunka 7 (1810). Potters from Awataguchi (粟田口) in Kyoto's eastern area as well Kamishima village (上志段味村, today a part of Inuyama and Moriyama-ku, Nagoya) were invited.^[1]

Inuyama ware can come in many different types. Red and green coloured ware is a popular mark with flower and nature motifs.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Notable artists are Yamamoto Gempō (1866-1961),^{[5] [6]} and Ozeki Sakujūrō (尾関作十郎) and studio.^{[7] [8] [9]}

See also

Other pottery wares from the wider region:

• Seto ware
• Tokoname ware

Further reading

• Anneliese Crueger, Wulf Crueger, Saeko Ito. Modern Japanese Ceramics: Pathways of Innovation & Tradition. Lark Books (2007).
• Book: 黒田 . 和哉 . 1998 . 犬山焼 . [{{Google books|vT10AAAACAAJ|page=42|plainurl=yes}} 茶碗窯別銘款 ]. Inscription on tea bowls by kiln . Japanese . Tokyo . Tokyo . Tankobon . 53-54, 583 . 978-4766110777.

External links

• http://www.inuyamayaki.com
• http://www.inuyamayaki-ozeki.com
• http://www.pref.aichi.jp/touji/education/column_kama06.html
• http://www.meitetsu.co.jp/files/osusume/inuyama-sanpo/eng/spot/experience/index.html
• http://www.japanesepotterymarks.info/japanese_ceramics.php?yaki=Inuyama

Notes and References

1. Web site: 学芸員のページ｜愛知県陶磁美術館 公式サイト .
2. Web site: Mizuya Red and green Inuyama-yaki bowls . mizuya.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120530080628/http://mizuya.com/2010/03/red-and-green-inuyama-yaki-bowls/ . 2012-05-30.
3. Web site: Mizuya Inuyama-yaki bowl with Tang lion . mizuya.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120529084857/http://mizuya.com/2010/04/inuyama-yaki-red-and-green-bowl-with-tang-lion-motif/ . 2012-05-29.
4. Web site: OneJP, Japanese Auctions! ■ Inuyama baking 5 pieces of Sakujuurou Ozeki number bowl with an A■ paper box Tea ceremony wares joiori . 2016-10-22 . 2016-10-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161023134724/http://one-jp.com/lot/v461758075 . dead .
5. Web site: 千代田画廊 . 千代田画廊 :山本玄峰老師の書画入りの犬山焼 . Chiyodagarou.eshizuoka.jp . 1999-02-22 . 2022-08-12.
6. Web site: 【骨董】犬山焼 山本玄峰老師画賛菓子器ｋ | ヒヨシエンタープライズ | 骨董販売/買取 発掘堂 . 2016-10-11 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161011223228/http://hakkutudou.com/shop/detail/8/stock/detail/7009 . 2016-10-11 .
7. Web site: Archived copy . 2016-10-22 . 2016-10-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161023052010/http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Japanese-Inuyama-Ware-by-Famous-Potter-Sakujuro-Ozeki-Sweets-Candy-Bowl-/262667078013 . dead .
8. Web site: OZEKI Sakujuro TOEN (China workshop) « Castle Town INUYAMA Japan .
9. Web site: Kijiji - Buy, Sell & Save with Canada's #1 Local Classifieds .