A blue and white and underglaze red teapot and cover
Makuzu Kozan (1869-1912)Of compressed ovoid form, moulded with carp leaping from turbulent foaming waves beneath wispy clouds, the spout and finial in the form of further leaping carp, the shoulder with a reticulated wave rim, signed on the base in underglaze blue Makuzu Gama Kozan sei.21.5cm (8.1/2in) wide across the handle and spout.
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Compare with a near identical design in coloured enamels, by Miyagawa Chozo, illustrated in 'Master Potter of Meiji Japan, Makuzu Kozan and his Workshop', Clare Pollard, Oxford University Press, Colour Plate 1.