Welcome to Paradise Bound!Kinji was born the second son of Ogawa Bunzai IV. The lineage started in 1809 with the first Bunzai, who was born in Wakasugi Village, Kaga Province. Bunzai I traveled extensively across Japan, studying the various styles and techniques of making pottery. age of 30, he was requested to make a kiln in Osaka. A few years later, he moved to work in Kyoto. At age 36, he was granted permission to build a kiln in the wealthy merchant district. Kyoto lineage that continues to this day with the work of his descendant, Ogawa Bunzai VI.
Comes with a sealed document of authenticity.
Excellent condition. Original titled, handmade storage box. - 6.5" x 6.5" x 2" (bowl size).
Additional biographical information will be provided upon purchase.
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Provenance: Private collection, Kyoto.
We have been in business for over 23 years and our brick and mortar store is in Toronto, Canada, where we have hundreds of pieces of Japanese art.All our Japanese art was made in Japan, where we spend a month out of every year visiting family.
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