Lot 328

No visible faults or damage


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Suwa Sozan I was most famous for his celadon porcelain in Chinese Song Dynasty style, and his inlaid celadons with aquatic motifs. In 1917 he was awarded the title of Teishitsu Gigei-in (Imperial Household Artist), being the precursor to the title of Ningen Kokuho (Living National Treasure) bestowed in modern times.