Yoshiwara Kasyu 吉原葭州

1850-1919maletokoname potteryHe was a Tokoname ware artisit. Formerly feudal retainer or warrior. His real name was Yoshiwara Chuken.Pen names include Kasyu, Hoga, and Fujiyu.Since his daughter became the wife of Yamada Jozan I, he provided Jozan’s pottery works with his Chinese character engravings and landscape paintings. Almost all of Kasyu’s works are made by hand and he is known for works such as teapots and incense containers shaped like vegetables. www.wings-jp.com山田常山系図｜人間国宝　三代　山田常山　公式サイト｜ ■View Ceramic Works■ Tags: jozan family, tokoname pottery