Matsumoto Hozan (1912 - 1981) was a Japanese potter known

for his distinctive style of celadon pottery. He was born in Kyoto, Japan, in

1912 and began studying pottery at the age of 14. By the time he was in his

twenties, he was already a well-respected potter. He was particularly

interested in celadon pottery, a type of pottery that is made from green-glazed

porcelain.

Hozan's celadon pottery is characterized by its simple,

elegant forms and its use of natural materials. He often used locally sourced

clay and glazes, and he was careful to avoid using any artificial colours or

decorations. His work is often compared to that of the Chinese celadon potters

of the Song dynasty, and it is considered to be some of the finest celadon

pottery ever produced.

Hozan was a prolific potter, and he produced a wide range of

celadon ware, including bowls, more...

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Satsuma bowl, signed to base Hozan

Hozan Signed Satsuma Bowl

Satsuma bowl, signed to base Hozan

A Japanese Satsuma globular vase, Meiji period, 20th century,…

Japanese Satsuma Vases (Set of 3)

A Japanese Satsuma globular vase, Meiji period, 20th century, 'Hozan' mark to the base (8 cm high);together with two Japanese Satsuma hexagon vases, Meiji period, 20th century, studio mark to the base, 9 cm high and 8 cm high

A Japanese satsuma Meiping vase, Meiji period (1868-1912),…

Japanese Satsuma Meiping Vase with Wisteria and Figures

A Japanese satsuma Meiping vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with figures in two opposing panels between falling wisteria, 'Matsumoto Hozan' seal. 15 cm high.

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vase with Hozan mark, 19th century,…

Japanese Satsuma Vases with Hozan Mark, 19th Century

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vase with Hozan mark, 19th century, 15 cm high

A Satsuma vase by Hozan, Meiji period, of slender ovoid form,…

Hozan Satsuma Vase: Garden Scene and Warriors

A Satsuma vase by Hozan, Meiji period, of slender ovoid form, decorated in polychrome enamels and gilding with a garden scene of beauties and attendants, and a landscape panel of warriors, reserved on a gilt decorated blue ground, signed 'Hozan', 24 cm…

A Satsuma vase by Matsumoto Hozan, late 19th century of ovoid…

Matsumoto Hozan Satsuma Horseback Riding Vase

A Satsuma vase by Matsumoto Hozan, late 19th century of ovoid form surmounted by a narrow waisted mouth, painted on the exterior in coloured enamels and gilding with continuous scenes of figures watching riders competing on horseback in palace grounds,…