China Porcelain and Glass in Stationery Business Directory

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Sumida ... According To Us in Stationery Business Directory

 

Sumida ware is indeed an enigma. Popular during the late 1800’s through the first quarter of the last century (approximately forty years), it fell out of fashion and was packed away or discarded. Its origin, as well as its name, became forgotten. After World War II, as items would surface in the antique markets of the world, it was commonly known as Poo ware or Korean Banko. The Australians used the term Red ware, and in both cases, the origin was attributed to either Korea or Okinawa. However, names such as Iga ware (used in New Zealand), Yokohama ware, Asakusa Banko, Sumidagawa, or Sumida Gawa acknowledge Japan as the origin. The potter’s marks were an even greater mystery since they were written in Kanji and often in elaborate calligraphy. One of the most prolific producers was the Inoue Ryosai studio. It has, unfortunately, become common practice to attribute any signature found on Sumida ware to Ryosai. Other major and lesser potters were Hara Gozan, Ishiguro Koko, Sakurai Fuji and Sezan.

 

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