Sumida Gawa Large Pond Bowl 4 Figures and Nest W Eggs 8.75” Signed

Sumidagawa pottery 隅田川焼Around the Bunsei era (1818-), a potter named Sawara Kiku originated Raku-ware-style pottery, in the Edo Mukojima-Hyakkaen using the soil of the Sumida River. It was ceramics making focused on tea bowls, and for the motif, used an oystercatcher as the bowl’s design and shape of incense containers.In addition, because Sawara Kiku had close friendships with leading cultural figures of the time like Kyoto’s Ogata Shuhei, Sakai Hoitsu, and Tani Buncho, Sumidagawa ware became popular as a specialty of Edo and continued until the fourth generation. Second generation Kiku was produced as a gift for the succession of the thirteenth Tokugawa, Iesada .Nearby, there was Imado-ware which centered around Shirai Hanshichi.Also, it is distinguished from the Sumida-ware started in the same Hashiba by Inoue Ryosai from the Meiji era.Measures approximately 8.7 inches wide, 8 inches deep, 4 inches tall. No apparent damage noted.**PLEASE NOTE***I´m not a collector or expert so please see all photos for condition and let me know if you have any questions or need any more photographs.Due to the reason of light and the display, you can see the picture may have a slight color difference problem,this is inevitable, please understand.Please review images to make your judgment on cosmetic condition which I believe is a matter of personal opinion. You will get what you see.Please keep in mind that the majority of the items in my store are used, vintage or antique. I try to list every item accurately and to the best of my ability including any damage that I may find. There may be surface wear, scuffing or minor things to items that would come with normal use so if there is something specific you are concerned about please ask.If you see a mistake or flaw in my listing PLEASE let me know! I try to research each item and now and then I get it wrong. I welcome input and will make changes when I can verify your input.I have an antique & vintage shop in San Diego close to downtown with a wide range of antiques, furniture, collectibles and other unique items.Open to the public by usually starting in the afternoons every day.