Yamada Jozan (1868-1942) Vintage tokoname pottery yuzamashi cup #4350

- width: approx. 8.3cm (3 17⁄64in)

- height: approx. 4.1cm (1 39⁄64in)

- weight: 72g

His real name was Hamajiro.
He studied the craft of pottery at Ina Sosuke’s ceramic factory.
After that, he refined his technique at Koie Hojyu’s Mt. Kanashima (ceramic factory) and became independent after several years.
Since then, he devoted himself to making teapots with a potter’s wheel.
He took pride in his graceful Chinese-style teapots and he is known for leaving behind numerous masterpieces that are fitting for a master craftsman.