Brilliant porcelain across the Pacific Ocean – Old Noritake: Beauty Bridging East & West

[Inscription] the letter "Ni ko" in the gourd

[Year of Manufacture] The first half of the 20th Century

ISHIGURO Kōkō is said to have learned the ceramic arts from established potter INOUE Ryōsai I and opened his kiln in the Kameido area of Tokyo. Unfortunately, other details about Ishiguro are presently unknown. Ishiguro was also highly skilled at creating the high-relief figures of Sumida Ware. In this piece, the beauty of the colored body inherited from INOUE Ryōsai I stands out prominently, forming a beautiful contrast between the deep blue glaze of the background color and the white of the camellia blossoms.