Echizen Hosui 
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Echizen Hosui is most notably known for his high quality painted pots, although he is also a very talented glaze artist. 

Now in his 80's, Echizen Hosui was born 'Zenzo Yoshida' in 1936, in Fukui Prefecture, just north of Lake Biwa and Kyoto.He often 'copied' works of other artists, leaving unmistakable tell-tale signs. 

Mostly shohin and smaller, Hosui also produced some chuhin sized pots. Hosui is not as celebrated as perhaps he should be in the West, although I expect this not to be the case for much longer, as more enthusiasts are starting to discover the works of this wonderful artist.

​Echizen Hosui  - Glazed Pots

Some examples of glazed pots in the collection by Echizen Hosui.

To view some painted examples by this artist, please see here. 

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​D1830

A chuhin sized drum pot with double row of rivets and an excellent oribe green glaze.

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​D1568

A small shohin sized drum with double row of rivets and an organic iron rich glaze. 
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​D2563

A thick drippy blood red glaze over a burnt kaki. Nice build, with hard corners, relief banding and lip.
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​D2223

A stoneware rectangle with a thick drippy red glaze over a muted green. 
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