Featured Sumida Gawa Meiji era Teapot signed Inoue Ryosai

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  1. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    This is so far my favorite piece I recently picked up Antiquing and thrifting.
    This was on the discount shelf because the handle was broken Lol.
    This little teapot is 5" tall x 5" diameter. It is not without a little damage.
    The handle although is still there after over 100 years, is sadly broken on one end.
    A few fingers missing on the men, and What i think is a snail is missing one of his eyes?
    The signature is for Inoue Ryosai. I think this is Inoue Ryosai II 1845-1905.
    I could be wrong. if someone has more information it would be appreciated as always.
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Amazing find, Mikey.:)
    Who cares!:rolleyes:
     
    Any Jewelry, Jul 3, 2024
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  3. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    My thoughts exactly @Any Jewelry
    Thanks for looking
    Mikey
     
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  4. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    Another terrific find. Wowie.
     
    pearlsnblume, Jul 3, 2024
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  5. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    I love the snail!!
     
    Lucille.b, Jul 3, 2024
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  6. J Dagger

    J Dagger Well-Known Member

    I’m always fascinated my sumida gawa when I find it. Such an interesting combination of glazez/color and texture and skill. You’d think they’d sell for more. It does have a pretty healthy collector base but the care that goes into making them should be worth more imo. Maybe the look is a bit too busy for most people. Cool stuff though, good find.
     
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