So writes Professor Richard L. Wilson in his new book, "The Potter's Brush," which catalogs the extensive collection of the Edo Period ceramic artist Ogata Kenzan (1663-1743) at the Freer Gallery ...

I chased around until I got hold of this old man, Ogata Kenzan, who was sixth in succession of a great line of potters. I liked him at first go-off, and asked if I could be his student.” ...

His brother Korin was a giant of the Rinpa school of traditional Japanese painting and enjoyed his time in the spotlight, while Ogata Kenzan (1663-1743) lived a far less flashy life, quietly ...

with his brother Ogata Kenzan (1663-1743), consolidated and furthered the artistic innovations originating half a century earlier with Tawaraya Sotatsu and Hon'ami Koetsu. The school's style was ...

Composite image: Kenzan-style Red Raku water jar with design of maple leaves and gabions (detail), imitation of Ogata Kenzan (1663–1743), Japan, Kyoto prefecture, Kyoto, Meiji era, late 19th century, ...

the rectangular stoneware dish with high sides decorated in brown and cream glazes with shishi mai, the sides with scrolling foliage ...