⚫︎ This item was purchased by the late Masakazu Hashiba himself at the 50th Anniversary of the Death of Rosanjin Kitaoji Commemorative Twelve-Month Distribution. The "purchase amount" is unspecified. Several authentic vessels and calligraphic works were on display at the exhibition hall. (All sold) This is an artist whom the late Masakazu Hashiba deeply admired. Rosanjin Kitaoji (March 23, 1883 – December 21, 1959) Born in Kyoto Prefecture Born into a family of Shinto priests at Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto, he moved to Tokyo in 1904 and won first prize at the Japan Art Exhibition for his calligraphy of the Thousand Character Classic. Afterwards, he began to learn seal engraving and started working on pottery from 1915. In 1919, he opened an antique shop, and in 1921, he founded a members-only gourmet club. From 1925, he operated the Hoshioka Saryo in Akasaka. In 1927, he built the Hoshioka Kiln in Kamakura and engaged in pottery. (Source: Portrait of Modern Japanese People, National Diet Library) Size Length: 18cm Width: 30.5cm Height: 3.7cm Box Length: 40cm Width: 19cm Height: 7.3cm #Art #Antiques #MiscellaneousGoods #AntiqueGoods #Vintage #Retro #Ornament #Objet #InteriorGoods #InteriorObjet #Souvenir #RosanjinKitaoji #Rosanjin #Tableware #JapaneseTableware #Vessel #Pottery #PotteryArt ※Please see the profile for details. We will also respond to comments. Shape: Square Plate