The existence of ceramic painters is inseparable from Kutani ware from the late Edo period through the Meiji and Taisho eras. There were skilled and famous ceramic painters, as well as painters who held other jobs. I imagine there were also many who remained unknown and lived out their lives. There were various schools and styles among the ceramic painters, and it's quite fascinating to learn about them. Jusan's teacher was inclined towards Japanese painting and sought instruction from Japanese painters, so his style inherits a touch reminiscent of Japanese painting. Undamaged, diameter approximately 5.8 cm, height approximately 2.8 cm.