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MASHIMIZU ZOROKU II (1861-1936): AN IGA HANDLED HANAIRE (FLOWER VASE), MEIJI PERIOD Japan, early 20th century. Heavily potted, of irregular cylindrical form with a ribbed shoulder, an irregular everted mouth, and two lug handles, covered overall with an orange to brown glaze, exposing areas of light green glaze and the unglazed ware beneath. The underside bears the artist’s seal, ZOROKU. Provenance: The Collection of Sam and Myrna Myers, Paris, France. Acquired between circa 1965-2012. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and intentional firing flaws, including pitting and few dark spots. Weight: 1,123 g Dimensions: Height 20.5 cm With original wood tomobako (storage box), inscribed Ko Iga utsushi kabin, Deichuan Zoroku zo with the seal Zoroku, 古伊賀写、花瓶、泥中庵蔵六造, [Made in a style/copy of old Iga ware, a flower vessel, by Deichuan Zoroku]. (2) Mashimizu Zoroku II (1861-1936) was a Kyoto-based ceramic artist and the second-generation successor of the distinguished Mashimizu Zoroku lineage. Born as the eldest son of Mashimizu Zoroku I, he inherited the family kiln and expanded its artistic scope through extensive travels throughout Japan, as well as study trips to China and Korea, where he closely examined celadon wares of the Goryeo period and ceramics of the Yi dynasty. Upon returning to Japan, he established a new kiln in Yamashina, Kyoto, in 1917, laying the foundation for what became known as the Shinshimizu style. His work is characterized by a refined understanding of celadon and classical glazes informed by continental models. Initially using his father’s centenary seal, he later adopted his own ‘Zoroku’ seal, marking his independent artistic identity. Literature comparison: Compare a related bowl in Xiangrui (shonzui) style by the same artist, Mashimizu Zoroku, dated to the Meiji period, in the Kyoto National Museum, museum number GK117. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s London, 21 June 2001, lot 55 Price: GBP 4,464 or approx. EUR 12,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing. Description: An Iga handled hanaire [flower vase], Mid-Edo period (18th century) Expert remark: Compare the related form, style and glaze. Note the larger size (27.6 cm) and earlier date.