Works by Masao Moriyama of Yunotsu, Shimane Prefecture, a late-life apprentice of the master potter Kanjiro Kawai, who received his tutelage at the Shokei Kiln on Gojozaka. [Ash Glaze Cylindrical Drawn Grass Patterned Water Jar] Diameter: 15cm Height: 16cm Spring 2008 Noborigama Kiln Work On two sides of the (hexagonal) body, a (grass pattern) is drawn with a practiced brushstroke using the Itchin technique. ※ This is (one) piece made to order for a tea master in Matsue at the time. Born in Ota, Shimane in 1940 Apprenticed to Kanjiro Kawai in Kyoto in '57 Studied under Seijiro Takeuchi in Kurashiki in '63 Opened Moriyama Kiln in '71 ※ Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about the condition, as this is an antique. ※ (Private file) attached