Product Code

230403-4

Artist

Rosanjin Kitaoji
1883-1959

Weight

184g

Diameter

7.0cm

Top Diameter

2.3cm

Height

14.0cm

Bottom Diameter

5.3cm

Description

2th Kuroda Totoan Appraisal Box

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Rosanjin Kitaoji　1883-1959

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Childhood

Rosanjin Kitaoji was born in Kyoto as the second son of Kiyoaya Kitaoji.
Real name is Fusajiro, alias Kaisa, Rokei, Rosanjin and Mukyo.
At the same time as birth, grew up in an adversity that changed his family.
In 1889, adopted by wood engraver Takezo Fukuda.
In 1893, after graduating from Umeya Jinjyo Primary School, went to apprentice apprenticeship at the chinese medicine store “Chisaka Wayakuya” in nijo karasumi.
In 1895, impressed with Seiho Takeuchi’s japanese painting at the 4th National Industrial Exhibition, wanted to be a japanese painter.
In 1896, quit his apprenticeship and asked his adoptive father to go to the Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting, but it was not granted, and helped the family business with woodblock printing.
In1897, wanted to be a calligrapher.

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Calligraphy Talent Blooms

In 1899, the western signboards make a lot of income and are called “Teacher” in the neighborhood.
In 1904, Received the first and second prize at the Japanese Art Exhibition.
The award winning work was bought by minister of the imperial household Mitsuaki Tanaka.
In 1905, studied under calligrapher Katei Okamoto.
Written by Teikoku Life Insurance Company as “Kaitsu Fukuda”.
In 1907, independent of Katei, the sign of professor calligraphy was raised as “Outei Fukuda”.
In 1908, married Tami Yasumi.
Get acquainted with Rihachi Fujii and know his daughter Seki.
In 1910, went to korea with mother Tome.
In 1911, Became the secretary of the Korean Printing Bureau.
In 1912, met with Goshoseki in Shanghai.
In 1913, named “Taikan”, which means “Overlooking the World”.
While holding the calligraphy classroom, gained the reputation through writing and seal engraving.
Met Seiho Takeuchi and was asked to produce the seal.
In 1914, divorced with Tami.
In 1915, “Kitaoji” has been restored to the last name.
Become the house guest of Entai Hosono in Kanazawa, try to underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome enamel under Seika Suda through Entai.
In 1916, married Seki Fujii.
Named “Taikan Kitaoji” and “Rokei Kitaoji”.

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“Taigado Art Store” and “Bishoku Club”

In 1917, met Takeshiro Nakamura.
In 1919, established “Taigado Art Store” with Takeshiro Nakamura in Tokyo kyobashi. Moved to the rental house in North Kamakura. From around this time, started using the alias “Rosanjin”.
In 1920, renamed as “Taigado Art Store”. The dish will be served the old ceramics at the Taigado Art Store.
In 1921, membership system “Bishoku Club” was established on the second floor of Taigado Art Store. Moved to North Kamakura.
In 1922, began producing tableware for Bishoku Club at the Seika Suda kiln and Tozan Miyanaga kiln. Officially inherited the family and named “Rosanjin”.
In 1923, Taigado Art Store and Bishoku Club were destroyed by the Great Kanto Earthquake. The Bishoku Club will be reopened at the “Hana no Chaya” in Shiba Park.