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The potter Suwa Sozan I (1851–1922) mastered the art of Chinese celadon wares and created masterpieces comparable to classical pieces. He was appointed an Imperial Household Artist in 1917. This work was modeled on a Chinese vase with phoenix-shaped handles, known by the name of Bansei from the Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279).
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ColBase
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National Institutes for Cultural Heritage
The National Institutes for Cultural Heritage (NICH) comprise four National Museums (Tokyo National Museum, Kyoto National Museum, Nara National Museum, and Kyushu National Museum) and two National Research Institutes for Cultural Properties (Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, and Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties), as well as the International Research Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region (IRCI) in Sakai City, for a total of seven institutions.
Last updated
May 11, 2026