# Inuyama ware

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**Inuyama ware (犬山焼, *Inuyama-yaki*)** is a type of [Japanese pottery](/source/Japanese_pottery), stoneware, and ceramics produced in and around the municipality of [Inuyama](/source/Inuyama,_Aichi), [Owari Province](/source/Owari_Province), in central [Japan](/source/Japan).

## History

The term refers to two kilns that produced in this area. The earlier one was located in the village of Imai (今井村) in [Niwa District](/source/Niwa_District,_Aichi), which was about 4 km southeast of [Inuyama Castle](/source/Inuyama_Castle). The second one was the Maruyama kiln (丸山窯) at [Inuyama castle](/source/Inuyama_castle), which produced the only type of ware in Owari province that was decorated primarily in different colours. The Imai kiln is said to have operated from [Hōreki](/source/H%C5%8Dreki) (1751–64) until the end of [An'ei](/source/An'ei) (1772–81). The Maruyama kiln opened in [Bunka](/source/Bunka) 7 (1810). Potters from Awataguchi (粟田口) in Kyoto's eastern area as well Kamishima village (上志段味村, today a part of Inuyama and [Moriyama-ku, Nagoya](/source/Moriyama-ku,_Nagoya)) were invited.[1]

Inuyama ware can come in many different types. Red and green coloured ware is a popular mark with flower and nature motifs.[2][3][4]

Notable artists are [Yamamoto Gempō](/source/Yamamoto_Gemp%C5%8D) (1866-1961),[5][6] and Ozeki Sakujūrō (尾関作十郎) and studio.[7][8][9]

## See also

Other pottery wares from the wider region:

- [Seto ware](/source/Seto_ware)
- [Tokoname ware](/source/Tokoname_ware)

## References

1. ["学芸員のページ｜愛知県陶磁美術館 公式サイト"](https://www.pref.aichi.jp/touji/education/column_kama06.html)

1. ["Mizuya | Red and green Inuyama-yaki bowls"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120530080628/http://mizuya.com/2010/03/red-and-green-inuyama-yaki-bowls/). *mizuya.com*. Archived from [the original](http://mizuya.com/2010/03/red-and-green-inuyama-yaki-bowls/) on 2012-05-30.

1. ["Mizuya | Inuyama-yaki bowl with Tang lion"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120529084857/http://mizuya.com/2010/04/inuyama-yaki-red-and-green-bowl-with-tang-lion-motif/). *mizuya.com*. Archived from [the original](http://mizuya.com/2010/04/inuyama-yaki-red-and-green-bowl-with-tang-lion-motif/) on 2012-05-29.

1. ["OneJP, Japanese Auctions! ■ Inuyama baking 5 pieces of Sakujuurou Ozeki number bowl with an A■ paper box Tea ceremony wares joiori"](https://web.archive.org/web/20161023134724/http://one-jp.com/lot/v461758075). Archived from [the original](http://one-jp.com/lot/v461758075) on 2016-10-23. Retrieved 2016-10-22.

1. 千代田画廊 (1999-02-22). ["千代田画廊 :山本玄峰老師の書画入りの犬山焼"](http://chiyodagarou.eshizuoka.jp/e1544239.html). Chiyodagarou.eshizuoka.jp. Retrieved 2022-08-12.

1. ["【骨董】犬山焼 山本玄峰老師画賛菓子器ｋ | ヒヨシエンタープライズ | 骨董販売/買取 発掘堂"](https://web.archive.org/web/20161011223228/http://hakkutudou.com/shop/detail/8/stock/detail/7009). Archived from [the original](http://hakkutudou.com/shop/detail/8/stock/detail/7009) on 2016-10-11. Retrieved 2016-10-11.

1. ["Antique Japanese Inuyama Ware by Famous Potter Sakujuro Ozeki Sweets Candy Bowl | eBay"](https://web.archive.org/web/20161023052010/http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Japanese-Inuyama-Ware-by-Famous-Potter-Sakujuro-Ozeki-Sweets-Candy-Bowl-/262667078013). Archived from [the original](http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Japanese-Inuyama-Ware-by-Famous-Potter-Sakujuro-Ozeki-Sweets-Candy-Bowl-/262667078013) on 2016-10-23. Retrieved 2016-10-22.

1. ["OZEKI Sakujuro TOEN (China workshop) « Castle Town INUYAMA Japan"](http://ml.inuyama.gr.jp/en/souvenirs-and-shopping-en/inuyamayaki-en/2142)

1. ["Kijiji - Buy, Sell & Save with Canada's #1 Local Classifieds"](http://www.kijiji.ca/v-art-collectibles/calgary/vintage-japanese-tea-ceremony-chawan-tea-bowl/1148598598)

## Further reading

- Anneliese Crueger, Wulf Crueger, Saeko Ito. *Modern Japanese Ceramics: Pathways of Innovation & Tradition*. Lark Books (2007). ISBN 1600591191
- 黒田, 和哉 (1998). [[Google Books](https://books.google.com/books?id=vT10AAAACAAJ) "犬山焼"]. *茶碗窯別銘款* (in Japanese). Tokyo: Tankobon. p. 53-54, 583. ISBN 978-4766110777.

## External links

- [http://www.inuyamayaki.com](http://www.inuyamayaki.com)
- [http://www.inuyamayaki-ozeki.com](http://www.inuyamayaki-ozeki.com)
- [https://www.pref.aichi.jp/touji/education/column_kama06.html](https://www.pref.aichi.jp/touji/education/column_kama06.html)
- [http://www.meitetsu.co.jp/files/osusume/inuyama-sanpo/eng/spot/experience/index.html](http://www.meitetsu.co.jp/files/osusume/inuyama-sanpo/eng/spot/experience/index.html)
- [http://www.japanesepotterymarks.info/japanese_ceramics.php?yaki=Inuyama](http://www.japanesepotterymarks.info/japanese_ceramics.php?yaki=Inuyama)

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