Inoue Ryosai III (三代 井上良斎)

Works by the ceramic artist Inoue Ryosai III (三代 井上良斎, 1888–1971) currently available at Antique Liquor.

Born in Asakusa, Tokyo, the eldest son of Inoue Ryosai II, the artist took over the family kiln and studied under Itaya Hazan. Working from a kiln in Yokohama, the potter was active mainly at the Nitten after the war and became a member of the Japan Art Academy.

Career and awards: 1928: first selection for the Teiten / 1953: Yokohama Culture Award; Nitten judge / 1959: Japan Art Academy Prize / 1966: Nitten director; member of the Japan Art Academy / 1967: Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd Class

Photos of the seals and signatures are in our guide “Potters’ Seals and Signatures”.