Sumida-gawa pottery small brush washer by Ryosai.
February 2016 Auction by Far East Asian Art

Small brush washer (hissen) for the scholar’s table in the shape of a carved peach with a small person on the edge looking over the rim. Signed on the base with incised signature by artist Ryosai; Inoue Ryosai was one of the artist creating Sumidagawa pottery. Meiji, late 19th cent. L. 8 cm x W. 5,5 cm x H. 4 cm. Fine condition