This type of earthenware is from Beppo in the Zeze Domain in Omi Province around the Kyowa and Bunka eras (1801 – 1818). A man who went by Odawara Ihei from this area used clay from the Nakanojo Japanese plum forest to produce copies of yellow, blue, and purple Cochin ware. He produced highly elegant works, with a focus on teacups, lid holders, jars, pots, incense containers, and other tea bowls, but the kiln was abolished after the 1st generation Ihei.
In addition, a man who went by Bairin Kinsaburo restored this style later in the Bunsei era (1818 – 1830). It is presumed that he was a pupil or worker of Ihei’s because he uses the same mark as Ihei.
