Zeze ware isn’t well known in Japan though, it was originated by a daimyo feudal lord of Zeze domain, present Otsu City, in the 17th century. It grew as a kind of tea utensils under the guidance of Kobori Enshu, the outstanding tea master at that time. In the golden age, it was in great demand among all the tea masters across the country. However, it had declined in the 18th century. After a longtime hiatus since, Kenzo Iwasaki who was a local benefactor as well as a collector of original Zeze ware antiques started to tackle the revival of Zeze ware in 1919. He built a climbing kiln on this museum site under the guidance of a master ceramist in Kyoto and at long last the revived Zeze ware was born here. The exhibits of the art museum are his collection of original Zeze ware and the revived Zeze ware produced on this site. The photo shows a Japanese garden with tea house adjacent to the museum. The tea house is opened to visitors for tea ceremony with Zeze ware.
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