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          Rosanjin Kitaoji was a man of multiple faces, at various times being a gourmet, a chef, a calligrapher, a potter, an artist, a writer and a critic....

          Rosanjin

          Japanese artist

          In this Japanese name, the surname is Kitaōji.

          Kitaōji Rosanjin

          Rosanjin in 1954

          Born

          Kitaōji Fusajirō


          (1883-03-23)March 23, 1883

          Kyoto, Japan

          DiedDecember 21, 1959(1959-12-21) (aged 76)

          Yokohama, Japan

          Resting placeSaihō-ji, Kyoto, Japan
          NationalityJapanese
          Known forCeramics, Calligraphy, Lacquerware, Epicure
          AwardsOrder of Culture

          Kitaōji Rosanjin (北大路 魯山人, March 23, 1883 – December 21, 1959) was the pseudonym for a noted artist and epicure during the early to mid-Shōwa period of Japan.

          His real name was Kitaōji Fusajirō (北大路 房次郎), but he is best known by his artistic name, Rosanjin.

          Rosanjin Kitaoji (), an accomplished calligrapher, seal engraver, ceramicist, and cook.

        1. Rosanjin Kitaoji (), an accomplished calligrapher, seal engraver, ceramicist, and cook.
        2. Rosanjin Kitaoji ( - ) was active/lived in Japan.
        3. Rosanjin Kitaoji was a man of multiple faces, at various times being a gourmet, a chef, a calligrapher, a potter, an artist, a writer and a critic.
        4. History.
        5. William "Bill" Marshall (21 July – 5 May ) was an English studio potter, known for his Japan-influenced style.

          6. A man of many talents, Rosanjin was also a calligrapher, ceramicist, engraver, painter, lacquer artist and restaurateur.

          Biography

          Rosanjin was born in what is now part of Kita-ku, Kyoto, as the younger son of the head priest of Kamigamo Shrine.

          At the age of six, he was apprenticed to (and adopted by)