orig. Ogata Shinsei
born 1663, Ky 014D; to, Japan
died June 3, 1743, Edo
Japanese potter, calligrapher, and painter.
Many of his designs reflect his classical Chinese and Japanese education. The iro-e ("colour painting") of his pottery is particularly fine, and his calligraphy, seen in his wares and paintings, was distinctive. His best-known works include a plate with a picture of a cedar grove and the Hana-kago ("Flower Baskets"), a watercolour hanging scroll.