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bacteriocin (iou) and Ogata Kenzan (sh)


bacteriocin (iou)



bacteriocin noun. M20.
[French bacteriocine, formed as BACTERIO- + COLICIN.]
Bacteriology. A protein produced by bacteria of one strain and active against those of a closely related strain.

Ogata Kenzan (sh)




orig. Ogata Shinsei

born 1663, Kyoto, 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.