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Hagi Chawan by Hirose Tanga
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A spectacular chawan (tea bowl) made by a potter named Hirose Tanga, born in 1939. Hirose’s kiln, called Tenpozan-gama, is located in the city of Hagi.
The strong body of the bowl is covered by a milky brown robe with pink and violet undertones. Silky in some places and rougher to the touch in others, the vessel is well balanced in shape and texture; a true chalice for the tea ceremony where all the elements of t ...click for details
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Blue Raku Chawan by Suzuki Goro
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Contemporary item# 1197507
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This fabulous chawan (tea bowl) is part of a series of 20 Raku bowls made by Suzuki Goro in 2006. It was a first (and maybe a last) for the potter who is better known for his Mino wares. Suzuki Goro is a potter’s wheel prodigy who has attained the highest levels of knowledge of his crafts. But recently, he sometimes put the wheel aside and lends his hands more creative freedom to feel and shape his work. As Raku wares are hand formed, they are an ideal new way of expression for the prolific ...click for details
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Yunomi by Hori Toshiro
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Contemporary item# 1197505
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Here is an attractive yunomi (tea cup) made by Hori Toshiro, a recognized potter, born in 1953. Hori Toshiro studied with Japanese Living National Treasure Kato Kozo and has exposed in many known venues like the Mitsukoshi department store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. He is a member of the Japan Traditional Crafts Association.
This particular yunomi, simple in design, with a humble grey robe, shows depth in subtle nuance ...click for details
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White Tenmoku Chawan by Unokawa Kazumasa
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Contemporary item# 1193535
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Here is yet another splendid chawan (tea bowl) by Unokawa Kazumasa. The finely crackled glaze of the bowl mirrors the elegant robe of classic celadon wares and gives it its noble character. The appellation “Tenmoku” originally refers to the shape of the bowl first made near Mount Tien-mu (Tenmoku, in Japanese) in China and brought to Japan by Japanese Buddhist monks who had studied there. The bowls were used as rice bowls by the Chinese, but were much prized by the Ashikaga Shoguns and gained ...click for details
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Iga Yunomi by Tanimoto Yo
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Contemporary item# 1193232
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A very fine yunomi (tea cup) made by Tanimoto Yo, born in 1958. Tanimoto Yo is the son of renowned Iga potter Tanimoto Kosei, who gave new life to Iga pottery, one of the oldest of Japan. His son established his own kiln in 1988 after having studied in France and Spain. He has exposed many times there, in England, in the USA and in many famous Japanese venues like the Mitsukoshi department store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. ...click for details
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Shino Chawan by Suzuki Tomio
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Contemporary item# 1189705
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Here is another wonderful chawan (tea bowl) made by master potter Suzuki Tomio. Suzuki Tomio’s tea vessels have evolved to become timeless chalices, embodiments of a centuries-old tradition and an always-rejuvenated spirit that keeps on reincarnating itself anew.
This bowl is a perfect example of the sheer beauty of Shino pottery in one of its most spectacular forms. The white robe with pink undertones softens the ...click for details
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E-karatsu Guinomi by Suzuki Goro
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A splendid guinomi (sake cup) made by one of Japan’s best-known contemporary potters, Suzuki Goro. Karatsu pottery originated more than four hundred years ago in the small town of Karatsu, located in northern Kyushu. It has been a favorite of tea practitioners for centuries, for its simple design and natural feel. Decorated karatsu ware is called E-karatsu.
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Murasaki Shino Chawan by Suzuki Tomio
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Contemporary item# 1186986
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Here is another wonderful chawan (tea bowl) made by master potter Suzuki Tomio. Suzuki Tomio’s tea vessels have evolved to become timeless chalices, embodiments of a centuries-old tradition and an always-rejuvenated spirit that keeps on reincarnating itself anew.
This particular bowl shows great presence, standing on a strong kodai (foot) and showing off its remarkable features in grand style. The intriguing motif ...click for details
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Echizen Tokkuri by Watanabe Aiko (b)
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Contemporary item# 1162769
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This splendid tokkuri (sake pouring vessel) was made by one of Japan’s most talented contemporary female potters: Watanabe Aiko. Though she usually makes Iga-yaki (Ika ware), this time, she has challenged herself to create potteries from Echizen clay. This particular piece is part of a series of works made with that clay. The Echizen pottery tradition, from the ancient Echizen province (current Fukui prefecture) is considered one of the six oldest in Japan. Mrs. Watanabe has again succeeded ...click for details
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