Bizen Rakkyo-Pearl Onion Form Vase by Mori Togaku

Artisan and Design: Ceramics Pre 1980: item #771618

This superbly fired and mu-ly formed Bizen vase is by living legend Mori Togaku and dates to 1975, the only year Mori signed his works with a M, seen on the side and base. It has a rich 'clay flavor' in dark rusty red and crispy browns with great stone bursts--ishihaze--seen all about. It has an intense energy to it in its simplicity; only Mori, Harada and Abe are capable of this. In perfect condition with a signed box, 25.5cm.tall, a museum piece.

Oribe Glazed Henko-Jar by Hamanaka Gesson

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Jars Contemporary: item #771617

The Japanese word 'hin' is very important when viewing art. Basically it means 'dignity' or 'grace' and one says, 'hin ga aru' or 'it has hin' when viewing a work, or even a person. Hamanaka Gesson's(b.1943)creations are full of hin, whether it be chawan, guinomi or shokki-tableware. Hamanaka lives in Hagi where he studied with Yoshika Taibi(1915-1991) before setting up his own kiln in 1969; he has exhibited worldwide. In 1976 he started using Shigaraki clay blended with Hagi for his Hagi wares ... Click for details

Mallet shape KYOMISUDERA-ware vase by Yamaguchi Jotetsu

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Vases Pre 1970: item #771349
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Very interesting, mallet-shaped vase of Kiyomizudera-ware decorateed w. the characteristic , deep green, running glaze over a cracklé body w. irregular, underglaze slip patterns. Stamped seal in the bottom of Yamaguchi Jotetsu. H 21.5 cm. Condition: Perfect.

Benisai-Jomon Motif Vase by Uetake Satoshi

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Vases Contemporary: item #771200

At a glance one can see only one ceramic artist could have made this piece, Uetake Satoshi(b.1956). Such is his unique voice with clay and design, for which he is consistently shown at Japan's most prestigious juried exhibitions. This vase would only hold a small single flower, and even without a flower it has a graceful presence; in perfect condition with a signed box, 27.5cm.tallx9.5x7, a good desk size.

White-Glazed Chawan by Ogawa Machiko

Artisan and Design: Ceramics Contemporary: item #771183

Recently Ogawa Machiko was given yet another award for her superb ceramic art, this time from the Agency of Cultural Affairs, a major award (information in Japanese here bunka.go.jp/geijutsu_bunka/souzoukatsudou/sensho/19_geijutsu_sensho.html) Here is a classic Ogawa chawan in terms of its rounded organic form, pure white glazing and exposed clay base; in perfect condition with a signed box,8cm.tallx13.5cm. Other Ogawa chawan available can be viewed in listing 736712.

Chinese Longquan Celadon Wood Ash Glaze Lidded Bottle

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Bottles Contemporary: item #770792
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Wood Ash Glaze Lidded Celadon Bottle

Wood ash glaze is the earliest form of high temperature glaze ... Click for details

RYTHM'N GREENS II by MARIE-JOSEE MAULEON

Artisan and Design: Ceramics Contemporary: item #770656
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Octogonal plate. Assiette octogonale.

Glazed earthenware, one-of-kind piece. Faïence vernissée, pièce unique. D: 32 cm.

FLEUR DE SABLE II by MARIE-JOSEE MAULEON

Artisan and Design: Ceramics Contemporary: item #770655
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Once again, Marie-Josee tears the rim of this bowl to give a more rugged, naturalistic feeling to the piece.

Marie-Josée a choisi de déchirer le rebord de ce petit bol pour en rendre la texture plus rugueuse, moins "travaillée".

Glazed earthenware, one-of-kind piece.

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SMALL FLOWER II by MARIE-JOSEE MAULEON

Artisan and Design: Ceramics Contemporary: item #770654
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A very fine and delicate green flower with yellow touches.

Une fleur, fine et délicate, verte avec des touches de jaune.

Glazed earthenware, one-of-a-kind piece. Faïence vernissée, pièce unique. D: 21 cm, H: 6 cm.

MOUVEMENT by MARIE-JOSEE MAULEON

Artisan and Design: Ceramics Contemporary: item #770650
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Here Marie-Josee has chosen to create various textures which imprint on the clay to express movement. She has kept colors to a minimum, black and white, applied with vigorous strokes.

Marie-Josée a choisi our cette oeuvre de varier les textures pour exprimer le mouvement. Les couleurs sont minimales, noir et blanc, appliquées d'un geste vigoureux.... Click for details