Modern Celadon Chawan Tea Bowl by Kishimoto Kennin

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Bowls Pre 2000: item #797598
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A fine deeply fissured Seiji Bakuhen Tenmoku bowl by contemporary artist Kishimoto Kennin enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The glaze appears to be multiple layered transparent green, shattered like jade, a startling effect actually. The bowl is in the traditional Chinese form called Tenmoku, with a small delicate foot of dark clay. It is signed inside the wari-kodai. The Shifuku wrapping cloth is actually embroidered with the artists name. The bowl is nearly 6 inches (15.5 cm) dia... Click for details

Beautiful vase by contemporary Danish artist Aage BIRCK

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Vases Contemporary: item #796952
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Tall, facetted vase with a left-turning twist by Danish artist Aage Birck. It is decorated with a running, reddish-brown glaze with whitish salt spots in two sections. The vase has been done in a new technique developed by the artist in which he creates his pieces by building them out of connected clay slabs. Signed: Birck, 07 (2007). Unique. H 43 cm. Condition: perfect. BIOGRAPHY: Aage BIRCK (b. 1941). A studio potter specializing in the use of salt glazes and sculptural pieces in which diff... Click for details

Three Kohiki Tokkuri by Takahashi Samon

Artisan and Design: Ceramics Contemporary: item #796849

The variety of kohiki-'powder slip' glazes that veteran potter Takahashi Samon(b.1948) has created is unprecedented in today's Japanese ceramic art world. At his studio he has dozens of slip styles and mixes and combines them on his works to create truly 'dazzling'--in a subtle way, tones. Often heavily crackled, as can be seen on these three tokkuri, the crackling brings depth to all of Takahashi's works. These three tokkuri show a light orange-beige, grayish-white and cappuccino hues and ea... Click for details

Modern Oribe Chawan Tea Bowl by Kishimoto Kennin

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Bowls Pre 2000: item #796574
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White florals float under the moss green rim of this kutsu-gata Oribe chawan by Kishimoto Kennin enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The bowl is turned and misshapen; the rim irregular and playful, a cheerful piece for late summer tea with a contemporary feel. It is between 5 and 6 inches (13-15 cm) diameter, 3-1/2 inches (9 cm) tall and in perfect condition. This artist has been working with clay since the 1950s, devouring styles along the way. Seto, Oribe, Iga and Celadon, all very ... Click for details

Shigaraki 'Horn' Jar by Kato Takahiko

Artisan and Design: Ceramics Contemporary: item #795958

Kato Takahiko(b.1952) continues to take inspiration from his many years--starting as a young boy in his father's studio--studying with Sodeisha founder Suzuki Osamu(1926-2001). This recently fired piece is rather intriguing for its pure Shigaraki firing combined with a leaf handle and topped by, what Kato calls it, a horn. The balance of the piece changes with every turn as the handle and horn interplay between each other. In perfect condition with a signed box, 26.5cm.tallx22.3x20.3, signed on b... Click for details

Shino Chawan by Toyama-gama

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Bowls Contemporary: item #795563

This chawan is a simple yet attractive Shino tea bowl. Shino pottery has been made since the end of the sixteenth century mainly as a ware to be used for the tea ceremony. The dynamic and often voluptuous qualities of Shino vessels make them some of the most favored by pottery enthusiasts. The yuzuhada (lemon skin) is also a much appreciated characteristic of Shino, and this particular chawan seems to be the ultimate proof of it. The bowl was made at a kiln named Toyama-gama; unfortunately, ... Click for details

Hagi Guinomi by Yamato Yuji

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Cups Contemporary: item #795560

The name Yamato has been associated with Hagi pottery since the end of the 19th century. This particular guinomi, (sake cup) was made by Yamato Yuji, born in 1946. The silky glaze, which veils the coarse clay, gives the cup, a perfect miniature chawan, its enchanting appeal. This characteristic dualism has contributed to make Hagi ware one of the most sought after ceramic for the tea ceremony. Yamato Yuji, who is a member of the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Association, is a recognized ambas... Click for details

Celadon Chawan by Karakida Matazo

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Bowls Contemporary: item #795559

This attractive chawan (tea bowl) was made by a potter named Karakida Matazo, born in 1926. The soft shape and elegant sky-blue robe form a very refined vessel; certainly very appropriate for a tea ceremony during the summer, when the bowl’s soothing shade can refresh the body and the mind. After his studies at the prestigious Tokyo University of the Arts, Karakida Matazo taught in a junior high school. He started studying pottery in 1952 and established his first kiln in the city of Nagano, ... Click for details

Oribe Glazed Henko-Jar by Hamanaka Gesson

Artisan and Design: Ceramics Contemporary: item #795550

One of Hamanaka Gesson's signature forms is a stout paddled jar based on old Korean paddled jars. Hamanaka blends a wax-resist iron motif in a very abstract way to match the various greenish-brown-red tones of the Oribe glaze; for such a small piece it has a mighty presence. In perfect condition with a signed box, 17.5cm.tallx15.1x13.6, signed on base.Hamanaka lives in Hagi where he studied with Yoshika Taibi(1915-1991) before setting up his own kiln in 1969; he has exhibited worldwide.

Five Shino Guinomi by Sakai Kobu

Artisan and Design: Ceramics Contemporary: item #795547

Sakai Kobu (b.1936) is a master of Shino ware. Instead of blindly copying Momoyama Shino masterpieces, Kobu has invented various new forms of the style, aptly calling them "Kobu-Shino." His efforts have given him the title of Toki City Intangible Cultural Property, as Toki is the birthplace of Mino wares. Kobu's distinct (but quiet) flair is not only in is glazing; his footrings-kodai are also very unique. He actively goes out to search and dig his own clay (while many potters today are passivel... Click for details