Yunomi by Kato Sho (p)

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Cups Pre 2000: item #771613

This beautiful yunomi is part of a wonderful collection of tea cups acquired over many years by a private Japanese collector. Kato Sho (1927-2001) was a major Seto potter, bestowed with some of the most important awards on the Japanese pottery scene and recognized as an Intangible Cultural Property of the Aichi prefecture in 2000; a great achievement. During his prolific career, he exposed in some of the best venues in Japan like the Asahi and Nitten expositions, and exhibited his work abroad ... Click for details

Yunomi by Kaneko Kuniyoshi (o)

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Cups Pre 2000: item #771612

This beautiful yunomi is part of a wonderful collection of tea cups acquired over many years by a private Japanese collector. Kaneko Kuniyoshi, born in 1936, is an internationally recognized painter and illustrator who has lent his talent to decorate this cup and give it a surreal aura; golden rabbits seem to be caught in a downward spiral as in an Alice story. And the tea drunk from this cup might become hallucinogenic. This is a true artist’s oeuvre. The yunomi is signed, in perfect condit... Click for details

Yunomi by Koyama Fujio (n)

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Cups Pre 2000: item #771611

This beautiful yunomi is part of a wonderful collection of tea cups acquired over many years by a private Japanese collector. Koyama Fujio (1900-1975) had a great influence on the world of Japanese ceramics as a great potter and scholar. He did a lot of research and wrote several books on pottery and his contribution to the system of recognition of Important Cultural Property in Japan was a major one. Koyama had two kilns, one in Kamakura, Kanagawa prefecture, and one in Gifu prefecture. As ... Click for details

Shino Yunomi by Kato Yasukage (Masaharu) XIV (m)

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Cups Pre 2000: item #771610

This beautiful yunomi is part of a wonderful collection of tea cups acquired over many years by a private Japanese collector. Kato Masaharu was born in 1964. He is the son of Kato Kagekiyo (Kiyozo) XIII and descendant to a lineage of potter that dates back to the 16th century; the first Kato kiln was built in the province of Mino (current Gifu prefecture) in 1574. Kato Masaharu studied with Bizen Living National Treasure Yamamoto Toshu (1906-1994), in Okayama prefecture. He took the name Yas... Click for details

Yunomi by Koie Ryoji (l)

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Cups Pre 2000: item #771609

This beautiful yunomi is part of a wonderful collection of tea cups acquired over many years by a private Japanese collector. Koie Ryoji, born in 1938 in Tokoname, is one of the best known contemporary potters in Japan and abroad. This true artist finds inspiration in anything and his creations are expressions of his will to constantly redefine his work and surprise the viewers. The yunomi is in perfect condition and will be shipped in a signed wooden box. Dimensions: 10.5 cm x 8 cm (4.2 in... Click for details

Yunomi by Suzuki Seisei (k)

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Cups Pre 2000: item #771608

This beautiful yunomi is part of a wonderful collection of tea cups acquired over many years by a private Japanese collector. Suzuki Seisei (1914-1990) was considered a leader in the world of Japanese ceramic, because of his creative drive and the research he made in that field, notably with Koyama Fujio. During his great career, he received many prizes and he is seen as one of the major contributors to the Seto pottery tradition. His use of glazes is particularly fascinating, as it is the ca... Click for details

Yunomi by Takayama Ko (j)

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Cups Pre 2000: item #771606

This beautiful yunomi is part of a wonderful collection of tea cups acquired over many years by a private Japanese collector. Takayama Ko is a potter based in Mie prefecture. He studied with Kamoda Shoji (1933-1983) and teaches pottery in the city of Tsu. It is the humility of this cup that makes it very attractive. It slowly reveals the richness of its quiet character through its subtle tones and textures. The yunomi is signed, in perfect condition and will be shipped in a signed wooden bo... Click for details

Yunomi by Suzuki Seisei (i)

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Cups Pre 2000: item #771605

This beautiful yunomi is part of a wonderful collection of tea cups acquired over many years by a private Japanese collector. Suzuki Seisei (1914-1990) was considered a leader in the world of Japanese ceramic, because of his creative drive and the research he made in that field, notably with Koyama Fujio. During his great career, he received many prizes and he is seen as one of the major contributors to the Seto pottery tradition. His use of glazes is particularly fascinating, as it is the ca... Click for details

Yunomi by Tatebayashi Genemon VI (g)

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Cups Pre 2000: item #771601

This beautiful yunomi is part of a wonderful collection of tea cups acquired over many years by a private Japanese collector. The name Genemon is one of the best known in the world of Arita porcelain. The kiln was founded about 250 years ago, and it is now recognized as being one of the major Arita ware producers, along with the Kakiemon and Imaemon kilns. The motif of a Western looking boat on the cup is typical of Japanese porcelains of that region, which was a major supplier of porcelain w... Click for details

Shino Yunomi by Tamaoki Yasuo (f)

Artisan and Design: Ceramics: Pottery: Cups Pre 2000: item #771599

This beautiful yunomi is part of a wonderful collection of tea cups acquired over many years by a private Japanese collector. The cup is a production piece from the kiln of Tamaoki Yasuo, a recognized potter, born in 1942 in the city of Tajimi, a historical Japanese pottery center. Tamaki Yasuo was an apprentice of Kato Kobei and is a member of the prestigious Japan Traditional Art Crafts Association. The yunomi is in perfect condition and will be shipped in a signed wooden box. Dimensions: ... Click for details