Tea Cup, Yunomi. Shino Glaze with Nuka Dots and Iron Brushwork. John Miller; Portland, OR. H. 3.125"(8cm) x Dia. 3.125"(8cm.) Vol. 8oz (230cc.) John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school...

Wood Fired Kumidashi-style Tea Cups by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. H.2"(5cm) x Dia.3.875"(9.75cm.) Volume 4.25oz(125ml.) Pairs well with GG.TC.11. There have been several influences to George Gledhill’s ceramic work. Buddhism has been a guiding force in life for many years, and George even visits local prisons to teach the Dharma to inmates. Through pottery and Buddhism, he was exposed to Tea practitioners who complimented his work and encouraged him to produce Tea wares...

Tea Cup, Yunomi, by Tagami Isamu of Hinata Kiln, Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture. Kaki-yu ("persimmon" glaze) with bamboo leaf motif. H.3.5"(9cm) x Dia.3.25"(8.25cm.) Tagami Isamu was born in 1947 in Mooka, a village neighboring to Mashiko. He married into the Sudo family and apprenticed under Sudo Takeo. He was originally trained as a Japanese chef and had his own restaurant before embarking on a career in pottery, giving him a unique perspective on functional wares...

Guinomi, Sake Cup, by John Miller; Portland, OR. Nuka glaze with Iron Oxide on rim. H. 2"(5cm) x Dia.2.75"(7cm.) Vol=3oz (90ml.)John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illiustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school...

Wood-fired Guinomi, Sake Cup. Temmoku & Nuka Glazes; by John Benn; Harstine Island, WA. H. 2.25"(5.5cm) x Dia. 2.875"(7.25cm.) John Benn studied with F. Carleton Ball and Ken Stevens at the U. of Puget Sound in Tacoma, and with Howard Shapiro and Sandra Simon in the MFA Program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1976, he built his first wood kiln...

Wood-fired Tea Cup, Chawan, Gray (Nezumi) Shino glaze, with spouted corner. George Gledhill; Payette, ID. H.2.625"(6.5cm) x 3.375" (8.5cm) square. There have been several influences to George Gledhill’s ceramic work. Buddhism has been a guiding force in life for many years, and George even visits local prisons to teach the Dharma to inmates. Through pottery and Buddhism, he was exposed to Tea practitioners who complimented his work and encouraged him to produce Tea wares...

Wood Fired Guinomi, Sake Cup, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. H. 2.25"(5.75cm) x Dia. 2.5"(6.5cm.) Volume = 4oz (120cc.) There have been several influences to George Gledhill’s ceramic work. Buddhism has been a guiding force in life for many years, and George even visits local prisons to teach the Dharma to inmates...

Tea Cup (yunomi) by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Gas-fired, Shino Glaze, H.3"(7.5cm) x Dia.2.5"(6.5cm.) There have been several influences to George Gledhill’s ceramic work. Buddhism has been a guiding force in life for many years, and George even visits local prisons to teach the Dharma to inmates. Through pottery and Buddhism, he was exposed to Tea practitioners who complimented his work and encouraged him to produce Tea wares. Their introduction to the world of Tea Ceremony has helped ...

Tea Cup, Yunomi, by Tagami Munetoshi of Hinata Kiln, Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture. Brown glaze and overglaze red enamel bamboo leaf motif in white medallion. H.3.125"(8cm) x Dia.3.375"(7.5cm) Tagami Munetoshi (b. 1972) is the son of Tagami Isamu and grandson of Sudo Takeo. He is the 5th generation of potters in Mashiko’s Hinatagama (Hinata Kiln) founded during the Meiji Period (1868-1912) by Sudo Yujiro. At the age of 16, he started his apprenticeship under his grandfather and then right aft...

Guinomi, Sake Cup, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Wood and Gas Fired. H. 2.25"(5.75cm) x Dia. 3.5"(9cm.) Volume = 4oz (120cc.) There have been several influences to George Gledhill’s ceramic work. Buddhism has been a guiding force in life for many years, and George even visits local prisons to teach the Dharma to inmates. Through pottery and Buddhism, he was exposed to Tea practitioners who complimented his work and encouraged him to produce Tea wares. Their introduction to the world of Te...

White Porcelain Mug by Hanako Nakazato; Union, Maine & Karatsu, Japan. H. 3"(7.5cm) x Dia. 3.25"(8.5cm). The node around the shoulder led Nakazato to name this a "Bamboo Mug." It is well-balanced and light enough to not feel heavy when filled with a beverage and exhibits and elegantly thrown handle. Hanako Nakazato is a 14th generation potter from Japan. The Nakazato family is a well-known pottery family in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, with the 12th generation Nakazato Taroemon being designated ...

Guinomi, Sake Cup, by John Miller; Portland, OR. Hakeme on Ash Glaze. H.1.75"(4.5cm) x Dia.2.75"(7cm.) John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illiustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school. While at Mass Art studying under Ben Ryterband (who spent time studying pottery in Japan,) he had the chance to see an e...

Guinomi, Sake Cup, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Shino Glaze, Notched Foot. H. 2.5"(6.5cm) x Dia. 2.875"(7.5cm.) Volume = 4.75oz (140cc.) There have been several influences to George Gledhill’s ceramic work. Buddhism has been a guiding force in life for many years, and George even visits local prisons to teach the Dharma to inmates. Through pottery and Buddhism, he was exposed to Tea practitioners who complimented his work and encouraged him to produce Tea wares. Their introduction to the...

Wood-fired Guinomi, Sake Cup, by John Benn; Harstine Island, WA. Temmoku & Nuka Glazes. H. 2.25"(5.5cm) x Dia. 2.75"(7cm.) John Benn studied with F. Carleton Ball and Ken Stevens at the U. of Puget Sound in Tacoma, and with Howard Shapiro and Sandra Simon in the MFA Program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1976, he built his first wood kiln. Now, he and his wife, Colleen Gallagher, make wood-fired pottery among the pristine forests of Harstine Island at the South End of Puge...

Wood-fired guinomi, sake cup, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Ash glaze. H.2.25"(5.5cm) x Dia.2.75"(6.5cm.) There have been several influences to George Gledhill’s ceramic work. Buddhism has been a guiding force in life for many years, and George even visits local prisons to teach the Dharma to inmates. Through pottery and Buddhism, he was exposed to Tea practitioners who complimented his work and encouraged him to produce Tea wares. Their introduction to the world of Tea Ceremony has help...

A set of five Yunomi Tea cups showing off to a tee the many styles of Oribe for which Suzuki Goro is known. Narumi Oribe ,Yashichida Oribe ,Ao Oribe and everything in between with just as varied decorations. Each is uniquely engraved with the artist’s signature and they come enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe Yunomi.
Size, W 5.5cm (2.1/2inches) H 7.9cm ( 4 inches)
Condition, Excellent
Suzuki Goro has a list of shows and prizes too lengthy to ...

Shinogi (faceted) Guinomi (sake cup) in white porcelain, by Hanako Nakazato of Union, Maine and Karatsu, Japan. H. 1.75"(4.5cm) x Dia. 2.75"(7cm.) Hanako Nakazato is a 14th generation potter from Japan. The Nakazato family is a well-known pottery family in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, with the 12th generation Nakazato Taroemon being designated a National Living Treasure for Karatsu ceramics. Hanako moved to the US at age 16 to pursue her education. While in the US, she took a renewed interest in ...

Sake Cup, Guinomi, by Tagami Munetoshi of Hinata Kiln, Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture. Kuro (black) and Nuka (Rice Husk Ash) glazes. H.2"(5cm) x Dia.3.125"(8cm.) Tagami Munetoshi (b. 1972) is the son of Tagami Isamu and grandson of Sudo Takeo. He is the 5th generation of potters in Mashiko’s Hinatagama (Hinata Kiln) founded during the Meiji Period (1868-1912) by Sudo Yujiro. At the age of 16, he started his apprenticeship under his grandfather and then right after high school went to America to m...