Shide "拾得" is a Zen monk in Tang period China, he has been the theme of ink picture mainly together with Hanshan "寒山". They were They had been disengaging from the world and famous for poets. Shide had been cleaning the temple every day, so he was depicted with a bloom. This statue has made of clay and fired with specialized glaze by Sadamitsu Sugimoto well known as a great master in Japanese pottery scene. Accessory : wooden box signed by the potter.

Chikko Iwatsuki is well known as the expert of kiseto glaze in Seto pottery scene. Kiseto glaze has been invented at Mino area in MOMOYAMA period early 17th century. And then kiseto works has been loved until today. This piece is created as a censer, however it is seemed to use as not only censer but also ornament. SIZE: 10.0cm(D)/11.6cm(H) ACCESSORY: wooden box with signature of the artist

A rare miniature red glazed North Carolina pottery chicken signed Owens. Measures 1.5/8" high by 2" long.

This contemporary Shiwan figure was made by Mr.Lin Wei-Dong. Mr. Lin is a well-known Shiwan potter. His signature appears on the bottom along with the notice that he produced this piece at Tao Lin Studio. There is a stamped seal on the straw mat close to the foot. The statue is a famous Chinese legendary figure called Ji Gong. As the story goes, Ji Gong was a real person. A Buddhist of the Southern Song, his dates are 1148~1209. His original name was Li Xin-Yuan...