An important work exhibited at the Nihon Shin-Kogeiten by Kawano Eichi enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The body is incredibly thick, and shows the technical skill for which Eichi has become known. How many of these models came out of the kiln cracked or split before he perfected it? The box is titled Kuro-ten no Utsuwa (Vessel with black dots) and inside the lid is written the name of the exhibition...

A beautiful and interesting double-bowl in the form of a stylized broken egg cum organic plant-form in white, dark brown and light blue glazes. Signed: Tanoue Shinya (b. 1976). A graduate from Kyoto University, now professor and a new-comer to ceramic-making. His career has risen quickly since 2003 and his works have been exhibited in many galleries in Japan and abroad including Hong Kong, Cologne, Paris, Boston etc. He makes unique studio pottery as well as utilitarian pieces...

A large Hagi pottery box by Kaneta Masanao enclosed in the original signed wooden box. ‚s‚ˆ‚… pale surface is tinged with lavender and freckled with white. It measures 12 x 6 x 6-1/2 inches (30.5 x 15.5 x 16.5 cm) and in excellent condition.
Masano likely needs no introduction, certainly one of Hag is most well known names, he has been displayed both nationally and internationally innumerable times...

A large ceramic sculpture of a robed figure by Doi Benie enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Over the shoulders of the limestone-like freckled glaze is a cloud of gold flake, drawing our attention to the bundled arms in front. It is mounted on a wooden base with a plaque reading Benie, and enclosed in a wooden box titled No-waki (A powerful wind). The sculpture is 19 inches (47.5 cm) tall plus the base and is in fine condition.
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This intriguing trio of small statuettes was made by a potter named Unokawa Kazumasa, whose spiritual sensibility is reflected in his work. Though he is a master of the rigorous Tenmoku pottery, he has veered to work more freely on pieces that can better express his poetry as a true artist...

This attractive statuette was made by Unokawa Kazumasa, a potter whose works reflect the fluidity of the ever-changing universe. Here, the hinted silhouette of a woman seems to be forever taking shape, between past and future, within a timeless space...

Wood-fired Buddha Seated in Prayer Sculpture by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. H.6.625"(16.75cm) x W.7.25"(18.5cm) x D.4"(10cm.) 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...

Each uniquely carved row of frets on this large textured koro is a variegated shade of raw clay by Matsuzaki Ken enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The piece measures7 inches (17 cm) square, 9 inches (22 cm) tall and is in fine condition.
Matsuzaki Ken was born in Tokyo in 1950, and grew up in that dynamic post war era where tradition and modernity were at constant loggerheads...

A large and rather unusual vase of Bizen-ware in ball-shaped form by the young artist Watanabe Takuma. The piece is made by overlapping bands in low relief interspersed with sections decorated with patterns emulating weaving. It has the typical Bizen earthern colours with patches of grey. Signed mark of Takuma. Document for the piece with information on the artist. Made after 2004. H. 20 cm, D. 22 cm...

Incense container in shape of a crane by the Bizen artist Uragami Zenji. Bizen pottery has a long tradition of ”saikumono” (”sculptured things”), such as Chinese zodiac figures or Japanese deities. However, this type of production has reduced since Meiji era, and only a few Bizen potters continue to make them nowadays.
The condition of the kogo is perfect. It is signed on the reverse and comes in an inscribed wooden box, with a certificate.
Dimensions: about 7 cm (2.8 in) long...

The glaze on this sculpted form by The Bear of Echizen Kumano Kuroemon (also Kurouemon) is covered in the most fantastic crustations of glaze. Thick white over scarred red over shatterd black on an unconventional shape the artist has titled marukawara (round tile). It has Tomo everything, Artists history, wrapping cloth, with his ubiquitous calligraphy all over the signed box. The piece is 29 x 17 x 8 cm (11-1/2 x 6-1/2 x 3 inches) and is in perfect condition.
A ceramic madman, oil pain...

I was so attracted by that objet the first time I saw it, I must have looked at it for quite some time without saying a word. The pictures are a good representation, yet do not convey the experience of being in its presence. The artist, remaining true to its cosmic connection, has created a magical, almost mystical piece.

Unokawa Kazumasa, born in Nara in 1952, not far from Kyoto, is a master craftsman of Tenmoku pottery. He never had a mentor and let “the clay, the kiln, the fire and na...

Very creative and interesting teapot representing a firewood bundle along with the three friends of winter by artist Tan Yuewei. He was born in 1959 and the winner of several awards for his teapots. In one of the logs is hiding a trapdoor spider (see enlargement 3). Teapot is marked on the bottom, at base of handle and inside lid (see enlargements 4 & 5 [shows marks on the bottom of teapot]). Measurements: Teapot approx. 3.00" tall by 7.00" wide (spout to handle) (7.62cm by 17.78cm).

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The strongly shaped and molded iron brown table sculpture was made by Yosuke Haruta who currently resides in southern Michigan. His signature is on the bottom. It is 14 ½” long, 9 ¼” wide and 7 ¼” high and is in excellent condition.

Please see the recent Ceramic Monthly cover story on Michael Gustavson, at gustavsonstudios.com Collectors of Gustavson know that his early pieces, like this one, "Wedges" from 1986, are some of his best work, and are all the more valuable because they are hard to find. This is likely the finest example of his early work that is available today. This extraordinary raku vessel has had only a single owner from the day it was created over 20 years ago. Height: 26.5 inches (67.5 cm), Width: 22 inche...