A superb example of the work of Tokuda Yasokichi IV enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kutani-yaki Sai-yu Sansai Tsubo. The colors sliding down and catching in different hues, yellow, purple ,pale blue, white and green. Staring into this surface is like seeing the complexity of colors forming water ripples on an impressionist painting. There is something very natural and unfiltered which captures the imagination...
A Pottery pouch covered in polka-dot silver glaze inspired by traditional textiles by pioneering female artist Tsuboi Asuka threaded with genuine silver couched chord and enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 11 cm (4-1/4 inches) tall and is in excellent condition.
Tsuboi Asuka was born in Osaka in 1932, but the family moved to Tokyo when she was 12...
A breathtaking work by Miyake Yoji enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Nuki-e Kinsai Sakura-mon Kaki. The unabashed use of gold on this piece is extraordinary. Quite large, it is 39 cm (15-1/2 inches) tall, 27 cm (11 inches) diameter and in excellent condition. This is a step beyond even for an artist known for his bold patterns and designs; this would make a powerful centerpiece for a collection of contemporary Japanese pottery...
Cloaked in a black textured surface with impressed, inlay decoration of stark and contrasting white across the surface of this bottle form Vase by Kondo Yutaka enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Ko-hana bin (Small Flowers Bottle). A superb example by this important Kyoto Artist.
Size, D 23.8 cm H 31.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Kondo Yutaka (1932-1983) was born into a traditional pottery family in Kyoto...
If you were to want one important piece by this artist, this should be the one. One of the best pieces I have ever seen by this revolutionary artist, enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Phalanx. The first time I spotted this piece I could not halt my expressing something about the godlike nature, everything is just perfect. It was created in 1991, and exhibited at National Museum in Sevres France from September to December 1997...
Here is another sublime example of this unique artist’s work,in green seiji and iron glaze with Aka-e decoration on this unusual Masahiko form by Hamada Tomoo enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Tomoo creating the new style of Mashiko. He has taken yet a different tack from his family's tradition , in new directions with his original designs...
A beautiful bluish-green salt glaze on this Sencha tea set by Hamada Tomoo enclosed in the original signed wooden box and date to 2014. The set consist of tea pot and six tea cups . The glaze crawled and settled into lights and shadows, capturing that effect so sought in salt glazes, like if it is alive, and it is alive with brilliant colors. A sublime example of this artist’s work...
This particular vase is having all of the bells and whistles a collector would want from a work by Living National Treasure Shimaoka Tatsuzo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hai-kabu Zogan Jomon Tsubo . Salt firing, wood firing and rope decoration. Everything comes together to paint a portrait of a perfect Shimaoka piece...
A Capricious sculpture like a colorful head towel removed yet retaining its shape by pioneering 20th century female artist Matsuda Yuriko signed on the base and enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kinrande Utsuwa. It is 9 x 7 x 5 1/2 Inches (22 x 17 x 14 cm) and in excellent condition.
Matsuda Yuriko was born in Ashiya, Hyōgō Prefecture in 1943nd lives and works in Oshino, Yamanashi Prefecture...
Ash forms enigmatic shapes on this exquisite cocoon shaped wall vase by Yamada Jozan IV enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 8 cm (3 inches) diameter, 6 inches(16 cm) tall and in excellent condition.
Yamada Jozan IV was born into the house of third generation Living National Treasure Yamada Minoru in 1954. He graduated the Tokoname High Ceramics Course in 1973, before entering Osaka University of art...
The swirling designs are like ritual tattoos from some long lost aboriginal tribe on the dark sides of this amazing work by important female artist Kitamura Junko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Vessel...
An animated work from the kiln of modern pottery master kishimoto Kennin enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes. The bottle form vase is of torn and scarred Iga clay, covered with a dusting of natural molten ash pooling as glass in the crevices. This piece was shown at his exhibition from 2012 at Marui Department Store (Nagoya) and is featured in the catalog image number 51 (catalog included).
Size, D 17.8 cm H 28.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Kishimoto Kennin has been wor...
A dragon and tiger make a play on the traditional two spiritual creatures in the Buddhism representing the spirit heaven and matter earth. It comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Manga Oribe Tsubo. A seminal and powerful work by this popular artist.
Size, D 26.8 cm H 36.8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Fukami Fuminori is a potter and an illustrator, and a rising star. Born in Seto in 1980, he graduated the Seto Industrial Ceramic Facility in 2000, then apprent...
Two lug handles leap from the sides of this traditional form by Karatsu Legend Nakagawa Jinenbo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Chossen Karatsu Mimitsuki Hanaire. Mottled glaze covers the rough clay darkened by flame with flashes of white and blue and crispy chunks of ash and debris clinging to the sides. It is a work which embodies the best of this highly sought artist. The vessel is 9 inches (23 cm) tall and in excellent condition.
Nakagawa Jinenbo (1953-2011) was al...
A superb white Bizen sake flask in red clay covered by a dusting of ash by Mori Togaku enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Bizen Tokkuri. It seems to encompass all the great characteristics of this living legend work,all wrapped in one small package.
Size, D 8.9 cm H 12.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Mori Togaku was born in Inbe, in the heart of Bizen territory in 1937. Following graduation from Okayama University in 1957, he taught art for a short time before ...
A striking Tokkuri and Guinomi sake set by Ichikawa Toru enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes titled Liberalism respectively and date to 2018. These display his famed glazes, which not only display remarkable color variations, but also textures, creating a pleasurable experience for both the eyes and the hands.
Size,(Tokkuri) : D 7.6 cm H 17.8 cm
Size,(Guinomi) : D 7.4 cm H 7.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Ichikawa Toru was born in Tokyo in 1973. He was apprenticed t...
An exquisite globular Seiji vessel with carved undulating ridged body by Ono Kotaro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled, Seiji Koshi Bachi(Celadon carving bowl).A stunning example of Kotaro works.
Size, D 22.8 cm H 18.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Kotaro (1953-) list of exhibitions and awards has been amazing,including the 4th Mashiko Ceramics Competition Hamada Shoji Prize, Grand Prize, the 6th Pottery for Sake vessel Exhibition, Gold Prize, the 1st Modern Ceramics...
A powerful vase in dark wet clay by Abe Anjin enclosed in the original signed double-wooden box titled Bizen Hanaire. Once again Abe Anjin has proven his mastery of tradition with this superb rendition. Impurities in the clay mar the surface and pale ash dusts. In the top clay hints of yellow flash where flame has licked the body,and the base is like textured stone, showing the extreme temperature with which it was fired. The Momoyama was an era of constant battle and striking aesthetic innov...