Ripples of light and dark pigmentation flowing on a background of sky-blue glaze—the description on the box reads 萩孔雀 (Hagi kujyaku) translating as “peacock Hagi” in English. With a distinctive wari-kodai (segmented foot) and unique glaze emulating the vibrant plumage of the notoriously flamboyant bird, this piece leaves a lasting impression.

Born in the illustrious potting town of Hagi, Yamane began his potter’s journey at the age of 35...

This remarkable tea bowl is from the kilns of Yoshida Shuen (1940-1987)—an apprentice of Miwa Kyusetsu (1910-2012) who was awarded the status of Living National Treasure in 1983. It features a warm crackled glazing with a few small portions of the foot of the tea bowl exposed, displaying the somewhat reddish coarse clay that this piece is fashioned from.

Hagi-yaki has a tradition stretching back over 400 years and is a high-fired stoneware type of pottery...

Large ovoid baker form glazed in a classical Oribe pattern of "mon" gate devices. Thrown and altered with applied lug handles

Stoneware, slips and glazes

15.75" X 5.75" X 5"

Functional, decorative and food safe

Elegant Tsutsu Chawan made by Living National Treasure Kato Hajime in his renowned Hiyoshi kiln. The mark of the artist is stamped on base.
It is very rare to find Kato Hajime's works on the market.

Size
Width 10.5cm
Height 9.5cm

Condition
Excellent
Supplied with signed wooden box

Born in Seto, Aichi Prefecture in 1900, Kato Hajime embarked on a remarkable journey in the realm of ceramics...

Every shade between mustard and aubergine fades into the deepest blue on the sides of this ovoid form decorated with enigmatic relief-work by Shinkai Kanzan enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Nishiki-ka Kabin. It is 14-1/2 inches (37 cm) tall and in excellent condition...

The mark of the artist is incised on base.

Size
Height 26.8cm
Width 14.8cm


In excellent condition with signed and sealed original box and leaflet.

Tatsuzo Shimaoka, a celebrated Japanese potter mentored by Shoji Hamada, achieved the pinnacle of his career when he was named a Living National Treasure of Mashiko, Japan, in 1996. Shimaoka gained renown for his distinctive Jomon Zogan (inlaid rope) pottery style...

Lyrical neriage bowl using white, iron and black porcelain clays in a Jovian Storms pattern

Porcelain and glaze

5.25" x 4"

Functional, decorative and food safe

Perfectly shaped Kuro Kyo-Yaki Chawan from the Showa Period by great artist Rikobei Kiyomizu the 6th, made 50 years ago. It comes with his originally signed and sealed wooden box.

Rokubei VI (1901-1980) the eldest son of Rokubei V, graduated from the Kyoto City School of Art and Craft and Kyoto Municipal College of Painting before apprenticing with his father from 1925. That same year, he entered his first competition...

Tea Cup, chawan, kumidashi-style, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. H.2.5"(6.25cm) x Dia.3.75"(9.5cm.) Cross-dipped in white & red Shino glazes. Gas-fired. 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...

Wide Tea Cup, Chawan, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Shino glaze. H.2.25"(6cm) x Dia.5.125"(13cm.) Volume=7oz (210ml.) 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...

An iconic work in ivory colored covers this water container which comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Zoge-ji Mizusashi and date 2015. This is a great opportunity to acquire a very special piece by this artist.
Size, D 19.2 cm H 18.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Wakao Kei was born in Gifu in 1967 ,the first son of the legendary artist Wakao Toshisada ...

Silver slip lopes and wavers and splashes over this slightly trumpeting Sake cups by the popular young star Iguchi Daisuke enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes, from the artist this year.
Condition, Excellent

Iguchi Daisuke was born in 1975 in Tochigi , After graduating the Tohoku University of Art & Design in 1998, studied in Kyoto under Imai Masayuki...

An incredible piece by legendary Abe Anjin in the artists most sought after style of saishoku colors enclosed in the original signed wooden box. We see the gamut of this artists career here, red, blue, black, gold, green, Ash glaze, and raw clay. The bottle form is dimpled to make it easy to grasp, even if imbibed. Being a maker of tea ware, it is this subtle attention to shape and texure which elevates the work of Anjin...

Fantastic vase by the legendary Miyashita Zenji 宮下善爾 (1939-2012), one of the greatest contemporary Kyoto potters. This was made using the colored clay technique that he was best known for— such pieces are exceedingly rare, most being found in numerous museums world-wide, and a shrinking number of private collections...

Rich temmoku glazed yunomi, teacup with impressed designs around the body. The impressed designs are high lighted with an ash glaze

Stoneware and glazes

4.2" X 3.85"

Functional, decorative and food safe

Plate, Mashiko-yaki, by Tagami Isamu of Hinata Kiln, Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture. Kuro (black) and Kaki-yu ("persimmon" glaze.) H.1.25"(3cm) x Dia.7"(18cm.) 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. He is currently the 4th-generation he...

A wonderful Sake Set by Ono Kotaro consist of a Sake Bottle and five Sake Cups. All the pieces are in perfect condition and enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hakuji Sake-ki.
The perfect compliment to the charms of a good bottle of sake.
Size,Cups D 6.8 cm H 5.8 cm
Size,Bottel D 8.9 cm H 13.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Kotaro was born in Brasil in 1953 . After graduate the Tajimi, spent a few years in Moncloa in Madrid learning the art...

Authentic Black raku piece is fired in charcoal for long hours, it's very difficult to make with quiet and simple taste. He has made it to make chawan and also now makes sake cup. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjzNKb33E7E Accessary: wooden box signed by artist. Size: 8.0cm(D) 6.0cm(H)