A large Sculpture vase befitting any Museum collection by Mihara Ken enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sekki Kigen 09. 
Size, D 30.9 cm  H 25.1  cm  
Condition, Excellent 
Mihara Ken was born in Shimane prefecture in 1958, and apprenticed under Funaki Kenji at the age of 23...

An incredible organic shape by Kakurezaki Ryuichi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Bizen-Chawan.  The tea bowl looks as if it were sculpted with the fire, perhaps poured molten out of the flames and solidified naturally into this form.  About it clings a thick palet of ash, like lichen on a stone glistening under the melted frost.  Folds in the clay and flaws under the heavy ash deposit create tension and explore themes of nature and age and a powerful order beyond hu...

A spectacular piece by Tsugiura Yasuyoshi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sue no hakubutsushi kanna no mi. A wonderful work to represent this artists unique style...

An elegant elongated form displaying in a rustic, manner the various affects of rough Iga clay by Tanimoto Kei enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Hanaire. A dark shadow climbs up the side where the piece had been buried in a cloud of ash during the firing. Where it was not so protected, yellow green glaze accentuates the various textures benath. It is 21.3 cm tall, 9 cm diameter and in excellent condition...

Here we have anoter superb large tea bowl in green glaze and iron splashes over sandy white clay by Koie Ryoji enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe Chawan. An excellent example of contemporary clay, glaze, tradition, form, function, past and future. A simply stunning work by the master of tea bowls...

An iconic work in ivory colored covers this tea bowl which comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Zoge-ji Chawan and date 2015.  Up from the base drive two fingers of dark gray clay, the blanks left by the artists fingers when he dipped the bowl in glaze.  This adds a strong sense of connection between the artist and user. This is a great opportunity to acquire a very special piece by this artist...

Blasted and dripping Guinomi withe,a fantastic sculptured Tokkuri by Fujioka Shuhei enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes titled Iga Tokkuri and Iga Guinomi respectively. Charred shadows under score the deep green glass pools on the surface, raw earth studded with inclusions burnt red. 
Size, The Tokkuri: is D 9.2  cm   H 17.6  cm
Guinomi: is D 6.6  cm   H 6.5  cm  
Condition, Excellent 
Fujioka Shuhei was born in Ehime, on the Island of Shikoku in 1947...

Kato Toyohisa showing off his skills again with a superb vase in Red tinged white Camellias over the Nezumi-gray enclosed in the original wooden box titled Tsubaki Nezumi Shino Kaki. This vase is quite large, and the masterful craftsmanship of this artist is obvious.
Size, D 38.1 cm  H 36.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Kato Toyohisa was born in 1962...

A fantastic Tea Bowl by rising star Furutani Kazuya enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Chawan. Ash-glaze blasted with fire color of foggy green and yellow shizen yu glaze, shell props on the side, allowing us a view into the firing as it lay on its side in the kiln, the molten ash building up on the opposite side and following gravity down in streams. A sumptuous work exploiting the best Shigaraki pottery has to offer...

A large tsubo in gold and white slip by Miyashita Hideko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Haku-a Kaki Rin to Shite Yo. The title speaks of standing up alone, and the artist told me it was a piece she created when she came to terms with the grief of her husband passing away and had decided to make a fresh go of life. The form was influenced by ancient Chinese maternal sculptures, thus the forward, broad stance...

One of the more innovative and international minded ceramicists on the Japanese pottery scene, Ryoji Koie’s interests and expertise cannot be confined to one narrow genre—as he often integrates non-traditional methods and materials...

Exquisite colors pool and drip on this oil spot glazed vase by Living National Treasure Shimizu Uichi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kamahen Tenmoku-yu Kabin dating circa 1970. It is 22.3 cm (9 inches) tall, 16.5 cm (6-1/2 inches) diameter and is in excellent condition.
Shimizu Uichi (1926-2004) was born in Kyoto the son of a ceramic dealer. Discarding the family business he apprenticed in plastic arts under Ishiguro Munemaro...

Traditional Oribe hachi with vivid combed flowing water texture made by the internationally lauded potter, Kato Yasukage XIV. Elegant and traditional in form with quick, gestural combed texture on the front and stright lined texture to the back, creates a wonderfully decorative and functional hachi which balances on three well conceived feet...

Large Aka-raku style chawan with excellent modeling and spatula work with a perfect, small kodai on which the bowl balances giving it a wonderful lift upward. Measuring in at 13.5 x 9.5 centimeters, this chawan has an exceptional posture and balance, feeling great in the hand and appearing larger than the dimensions would indicate...

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...

A jagged glass shard has embedded into this One-of-a-kind Chawan by Kato Tsubusa enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sometsuke Chawan. The front has dripping deep blue and black glaze, White clay on the back side and pool of thick pale green inside of the bowl. A rare and expressive combination of affects. This is a superlative work by the artist, and one I am very proud to be able to offer.    
Size, D 11.8 x 17.5 cm   H 9.8  cm  
Condition, Excellent 

As if dragged from the ocean floor, the calcified form of this star shaped shell glistens with foggy blue inside light purple glazed around the rim and dark and murky on the base, capturing the heart of the sea from which it came.  A marvellous Water Jur by Koike Shoko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kai-no-katachi and date 2012. An excellent example of this artist and her Sell series.
Size, D 27.2 cm   H 18.4  cm  
Condition, Excellent 
Born in 1943, ...

Dripping green and blue glaze on the front of this sake pourer by Tamba legend Nishihata Tadashi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hai-yu Chuki.An unusual sake pourer with gold color metal handle and amazing Hai-yu ash glaze kiln effcts.This is a top quality work by this highly sought artist, and a rare opportunity for one of the best. 
Size, D 16.8 cm   H 8.8 cm (15.8cm including the handel) 
Nishihata Tadashi was born in Sasayama in the mountains of Hyogo, an ...