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 | Chinese Album Leaf Scholar Painting, Dated 1860 |
 | Antique NYOI scepter (ruyi); natural rekishi shape. Late Edo |
 | Unique Calligraphy by Tokuriki Tomikichiro 徳力富吉郎 Kyoto 1994 |
 | Signed Mimi Dee Studio Hammered Metalwork Pendant Necklace Tree |
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 | A Tokkuri with Enso by Tsujimura Yui |
 | A “Kase-Guro” Raku Tea Bowl by Higaki Ryota |
Black Raku Tea Bowl, Matcha Chawan, with crawling glaze, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Pinched & carved and individually gas-fired to 1900-1950 F (1038-1065 C.)
H.3.25"(8.25cm) x Dia.4.25"(10.75cm.)
There have been several influences to George Gledhill’s ceramic work. Buddhism has been a guiding force in his life for many years, and George even visits local prisons to teach the Dharma to inmates...
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A playful Sake Set by Sawa Katsunori, each piece enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe Tokkuri and Oribe Guinomi respectively. The capricious brush has worked over the various colors creating crosscurrents among the various themes which play off of each other . The perfect compliment to the charms of a good bottle of sake.
Size,The Tokkuri: is W 9,8 cm ( 3.9 inches) H 16.0 cm ( 6.3 inches) Size, Guinomi: is W 5.8 cm ( 2.3 inches) H 5.2 cm ( 2.05 in...
Size,The Tokkuri: is W 9,8 cm ( 3.9 inches) H 16.0 cm ( 6.3 inches) Size, Guinomi: is W 5.8 cm ( 2.3 inches) H 5.2 cm ( 2.05 in...
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A black cloak is draped from the shoulders of this mysterious character lurking in the shadows of the tea room by legendary potter Hori Ichiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seto-guro Chawan. Matte over much of the surface, someplaces the blackness shines like midnight through the fog.
Size, D 12.7 cm H 10.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Hori Ichiro (b. 1952) graduated the Tajimi School of Industrial Design and apprenticed under Kato Kozo...
Size, D 12.7 cm H 10.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Hori Ichiro (b. 1952) graduated the Tajimi School of Industrial Design and apprenticed under Kato Kozo...
A masterpiece by Furutani Taketoshi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Shizen-yu Shinogi Tsubo. Shinogi is this method of cutting away portions of the surface, in this case in waving patterns. This both allows the natural ash glaze a foot hold as it blows through the kiln, and as it cools, allows the molten ash to flow and create striking patterns on the surface...
Yunomi, Tea Cup. Black Temmoku Glaze with "yubi-kaki" (finger write) pattern. Nuka glaze interior. By Munetoshi Tagami of Hinata Kiln, Mashiko. H. 3.375"(8.5cm) x Dia.3.25"(8.25cm.) Volume=9.5oz(280cc.) Tagami Munetoshi (b. 1972) is the son of Tagami Isamu and grandson of Sudo Takeo. He is the 5th generation of potters in Mashiko’s Hinatagama (Hinata Kiln) founded during the Meiji Period (1868-1912) by Sudo Yujiro...
Albedo 3 Studio
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Large and broad pillar form covered jar with hakeme decoration under a clear glaze and zen inspired splashes of rich Ao blue glaze
Stoneware, slip and glazes
12" X 8.5"
Functional, decorative and food safe
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Like the iridescent moon itself, this teabowl seems to glow softly from beyond the twilight blue, a luminescence not reflected, but born from within. It is an exceptional work by Maeda Masahiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled very simply Iro Chawan. (Colored Tea Bowl)
Size, D 11.8 cm (4-3/4 inches) H 9 cm (3-1/2 inches)
Condition, Excellent
Maeda Masahiro (b...
Size, D 11.8 cm (4-3/4 inches) H 9 cm (3-1/2 inches)
Condition, Excellent
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White-glaze Vase by Sachiko Furuya. Organic fissured opening. H.7"(17.75cm) X Dia.5.5"(13.5cm.) Sachiko Furuya hails from Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. There, she studied pottery with Yukio Matsuura, making primarily tea wares for practitioners of the Omotesenke School of Tea. She also attended the College of Arts at Nihon University (Tokyo,) Suidobara Fine Arts Academy (Tokyo,) and has a Studio Art degree from Clark College in Dubuque, Iowa...
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Here is a superb example of the work of this Living National Treasure,enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Yusai Tsubo.The colors sliding down and catching in different hues, white, black, purple, blue and green, likening the surface to a 3-dimmensional Hiroshi Senju waterfall. The surface is a mirror, and it is a most prominent work...
Shino Ware: The Beauty of Whiteness and Organic Irregularity...
Albedo 3 Studio
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Large, oburi teabowl with a rich and semi-translucent Temmoku glaze over a vivid masame pattern impressed design, a wonderfully tactile chawan
White Stoneware and Temmoku glaze
5.75" X 4.2"
Functional, decorative and food safe
A black pipe reminiscent of both an ancient Japanese court cap and a industrial burner chimney by Shibata Shigeru dating circa 1978 enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kuro-yu Kaki, Okoru (Black Glazed Vase Titled Rise-up or Occurrence). This piece strongly shows the convention of the second generation Sodeisha members interest in form over decoration. It is quite large at 15 inches (38 cm) tall and in excellent condition...
Wood-fired Guinomi, Sake Cup, by John Benn; Harstine Island, WA. Shino Glaze. H. 2.00"(5cm) x Dia. 2.5"(6.5cm.)
John Benn studied with F. Carleton Ball and Ken Stevens at the U. of Puget Sound in Tacoma, and with Howard Shapiro and Sandra Simon in the MFA Program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1976, he built his first wood kiln...
Momoyama Gallery
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This magnificent chawan is a perfect embodiment of the Oribe tradition of Japanese pottery by legendary master and modern avangarde artist Suzuki Goro, enclosed in its original signed wood box.
He surely needs no introduction. Suzuki is one of those once in 500 years' type of artists. Suzuki Goro is a potter who goes beyond that usual appellation. He has developed his own way of expressing himself through ceramics, basing his work on traditional styles from the Mino tradition: Shin...
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Porcelain shallow teabowl with medieval green and temmoku glazes with a bloesem design on a graceful conical form
Porcelain and glazes
6.5" X 3"
Functional, decorative and food safe
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A beautiful Kohiki sake bottle and cup decorated with Shishi Lion and Ryu Dragon in Sometsuke blue over a pebble textured off-white by Ikeda Shogo enclosed in the original signed wooden box.
Kohiki ware is based on Yi Dynasty Korean Punch'ng ware preferred by the warriors in the Momoyama and early Edo period.
Size, Tokkuri D 8.4 cm H 12.1 cm
Size, Guinomi D 7.2 cm H 5.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Born in Kagoshima, the southern extreme of the Japanese m...
Size, Tokkuri D 8.4 cm H 12.1 cm
Size, Guinomi D 7.2 cm H 5.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Born in Kagoshima, the southern extreme of the Japanese m...
Another Radical piece by Hayashi Shotaro, this dramatic tsubo is thinly veiled in a crystalline feldspathic glaze, the violent eruptions peeling away from the surface catching and pooling the glaze to spectacular effect. It comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The piece is 12-1/2 inches 831.5 cm) tall, 10-1/2 inches (27 cm) diameter and in excellent condition. Shotaro (b. 1947) is one of the biggest names in contemporary Mino ceramics. He first began with a 7 year apprenticeship ...
molten ash streaks around the form of this superb Shigaraki Tsubo enclosed in the original signed wooden box dating circa 1996 by pottery legend Furutani Michio. It is 8 inches (20.5 cm) diameter, 8-1/2 inches (21 cm) tall and in fine condition.
Furutani Michio is one of the Gods of Shigaraki, an artist who wrote the book on Anagama kilns, and one of the more influential artists of the second half of the 20th century. He was born in Shigaraki; graduating the Konan High School of industr...
Furutani Michio is one of the Gods of Shigaraki, an artist who wrote the book on Anagama kilns, and one of the more influential artists of the second half of the 20th century. He was born in Shigaraki; graduating the Konan High School of industr...
Kakehanaire, Hanging Flower Vase with torn opening, by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. Black, White, Bamboo Ash glazes with pink colors emerging inplaces. H. 5.375"(13.75cm) x Dia. 4.0"(10cm.) Sachiko Furuya hails from Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. There, she studied pottery with Yukio Matsuura, making primarily tea wares for practitioners of the Omotesenke School of Tea. She also attended the College of Arts at Nihon University (Tokyo,) Suidobara Fine Arts Academy (Tokyo,) and has a Studio Art deg...
Momoyama Gallery
$900.00
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Try describing this incredible Vase is not difficult: Spectacular is all that comes to mind. This large vase is covered in glassy Oribe green glaze by the important Mino Ware master potter Tsukamoto Haruhiko, born in Mino in 1959
His work, reflects a certain, more modern departure from the established tradition, without compromising the quality of its craft and design.
Tsukamoto Haruhiko studying with Nonaka Shunsei and Asai Reiji. He struck out on his own in 1985 and sinc...
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A large and wonderful vase by Mihara Ken enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sekki Kaki (Un-Glazed Flower Vessel)and date to 2012. The entire work is soft and matte, like an old charcoal sketch, exuding a very powerful “Wa” sense of harmony. Ken is well known for this pastel color concept of un-presupposing grays, and this piece certainly lives up to our expectations for him.
Size, D 45.6 cm H 38.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Mihara Ken was born in Shimane...
Size, D 45.6 cm H 38.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Mihara Ken was born in Shimane...
A powerful work of Shino pottery by one of the veterans of Mino ceramics. Vibrant lines of white feldspar contrast sharply with the iron rich clay and glaze to bring out this abstract depiction of field grasses swaying in the breeze. The technique used to produce this work is over 400 years old and was nearly lost to the ages before being revived by several well-known artists in the mid-20th century.
Born in 1941 in Taijima, Tamaoki began his studies at a very early age; apprentici...
Born in 1941 in Taijima, Tamaoki began his studies at a very early age; apprentici...
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Ancient Iga pottery works had been made for a few decades since last Momoyama period from early Edo period. They were fired over 1250 degrees Celsius for 10 days and repeated 3 times and more with no glaze, they has natural glaze that is consist of melted ashes, burnt deposits and scarlet by fire.
They are well known as dynamic style and loved by many tea ceremony master like as famous Oribe Furuta. However, they needed expensive costs, so they could not be continued.
And Sadamitsu Sugimoto re...
Frills, filigrees and draperies gather pell-mell near the peak of this evocative vessel by Kawabata Kentaro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Loco. Consistent with this artists repertoire, the varying aspects are difficult to surmise in few words, raw clay, torn, cut, molded, squeezed and decorated with color in a variety of styles. It cocks its hip to one side, striking a sassy pose. A playful work to represent the eclectic style of this young man re-shaping the ceramic lands...
Momoyama Gallery
$350.00
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Finest Kyo-yaki tea bowl with a hand painted golden lobster design by famous Japanese artist Sugita Shohei the 4th. It is in mint condition and comes with originally signed and sealed wooden box.
Sugita Shohei was born 1942 as the 4th generation of the Sugita family, which inherited the Seikanji kiln established by the 1st generation Kikujiro in the early Meiji era with the approval of the Seikanji family of former counts.
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A playful sculpture which challenges the viewers perception by Hayashi Yasuo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Sakuhin (work). It is 12.5 x 9 x 12.5 cm and in perfect condition. According to a description of a similar work in the collection of the Met: Hayashi’s series of black and gray coil-built trompe l’oeil “boxes,” a group that was inspired by his experience flying without lights at night as a kamikaze pilot... this work presents new ways of looking at three-...
2 "Soroban-dama" (abacus bead) shaped Tea Cups by Munetoshi Tagami of Hinata Kiln, Mashiko. Kaki and Namijiro (white) glazes with red & green overglaze enamels. Namijiro interior. H.2.375"(6cm) x Dia.3.625"(9.25cm.) Volume=7oz(210cc.) Tagami Munetoshi (b. 1972) is the son of Tagami Isamu and grandson of Sudo Takeo. He is the 5th generation of potters in Mashiko’s Hinatagama (Hinata Kiln) founded during the Meiji Period (1868-1912) by Sudo Yujiro. At the age of 16, he started his apprenticeshi...
Modern Japanese Ceramics
$1,550.00
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An exquisite work of colored clay by Matsui Koyo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Mukuhai-yu Neriage Kensho-mon Tsubo. It is 30 cm (12 inches) diameter, 27 cm (11 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Matsui Koyo was born in the pottery village of Kasama, son of future Living National Treasure Matsui Kosei, in 1962. He graduated in sculpture from the University of Tsukuba in 1985, then began potting under his father at his Gessouji Studio. Work by Koyo has been selected...
Matsui Koyo was born in the pottery village of Kasama, son of future Living National Treasure Matsui Kosei, in 1962. He graduated in sculpture from the University of Tsukuba in 1985, then began potting under his father at his Gessouji Studio. Work by Koyo has been selected...
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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. She has covered the surface with these designs, thousands of tiny dots, each one an essential part of the pattern. The execution is flawless, perfect form and symmetry, precision to perfection in the design. A lacquered lid(made by the artist) allows it to work as a mi...
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Large haikaburi style mizusashi with areas of running green and blue-green ash running down the pot. This piece was made by veteran tea potter; Suzuki Hideo.
It may be of interest that this mizusashi bares a numbered tag attached to the base of the pot and indicates that this piece was in an exhibition.
This mizusashi is in excellent condition and has its original signed box. It should be noted, the lid is a very tight fit and can only be put on and taken off in one way. That being s...
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Large Ido style Hagi chawan with original signed box by Hayashi Koyo. This chawan has a great ido influenced form and a wonderful hagi "landscape" with various tones of blush and spotting.
This chawan is in excellent condition and measures 5.5" X 3.6"
A Yuteki Tenmoku Koro with wooden lid surmounted by a stone finial by Kimura Moriyasu enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 5 inches (12.5 cm) diameter and in excellent condition.
Kimura Moriyasu (b. 1935) studied pottery initially at the Kyoto Ceramics Research Facility (which turned out such masters as Hamada Shoji and Kawai Kanjiro) and then under his brother Kimura Morikazu. He is well known for his use of crawling and oil spot glazes. He exhibits with the Gendai Nihon ...
Kimura Moriyasu (b. 1935) studied pottery initially at the Kyoto Ceramics Research Facility (which turned out such masters as Hamada Shoji and Kawai Kanjiro) and then under his brother Kimura Morikazu. He is well known for his use of crawling and oil spot glazes. He exhibits with the Gendai Nihon ...
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This particular Yellow Seto tea bowl is having all of the bells and whistles a collector would want from a work by Kagami Shukai. His unique Aburage-de (deep-fried tofu) Yellow color, the Koge brown and copper-green,comes together to paint a portrait of a perfect Shukai piece. From a private collection comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled ki-seto Chawan and double black lacquered wooden box. This is a quintessential work by this important artist whose work will remain influen...
Dragon's Pearl
$200.00
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An interesting modern water dropper (suiteki ) for ink painting of sculptured form with a rough Bizen feel to it. The maker name Shozo impressed on the bottom and inscribed tomobako storage box. Water droppers are part of a scholar’s painting tools.
Size: H 7 x 8 x 8 cm circa.
Perfect condition.
-------Saito Shozo
Born 1952 in Ashio, Tochigi Prefecture, Kanto region.
He studied ceramics at the Prefectural Ceramics Center of Mashiko, He built his own kiln in Ashio Town.
Tea Cup, Yunomi, by Tagami Munetoshi of Hinata Kiln, Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture. Brown glaze and overglaze red enamel bamboo leaf motif in white medallion. H.3.125"(8cm) x Dia.3.375"(7.5cm)
Tagami Munetoshi (b. 1972) is the son of Tagami Isamu and grandson of Sudo Takeo. He is the 5th generation of potters in Mashiko’s Hinatagama (Hinata Kiln) founded during the Meiji Period (1868-1912) by Sudo Yujiro. At the age of 16, he started his apprenticeship under his grandfather and then right aft...
A voluminous Tsubo decorated with autumn grasses scored into the clay with a gold moon rising up behind on the tarnished silver glaze, a spectacular combination by veteran Karatsu potter Nakazato Yoshitaka enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Ginsai Tataki Tsubo. It is 33.5 cm (13 inches) diameter and in excellent condition.
Nakazato Yoshitaka was born in 1958, a descendant of the famous Nakazato Tarouemon family of Karatsu. He graduated the Saga Prefectural Arita Industrial Ce...
Albedo 3 Studio
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Fine boxed serving bowl, hachi in Kohiki white slip style over stoneware with combed slip decoration under an ash glaze
In excellent condition in original signed box. This is a very nice kohiki bowl and as of yet, I have not deciphered the signature and the piece is priced accordingly.
9.5" X 3"
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A globular vase covered in the trademark sansai glazes of Ningenkokuho Tokuda Yasokichi III (Masahiko) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. A superb example of the work of this Living National Treasure.
Size, D 21.4 cm H 21,8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Designated Living National Treasure in 1997 for his supremacy in the use of Kutani glazes, Yasokichi, born Masahiko, has gone a step further than many National Treasures by broadening his spectrum with a new style of Kut...
Size, D 21.4 cm H 21,8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Designated Living National Treasure in 1997 for his supremacy in the use of Kutani glazes, Yasokichi, born Masahiko, has gone a step further than many National Treasures by broadening his spectrum with a new style of Kut...
Albedo 3 Studio
$165.00
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Charcol fired, yakishime tsubo with "hana", flower designs incised on the pot by Otani (Yano) Shin-ichi
27 x 24cm
In perfect condition with original signed box and stamped cloth
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Temmoku and haiyu glazed tea caddy, chaire with ceramic lid. There is flowing glaze all around the upper portion of the wasp waisted form with a beautiful green steak present on the face of the pot.
Stoneware and glazes
4.2" x 3.25"
Functional, decorative and food safe
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Broad and elegant notched foot hagi chawan by second generation hagi potter; Tanomura Shogetsu II. Having inherited his style from his father, Shogetsu I, this chawan has a variety of subtle tones running through the glaze exterior and interior.
The bowl measures 5.4" x 3.35" and is in perfect, unused condition and comes complete with the original signed box.
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Mottled clay in lively blends colors on this Nerikomi tea bowl by Living National Treasure Matsui Kosei enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Neriage Shoretsu Tsutsu Chawan.
Size, D 9.8 cm H 7.9 cm
Condition, Excellent
Matsui was born in 1927, beginning his ceramic studies in 1946. In 1957, he became a priest at the Getsusoji Temple, where in 1960 he built a kiln so he could research traditional Chinese, Japanese and Korean ceramics. Subsequently, he beca...
Size, D 9.8 cm H 7.9 cm
Condition, Excellent
Matsui was born in 1927, beginning his ceramic studies in 1946. In 1957, he became a priest at the Getsusoji Temple, where in 1960 he built a kiln so he could research traditional Chinese, Japanese and Korean ceramics. Subsequently, he beca...
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Fine Bizen sake set by Prefectural Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama (Bizen); Isezaki Mitsuru (b. 1934). Mitsuru is the brother of Living National Treasure, Ningen Kokuho, Isezaki Jun and uncle of Isezaki Koichiro. He is widely exhibited and published and has won the prestigious Kaneshige Toyo Prize for his work.
This sake set is composed of two guinomi and a tokkuri, each prominently marked and in the original signed box. This set is in perfect, unused condition.
Guinomi measu...
Momoyama Gallery
$7,500.00
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We like to present you this Shino Masterpiece of legendary Tokuro Kato, named 'amongst the clouds', coming with corner protections, a silk shifuku, a stamped pouch and its original double wood box, signed and sealed (Signature of 'Gen' - please compare http://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/christies-south-kensington/catalogue-id-srchristi10016/lot-333068c2-4555-4b6a-abba-a3f700026090). It is in absolutely mint condition, a museum quality piece of art. We also will add the fine ...
Wow! This is quite a tsubo by revivalist Takahashi Shunsai enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Kama Hana Tsubo. A wack of ash blasts the shoulder over raw shiseki studded terracotta clay scorched the color of bricks. Fired on its side, opposite is charred and covered in molten ash where it had been buried in the embers. This is truly a classic Shigaraki work down to the belt of cross hatches at the shoulder and two stage mouth. It is 26 cm (10 inches) tall, roughly ...
An Exhibited pottery box by Watanabe kunio enclosed in the original wooden box titled Iro-e Kin/Gin-Sai KiKaMon ToBako. This piece was featured on the exhibition invitation at the Marue Gallery (included). It measures 9 inches (23 cm) across, 2 inches (5 cm) tall and is in excellent condition.
The first time I saw this artists work I was blown away by the precision, skill and beauty inherent. Kunio was born in Yamanashi Prefecture in 1967, graduating the top Art school in Japan, The Toky...
The first time I saw this artists work I was blown away by the precision, skill and beauty inherent. Kunio was born in Yamanashi Prefecture in 1967, graduating the top Art school in Japan, The Toky...
Vase, Hanaire, Mashiko-yaki, by Tagami Munetoshi. Kaki (persimmon) & White glazes with red & green overglaze enamel decorations of snow on bamboo grass (yuki mochi sasa) & stripes. H. 9.5"(24cm) x 2.25"(5.75cm) Square. Ideal for placement in tokonoma. **A companion piece is also available in Blue (instead of Kaki) Glaze. Tagami Munetoshi (b. 1972) is the son of Tagami Isamu and grandson of Sudo Takeo. He is the 5th generation of potters in Mashiko’s Hinatagama (Hinata Kiln) founded during the ...
Gallery Rex
$3,120.00
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Sadamitsu Sugimoto, a great master of the ceramic art scene in Japan, was led by Tachibana Daiki the great Zen teacher and has been producing a lot of masterpieces through over 40 years .He has been studying the world of “wabi, sabi, and yugen” as his life's theme.
His new challenging work, making raku style chawan with celadon glaze,
Size: 14.3cm(D)/6.7cm(H)
Accessories: wooden boxes(signed by the artist)
Albedo 3 Studio
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Large hakeme (hakame) decorated covered jar with a medieval green splash on the front, back and lid
Stoneware, slip and glazes
13.5" X 7.25"
Functional, decorative and food safe
Albedo 3 Studio
$89.50
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Abstrakt resist terra cotta Façade bottle vase
Terra cotta, slips and glaze
11.75" x 12.75" x 3.75"
Kakehanaire (Hanging Flower Vase,) by George Gledhill; Payett, ID. Wood fired, ash glaze, with copper ring attached in back for hanging on a wall or post. H>6.25"(16cm) x W.3.125"(8cm.) 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 p...
A masterpiece by Shigaraki Icon Koyama Kiyoko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Shizen-yu Mentori Hanaire. She was well known for both her Mentori works, and the exuberant amount of ash accumulated from the 10 plus day firings of her kiln. This is a prime example of both those features. It is 24.5 cm (just udner 10 inches) diameter, roughly the same height, and in excellent condition.
Koyama Kiyoko was born in Sasebo, Nagasaki in 1936. Following the second wor...
Koyama Kiyoko was born in Sasebo, Nagasaki in 1936. Following the second wor...
Guinomi, Sake Cup, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID.
Wood and Gas Fired. H. 2.25"(5.75cm) x Dia. 3.5"(9cm.) Volume = 4oz (120cc.) 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. Their introduction to the world of Te...
The mark of the potter is carved on the bottom.
Born in Shigaraki in 1913, Tani Seiuemon was the key person to revive old Ko-Shigaraki and Ko-Iga styles with natural ash glaze effects.
Tani Seiuemon works are exhibited in British museum and Cleveland Museum of Art.
Currently, his son Tani Q operates the family kiln in Shigarakicho.
Size
3.3in. (8.5cm.) high;
4.68in. (12cm.) diameter;
Condition
Unused.
Supplied with original wooden bo...
Born in Shigaraki in 1913, Tani Seiuemon was the key person to revive old Ko-Shigaraki and Ko-Iga styles with natural ash glaze effects.
Tani Seiuemon works are exhibited in British museum and Cleveland Museum of Art.
Currently, his son Tani Q operates the family kiln in Shigarakicho.
Size
3.3in. (8.5cm.) high;
4.68in. (12cm.) diameter;
Condition
Unused.
Supplied with original wooden bo...
A striking form covered coated in glistening green glass and gnarly clusterd of black ash by Furutani Hirofume enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Shizen-yu Hen Hanaire. This is an absolute classic vessel by the artist. It is 31 x 10.5 x 34 cm (12 x 4 x 13-1/2 inches) and in excellent condition, directly from the artist.
Furutani Hirofumi (b. 1948) is the real deal, a Shigaraki potter trained under his father, recipient of tradition and knowledge who does not say...
Furutani Hirofumi (b. 1948) is the real deal, a Shigaraki potter trained under his father, recipient of tradition and knowledge who does not say...
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Layers of irregular bands of colored clay, peach-colored top lid to a lavender and green like the climbing mountains surrounding Kyoto rise up the sides of this majestic work by Miyashita Zenji enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sai-dei Koro Gen-fu Kaze ( Mad Colors Phantasmic Wind Incense Burner and date to 1993. It is an excellent example of this artist.
Size, D 8.8 cm H 13.6 x 19.8 cm (including the lid)
Condition: Excellent
Miyashita Zenji (1939-2012) w...
Size, D 8.8 cm H 13.6 x 19.8 cm (including the lid)
Condition: Excellent
Miyashita Zenji (1939-2012) w...
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His name is Atsushi Hamada, expert potter Junri Hamada's son. He got an award of the encouragement prize in the Contemporary Tea-things Competition 2018.
This cup are carved crab with fine technique and has been fired with woods for a few days, it is covered with natural glaze not artificial glaze.
Size: 6.5cm(D) 5.8cm(H)
Accessary: wooden box with signature
Delicious kiln effects are displayed across the surface of this triangular slab by Sugimoto Sadamitsu enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The three sides measure 33 x 36 x 41 cm (13 x 14 x 16 inches) and it is in excellent original condition.
Sugimoto Sadamitsu was born in Tokyo in 1935. A strong adherent to the Zen tradition, Sadamitsu established his own kiln at 33, receiving the kiln name from his mentor Daitokuji priest Tachibana Oki. His Zen studies have refined the spiritua...
Sugimoto Sadamitsu was born in Tokyo in 1935. A strong adherent to the Zen tradition, Sadamitsu established his own kiln at 33, receiving the kiln name from his mentor Daitokuji priest Tachibana Oki. His Zen studies have refined the spiritua...
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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...
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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.
Size,Pot D 13.8 cm H 18.4 cm (including the handel)
Size,Cup D 9.6 cm H 6.8 cm
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Size,Pot D 13.8 cm H 18.4 cm (including the handel)
Size,Cup D 9.6 cm H 6.8 cm
Condit...
