This piece by Kiyomizu Rokubei VI epitomizing the midcentury aesthetic, this piece by Kiyomizu Rokubei VI covered in soft gold colors and abstract patterns comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kinsai Moriki. It is 16.5 cm (6-1/2 inches) diameter, 23 cm (9 inches) tall and in excellent condition...

Ca 1992 A decorative signed and dated hand painted egg by commercial artist, Robert Tolar(1941-2012). The egg measures 4" x 2-1/2".

In excellent condition, this bird-shaped, or “torigata” vase is a beautiful example of Iga pottery from last century. A master of form, material, and technique, the potter Furutani Michio (1946-2000) wrote several books later translated to English on the construction and use of the “anagama”—an earth-dug, wood-fired, small-batch kiln traditionally used in Japan—celebrated for the extraordinary results that often emerge from its fires...

Charming small vase by Miyashita Zenji 宮下善爾 (1939-2012), one of the greatest contemporary Kyoto potters. This is from the mature celadon period, when he focused on added texture to the pieces that enhanced the glaze. At that time he was studying ancient Chinese pieces, and was influenced by his father who excelled in celadon. Piece is playfully titled Longevity Crystal Celadon Square Vase (寿晶瓷方瓶). Miyashita loved to give poetic names to his pieces...

This is a large and elegant salt fired enyu with a provocative crackle slip surface creating a wide array of textures and various color hues that make for a splendid chawan. measuring in at 14.2 x 8.6cm, this chawan was created by Tokoname mainstay, Ito Yushi and is rather typical of this style for which he is well known...

A fabulous small sculpture titled Metamorphosis by important artist Kumakura Junkichi exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art at Shigaraki and published in the catalog Junkichi Kumakura Special Exhibition (image 185). It is 20 cm (8 inches) tall, and in excellent condition, enclosed in a modern collectors box...

Whimsical piece by the important Seto potter, Suzuki Norifumi 鈴木紀文 (1940-2006). Title: Zodiac Vase (Kanshi kabin 干支花瓶) Medium: glazed stoneware Size: 7.3 x 14.4 x 7.8 cm Signature on the piece: Nori 紀 Date: Heisei Period, made in late 1994 for upcoming year of the wild boar (1995) Condition: Excellent. Minor imperfections from firing. Excess drips of glaze on the bottom ground by potter...

This is an important painting in Korean art history. It was featured as the very first illustration, Plate Number 1, in the catalogue of the historic Korean Cultural Service exhibition, Coloring Time, the first exhibition ever to cover the history of Korean art in America. This is Dragon in the Fog, painted in 1997 by Renowned Korean Artist Don Ahn aka Ahn Dong Kuk (1937 - 2013). Don Ahn was a pioneer of Korean art in America...

An elegant bowl swept in a Zen circle of ink by Shigemori Yoko, the vessel evidencing several dips in white slip, creating a captivating sensibility which contests the simplicity of the coloration. It is 14 cm diameter, 8 cm tall and in perfect condition, directly from the artist’ family and comes enclosed in a wooden box annotated by her nephew.
Shigemori Yoko (1953-2021) was born in Kagoshima...

A beautiful faceted white glazed Sencha set for steeped tea by Living National Treasure Shimizu Uichi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Haku-yu Bancha-ki (White glazed Set for Bancha Tea). The cups are roughly 7.5 cm (3 inches) diameter, the same height and all are in excellent condition.
Shimizu Uichi (1926-2004) was born in Kyoto the son of a ceramic dealer...

Wonderful porcelain tsubo with exquisitely painted sparrow and foliage across the surface with vivid watercolor like effects calling to mind a scene right out of early autumn. The detail of the painting is rather intricate and obviously owes its inspiration to many of the Meiji era painters of which Watanabe Seitei (1851-1918) immediately springs to mind...

Ed Tobin hand crafted bracelet

Pierced and scored sterling silver

7" interior circumference

1 1/2" rear opening

1" tall

A tea bowl with beautiful glaze by the legendary Miyashita Zenji 宮下善爾 (1939-2012), one of the greatest contemporary Kyoto potters. This is an early work, when he focused on celadon-like glazes. At that time he was studying ancient Chinese pieces, and was influenced by his father who excelled in celadon. His tea bowls are not common. Piece is simply titled Tea Bowl Air (Chawan Chiyū 茶碗宙), it is glazed stoneware, from Heisei Period, circa 2000...

Colorful 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...

Fantastic vase by the legendary Miyashita Zenji 宮下善爾 (1939-2012), one of the greatest contemporary Kyoto potters...

A rare and wonderful sterling ring with center onyx by Arizona metalsmith Kim Rawdin. Kim Rawdin studied painting and art education in college in New York and his interest in jewelry started when he took a job as an art teacher on a Navajo reservation in Arizona. Becoming highly influenced by the beauty of the Arizona landscape, he is also influenced by traditional Japanese haiku and scroll paintings. This ring is a size 6 1/2, is 3/4" long and 3/4" wide. Weighing 19 grams, it is in fine origina...

This interesting melon shape agate snuff bottle is 1 ½ inches tall, 2 ¼ inches wide and 3quarters of an inch thick. It depicts a young boy climbing a tree. The artist (Wang Hai) carved a leaf as the base, so the bottle can sit horizontally. It is polished and hollowed very well. Please e-mail us for more information and his work.

For the decoy collector or outdoors enthusiast here is a contemporary work, beautifully and sensitively hand painted with amazing detail in the feathering. The bird measures at the extreme dimensions about 17" by 7" by 13". Made of plaster, it is a most realistic work. The webbing of the feet, the delicate breast feathers----all details were most carefully attended to by the artist, MARK YOUNG. There is mention of him online but information is limited. The work is numbered 1 of 15. Most cer...