Living National Treasure,Kondo Yuzo was arguably, the one of the finest sometsuke artists of the 20th century...
This chawan is in excellent condition, measures 5" X 3.5" and comes with its signed boxed.
Though I could not identify this potter, the box seal and seal on the chawan are an exact match. What I can say is that this is not an apocryphal mainline raku chawan and is not by Sasaki Shoraku, Ohi Choraku or some of the other usual suspects. Priced accordingly.
Each small plate is in perfect condition, measures 3.75" x .75" and is cleared marked on the reverse and has a bota-mochi style decoration on the face of each piece. No box.
These plates are all in great condition and measure approximately 5.75" x .5" each and come with their original signed box.
This piece is in great condition with its signed box and measures 7.5" by 3" at its widest
This piece is in great condition with its signed box and measures 12.5" by 9"
Though marked, I have been unable to read the seal and identify the potter. What I can say is this chawan is definitely post-war, circa 1960 -1970 and very much resembles the works of Sakakura Shinbei XII and Saka Koraizaemon XII from that time period.
This bowl measures 5" X 3.25" and is in great condition. No Box.
This chawan is in excellent condition and does not have a box.
4.6" X 3.2"
This chawan is in excellent condition and does not come with a box.
5.7" X 2.75"
The are a few small spots of glaze loss as can be seen in the pictures, but all in all, this is a very handsome and strong chawan that looks great on a shelf. No box.
5.5" x 4"
Furukawa Toshio (b. 1949) is well known for his celadon and copper red pottery and he has been widely exhibited and illustrated both in and outside of Japan.
This chawan measures 5.7" X 2.75" and is in perfect condition and comes with its original artist signed box.
Porcelain, slip and glazes
4.75" X 4"
Because of the nature of this vellum glaze, it is not intended for daily use
Stoneware, glaze and overglaze
8" X 4.25"
Functional, decorative and food safe
Stoneware, slips and glazes
9.6" X 5"
This boxed glass mizusashi is by Tanaka Tsuneo and is in perfect condition complete with its lacquer lid and signed wooden storage box. This piece has an etched signature on the bottom of the mizusashi that was difficult to photograph.