Matcha Chawan, Tea Bowl, by Sachiko Furya; Honolulu, HI.
Ido-gata (Well-Shaped,) Bamboo Ash and Copper Glazes. H. 3"(7.5cm) x Dia. 5.5"(14cm.)
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...
Cold Sake Decanter, Reishuki. A spouted bowl used for serving cold or room temperature sake. Also appropriate for serving sauces, as a food bowl, or for flowers. Shino and Bamboo Ash glazes. H. 3"(7.5cm) x W. 6.25"(16cm.) "Mimi tsuki," (with attached "ears" on sides.) By Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI.
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...
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Wide Bowl with incised Lotus medallion. Bamboo Ash and Copper Glazes. H. 3.625"(9cm) x Dia. 8.625"(22cm.) The Lotus is a important symbol in Buddhism as it represents rebirth, purity, and spiritual perfection.
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...
Shinogi (faceted) Dessert Bowls, White Porcelain, by Hanako Nakazato; Union, Maine & Karatsu, Japan. H. 2.625"(6.5cm) x Dia. 4"(10cm.)
Hanako Nakazato is a 14th generation potter from Japan. The Nakazato family is a well-known pottery family in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, with the 12th generation Nakazato Taroemon being designated a National Living Treasure for Karatsu ceramics. Hanako moved to the US at age 16 to pursue her education...
Matcha Chawan, Tea Bowl, by John Miller; Portland, OR. Red Shino glaze. H.2.75"(7cm) x Dia.4.625"(13cm.)
John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illiustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school...
Matcha Chawan, Tea Bowl, by John Miller; Portland, OR. Tenmoku glaze. H.3"(7.5cm) x Dia.5.125"(13cm.)
John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illiustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school...
Matcha Chawan, Tea Bowl, by John Miller; Portland, OR. Ash celadon glaze with hakeme brush work . H.3"(8cm) x Dia.4.875"(12.5cm.)
John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illiustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school...
Porcelain Double-lipped Spouted Bowl, by Hanako Nakazato; Union, Maine and Karatsu, Japan.
Hanako Nakazato is a 14th generation potter from Japan. The Nakazato family is a well-known pottery family in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, with the 12th generation Nakazato Taroemon being designated a National Living Treasure for Karatsu ceramics. Hanako moved to the US at age 16 to pursue her education. While in the US, she took a renewed interest in her cultural roots, especially the Japanese food cultu...
Porcelain Dishes, Mukozuke-shape or dessert/salad dishes, by Hanako Nakazato; Union, Maine and Karatsu, Japan. H.1.5"(3cm) x Dia.6.6"(16.5cm.) Hanako calls these dishes "Chakara Bowls" (chakra being the vital energy points of the body in yoga, Hinduism, & Buddhism.) These dishes are appropriate for most any savory or sweet food and are an excellent size for use as a mukozuke dish used in Japanese cuisine.
Hanako Nakazato is a 14th generation potter from Japan. The Nakazato family is a well-k...
Katakuchi, Spouted bowl, by Hanako Nakazato; Union, Maine and Karatsu, Japan. H.2.5"(6.375cm) x Dia.7.25"(18.5cm.) Hanako calls this bowl a "Chocolate Spouted Bowl," due to the rich brown coloring of the porcelain. Spouted bowls are used for both liquid and solid items in Japanese cuisine. A dressing or a composed dish, or any type of food can be beautifully served in this vessel.
Hanako Nakazato is a 14th generation potter from Japan. The Nakazato family is a well-known pottery family in Karat...
Tea Bowl, Matcha Chawan (in Korean, Cha Jya,) by Shin Hyun-Chul, ca. 1995. H.2.5"(6cm) x Dia.5.5"(14.5cm.) A classic example of natsu jawan (summer tea bowl) with a low, and wide profile. Accompanied by signed wooden box.
Shin Hyun-Chul is a Korean potter who is well-respected by tea ware connoiseurs in Japan. His work is also shown in, of course, Korea, and has been exhibited in NY and LA in the U.S.
The early tea masters, such as Rikyu, created a Japanese aesthetic for tea which prized the a...
Dish by Sachiko Furuya. H.2.5"(6.5cm) x Dia.11.375"(29cm). Bamboo Ash, Copper, Iron Glaze. 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. She has exhibited her work in galleries and museums in the ...
Tea Bowl, Matcha Chawan, Ido-gata (well-shaped,) by Sachiko Furuya. H.3.25"(8cm) x Dia.6.5"(16.5cm). Bamboo Ash, Copper, Iron Glaze. 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. She has exhibited...
Wood-fired Tea Bowl, matcha chawan, with signed wooden box by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Shino & Ash glaze. H.3.375(8.5cm) x Dia.4.875"(12.5cm.)
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 introductio...
Wood-fired Tea Bowl, matcha chawan, with signed wooden box by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Ash glaze. H.3.125"(8cm) x Dia.4.5"(11.5cm.)
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 wo...
Wood-fired Tea Bowl, matcha chawan, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. White Shino glaze. H.3.125"(8cm) x Dia.5.125"(13cm.)
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 Tea Cere...
Wood-fired Tea Bowl, matcha chawan, with signed wooden box, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Shino & Ash glaze. H.3.25"(8.25cm) x Dia.4.875"(12.5cm.)
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 introduct...