Cloaked in a black textured surface with impressed, inlay decoration of stark and contrasting white across the surface of this bottle form Vase by Kondo Yutaka enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Ko-hana bin (Small Flowers Bottle). A superb example by this important Kyoto Artist.
Size, D 23.8 cm H 31.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Kondo Yutaka (1932-1983) was born into a traditional pottery family in Kyoto...

An incredible mixture of colors glisten like the walls of a Limestone cave in the hills of Akiyoshidai, the karst regtion south of Hagi where the important artist Kaneta Masanao created this bowl, enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The style is Kurinuki, not formed on a wheel but cut and worked from a block of clay, an approach the artist is famous for. The coloration is unusual, a dramatic leap from his usual subdued lavenders and whites...

Wood-fired platter by George Gledhill. Natural clays and glazes. W.10"(25.5cm) x L.16.5"(42cm). 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...

Wood-fired, faceted vase by George Gledhill; Payette, Idaho. H.8"(20cm) X Dia.5.25"(14cm.) See enlargements for flashing details. This pot is rugged and organic, with wonderful fire effects. 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...

Ceramics decorated by Zen monks are seldom seen and this piece is no exception. Two red enamel characters are boldly brushed in red enamel conveying the strong bond between Zen and the tea ceremony. The bowl is inscribed and named Taste of Zen (Zenmi 禅味), and dates to the 1970s, when Seki Bokuō 関牧翁 (1903 – 1991) was well into his abbotship at Tenryū-ji, one of most important, and certainly most beautiful temples in Kyoto...

Inspired by ancient Korean Sueki pottery this bowl features attractive and elegant design and excellent natural ash glazing.
It changes its appearance with time and can be enjoyed for many years ahead.

Seihou Hasegawa is one of the leading names in Japan in reviving the old techniques of Mino-Momoyama pottery.

Seihou Hasegawa
1953 Born in Tokyo 　
1983 Independently established in Fujino-cho, Kanagawa Prefecture (currently Midori-ku, Sagamihara), building a...

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. This piece has reduced oribe glaze, it also could be used as a vase. Size: 11.4cm(B) 10.3cm (L) 16.1cm(H) Accessary: wooden box signed by potter

Fascinating sterling and turquoise earrings by Navajo L. Eugene Nelson. These have posts for pierced ears, measure 1 3/4" long and weigh 9 grams total. They are in fine original condition and signed as shown. Trained in engineering and drafting, this artist meticulously works out his designs to scale on graph paper. His workmanship is precise and scrupulous with each component made by hand. His pieces are small abstract works of art.

A set of five concentric back glazed sake-cups enclosed in the original signed wooden box by Yagi Akira. They vary in size from 2-1/2 inches to 4 inches diameter (6.5 to 10 cm) and in excellent condition. For a similar (admittedly larger) set see “Contemporary Clay, Japanese Ceramics for the New Century “(2005) by Joe Earle.
This name is a must have in any collection of modern Japanese Pottery...

Large wan-gata form saffron glazed neriage teabowl with vivid pattern and mossy glaze effects.

Stoneware and glazes

5.75" X 4.10"

Functional, decorative and food safe

The size of Box: 4 1/4" Square x 2 3/8", Medallion size: 2 5/8" Dia x 1/4" High dome shape The size of Presentation Box: 9 7/8" Long x 7" Wide x 3 1/4" High. The title of work: Melancholy. The design depicted from Nadeshiko (Japanese name flower), English (dianthus, gillyflower, pink) flowers with such a delicately made by very thin/fine silver wires. This fine Japanese Cloisonne, Shippo Medallion was created by Fine Japanese Cloisonne Master Artist, Shinya Okamoto from Chiba Prefecture, Japan...

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...

Viscuous charred feldspar clouded with stormy color adorns this superb cascading bowl by Kumano Kuroemon enclosed in the original highly decorated signed wooden box titled Kuma Shino Chawan. Like the potter himself, this bowl is large and stable, seemingly welded to the floor by its own weight and presence. Despite that the kodai foot is small and delicate, adding creating tension between form and the space around it. A sublime example of this popular artist’s work...

Using Emanuel Ungaro lavender plum 95% silk fiber, a not the usual minimalist approach to wearable art apparel was taken in that there are no embellishments such as paint or fabric collage. It is ready to accept either forms of embellishment. In a USA studio, this was cut and constructed by and signed Mimi Dee, as a sleeveless kimono type coat vest, then finished with black over lock edges and 2 AB Czech fire polished lavender beads as the only embellishment...for now.....

Kohiki is simple elegance, one of the styles most befitting the humble confines of the tea room, and its ghostly white glows softly like the moon in the shadows...

Scales of color overlap in the crystal basin of this oblong form by Kobayashi Mitsugi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Mosaic Mon Sara (mosaic pattern dish). It is 8 x 6-1/2 x 1-1/2 inches (21 x 16.5 x 3.5 cm) and in excellent condition.
Kobayashi Mitsugi, born in Aichi prefecture in 1932, and graduated the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts. He was awarded at the Nihon Gendai Kogei Ten (Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition) in 1973 Kogeisho-Prize and 1980 Go...

Oil Painting by Jeon Joon Yeop. 29 x 21 inches, 73 x 53 cm. Jeon Joon Yeop (born 1953) is a well-known artist in South Korea, with numerous art reviews. He was the top-selling artist in last year’s Korea International Art Fair, Korea’s biggest art fair. Instead of finding comfort in his successes, Jeon accepts popularity as a challenge to further explore how to speak the ancient language of Korean landscape painting with a modern vocabulary of techniques, such as pouring, scratching, spreadi...

This bold Momoyama Yashichida-Oribe style chawan is by undisputed master potter; Suzuki Goro. This chawan is decorated in a playful array of traditional Oribe designs worked in a very modern tone with shades of iron black, green and coral set on a creamy ground and glazed over in a clear glaze with the panel surrounded by charcoal black under a satin feldspathic glaze. With the decorative panel showcased on the front of the bowl, the seemingly undecorated obverse is in fact highlighted by circul...

This vivid Aka-e tsubo was made by Persian blue specialist Kato kenji who is as well known for his brilliant overglaze enamels as he is for his rich temmoku and Mino tradition pottery. The iron rich clay peaks through at the foot creating a reddish base to the black and white glazed tsubo which is then decorated in fluid red and green overglaze in a pattern Kato Kenji used to the fullest extent on platters, trays, bowl and vases. This animated and very practical tsubo measures 24.5 x 21cm and co...

Small Dishes with kaki (persimmon) and gosu (blue) glazes, Mashiko-yaki, by Tagami Munetoshi of Hinata Kiln, Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture. H.1.125"(3cm) x Dia.3.75"(9.5cm.) 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 after high school went t...

Persian, raqqa glazed chawan with rozome traditional technique underglaze grasses decoration of

White earthenware, black underglaze decoration and traditional Persian blue glaze

5.2" X 4.35"

Please note, this piece is made using traditional pourous white earthenware and a soft fritted glaze. Though it is food safe and functional, it is not intended for everyday use.

A superb sculptural work of horizontal facets stacked upon each other in twisting obelisk by Mashiko based potter Matsuzaki Ken enclosed in the original signed wooden box. This is a masterpiece by this artist. It is 17 inches (43 cm) tall, 8 x 8-1/2 inches (20 x 21 cm) and in excellent condition. An identical shape is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and published in the book “Contemporary Clay, Japanese Ceramics for the New Centruy” by Joe Earle.
Matsuzaki...

A fabulous porcelain sake set by Minami Ayako from her legendary Yukifusuma (Blanket of Snow) series featuring a brilliant flower peering out from a drift of white, each enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Here both a sake cup and Kataguchi pouring vessel, the cup is 9 cm (3-1/2 inches) diameter. The Kataguchi is 15 x 11 x 9.5 cm (6 inches long) and both are in new condition.
Minami Ayako was born the daughter of Kutani artist Minami Shigmasa in Ishikawa prefecture, 1984. Whil...

A two exquisite works in Red and Blue created by the very popular Maeda Masahiro come enclosed in their original signed wooden boxes titled Iro-e Tokkuri (Colored Sake Flasks), and date to 2021.
Size, Blue , D 7.8 cm H 12.4 cm
Size, Red, D 8.4 cm H 14.5 cm
Condition, Excellent
Maeda Masahiro (b. 1948) graduated the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts in 1975where he received instruction from Living National Treasure Fujimoto Yoshimichi and Tamura Koichi as well as ...

A veteran of Bizen pottery, Mori Tōgaku has been perfecting his style for close to seven decades now with most of his important work having been done in the last 35 years. Using a self-built large climbing kiln measuring 53 meters—one of the largest of its kind—he utilizes a number of interesting techniques including mixing different types of clay into one work to produce pieces like the mizusashi (fresh water jar) shown here. With an unmatched ability to keep his designs fresh and interest...

Beautiful early vase by Ben Owen III, signed and dated 1996, salt fired pottery with carved decoration and square mouth. One of a number of works by this artist currently available. Please inquire.

Small, White Shino Glaze Flower Vase, by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. H. 4.0"(10cm) x Dia. 3.375"(8.5cm.) 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. She has exhibited her work in galleries and...

Mint and large Japanese pottery tea bowl of Hagi Ware, made by one of the most famous and creative potters of Japan, Seigan Yamane. The blue glaze reminds me always of the colors of universe at night. Stunning!

Seigan Yamane was born in 1952, and started making Hagi ware in 1987. He started his own pottery in 1992 and since then he won a lot of prizes for his great work. The special blue on most of his ceramics is called 'Seigan Blue' and was developed in 2002. Not least for th...

If a chawan can be at the right place at the right time, than this is the one. This medieval style chawan has a rich, fluid coating of glassy ash covering the entire face and most of the interior of the bowl with a vivid, green pool of ash as a centerpiece for the viewer/user. The ash is in a myriad of colors and travels well onto the foot where it culminates in a beautiful drip of green glass. This chawan is a stellar example of the pottery of master Shigaraki potter; Furutani Churoku IV (Hirom...

A black cloak is draped from the shoulders of this mysterious character lurking in the shadows of the tea room by legendary potter Higashida Shigemasa enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hikidashi-kuro Chawan. Matte over much of the surface, The dark glaze trails off near the base, revealing a startlingly white clay. The contrast is both abrupt and challenging, creating a tension most welcome on an otherwise subtle work. This is a great example of the diverse style of this artist...

Wood-fired tea bowl, Matcha Chawan, by George Gledhill, Payette, ID. H.3"(7.5cm) x Dia.4.25"(10.75cm). Foot ring dia.2"(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 world of Tea Ce...

An organic form slabbed and hollowed out from a block of clay by revolutionary Hagi artist Kaneta Masanao enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hagi Kurinuki Tokkuri. The vessel is covered in pale smooth glaze, like river-rock, some jagged stone worn smooth and polished by centuries of rushing water. It is 15 cm (6 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Kaneta Masanao likely needs no introduction, certainly one of Hagi’s most well-known and easily identifiable names. Alt...

A Spectacular Kakurezaki Ryuichi Black Bizen Chaire with 2 lids covered in rivulets of flowing ash. It is breathtaking, and I am already jealous of the lucky soul who will get to keep it. 
Size, D 7.4 cm   H 11.5  cm  
Condition, Excellent 
Price: (Sold)
The unique Harada Shuroku Chaire,has a dramatic effect the path of flame in the kiln,raw earth studded with inclusions burnt red,showing the extreme temperature with which it was fired.
  This is a t...

Very nice set of small kaiseki or sushi plates from the Bishu-gama kiln made by Bizen potter Yamamoto Soshu (Munehide).

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.

In a USA studio created, hand hammered by and signed with maker's mark: HANDMADE MIMI DEE STERLING (see image 2).
This pair of earrings featuring faceted teal tinted cultured REAL (no faux here!) pearls, iridescent golden stick biwa pearls and faceted red garnets. Similar to another pair commissioned by a repeat collector.

$9 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free with your USA Ck or USPS MO.
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Similar metal work can be custom ordered. This is Sold. One of a Kind, Hand Wrought & Signed MIMI DEE Pendant Necklace weighing 1 oz of Sterling Silver made in her USA Studio with applied black pearls and labradorite. 3".
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