Unusual for this artist, known for his misshapen forms, here is a proper wide chawan covered in dark iron and translucent white betraying just a few hints of ashen green, a pair of crystalline tear drops running down to pool inside the basin. It is quite large at 13 x 14.5 x 8.5 cm ((5 x 5-3/4 x 3-1/2 inches) and is in perfect condition, enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shunju Chawan.
Murakoshi Takuma is one of those enigmas who simply lives to work with clay...

A dark teardrop bleads out from thick white glaze about the bottom of this beautiful cup by Murakoshi Takuma enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shunju Shochu-nomi. Here the artist indicates it is for drinking shochu, a strong Japanese spirit, and one that he is quite familiar with as I can attest from our occasional outings together. Slightly misshapen, it is roughly 10 cm (4 inches) diameter, the same height and in excellent condition, directly from the artist...

A wide flaring bowl covered in feldspathic white glaze weeping wth rivulets of crystalline green by Murakoshi Takuma enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shunju Shiriaru Wan. Outside the white glaze covers half the corrugated body, the other half striped with rust and flashes of white over tea colored ash glaze. It is 17 cm (7 inches) diameter, 10 cm (4 inches) tall and in excellent condition, directly from the artist...

A rarity among his work, here is a cobalt tinged sake cup and small Katakuchi server by Murakoshi Takuma enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Genso 27 Shuchu Sake-nomi. Blue streaks over the roughl clay surfaces, matte on the clay, gleaming under the white feldspar. The smallish cup is decorated with iron under a thick coating of the same white glaze...

A set of Five small dishes covered in Shunju glaze by Murakoshi Takuma enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shunju Kodai Kozara (Elevated Small Dishes in Shunju Glaze). Literally translated Shunju is Spring and Fall, a phrase denoting all the colors of the seasons, and it is the term he has chosen to poetically describe the various colorations of his work...

A set of five disc shaped dishes glazed with iron and ash, crystalline pools of alpine green congregating in the center by Murakoshi Takuma enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Senbei Sara (Rice-Cracker Plates) intimating the shape, not the usage. Each dish is roughly 17.5 cm (7 inches) diameter and all are in excellent condition, directly from the artist.
Murakoshi Takuma is one of those enigmas who simply lives to work with clay...

A frumpy vase in Ash glaze, settled down on its haunches like some tough guy, hands on hips, by Murakoshi Takuma enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Ganbaruman (One who perseveres). With two very distinct faces, this is a fun vessel to view, and the texture is over the top, a pleasure to hold. One side is covered in flowing red iron trickled with black, while opposite is largely green with flashes of raw earth revealed...

A set of five precipitous earthy bowls covered in iron, feldspar and ash by Murakoshi Takuma enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shunju Soba Bachi. Each bowl is roughly 17.5 cm (7 inches) diameter, 10 cm (4 inches) tall and all are in excellent condition. Literally translated Shunju is Spring and Fall, a phrase denoting all the colors of the seasons, and it is the term he has chosen to poetically describe the various colorations of his work...

Everything about this unique artists work seems to reek of the natural world. One cannot help but see landscapes and moss-covered surfaces in their climatic affectations. This square dish appears torn from the earth raw, seemingly still fresh with the scents of alluvium. It is covered with his signature Shunju glaze of iron, feldspar and green ash...

A dramatic work to start off our Takuma Show with, this elongated plate is covered in his signature Shunju glaze and enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Nami-ita O-zara. Abstract patterns in gray underly the feldspar glaze, open windows like receding snow revealing raw earth and green ash beneath. It rests on four bun feet slightly elevating it from the table top. The dish is 63 x 18 x 7 cm (2 feet x 7 x 3 inches) and is in perfect condition, directly from the artist...

Found in a small antique shop in central Kyoto, this piece immediately caught my eye and I knew I had to buy it. With no original box and a potting mark that could not be deciphered, this one remains a beautiful mystery. The style itself is very close to that of internationally renowned 8th generation Hagi potter Kaneta Masanao (b. 1953); so much so in fact that we decided to contact this artist to see if it was one of their pieces. They courteously replied back that it was not...

The last work by this important artist, a five piece stacking box decorated in iconic Dragonflies by Okada Yuji enclosed in a custom made wooden storage box. This piece was completed in 2022, shortly before he passed away...

A wine glass with design of undulating colored ribbons in colored lacquer, gold and mother of pearl designed by Okada Yuji at his Shiun studio enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is roughly 8 cm (3-1/4 inches) diameter, 21 cm (8-1/4 inches) tall and in perfect condition.
This is not dishwasher safe

A long, domed box covered with various lacquer techniques by Okada Yuji enclosed in a wooden box signed by his son Yoshio. Mother of pearl strips are divided by rivers of gold, a shimmering red sun rising over the wavelike pattern. Ovr top of the flowing gold has been added takamaki-e dots and ke-uchi strokes of textured gold. Below rolling silver lines over mother of pearl flake seem to reflect the milky way. The ends of the box are built up like brick walls of gleaming Abalone shell. Inside...

Authentic Black raku piece is fired in charcoal for long hours, it's very difficult to make with quiet and simple taste. He has made it to make chawan and also now makes sake cup. Accessary: wooden box signed by artist. Size: 7.6cm(D) 5.8cm(H)

The mark of the potter is carved on base.

Size
Height 9cm
Width 13cm


Excellent condition with no damage and no repair. Supplied with signed wooden box.

In 1921, following the completion of his primary education, Toshu Yamamoto embarked on a transformative journey into the world of pottery. With the fervor of an eager apprentice, he immersed himself in the intricate craftsmanship of Bizen-ware. A mere twelve years later, in 1933, he stood before his...

A sumptuous design of white flowers among dark leaves on a cream-colored dry lacquer form by Okada Yuji exhibited at the Kyoto Kogeikai Kaiten in 2020. It is performed in multiple layers, first the form of dry lacquer, which entails a great amount of time in creation, layer upon layer of lacquer, cloth, paper and Tonoko powder. Then has been applied thick colored lacquer with tataki-nuri texture over which the cream-colored white lacquer is applied. This is ground down to reveal the ridges of...

A beautiful pair of chosen-karatsu glaze plate with stem. They were fired with pine fire wood. They would be suitable for western style. Size: 15.6cm(D) 5.3cm(H)