All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Contemporary item #1331556 (stock # TSMN546)
Classic devil's bucket style Shigaraki mizusashi by veteran master craftsman, Tani Seiuemon I. This impressive and well fired Shigaraki mizusashi was thrown and has a rich surface and a lid that sits well on the turned in mouth. Fired in an anagama wood fired kiln for nearly a week, the resulting effects paint the surface with deposits of natural ash some of which turn to glass across the surface...
All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Bowls : Pre 1970 item #1330428 (stock #0309)

A true Mashiko chawan by greatest Shoji Hamada, enclosed in its signed wood box and an authentification of Shinsaku Hamada.

Hamada Shoji (1894 - 1978) was one of the founding fathers of the Studio Pottery movement, who came over to England with his friend, Bernard Leach, to start the Leach Pottery in St. Ives, Cornwall back in 1920. Like Leach, Hamada did not come from a pottery background but had studied ceramics briefly in Tokyo...

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Pre 2000 item #1330304 (stock #963)
A book of Yagi Kazuo works (number 203 of 800) dated 1969 with the cover inlaid with a ceramic work signed and dated Feb. 1967. Dozens of photographs of his work dating from the height of his fame as an avante Garde sculptor fill this 100 page book titled Simply “Yagi Kazuo”. The book comes in the original cover which is held inside a cardboard sleeve. The ends of the cover not encased in cardboard have yellowed some with age, but this does not affect the book within.
All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Bowls : Contemporary item #1330250 (stock #0308)

We like to show you this Kohiki-de chawan made by one of the most famous contemporary artists of Japan, Shiro Tsujimura, enclosed in its originally signed wood box. Modeled after Korean Yi Dynasty (1392-1910) Punch'ng wares, Kohiki typically refers to an iron-rich clay body covered over with white slip and then a translucent glaze. In Japan, the Kohiki style started with Korean potters and appealed greatly to the busho chajin or warrior-tea men of the late 1500s...

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Bowls : Contemporary item #1330241 (stock #0307)

This magnificent chawan is a perfect embodiment of the Shino tradition of Japanese pottery by legendary master and modern avangarde artist Suzuki Goro, in mint condition and enclosed in its original signed wood box.

He surely needs no introduction. Suzuki is one of those once in 500 years' type of artists. Suzuki Goro is a potter who goes beyond that usual appellation...

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Bowls : Contemporary item #1330240 (stock #0306)

This magnificent chawan is a perfect embodiment of the Oribe tradition of Japanese pottery by legendary master and modern avangarde artist Suzuki Goro, mint condition and enclosed in its original signed wood box.

He surely needs no introduction. Suzuki is one of those once in 500 years' type of artists. Suzuki Goro is a potter who goes beyond that usual appellation...

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Bowls : Contemporary item #1330067 (stock #TRC1607)
Though this piece appears quite old and nicely worn by time, it is in fact a very recent work from Sekizanjin kiln. Using a special organic process to “ferment” powdered ore used in the clay, they then fire the hand molded pieces under extreme heat to produce bowls they call “Chibori.” The Chibori bowl featured here is inspired by works of Chojiro—forbearer of the Raku line of potters and collaborator with legendary tea master Sen no Rikyu...
All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Plates : Pre 2000 item #1329808 (stock #957)
An oblong Oribe dish with striated designs by Kato Shigetaka enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 10 x 11 inches (26 x 27.5 cm) diameter and in fine condition.
Shigetaka was born the second son of Kato Tokuro in 1927. He graduated the Seto Industrial School of Ceramics and studied under his father. From 1959-1971 submitted annually to the Nitten where he received the Hokusho prize as well as the Modern Ceramics Prize among others...
All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Jars : Contemporary item #1329526 (stock #955)
A large organic Kurinuki Mizusashi in deep rich lavender glaze with ash charring by Kaneta Masanao enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 10 x 9-1/2 x 8 inches (25 x 24 x 20 cm) and in fine condition, dating circa 1995...
All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Bowls : Pre 1990 item #1328890 (stock #0302)

A spectacular 'Koetsu-utsushi' Aka Raku Tea Bowl by Nakamura Kohei, enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Mint and true museum quality. Kohei (1948-) was born the son of the famous Kanazawa potter. He learned the ceramics from his father, Nakamura Baizan II, and his brothers Kinpei an artist best known for his contemporary art objects...

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Vases : Pre 2000 item #1327152 (stock #954)
A stellar display of Hidasuki covers the sides of this voluminous Bizen vase by Yamashita Joji enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 15 inches (38 cm) wide, 14 inches (37 cm) tall and in excellent condition, and retains the original exhibition label on bottom. Due to size the cost of shipping will be accrued separately. Yamashita Joji (b. Tokyo, 1947) lives in Okayama, but began his artistic career in the Vancouver Art School in Canada...
All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Vases : Pre 1990 item #1326822 (stock #953)
A spectacular Shino Vase in deep murasaki and white by Tamaoki Yasuo enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 11 inches (28 cm) tall, roughly the same diameter and in excellent condition. This piece is from the era in which Yasuo won the Japan Ceramic Society award (JCS) in 1979. Included is a catalog from Mitsukoshi Department Store and an advertisement for the Exhibition of JCS Award Winners...
All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Vases : Contemporary item #1325774 (stock #949)
An exquisite deep blue covers the dark iron-rich clay of this Shino Vase by Kato Toyohisa enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Ash Purple “no” Glaze Vase. Here he plays with sound, substituting the character for purple (shi) for the usual character Shi in Shino. It is 11-1/2 inches (28 cm) tall and in excellent condition.
Toyohisa was born in 1962. His work is both original and fresh and his challenging pursuit of Mino ceramics is evident in both his contemporary pieces ...
All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Bowls : Contemporary item #1324558 (stock #0294)

This magnificent chawan is a perfect embodiment of the Oribe tradition of Japanese pottery by legendary master and modern avangarde artist Suzuki Goro, enclosed in its original signed wood box.

He surely needs no introduction. Suzuki is one of those once in 500 years' type of artists. Suzuki Goro is a potter who goes beyond that usual appellation. He has developed his own way of expressing himself through ceramics, basing his work on traditional styles from the Mino tradition: Shin...

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Plates : Contemporary item #1324098 (stock #YY OSP1)
Vivid texture and color variations paint this bold swirl platter by Shigaraki and Oribe specialist, Yamaguchi Yoshinari. Made of a tight buff-white stoneware the Oribe glaze has created varying hues of green depending on the thickness of the glaze with high points having a brighter surface and a thick pool of green glass in the center of the plate with rich blue-green tones where the copper has become over-saturated. Measuring 11.75" x 1.75", the plate is in original condition though the box has...
All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Bowls : Pre 2000 item #1324014 (stock #0292)

A masterpiece tea bowl by Iga master Tanimoto Kosei, accompanied by his signed and sealed original storage box.

Kosei was born in 1916 in Iga city, Mie Prefecure. He made his National Debut as an oil painter artist, his interest in traditional Iga-yaki ceramics started in 1945, and he becomes an Iga potter in 1947, enjoying a long apprenticeship under master potter Komori Shinobu and Sakuzo Hineno at the Institute of Nanagu Ceramics in Ueno, Mie Prefecture.

Tanimoto Ko...

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Bowls : Contemporary item #1323932 (stock #0291)

Here is a fascinating Oribe Chawan (tea bowl) made by Koie Ryoji, one of the best internationally known contemporary Japanese potters. It is another embodiment of the artist’s spirit, with a shape that remains free and moving, rough, unique and dynamic. Its colors and its rawness is reminiscent of a wild landscape. As with many works by the famous artist, this piece’s dynamism conveys pure energy and raw strength. Through its shiny glaze, rough texture and primitive markings, one gets the...

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Vases : Contemporary item #1323812 (stock #HSHSV2)
Solemn and noble vase Hakusetsu Shino vase by Shino and Oribe specialist; Higashida Shigemasa (b. 1955). Glazed in his signature Hakusetsu Shino this vase shows his unique Shino styling which blend the traditional with the contemporary, attributes which have gained him a worldwide following. Measuring 9.5" x 3.85" this cylindrical vase has a serene surface punctuated by the cut lip and spatula swipes up opposing sides and the textured surface is truly reminiscent of pure snow light by the moonli...