A dragon and tiger make a play on the traditional two spiritual creatures in the Buddhism representing the spirit heaven and matter earth. It comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Manga Oribe Tsubo. A seminal and powerful work by this popular artist.
Size, D 26.8 cm H 36.8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Fukami Fuminori is a potter and an illustrator, and a rising star...

Burnt yellow glaze streaks down the body to form encrustations of glazz on the base of this organic looking vessel by Hori Ichiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 10 inches (25.5 cm) tall and in excellent condition.
Hori Ichiro (b. 1952) graduated the Tajimi School of Industrial Design and apprenticed under Kato Kozo...

Ash runs in glassy rivulets down the sand textured sides of this large work by Tsuboshima Dohei enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The undulating rim calls to mind ancient firing traditions, the intense heat of the kiln warping the forms as they turn near molten...

Marbled clay in lively vivid colors blends on this large jar by Matsui Koyo, enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Mukubai-yu Neriage Hatsuzomon Tsubo. The textures is smooth and shining creating a pleasurable experience for both the eyes and the hands.
Size, D 31.2 cm H 28.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Matsui was born in 1962 son of LNT Matsui Kosei...

An iconic work decorated with energetic graffiti on a two glaze surface by Ikeda Shogo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe Mizusashi. The artist exuberance seems to over-run his pallet, covering all sides and the bottom. Even the wooden lid is a work of art with crow handle. An excellent example of this popular artists work...

18 stunning Oribe works from Higashida Shigemasa, including,Tea Bowls,Vase,Sake Cups Sake Bottles and Incense Burner,available for purchase...

A breathtaking work by Miyake Yoji enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Nuki-e Kinsai Sakura-mon Kaki. The unabashed use of gold on this piece is extraordinary. Quite large, it is 39 cm (15-1/2 inches) tall, 27 cm (11 inches) diameter and in excellent condition. This is a step beyond even for an artist known for his bold patterns and designs; this would make a powerful centerpiece for a collection of contemporary Japanese pottery...

The work is Mori Togaku, a living legend in Bizen currently wowing the world with his massive water jars and airplane hanger sized kiln, the largest I know of in Japan. This piece is enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Bizen Kuro Tokkuri dating to 1988.
Size, D 9.7 cm H 12.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Mori Togaku was born in Inbe, in the heart of Bizen territory in 1937...

This particular vase is having all of the bells and whistles a collector would want from a work by Matsuzaki Ken enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Yohen Soda Goshuji Kaki and date to 2015. Salt firing, wood firing and thick white glaze . Everything comes together to paint a portrait of a perfect Matsuzaki piece...

A Yakishime Hanging Wall-vase by Mihara Ken enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sekki Kakehana (Ash Glazed Wall Vasel). The entire work is soft and matte, like an old charcoal sketch, exuding a very powerful “Wa” sense of harmony. Ken is well known for this pastel color concept of un-presupposing grays, and this piece certainly lives up to our expectations for him...

A striking set by rising star Suzuki Taku enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes titled Kuro-Sabi (Black Rust) Tokkuri and Guinomi respectively.  These display his famed rust glazes, which not only display remarkable color variations, but also textures, creating a pleasurable experience for both the eyes and the hands. 
Size, D 8.5  cm (Tokkuri)  H 13.1 cm (Tokkuri) 
Size, D 6.8 cm (Guinomi)  H 4.2  cm (Guinomi) 
Condition, Excellent 
Suzuki Taku is a r...

Expressive form utilize the clays natural textures to bring out the depths of the oribe green, and electric shimmers of blue flash on the surface in random patterns like heat lightning...

An organic form by Ikegami Kazuo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Bitchu Obuje. It is 8-1/2 x 7-1/2 x 9 inches (21.5 x 19 x 23 cm) and is in fine condition.

Artist signed wood box is included. 16 x 10.5 x 6.75 inches, 41 x 27 x 17 cm.

Vase for flowers by Sachiko Furuya; Shoreline, WA. Shino glaze. Contemporary, H.5.5"(14cm) x Dia.4.25"(10.5cm). 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...

Pastel colors clouds and snow rain of this spectacular squared bottle vessel by Kyoto important artist Miyashita Zenji enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Saidai-doro Kazabana Bun-bin (Flurry of snow in a clear sky,colored clay bottle vase and date to 1995. This is just in time for this coming season displays.
Size, D 6.5 x 17.4 cm H 25.8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Miyashita Zenji (1939-2012) was born into the family of potter Miyashita Zenju, and graduated ...

A gorgeous Mimitsuki handled vase with flaring rim covered in in running ash glaze and encrustations of dark embers by Tanimoto Yo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Hana-ire. It is 26 cm (10-1/4 inches) tall and in excellent condition. This is a superb example of the traditional Momoyama aesthetic.
Born in 1958 the son of Iga potter Tanimoto Kosei, Yo was raised among the kilns and has always had his hands in clay. He first began exhibiting in 1982, and in 1984 move...

A tall vase covered in rich Oribe green by Yamaguchi Makoto enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe Kaki. Another excellent example of this artists works.
Size, D 15.4 cm H 36.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
A rising star in the pottery world, Yamaguchi Makoto was born in Seto, Aichi prefecture in 1978. In 2000 he was apprenticed to Hiroshige Kato (Kasen Toen). In 2004 began exhibiting his wares and has held many solo exhibitions at Department Stores and top gallerie...