In a USA studio these two pair of original signed copper sterling silver mixed metals and semi precious gemstone earrings were hand hammered, wrought by and signed: Handmade - Mimi Dee.

(A): Dr. B was the muse for this pair as she recognised the intended motif. Sterling and Kyanite bead: 126, and or
(B): More articulated and kinetic also with sterling silver accents and more stones. Kyanite, Sunstone & Turquoise beads: 136...

Made in America. Modern original geometric hand hammered metal and gemstone earrings wrought in a USA studio by and with the maker's mark of: Handmade - Mimi Dee - a completely self taught metal work jewelry maker.
(A) 2 1/4" signed copper pair has gf handmade earwires, while
(B) 2 1/2" signed pair is all sterling...

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...

Vase, Hanaire, Mashiko-yaki, by Tagami Munetoshi. 8-sided body with round neck and lip. Deep black Temmoku glaze. H.7.5"(19.5cm) x Dia.2.75"(7cm.) Ideal for placement in tokonoma. 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...

This is a rare painting on shikishi board by famous Kyoto artist Tokuriki Tomikichiro. He was best known for his prints, but was originally trained as a painter. Brushed using ink only, Tokuriki depicted persimmon branches laden with fruit and a small bird, perhaps a crow, resting on one of the braches. Painted in early 1990s, and is 27.1 by 24.2 cm. Signed: Tomi (富), red seal: Tomi (富)...

Serving Bowl with sculpted leaves, grapes, and vines, by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. White, Bamboo Ash, Iron glazes. H. 3.125"(8cm) x Dia. 9.75"(25cm.) 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...

A bezel set sterling pendant with smooth jasper stone signed by Navajo artisan, Midge Graham (LA with five pointed star). The pendant measures 2-7/8" x 1-1/8" excluding bale. 15.3gr.

Matcha Chawan, Tea Bowl, by Sachiko Furya; Honolulu, HI. Ido-gata (Well-Shaped,) Bamboo Ash and White Shino Glazes. H. 3.125"(8cm) x Dia. 6.0"(15.5cm,) Foot Ring 2.0" (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...

An early work by the important Shino potter Katō Yasukage XIV 14 代加藤康景 (1964-2012), made as Katō Masaharu 加藤正治, a name he used before ascending to a family name in 2001. A twelve petal chrysanthemum is depicted on the lid. Titled Shino Incense Container (Shino kōgō 志野香合), it is made of glazed stoneware, and is 3.4 x 5.8 x 5.6 cm. An illegible signature is on the bottom of the piece that dates to Heisei Period, mid 1990s...

Matcha Chawan, Tea Bowl, by Sachiko Furya; Honolulu, HI. Ido-gata (Well-Shaped,) Bamboo Ash and White Shino Glazes. H. 3.75"(9.5cm) x Dia...

Wood-fired plate by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Ash glaze, H.2.5"(6.25cm) x Dia.11.375"(29cm.) 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 Ceremony has helped to shape...

Serving Dish, by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. White, Bamboo Ash, Iron glazes. H. 2.375"(6cm) x Dia. 11.125"(28.5cm.) 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 ga...

Kushime, combed mizusashi and chawan set in a rich Ao glaze with clear accents

Stoneware, slip and glazes

Mizusashi 6.75" X 6.4"

Chawan 4" X 5"

Functional, decorative and food safe

Large, ovoid tsubo, jar with kushime combing under haiyu and temmoku glazes. It is larger than the dimensions imply.

Stoneware, slip and glazes

12.25" X 8.5"

Karhu printed these invitations for his shows at the Tolman Collection, the Tokyo gallery which has long represented him and his work. These were done in large numbers, about 800, in the late 1970's and early 1980's. This particular print reads "ue mino washi," An Eagle Doesn't Look [Up] Where There is Nothing," a very Zen-like saying. This image is finely framed and is in good condition. Inside mat Image Size: H.6.5 x W.24", Frame Size: H.9.5 x W.27.375". Clifton Karhu was born in Duluth, ...

Thrown, altered and assembled Oribe vase based on a traditional Japanese Dotaku, bell form. Traditional Oribe glaze and panels of white and black stripes on either side

Stoneware, slips and glazes

8.75" X 5.75" X 7.25"

Large Oribe influenced vase with trumpet style flared neck and mouth and incised around the shoulder of the body of the piece. The neck is flanked by two coiled style ring knobs.

Stoneware and glazes

15.5" x 8"

Modern inspired chawan and mizusashi set with impressed decoration under temmoku and partridge feather glazes. The mizusashi comes with two lids; one just temmoku and the other glazed in temmoku with partridge feather accents.

Stoneware and glazes

Chawan; 4.75" X 4.25"
Mizusashi; 6.75" x 6.5"

Functional, decorative and food safe