“Sacred Clay” (Red Lightning World, 2006) brings together three highly acclaimed artists in an intimate and improvisational dialogue that gives voice to our primal origins within the earth, and breathes life into all things created of the earth; our vesels, our instruments, ourselves. Ceramic Artist Rod Kendall of Olympia, WA creates ceramic versions of traditional ethnic instruments from the modern and ancient worlds as well as his own unique creations...

Just about every major museum in the world with a Korean gallery collects the work of Young Sook Park. And now you have a rare opportunity to acquire one of her beautiful masterworks for much less than the gallery prices. Width of each plate: Plate 1 is 12.5 inches (31.75 cm), Plate 2 is part of a set of seven and is 10 inches (25.5 cm), Plate 3 is part of a set of seven and is 11 inches (28 cm).

Just about every major museum in the world with a Korean gallery collects the work of Young Sook Park. And now you have a rare opportunity to acquire one of her beautiful masterworks for much less than the gallery prices. Width: 21 inches (53 cm), Height: 4.5 inches (11.5 cm).

18 stunning Oribe works from Higashida Shigemasa, including,Tea Bowls,Vase,Sake Cups and Sake Bottles, will be available for purchase form Oct 12. To view all of Shigemasa works, please visit our side.
Higashida Shigemasa was born in Hiroshima in 1955, and garnered a BA from the Shimonoseki Municipal University in 1978. Looking for an alternate path, he entered the Gifu Prefectural Technical School Ceramic Course in Tajimi in 1984, graduating in 1986...

The Title: "Reflection"
Artist: Muramasa Kudo (1948 - present)
Medium: Original Serigraph on Stone Lithograph, arches paper, unframed
The size of Sheet: 39 1/2 " x 28 "
The size of Image: 36 1/2" x 22 3/4"
The year made: around 1985's
Publisher: Muramasa Kudo Studio
Printer: Novak Graphics, Tronto, Canada
Signature: Lower right, signed by Muramasa Kudo in pencil
Edition Number: 46/275 in pencil lower left
The condition: Excellent, never been ...

Betty Cooke sterling silver kinetic necklace

Should fit up to a 17" neck

Longest spike element measures 5 1/2" long

This well crafted and dynamic neck piece weighs appx. 45 grams

Marked, Cooke, sterling in block letters

Excellent condition

Contemporary design

Group of 3 scraffito and brush decorated earthenware vessels by Dr. Lawrence Jordan (American, 1947-2007), circa 1984-1986. The largest (9.5" high) is marked L.Jordan 86. The second is marked L.Jor84. The third is unmarked. Dr. Lawrence Jordan was an important American studio potter and educator. These pieces can be sold together or in two groups (the largest with the four handles can be sold separately from the other two, which I would prefer to sell together)

Additional Photos for Sawamura Tosai 3 rd Sake Set with Tomobako.

The sheet size: 39 1/8" H x 32" W
The image size: 31 3/4" H x 26" W
The title: "Creature Comfort"
Artist: Susan Rios (American)
Medium: 100% Arches paper, Unframed.
Signed by artist: Lower right in pencil
Edition Numbered : M 5/20, in pencil
The year made: 1990
Publisher: Martin Lawrence Limited Edition
as last photo with COA showing.
The condition: Mint, never been framed...

A fantastic work of charred dark clay covered with dusting of ash by living National Treasure Isezaki Jun enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kuro Bizen Hanaike named Bird. Beyond, that dark charring fades out to bitter greens and lively textures. It is sure to add a touch of contemporary style to any space. br> Size, D 14.6 cm H 19.8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Isezaki Jun was born the second son to the prominent Bizen family of Isezaki Yozan...

Betty Cooke sterling silver necklace

Torque - should fit a 16 - 16 1/2" neck

The open circle of the pendant measures 2 1/2" wide while the length, including the bale comes in at 5 1/4" long

Both pendant and torque are stamped Cooke, sterling

Contemporary

Excellent condition

Large jar or vase by Kirk Mangus (American, 1952-2013) free form with slip and incised decoration in the form of two fishes (one large, one small, the large fish going after the small of course). Signed "Mangus" and inscribed "xox" bottom. Probably from the late eighties but could be earlier. Roughly 9" high and 8" across. Kirk Mangus is an internationally recognized American artist and ceramicist.

Large ceramic vessel by Dr. Lawrence Jordan (American, 1947-2007), dated 1986 and signed L.Jordan on the bottom. 9.5" high, 7" wide, 7" deep. This piece is a brush and scraffito decorated earthenware vessel. In excellent condition. One of three pieces by this artist currently in our inventory. Lawrence Jordan received a PhD in Art Education and completed a 9 year apprenticeship with ceramics master Kenneth Beitel...

Betty Cooke sterling silver necklace

American modernist

Pendant - 4 1/4" x 3"

Neck ring - 17 1/2"

Weight - 25 grams

Both torque and pendant are marked Cooke, sterling

Excellent condition

A magnificent Shigaraki vase by Furutani Kazuya enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Konsei Hanaire (Blended Clay). The mixed earth creates a unique texture with green ash and burnt red where it has been licked by flame, yet remains pale from the shadows of the kiln, each side is unique, and there is never a dull moment.
Size, D 12.4 cm H 23.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Furutani Kazuya (b. 1976) is one of Japan’s most promising young stars...

Celadon tea cup with corded patterns glazed in the Jômon zogan style made by Tatsuzô Shimaoka (1919-2007, Mingei school). Developed by himself, this style is inspired by ancient processes such as the Jômon string-printing technique (ca. 13,000 – 800/300 B.C.) and the Korean process of the Joseon period (1392-1897) of adding white slip with decorative indentations...

Betty Cooke sterling silver and rock crystal necklace

Drop measures 6 1/4" long

Chain - 19" long

Weight - 56 grams

c 2000s

Marked Cooke, sterling

Excellent condition

The Title: "Golden Dream"
Artist: Muramasa Kudo (1948 - present)
Medium: Original Serigraph on Stone Lithograph, arches paper, unframed
The size of Sheet: 41 7/8 " x 30 1/8 "
The size of Image: 39 1/2" x 27 3/8"
The year made: around 1985's
Publisher: Muramasa Kudo Studio
It show the embossed seal of Muramasa Studio.
Printer: Novak Graphics, Tronto, Canada, seal printed on back
Signature: Lower right, signed by Muramasa Kudo in pencil
Edition N...

George Bucquet Art Glass Goldfish Bowl

It is 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) tall by 12.2 inches (31 cm) wide. It is 8.6 Lb.

It has firing bubbles and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

The calligraphy has words of happiness, fortune, longevity, prosperity, health, safety, and completeness.

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If you have heard of Murakoshi Takuma, and his spectacular wood fired contemporary Shigaraki ware this would be the piece to have. Takuma's works have taken the japanese modern pottery world by storm and you can see why. Hand crushed feldspar glazes make it look like the gods and wind created this masterpiece. 40cm tall x 33cm in diameter. With signed box. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote.

Coming next month solo exhibition of Izumita Yukiya. There will be over 100 new works, from tea ware and sake ware to vases and sculptures. Mr Izumita will be present at the opening day. Exhibition dates: May-24-May 30 2023. Looking forward to welcoming everyone for this first Izumita Yukiya exhibition in Kyoto.

Additional Photos for Tanba Yaki Jar by Ichino Shinsui with Tomobako

Just about every major museum in the world with a Korean gallery collects the work of Young Sook Park. And now you have a rare opportunity to acquire one of her beautiful masterworks for much less than the gallery prices. Width: 5.5 inches (14 cm), Height: 3.5 inches (9 cm).

A fabulous textured on those faceted sake cups and Ichirin Sashi (Single Flower Vase) by Sakai Hiroshi enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes.
Size, Vase, D 9.2 cm H 19.1 cm
Size, Cups, D 6,7cm and 6.5cm
H 5.2cm and 6.6cm
Condition, Excellent

SOLD - Not to be duplicated this Hammered 6 station Silver Bracelet stamped by and made by: MIMI DEE HAND MADE STERLING in a USA Studio for one of this jewelry metalwork atist's special patrons. The 6 cool ocean breezes Aquamarine faceted beads are 8mm. Weighs 1.1 Oz.
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A Pendant created by and stamped MIMI DEE STERLING silver sculpture holding an 8 X 12 mm tumbled Red Garnet and 2 odd cut Rainbow Moonstones with Bright Blue Flashes for Candy's blue eyes. Just under 2" which includes the hand shaped J hook X 7/8", as she prefers smaller pieces.
Image Design Content owned by MIMI DEE

The 4th piece of the Demi Parure for a patron who prefers SIGNED STUDIO STERLING JEWELRY. Pendant built by and signed: MIMI DEE HAND MADE STERLING in a USA closed Studio . All real, no faux and no duplicates!

Authentic Pomellato Capri turquoise and diamond ring set in 18K white gold, size 7.5. Signed Pomellato (see photo), hallmarked 750 (18k) Comes in original Pomellato box (photos to come) Original retail $4200 Excellent condition, worn several times

SOLD. Out of a USA Studio a collector acquired this handcrafted and signed bracelet: MIMI DEE STERLING. 20mm sage green labradorite & 16mm faceted Smoky Quartz, were threaded with 14 gauge sterling silver and then a hand wrought removable SS charm, also signed was added. Only One! Legal: All Images, Designs, Text Content owned by MIMI DEE. SOLD

Similar metal work can be custom ordered. Completely hand wrought by and signed MIMI DEE STERLING HANDMADE in a USA studio...

23 1/4" x 29 1/4" Oil on Canvas

SOLD. Made in USA. As in the modernist tradition this hand hammered handwrought copper primitive abstract man mask face fibula sculptural pin pendant and collar 2 piece were completely forged by and signed: HANDMADE MIMI DEE, in her USA studio. One piece, no cutting or soldering. Unilateral spring. 1.1 OZ or 31 Grams. ALL IMAGES CONTENT CONCEPT DESIGN TEXT OWNED BY MIMI DEE. Who knows, maybe this "mask" could "magically" help with arthritis!

A Studio Hammered 2 Pc Stamped MIMI DEE HAND MADE STERLING, forged and made for one of this metalwork jewelry maker's newest clients when the patron purchased something like this as a gift, yet could not part with it and instead commissioned another piece using a large Aquamarine gem & 2 small faceted Amethysts.
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25" x 31 1/4" Oil on Canvas

Lyrical blue and white teabowl with a droozy rich blue decoration representing Sengai's Universe from his Zen parable and zenga. The circle/square/triangle is repeated twice around the apex of the chawan

Porcelain, underglaze gosu blue and glaze

5.25" X 4"

Functional, decorative and food safe

"New York Cafe" Oil on canvas, 16" x 20" without frame, 23 3/4" x 28 3/4" framed Guy Dessapt was born in 1938 and raised in the countryside of France. At a young age he began to paint countryside village scenes and spent many of his early years painting in the streets of Montmartre. Here he learned from many of the great French painters of the time. He left home at an early age and attended the Arts Decoratifs School of Paris and fell in love with the city of Paris. From there Mr...