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 | Antique Tibetan painted wood image of Green Tara Bodhisattva |
 | Fine quality Ohi Ware Macha bowl by Yoshio Iwamura |
 | Unique Calligraphy by Tokuriki Tomikichiro 徳力富吉郎 Kyoto 1994 |
 | Signed Mimi Dee Studio Hammered Brass Eye Necklace Turquoise |
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 | A Modern Bizen Lidded Jar by Yokoyama Naoki |
 | An Iga “Torigata” Vase by Furutani Michio |
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Albedo 3 Studio
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Terra cotta teabowl with black and white slip that has been swiped around the body
Terra Cotta, slips and glaze
5.2" X 4.5"
Functional, decorative and food safe
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A breathless moment as the host passes to bowl filled with green tea in front of you, and what a thrill, it is a captivating Chawan by preeminent artist Tsujimura Shiro, slightly asymmetrical and propped up an a split base of three parts (wari-kodai) and you realize…”He has not made these for years!”. And yet there it is, right in front of you. Only now seen in books and old catalogs. What a pleasure it is to hold it, the coloring, the texture, the flame-licked sides and the weight! ...
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This is everything we could hope for in a bowl by this esteemed artist, Kumano Kuroemon enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kuma Shino Chawan. Like the potter himself, this bowl is large and stable, seemingly welded to the floor by its own weight and presence. On the side of the box is written in a single bold brush stroke a Zen circle...
2 Yunomi, Tea Cups; by Isamu Tagami of Hinata Kiln, Mashiko. Kaki glaze with red, green & yellow overglaze enamels in "ichimatsu" checkerboard pattern. White glaze interior. H.3..375"(8.5cm) x Dia.3.25"(8.25c.) Volume=10oz(300cc.) Tagami Isamu was born in 1947 in Mooka, a village neighboring to Mashiko. He married into the Sudo family and apprenticed under Sudo Takeo...
Albedo 3 Studio
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Lyrical neriage bowl using white, iron and black porcelain clays in a Jovian Storms pattern
Porcelain and glaze
5.25" x 4"
Functional, decorative and food safe
One of the more innovative and international minded ceramicists on the Japanese pottery scene, Ryoji Koie’s interests and expertise cannot be confined to one narrow genre—as he often integrates non-traditional methods and materials...
Stripes of vivid color define this very large pottery bowl by Watanabe Kunio enclosed in the original wooden box titled Iro-e Kin/Gin-Sai Sen Mon Hachi. It is 43 cm (17 inches) diameter and in excellent condition. Due to size the cost of shipping will be accrued separately.
The first time I saw this artists work I was blown away by the precision, skill and beauty inherent...
The first time I saw this artists work I was blown away by the precision, skill and beauty inherent...
Albedo 3 Studio
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Paddled teabowl with poured slip decoration under my saffron glaze. The interior shows wonderful running and pooling of the iron yellow glaze.
Stoneware, slips and glaze
5.25" x 4.15"
Functional, decorative and food safe
Kakehanaire (Hanging Flower Vase,) by George Gledhill; Payett, ID. Wood fired, ash glaze, with copper ring attached in back for hanging on a wall or post. H>6.25"(16cm) x W.3.125"(8cm.) 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...
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Once again Abe Anjin has proved his mastery of traditional form with this superb rendition of Momoyama styling enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Bizen Hanaire,signed on base as well inside the vase...
Momoyama Gallery
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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...
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Form and void are everything with Wada Akira, and this piece is a fine example of that idea. Akira uses no decoration, no overt gestures to get our attention, but relies on simplicity and elegant shapes covered in his pure white glazes. This comes in the original signed wooden box titled Chawan Dai No Dai and date to 2020.
Size, D 12.2cm H 10.9cm
Condition, Excellent
Wada Akira b.1978,has become certainly one of the most well known names for his mastery in Hakuji glaze...
Size, D 12.2cm H 10.9cm
Condition, Excellent
Wada Akira b.1978,has become certainly one of the most well known names for his mastery in Hakuji glaze...
Architectural forms or perhaps the abstracted leaves of a bamboo rise from the surface of this fluting pentagonal vase by Takenaka Ko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hakuji Chomon Gokaku Bin (White-glazed Carved-decoration Five-sided Vase). No clue in the name, the artist has left the interpretation up to the viewer. It is 27 cm tall, 16 cm diameter and in excellent condition...
Shinogi (faceted) Soba Choko (Noodle dipping sauce cup) or Tea Cup, with Yellow slip, by Hanako Nakazato; Union, Maine and Karatsu, Japan. H. 2.625"(6.5cm) x Dia. 3.75"(9.5cm.)
Hanako Nakazato is a 14th generation potter from Japan. The Nakazato family is a well-known pottery family in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, with the 12th generation Nakazato Taroemon being designated a National Living Treasure for Karatsu ceramics. Hanako moved to the US at age 16 to pursue her education...
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When you hold this piece in your hands, first contact, you get it. A Rey unusual and organic form by Isezaki Koichiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hikidashiguro Chawan. It has been a pleasure to watch over the last 30 years the reinvigoration in pottery in Japan, an explosion of innovation which seems exponential. It continues to blossom bigger every year...
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A plethora of firing effects play across the surface of this bowl by Sugimoto Sadamitsu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Chawan.
A perfect charring descends like a waterfall from the rim on one side, sheltered by crystallized green ash on the flame scorched terracotta body. The exverted shape allows the bowl a very comfortable fit into the palm, and the wide kodai base allows it to sit stable and firm, creating a proud silhouette.
Size, D 13.4 cm 9...
Size, D 13.4 cm 9...
The sides are scorched from flame on this large, flattened ball form tsubo by Koie Ryoji enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The raw Shigaraki earth is scored with strikes from a paddle and deep gouges from the artist fingers. The Tsubo is roughly 8 inches (20.5 cm) tall, the same diameter. Born in Tokoname, 1938, Ryoji graduated the Tokoname industrial school and moved on to work at the City Ceramic Research Facility. In 1966 he established his own studio. Largely displayed and pri...
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A spectacular faceted Oribe tea bowl decorated with an ascending dragon roiling over the surface by Yamaguchi Makoto enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe Ryu Chawan. The Ryu (dragon) are the most popular pieces today by this artist selling out within hours, and in this particular chawan is easy to understand why. A simply stunning work !!!
Size, D 12.2cm H 10.6cm
Condition, Excellent
A rising star in the pottery world, Yamaguchi Makoto was born in Seto, ...
Size, D 12.2cm H 10.6cm
Condition, Excellent
A rising star in the pottery world, Yamaguchi Makoto was born in Seto, ...
Molten glaze in volcanic plumes extending from a yellow blast wrap tendrils around this exquisite Bizen vessel by Baba Takashi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Bizen Yohen Tsubo. The kiln effects are spectacular, covering the blackened Bizen clay with yellows, charcoals and a myriad of natural tones. It is quite large at 15 x 13 x 9-1/2 inches (38 x 33 x 24 cm) and is in new condition. Depending upon destination, special shipping consideration may be required.
At 36, Ba...
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This Bizen vase by Ryuichi Kakurezaki is an exquisite piece that showcases the artist's mastery of the Bizen pottery tradition. Standing tall, the vase features a graceful and organic form with a curved bulb-like base. The rich, earthy tones of the Bizen clay are beautifully highlighted, exhibiting natural variations and textures that are characteristic of the firing process. The vase exudes a sense of quiet elegance, with its simple yet captivating silhouette. The craftsmanship is i...
A masterpiece by contemporary ceramic legend Morino (Hiroaki) Taimei enclosed in the original signed wooden box showing his famous Kujaku (Peacock) design. It is 15.5 x 31.5cm x 34cm (6 x 12 x 13-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Morino Taimei was born in Kyoto in 1934, and was first accepted into the Nitten National Exhibition at a relatively young age in 1957 (a year before graduating the Kyoto Municipal University of Fine Art!). In 1960 he received the prestigious Hokutosho p...
Morino Taimei was born in Kyoto in 1934, and was first accepted into the Nitten National Exhibition at a relatively young age in 1957 (a year before graduating the Kyoto Municipal University of Fine Art!). In 1960 he received the prestigious Hokutosho p...
The purity and perfection of this takes your breath away. It is a gorgeous piece by Hattori Tatsuya and comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Ginsai Wan. The bowl is 12 x 13.5 x 8 cm (4-1/2 x 5-1/4 x 3 inches) and is in perfect condition, from the artist late 2020. He is a master of silver/platinum/titanium glazes, and his forms, especially his tea pots, are very popular and generally sell out quickly.
Hattori Tatsuya was born in Tajimi, home of Shino and Oribe wares,...
Hattori Tatsuya was born in Tajimi, home of Shino and Oribe wares,...
Albedo 3 Studio
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Persian blue glazed sake cups, whiskey cups, tea cups with black and white slip decorations underneath
Terra cotta, slip and glaze
Left; 3.25" X 2.85" Right; 3" X 3.25"
Functional, decorative and food safe
A powerful Chossen-Karatsu mimitsuki hanaire flower vase by Nakagawa Jinembo (Jinenbo b. 1953) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Licks of blue fire rim the blast of pale white covering the upper reaches of the dark earth. The shape is hammered and beaten by the flame, shinshoku wear from the extreme heat beginning to degrade the lip. It is 8-1/2 inches (22 cm) tall, 5-1/2 inches (14 cm) diameter and in excellent condition. A rare opportunity to acquire a masterpiece by this highly ...
Frills, filigrees and draperies gather pell-mell near the peak of this evocative vessel by Kawabata Kentaro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Loco. Consistent with this artists repertoire, the varying aspects are difficult to surmise in few words, raw clay, torn, cut, molded, squeezed and decorated with color in a variety of styles. It cocks its hip to one side, striking a sassy pose. A playful work to represent the eclectic style of this young man re-shaping the ceramic lands...
Albedo 3 Studio
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Fine kutsu-gata hakeme chawan with flourishes of iron over the slip and under the clear, blue tinged ash glaze. The bowl is broad and fits well in the hand and has a crisp, well cut kodai that compliments the form and clay. Made by Goto Tetsu (Satoshi) who lives and works in Echizen (Fukui Pref.) at the Tsubaki-gama, he has spent a lifetime working within the Korean idiom combining Echizen and Karatsu pottery especially the gohonde and hakeme styles.
This chawan is in excellent condition...
Gallery Rex
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This piece is made of copper glaze called "oribe". At first , it is covered with feldspar and painted with iron and next it is covered with copper glaze. It is firing into burning charcoal in the kiln, so there are complicated atmosphere, oxidation and reduction.
The oxidation atmosphere makes the copper glaze red, the reduction atmosphere makes it green and the mixture atmosphere makes complicated color.
Size 6.0 cm (D) 6.3cm (H)
Accessary : wooden box signed by the potter.
This past summer I had occasion to visit Richard Milgrim in his Mountain Studio and asked him to pair some sake cups and Tokkuri for us. It is a rare opportunity to have an artist personally select pieces which he feels work together. This set is making use of his signature Concord glaze (Konko-yu) from America, with clay from Japan, while the cup is also using a variant of that glaze Black Concord (Konko-guro). The Tokkuri is 9 cm (3-1/2 inches) diameter, 12 cm (5 inches) tall. The rim of the...
Albedo 3 Studio
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Medium sized pitcher with alternating stamped designs under a medieval green and temmoku glazes with a generous handle
Stoneware and glazes
10.5" X 7.5" X 6.5"
Functional, decorative and food safe
Albedo 3 Studio
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Large, rich deep black Kuro chawan by contemporary phenom Ishii Takahiro. This boxed chawan is in perfect, brand new and unused condition and measures a robust 5" X 3.85".
Ishii was an apprentice to Kakurezaki Ryuichi, the Bizen master, for a number of years and his works are highly sought after and his shows sell out in minutes. His work covers a lot of ground from his black Kuro glaze to Oribe, Ash glazed and Gold glazed pieces. This Kuro chawan is an exceptional piece by him and his cu...
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A stoic old codger by Furutani Michio stooped at the shoulders and yet standing proud, like some old soldier on Remembrance Day. This is a superb example of this important artists work, showing both his reverence for traditional form and the lengths he went ot reviving the traditions of wood fired kiln effects. It comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Hanaire.
Size, D 16.4 cm H 27.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Furutani Michio is one of the Gods o...
Size, D 16.4 cm H 27.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Furutani Michio is one of the Gods o...
A wild vessel with torn and faceted sides covered in smoke and embers by important Tamba artist Nihsihata Tadashi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Yohen Hanaire (Kiln-altered Vase). It is 31 cm (over 12 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Nishihata Tadashi was born in Sasayama in the mountains of Hyogo, and ancient castle town in 1948. He began potting in 1969, focusing on items for use. In 1986 he first entered the realm of public exhibitions with his entry into th...
Nishihata Tadashi was born in Sasayama in the mountains of Hyogo, and ancient castle town in 1948. He began potting in 1969, focusing on items for use. In 1986 he first entered the realm of public exhibitions with his entry into th...
Tea Cup, Yunomi. White Shino Glaze Exterior & Interir with Iron Rim. John Miller; Portland, OR. H. 3.125"(8cm) x Dia. 3.125"(8cm.) Vol. 8oz (240cc.) John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school. While at Mass Art studying under Ben Ryterband (who spent time studying pottery ...
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Marbleized colored clay with abstract floral patterning in six vivid colors blends on this superb work of Living National Treasure Matsui Kosei enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sei Haku Neriage Tsubo . Yellow, white over azure blue, gray ash and dark blue.The textures is smooth and shining creating a pleasurable experience for both the eyes and the hands.
Size, D 24.4 cm H 21.5 cm
Condition, Excellent
The Japan Times wrote “Kosei Matsui, a designated l...
Size, D 24.4 cm H 21.5 cm
Condition, Excellent
The Japan Times wrote “Kosei Matsui, a designated l...
Vase (J. hanaire) by Sachiko Furuya. Bamboo Ash Glaze, Rope Pattern on side inspired by kakehanaire (hanging vases.) H.6.375"(16.25cm) X Dia.(4.25"(10.75cm).
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 Dubu...
A breathtaking sphere in oxidized blues like our gleaming blue planet with an artist performed kintsugi gold repair wrapping all the way around. It is 26 cm (10-1/4 inches) diameter and in excellent condition, directly from the artist.
Hashimoto Tomonari was born the son of a sculptor and has felt comfortable with the processes of creation since childhood. He graduated with a masters from the Kanazawa University of Art in March 2017, then relocated to Shigaraki. A visit to his humble home...
Hashimoto Tomonari was born the son of a sculptor and has felt comfortable with the processes of creation since childhood. He graduated with a masters from the Kanazawa University of Art in March 2017, then relocated to Shigaraki. A visit to his humble home...