A perfect example of the more refined side of Iga pottery by is represented by this large chawan by Tanimoto Yo enclosed in the original singed wooden box titled Iga Chawan. It is 14 cm (5-1/2 inches) diameter, 8.5 cm (3-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Born in 1958 the son of Iga potter Tanimoto Kosei, Yo was raised among the kilns and has always had his hands in clay...

Shizu Mizuno 水野しづ Aka Guinomi Raku style Red Sake Cup
Supplied with signed wooden box

Shizu Mizuno
1996 Graduated from Musashino Art University, Faculty of Art and Design, Department of Crafts and Industrial Design, major in Ceramics

2008 Selected for the Nikkokai Exhibition (Selected 10 times since then) 　　　　　　Matsuzakaya Main Store Group Exhibition (6 times since then) 2008 Received the Hakokai Award
2011 Received the Grand Prix at the 1...

A samurai fighter make a play on the traditional Narumi colors tea bowl by Fukami Fuminori enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Manga Oribe Chawan . The designs are very bold with Asago flower( morning glory ) on cloudy orange base-glaze; stylistically much like a black and white comic book. Even the boxes are a work of art. And the green on the Bowl adds a touch of tension...

Randomly patterned and ethereal porcelain mizusashi by nunozome master, Uwataki Katsuji. This wonderful example of Uwataki's nunozome technique is a fine mizusashi with pastel colors floating just under the surface of the vellum glaze making for a modern Arita tea ceremony object. The decoration though randomly applied present a well conceived pattern that are highlighted by the application of gold overglaze on some of the floral designs...

An exquisite work of delicate and elegant Sake Bottle wrapped in white cloth pottery by challenging female artist Tanaka Yu enclosed in the original signed wooden box, and date to 2018.
Size, D 10.2 cm H 15.4 cm
Condition, Excellent
Tanaka Yu was born in 1989, and graduated the Kyoto Saga University of Arts in 2013. Like many other of the younger generation of artists, she tends toward smaller venues than the large affiliated shows...

Mint Hagi masterpiece chawan by star potter Seigan Yamane. This extraordinary tea bowl is covered by a wonderful color glaze on brown pottery. In my opinion it is the most aesthetic chawan that he made. The seal of the artist is stamped on the bottom.

Seigan Yamane was born in 1952, and started making Hagi ware in 1987. And then, he started his own pottery in 1992 and has ever been awarded a lot of prizes for his great work.

Size: 9 cm height x 13,5 cm in diameter...

A set of five dishes which my staff creams over by Yamaguchi Michie enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Momo Mame Sara. These live up to the word Kawaii so profound in contemporary Japanese pop culture. Each is roughly 15.5 x 17.5 cm (6 x 7 inches) ad all are in excellent condition, directly from the artist.
Yamaguchi Michie was born in Aichi prefecture in 1964, and came to pottery at the age of 35, opening her studio in Nagoya in 2003...

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

A romantic pair of colored Tea cups with Owl and Moon decoration created by the very popular Maeda Masahiro come enclosed in their original signed wooden boxes titled Iro-e Yunomi and date to 2016.
Size, D 8.4 cm H 9.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Maeda Masaharu (b. 1948) graduated the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts in 1975 where he received instruction from Living National Treasure Fujimoto Yoshimichi and Tamura Koichi as well as Asano Akira...

Brilliant firing affects decorate this deep tapering cup of raw clay by Tsuji Seimei enclosed in the original signed wooden box. A classic work relying truly on Tsuchi-no-aji, or the taste of the clay. There is no attempt at overt decoration of sculpture, just a perfectly formed cup with a slightly wider base blasted in the furnace with black charring, thin rivulets of molten ash and lots of Hi-iro. It is 12.5 cm (5 inches) tall and in excellent condition...

A stone formed bowl covered entirely in platinum by Inayoshi Osamu enclosed in the original signed wooden box accompanied by the shiori and Shifuku. The bowl is carved and torn from a block of clay, then textured with natural stones specially selected for their surface patterns, splashed with glaze and then covered in platinum, creating dry. Matte regions punctuated by glistening liqid spatters...

Exhibited (in a gallery show) this Ko-Iga chawan was made by veteran potter, Kojima Kenji. This bowl is broad and deftly manipulated to create a rather nice form with the addition of a stamped device toward the bottom of the reverse of the piece. The face of the chawan has a nice build up of ash creating a blue-grey surface that then runs to ash tendrils embracing the sides and terminating at the rear in a variety of large drips...

18 stunning Oribe works from Higashida Shigemasa, including,Tea Bowls,Vase,Sake Cups Sake Bottles and Incense Burner,available for purchase. Each is uniquely engraved with the artist’s signature and they comes enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes.
All the prices are including shipping costs.
We have carefully screened and selected each work as a masterpiece unto itself, and feel very confident you will agree.
Size, D 9.1cm H 15.6 cm
Condition, Ex...

9 faceted sides rise up to the circular rim forming this deep bowl enveloping a jade pool by Yoshikawa Masamichi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Wan. The sides have been slabbed away forming 9 facets on 9 facets, resting on a seven sided foot. Defining each flattened surface are blue architectural lines. It is 13 cm (5 inches) diameter, 8 cm tall and in perfect condition.
Yoshikawa Masamichi was born in Kanagawa in 1946, and graduated the Japanese Design Academy...

Authentic Black raku piece is fired in charcoal for long hours, it's very difficult to make with quiet and simple taste. He has made it to make chawan and also now makes sake cup. Accessary: wooden box signed by artist. Size: 7.6cm(D) 5.8cm(H)

A small object like bound chords in raw white porcelain clay by Goto Miho accompanied by the original signed wooden box titled Heartbeat of the Skin. The looping object bound tightly in the center stirs mixed emotions, both reminiscent of bondage as well as the celebratory twisted rope talismans displayed at New years and in front of holy places. It is 8 x 7 x 11 cm (roughly 3 x 3 x 4-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition, directly from the artist. When prompted about her message she sai...

Living National Treasure Yoshimichi Fujimoto (1919-1992) Aka-e Tokkuri (sake bottle) with iconic floral design.

Light in weight, this work is a masterpiece in transition from pottery to porcelain. On a plump chamfered shape and a milky white background, the iconic flower patterns drawn with a relaxed brush stroke showing vivid colors.

After graduating from Tokyo Fine Arts School, Yoshimichi Fujimoto studied under Hajime Kato, and then learned Kutani ware porcelain while se...

The mark of the potter is carved on the bottom.

Born in Shigaraki in 1913, Tani Seiuemon was the key person to revive old Ko-Shigaraki and Ko-Iga styles with natural ash glaze effects.
Tani Seiuemon works are exhibited in British museum and Cleveland Museum of Art.
Currently, his son Tani Q operates the family kiln in Shigarakicho.

Size
3.3in. (8.5cm.) high;
4.68in. (12cm.) diameter;

Condition
Unused.
Supplied with original wooden bo...

This remarkable tea bowl is from the kilns of Yoshida Shuen (1940-1987)—an apprentice of Miwa Kyusetsu (1910-2012) who was awarded the status of Living National Treasure in 1983. It features a warm milky beige glaze with light umber accents and shows a bit of exposed clay on the kodai (foot) where the artists seal is located.

Hagi-yaki has a tradition stretching back over 400 years and is a high-fired stoneware type of pottery. Hagi-ware is prized for its subdued colors and class...

A pair of exquisite fluted porcelain bottles decorated in rich color by Tokuda Yasokichi II enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Flowers in various colors, red, yellow, purple blue and green rise up between patterned undulating bands of green and blue. Each is signed on the base in a yellow seal Kutani Yasokichi. They are 15 cm tall and in perfect condition.
The Tokuda family kiln was established by the first Yasokichi (1873-1956)、born into the house of a textile dying family....

A gourd shaped black Bizen Tokkuri by Oiwa Tomoyuki enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kuro Tokkuri. A pleasure to view, the off-kilter form is blasted with powdery dry ash on one side which turns to molten rivulets on the edges crawling around to bead up on the opposite dark shiny clay. The Tokkuri 16.5 cm (6-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition. Acquired on our recent trip to Bizen in June.
Oiwa Tomoyuki was born in Hyogo prefecture in 1977, and graduated the Bi...

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.

The master potter of Sekizanjin...

A wonderful Sake Flask by Wakao Kei enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seij Tokkuri. A darkly crackled rich blue-gray like a block of shattered ice covers the surface with a spot of lavender color Yohen kiln effects. The form floats lightly over the dark clay of the perfectly formed kodai base.
Size, D 9.1 cm H 14.4 cm
Condition, Excellent
Wakao Kei was born in Gifu in 1967 ,the first son of the legendary artist Wakao Toshisada . He first exhibited at...

A sake server and 2 sake cups in creamy white-matte glaze shaped as a folded leaf by Inaba Chikako enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes titled Hasu Gata Chuki and Hasu Gata Hai respectively.
Size, (CUPS) D 6.1 and 8,7 cm H 7.7 and 4.6 cm
Size, D 20.1 cm H 9.8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Inaba was born in Yokohama city, graduated at the design section of the Musashi Art University in 1996 and the Tajimi City Pottery Design Institute in 2001. She now live...

Burnt yellow glaze, Koge brown and copper-green, on the base of this organic looking Sake vessels by Goto Hideki enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes. A perfect set for sharing among just you two.
Size, Katakuchi D 19.2 cm H 9.4 cm
Size, Guinomi D 11.4 cm H 5.5 cm
Size, Guinomi D 8.2 cm H 4.9 cm
Condition, Excellent
Goto was born in 1973 in Miyazaki in Kyushu and graduated from the Tajimi Technical High School. He has exhibited at many of Jap...

Tani Seiuemon Shigaraki Tea Bowl (Chawan) Wood fired Natural Ash Stoneware Glazed Studio Pottery

Born in Shigaraki in 1913, Tani Seiuemon was the key person to revive old Ko-Shigaraki and Ko-Iga styles with natural ash glaze effects.
Tani Seiuemon works are exhibited in British museum and Cleveland Museum of Art.
Currently, his son Tani Q operates the family kiln in Shigarakicho.

Size
3.12in. (8cm.) high;
4.68in. (12cm.) diameter;
620g total weight....

Moltenb ash tumbles over the sides of this lidded coffer by Fujioka Shuhei enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Toko (Ceramic Box).   The shape is organic with a clefted-mesa likening to a Japanese garden stone.  Rather than a simple round separation, the artist has chosen a key shaped cut which adds a sense of the natural world, God does not work in straight lines so they say, and neither does Fujioka Sensei! 
Size, D 17.4 cm  H 18.6  cm
Condition, Excellent...

A striking floral image decorates this odd shaped guinomi made to not be put down by Mizumoto Kayoko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Obana Guinomi. An Obana is a male flower, or a flower with only stamens and no pistils; lacking female reproductive function. The cup is 6.5 x 12 x 7 cm (2-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 3 inches) and is in excellent condition, dating from last year.
Mizumoto Kayoko was born in Ishikawa, home to the Kutani Ceramic Tradition, in 1971. She initially apprent...

New stunning Oribe works from Higashida Shigemasa, including, Tea Bowl ,Vases, Sake Cups ,Sake Bottles and Water Containers ,available for purchase. Each is uniquely engraved with the artist’s signature and they come enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes. All the prices are including shipping costs. We have carefully screened and selected each work as a masterpiece unto itself, and feel very confident you will agree.
Size, Left D 10.5 cm H 16.4 cm
Size, ...

A very unusual work by the challenging artist Nakata Atsushi covered in red lacquer with modern designs enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled URUSHI TEA BOWL. It is 11.5 x 13.5 x 9.5 cm (4-1/2 x 5-1/4 x 3-3/4 inches) and is in New condition.
Nakata Atsushi was born in Toyama in 1968, and studied in the blossoming field of videography at Osaka University of Art however chose the path of potter after working at a friends kiln while at school. He graduated in 1992, then apprent...

A Tea Pot by Hattori Tatsuya enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Ginsai Pot alongside a small doodle of the tea pot itself. It is 15 x 11 x 10 cm (6 x 4-1/4 x 4 inches) and in excellent condition, from the artist this past winter. He is a master of silver glazes, and his forms, especially his tea pots, are very popular and generally sell out quickly, we are lucky to be able to offer one.
Hattori Tatsuya was born in Tajimi, home of Shino and Oribe wares, in 1978 and was rai...

This vivid Mino Iga tea bowl is made by renowned Japanese ceramist Yaemon Kato (b.1942)
The mark of the potter is carved near the foot ring.

Yaemon Kato, a third son of Juemon Kato (1894-1974), continued his father's efforts to revive and restore Mino ceramic art working on Shino, Kiseto, Oribe, Mino Iga, etc.

Size
Height 8 cm
Width 11.5 cm

In excellent condition with original box (no cord) and leaflet.

Balancing the scales and industrial shape by Sodeisha star Takano Moto-o enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Utsuwa (Receptacle) and dating from the height of Sodeisha influence in the 1960s. It is 12 x 15 x 12 cm (5 x 6 x 5 inches) and in excellent condition.
Takano Moto-o was born into a Kyoto pottery family in 1934, and although trained as a potter of tea ceramics, moved into the world of sculpture, entering Sodeisha in 1966, and would exhibit with the avant garde...

Ohi Chozaemon X (b. 1927) Amber Chawan for Tea Ceremony Wabi Sabi
Supplied with the original wooden box and leaflet.

Ohi Chozaemon Toyasai X belongs to the important lineage of Ohi family potters who specialize in tea ceramics.
Recently he was succeeded by his son, Ohi Toshio Chozaemon XI, as the head of the Ohi family.
Ohi Chozaemon X is widely known as one of the best contemporary Japanese ceramists who was awarded with the Order of Cultural Merit from the Emperor of ...

A beautiful small wall hanging sculpture by Yamaguchi Mio, titled Umi no Futa (Oceanic Lid) with blue tinged petals enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 13.5 x 17 x 5.5 cm and is in excellent condition, directly from the artist.
Yamaguchi Mio was born in Aichi prefecture in 1992, and graduated advanced studies at the Aichi University of Education in 2017. While still at university, her works were selected for show at the JoryuTogei Ten Female Ceramic Artist Association Exhibit...

Shades of red-violet, dark iron clouds and white across the surface on this wonderful sake set by rising star Suzuki Shu enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes titled Murasaki Katakuchi and Guinomi respectively. They are beautifully uniform in a misshapen way, allowing no favoritism to the drinkers.
Size,(Katakuchi) D 15.6 cm H 8.1 cm
Size, (Guinomi)D 8.1 cm H 4.9 cm
Condition, Excellent
Suzuki Shu was born in Tokyo in 1990. Establishing his first ki...

Decorated with only a single platinum thumbprint this Unmistakable Crimson bowl by Masatomo turns inward as it closes upon the mouth. It is 15 cm (6 inches) diameter, 8 cm (just more than 3 inches) tall and in perfect condition, enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Red Chawan and comes directly from the artist.
Masatomo Toi was born in Aichi Prefecture in 1992, and graduated the Design course at the Tajimi Ceramics Research Facility in 2019. Since he has been developing his s...

Mint Oni-Hagi masterpiece chawan with notched foot by star potter Seigan Yamane. This extraordinary tea bowl is covered by wonderful different shades of white and light green glaze. In my opinion it is the one of the most aesthetic chawans that he made. The seal of the artist is stamped on the bottom.

Seigan Yamane was born in 1952, and started making Hagi ware in 1987. And then, he started his own pottery in 1992 and has ever been awarded a lot of prizes for his great work.

...

A beautiful hanging vase covered with translucent green by Yamaguchi Makoto enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe Kake-hanaire.
Size, D 8.9 cm H 19.9 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 galleries throughout...

A shiny golden Kyo-yaki tea bowl in mint condition made by the great Kyo artist Eika Miyaji 25 years ago. Red and white plum trees are hand painted on the body. This is definitely the most beautiful work of Eika Miyaji we have ever seen.

The seal of the potter is stamped on the bottom. His work was often published in great books (please refer to the last picture)

No chips or cracks - mint.

Size: 9 cm height x 10,1 cm in diameter.

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Mint Oni-Hagi masterpiece chawan with notched foot by star potter Seigan Yamane. This extraordinary tea bowl is covered by wonderful different shades of green and purple glaze on brown pottery. In my opinion it is the one of the most aesthetic chawans that he made. The seal of the artist is stamped on the bottom. We have a similar chawan with orange-red glaze - same price.

Seigan Yamane was born in 1952, and started making Hagi ware in 1987. And then, he started his own pottery in 1...

This is a wonderful aesthetic Japanese high-class porcelain tea bowl of Kyo ware, which was made by the 1st class potter and artist, the 4th Shohei Sugita (1942-) about 40 years ago.

Highlight is the hand-painted plum tree decoration.

The seal of his kiln (Seikanji kiln) is stamped on the bottom. The original wooden storage box with the signature of the potter is also included.​

Sugita Shohei was born 1942 as the 4th generation of the Sugita family, which in...

Sophisticated Bizen Tokkuri (Sake flask) made by one of the best artists of Bizen-yaki, the 2nd. Rakuzan Fujiwara (1910-1996). The Tokkuri was made 50 years ago and is still in mint condition. The surface is covered with natural glaze created with ash.

It fits also perfect as a small vase for a tea room and the tea ceremony.

The 2nd Rakuzan Fujiwara was designated as a Human Intangible Cultural Treasure of Okoyama Prefecture in 1953.

The Tokkuri comes with its o...

A very unusual form of overlapping bubbles in snow white porcelain by Yatsugi Miho enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hakuji Chawan Hitoawa (A Bubble). It is 13 cm (5 inches) diameter and in excellent condition, directly from the artist.
Yatsugi Miho was born in Tokyo in 1973, and initially graduated advanced studies at the Tokyo National University of Agriculture and Technology in 1998. In 2018 she completed training at the Ibaraki Prefectural Kasama Togeidai Facility in...

Mint Oni-Hagi masterpiece chawan with notched foot by star potter Seigan Yamane. This extraordinary tea bowl is covered by wonderful different shades of white and light green glaze. In my opinion it is the one of the most aesthetic chawans that he made. The seal of the artist is stamped on the bottom.

Seigan Yamane was born in 1952, and started making Hagi ware in 1987. And then, he started his own pottery in 1992 and has ever been awarded a lot of prizes for his great work.

...

A sumptuous wood grain bowl by Tanaka Eiko covered outside in red and black lacquer, the lacquer thin enough to allow highlights of the tiger-striped grain to show through. Her tree of choice is the Horse Chestnut (Jap. Tocchi), which has unparalleled grain patterns. A perfectly fitted black lacquered lid with elegant finial covers the bowl. It is 10 cm (4 inches) diameter, signed on the base and comes in her red paper box with shiori card.
Tanaka Eiko was born in Aichi Prefecture in 19...

Mint Oni-Hagi masterpiece chawan with notched foot by star potter Seigan Yamane. This extraordinary tea bowl is covered by wonderful different shades of white glaze and a few shades of purple on brown pottery. In my opinion it is the one of the most aesthetic chawans that he made. The seal of the artist is stamped on the bottom.

Seigan Yamane was born in 1952, and started making Hagi ware in 1987. And then, he started his own pottery in 1992 and has ever been awarded a lot of prizes...

Mint Oni-Hagi masterpiece chawan with notched foot by star potter Seigan Yamane. This extraordinary tea bowl is covered by wonderful different shades of orange-red glaze on brown pottery. In my opinion it is the one of the most aesthetic chawans that he made. The seal of the artist is stamped on the bottom. We have a similar chawan with greenish glaze - same price.

Seigan Yamane was born in 1952, and started making Hagi ware in 1987. And then, he started his own pottery in 1992 and ...

A Sake bottle and Cup set covered in deeply fissured celadon glaze by Wakao Makoto enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Fun Seiji Tokkuri and Guinomi. The translucent glaze is like that of an agate, shattered with heat, the crackling wide in the thick pale bluish green fog.
Size,Tokkuri D 9.2 cm H 14.7 cm
Size,Guinomi D 5.8 cm H 6.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Wakao Makoto 1959 was born in Gifu, Tajimi city the home of Shino. In 1980 he began inten...

Yasuo Tamaoki (b. 1941) Shino Ware ChawanYasuo Tamaoki (b. 1941) Shino Ware Chawan

Size
Height 8cm
Width 12cm

In excellent condition
Supplied with signed wooden box

Tamaoki Yasuo was born in Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture in 1941 as the 4th generation heir of Gyokuzan-gama, a family kiln. He completed his education at Gifu Prefecture Industrial High School in 1960 and joined the family kiln thereafter. In 1961, he had the privilege of studying under Kato...

Height 7.8cm
Width 14.0cm
Supplied with signed box and leaflet.

Born in 1932 in Kyoto into a pottery family, Mr. Morinobu Kimura is a highly esteemed potter renowned for his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft. Throughout his illustrious career, he has received numerous accolades and recognition for his innovative approach to pottery and his mastery of ash glaze.

At the age of 26, Mr. Kimura achieved a significant milestone when he was selected for the ...

Blasted and dripping Guinomi withe,a fantastic sculptured Tokkuri by Fujioka Shuhei enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes titled Iga Tokkuri and Iga Guinomi respectively. Charred shadows under score the deep green glass pools on the surface, raw earth studded with inclusions burnt red. 
Size, The Tokkuri: is D 9.2  cm   H 17.6  cm
Guinomi: is D 6.6  cm   H 6.5  cm  
Condition, Excellent 
Fujioka Shuhei was born in Ehime, on the Island of Shikoku in 1947...

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.

There is nothing superfluous in the work of Saito Hiroyuki, often described as “Muda no nai utsuwa” (Vessel without waste). Here is an exquisite tea bowl in muted silver and black with a texture which will make your hands want to dance. Like the creator, it is chic, with a simplicity of form which is timeless, and yet very much rooted in the world we live in today. The bowl is 8 cm (3 inches) tall and in excellent condition, directly from the artist.
Although I would love to offer...

Dripping green and blue glaze on the front of this sake pourer by Tamba legend Nishihata Tadashi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hai-yu Chuki.An unusual sake pourer with gold color metal handle and amazing Hai-yu ash glaze kiln effcts.This is a top quality work by this highly sought artist, and a rare opportunity for one of the best. 
Size, D 16.8 cm   H 8.8 cm (15.8cm including the handel) 
Nishihata Tadashi was born in Sasayama in the mountains of Hyogo, an ...

A beautiful Sake Set in rich Oribe green and shimmers of electric blue by rising star potter Yamaguchi Makoto enclosed in their original signed wooden boxes titled Oribe Katakuchi and Oribe Guinomi respectively. This is an excellent example of this artis work.
Size, Katakuchi D 13.2 cm H 7.4 cm
Size, Guinomi D 7.2 cm H 5.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
A rising star in the pottery world,Makoto born in Seto, Aichi prefecture in 1978. In 2000 he was apprenticed...

A cool and elegant drinking vessel by rising star Matsumura Jun, enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Beautifully uniform in a misshapen way.
Matsumura Jun was born in Chiba Prefecture in 1986,and graduated from the Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center in 2015. At the same Year he was awarded at the Meijer Shigaraki Tradition and Innovation-Japanese Ceramics Now. In 2016 awarded at the Kanazawa Contemporary Kogei Exhibition, and the Mino Ceramic Art Museum in Tajimi. In 2...

A sake set of Katakuchi and five Guinomi cups showing the decorative aesthetic of Ichino Masahiko enclosed in the original signed wooden box.
Size,Katakuchi D 11.6 cm H 10.7 cm .
Size,Guinomi D 5.6>cm 5.9 cm H 5.9cm> 6.4 cm .
Condition, Excellent
The youngest winner ever at the 13th National Ceramic Exhibition (Nihon Togeiten), Ichino Hiroyuki is a powerhouse in Tamba, bringing that long forgotten corner of Japan’s ceramic realm back into the limelight. He w...

Reminiscent of a perfectly formed oyster shell or the shell of a hermit crab, this recent creation by young artist Hiramatsu Ryoma demonstrates his creative imagination—influenced heavily by forms he discovered in nature. Described on the box as a “ammonite/ kataguchi” (ammonite/ sake pourer), Hiramatsu says his inspiration for this piece (and several others) came from an ancient form of sea life known as an ammonite—a large spiraled mollusk who’s shells are often found fossilized toda...

A traditionally crafted Bizen sake cup shaped in the tradition of Oribe. The rich mineral glaze gives this guinomi an almost a metallic look. The craftsman who made this piece, Takahiro Ishii, was born in Tokyo in 1977, and, after studying ceramics for a number of years, he moved to Bizen to become a ceramics teacher and later opened his own kiln. He takes a philosophic approach to his work as evidenced by the following quote, “As a ceramicist, I feel that the point is not just to produce pie...