A work of perfection by one of Japan’s most admired ceramic artists. This piece by Nakajima Hiroshi demonstrates his mastery of the art of celadon pottery.

Born in 1941 in Hiroshima prefecture, at the age of 28 he established his own kiln and became an independent potter. 1n 1977 he received honorable mention in the Japan Tradional Applied Fine Arts Exhibition...

Elegant and rare Ouji celadon chawan by master potter, Ono Kotaro. The interior is carved with a wispy and lyrical floral decoration and the exterior has lotus blossom leaves surrounding the base, around the footring. The Ouji glaze is a very pretty but subtle yellow celadon in person.

This chawan measure 14 x 7cm and is in perfect condition with its original signed box.

White porcelain cups ideal for sipping sake or whiskey, by Hanako Nakazato of Union, Maine and Karatsu, Japan. H. 2.25"(5.75cm) x Dia. 1.75"(4.5cm.) 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...

Porcelain cups with blue-green glaze ideal for high-grade tea (gyokuro, sencha, oolong,) sake, or whiskey. White porcelain with a rich blue-green glaze Nakazato calls "peppermint." H. 2.875"(7.25cm) x Dia. 2.375"(6cm.) 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...

A breathtaking white form of draped porcelain by Nagae Shigekazu enclosed in the original signed wooden box with the original Daimaru Department Store exhibition invitation. Light patterns are almost indiscernible on the surface, incredibly detailed and crisp when viewed close-up. What is surprising about this work is the weight, incredibly light. The piece measures 16 x 16 x 5 inches (41 x 41 x 12 cm) and is in excellent condition...

Shinogi (faceted) Soba Choko (noodle dipping sauce cups) or Tea Cups (2), porcelain, by Hanako Nakazato; Union, Maine and Karatsu, Japan. H. 2.375"(6cm) x Dia. 3.625"(9cm.) 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...

Red Decorated Cup in shape of Soba Choko by Hanako Nakazato; Union, Maine and Karatsu, Japan. 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...

Porcelain Dishes, Mukozuke-shape or dessert/salad dishes, by Hanako Nakazato; Union, Maine and Karatsu, Japan. H. 1.5"(4cm) x Dia. 7.5"(19cm.) Scalloped rim gives the name of these dishes by Hanako, "Petal Mukozuke." These dishes are appropriate for most any savory or sweet food and are an excellent size for use as a mukozuke dish used in Japanese cuisine. Hanako Nakazato is a 14th generation potter from Japan...

This highly animated and perfection in porcelain vase was made by Hokkaido native; Ono Kotaro. The deeply carved seiji vase is actually has a very pale yellow crazed glaze which collects on the ridges and further accentuates the cyclone like movement of this pot. As you look around the vase, the deep ridges bring the eye up the pot and it actually appears to be in motion...

Porcelain smoking set by Kutani master, Suda Seika II (1892-1971). Using sometsuke underglaze blue and iro-e overglaze enamels, the two pieces are matched in motif of two koi, chest to chest. Circa 1960.

Box; 11.5 x 10 x 4.5 cm
Dish; 11 x 2.4 cm

Both are in perfect condition with original signed box

Kim Young Mi, Wood-Fired Unglazed Porcelain One. Kim Young Mi subjects these pieces to eight wood-firings, until the ash from the firing has performed all of its organic magic on the surfaces of these living, breathing works of art, giving incomparable texture and color to her nature-loving forms. Kim Young Mi renews the pristine artistic intention of humanity...

Kim Young Mi, Wood-Fired Unglazed Porcelain Two. Kim Young Mi subjects these pieces to eight wood-firings, until the ash from the firing has performed all of its organic magic on the surfaces of these living, breathing works of art, giving incomparable texture and color to her nature-loving forms. Kim Young Mi renews the pristine artistic intention of humanity. She says, "My ceramic works are a form of meditation - my humble attempts to live in grace like an open vessel, empty and yet full, of g...

Very nice catalogue of the works of Tomimoto kenkichi, Ningen Kokuho. Tomimoto was Living National Treasure of Japan for his meticulously painted enamel porcelains. Along with Arakawa Toyozo, Hamada Shoji, Ishiguro Munemaro, Bernard Leach and Kawai Kanjiro, he represented a group that fought to preserve the traditional crafts of Japan.

This retrospective catalogue (1991) is in very good condition, ex-libris, small bump to the spine and measures 9.5" X 7.5" and is fully illustrated in color...

Beautiful, cool blue seiji celadon mizusashi with black lacquer lid by award winning Japanese potter; Ono Kotaro(b. 1953). Ono has won numerous awards for his carved porcelain works including the prestigious Mashiko Ceramics Competition (for which he was awarded the Hamada Shoji Prize). His works have been collected by several major Japanese and Western museums.

This perfect condition mizusashi is boxed with original cloth and measures 6.4" x 6.5" and is prominently marked within the foot-...

Ao glazed porcelain covered serving bowl or covered jar (you decide) with a deeply etched "spirali" design under a three dimensional glaze

Porcelain and glazes

8" X 6.75"

Functional, decorative and food safe

Ao glazed tea ceremony set (Kaigu)including a matched teabowl all in the Jovian Storms neriage pattern. Mizusashi complete with custom lacquer lid

Porcelain and glazes

Mizusashi 7.25" X 5.5"
Kensui 5.5" X 3.2"
Shakutate 6.8" X 3.45"
Futaoki 3" X 2.4"
Chawan 5" X 4"

Kim Yik Yung Rare Early Porcelain Vessel from 1992. 24 x 12 x 12 inches, 61 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm. We have other works of porcelain art by Kim Yik Yung, so please let us know if you have any interest. Also spelled Kim Yikyung, Kim Yikyoung, Kim Ik Yung, Kim Ik Young, Kim Ikyung, Kim Ikyoung, Yik Yung Kim, Yikyung Kim, Yik Young Kim, Yikyoung Kim, Ik Yung Kim, Ikyung Kim, Yik Young Kim, Yikyoung Kim, Kim Ik Yeong, Kim Ikyeong, Ik Yeong Kim, Ikyeong Kim, Kim Yik Yeong, Kim Yikyeong, Yik Yeong Kim, Yiky...

Ahn Jong Kyun Korean Contemporary Porcelain Vase