Cylindrical form Oribe water jar, mizusashi with a stamped band of decoration around the pot.

Stoneware and glaze

8" x 6.10

Functional, decorative and food safe

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...

Large and robust porcelain chawan with a tataki (paddled) style netting design around the bowl and richly glazed in Ao and clear.

Porcelain and glazes

5.6" X 3.85"

Functional, decorative and food safe

A fantastic large plate of Raijin and Fujin : Fearsome Japanese Gods of Nature by Fukami Fuminori enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Manga Oribe Raijin Fujin Sara,and comes with Furoshiki traditional Japanese wrapping cloth .
Size, D cm 36.8. H 7.2cm
Condition, Excellent
Fukami Fuminori is a potter and an illustrator, and a rising star...

Murakoshi Takuma is a cherubic fellow who loves to share a cup. Therefore, he is quite good at making a guinomi you would not like to put down. This is a perfect example of that, a wide, shallow guinomi on a tall foot, undulating inside and out and covered in his tell-tale combination of Ash, Feldspar and Iron with occasional visions of untouched raw Shigaraki clay which he has poetically named Shunju or colors of the seasons...

Tea Cup (yunomi) by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Gas-fired, Shino Glaze, H.3"(7.5cm) x Dia.2.5"(6.5cm.) 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...

An exceptional sake cup by Living National Treasure Shimizu Uichi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Ki Ho Rai Tai Sen Mon Hai. It is covered in his famous shattered-ice-like glaze with metallic drips circling the rim. It is 6 cm diameter (2-1/2 inches), 4 cm tall and in excellent condition, complete with the original Shiori and Shifuku.
Shimizu Uichi (1926-2004) was born in Kyoto the son of a ceramic dealer...

Simple yet classic styling—this tea bowl is perfect for anyone looking for the quintessential Ido-shaped chawan crafted by one of Japan’s premier Hagi potters.

Born in the famed pottery town of Karatsu in 1942, Zenzo Hatano spent a number of years learning the various styles particular to his region before taking up an apprenticeship under well-known Hagi potter Yoshiga Taibi...

This piece was just recently displayed at the Korea Society exhibition, Korean Contemporary Ceramics, the first exhibition on this subject in New York. Kang Jong Sook is easily the most ubiquitous Korean ceramic artist in America. She has been at the forefront of the contemporary ceramic art scene in New York for two decades now. Kang has had solo exhibitions at the Hammond Museum, Montclair State University Museum, Bratislava Museum, Dai Ichi Gallery, and Tong In Gallery, among others...

Deep grooves scored by the artists fingers allow this cup to fit snugly into ones hand, a perfect fit by Murakoshi Takuma enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sake-nomi. It is 8 x 7 x 6 cm and in perfect condition, directly from the artist.
Murakoshi Takuma is one of those enigmas who simply lives to work with clay. He does not seek to make a living through pottery, but through his primal approach has earned a following which keeps his work in high demand...

This great celadon & tessha glazed chawan is by noted 20th century master; Kawai Takeichi (Bu'ichi). This elegantly formed chawan exhibits a skillful use of iron tessha over a gosu based celadon glaze that shows a wonderfully mysterious that appears like drifting “metallic” clouds on a soft amber to green background. The interior of the chawan is also awash with broad bands and speckles of the rich iron glaze that seems suspended on the surface...

Kakehanaire (Hanging Flower Vase,) Wood-fired, ash glaze, with copper ring aatached in back for hanging on a wall or post. H.6.25"(16cm) x Dia.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. Through pottery and Buddhism, he was exposed to Tea practitioners who complimented his work and encouraged him to produce Tea wares...

Yunomi, Tea Cup; by Isamu Tagami of Hinata Kiln, Mashiko. Kaki glaze with wax-resist pattern of bamboo leaves on snow...

A harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary artistic expression, this extraordinary sake cup (guinomi) encapsulates the essence of Oribe pottery while infusing it with a fresh and modern interpretation. The surface is adorned with a striking interplay of colors and textures. Vibrant and richly glazed, it displays a fusion of deep emerald greens, ferrous reds, sumi blacks, and pearlescent whites. These glazes are skillfully applied to create captivating patterns a...

Wood-fired Tea Bowl, matcha chawan, with signed wooden box by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Ash glaze. H.3.125"(8cm) x Dia.4.5"(11.5cm.) 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 wo...

Tatsuzo Shimaoka (1919-2007) Square Bottle Vase with iconic Aka-e Designs

With tall rectangular sides, decorated with impressed rope patterns inlaid in slip and with Aka-e designs.
It is rare to see Shimaoka bottle with such design which he mainly applied for tea ware.

Tatsuzo Shimaoka was a Japanese mingei potter who studied under Shōji Hamada and later became the second Living National Treasure of Mashiko, Japan.
He was best known for his unique Jōmon zogan ...

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...

Saffron hakeme yellow iron glazed wasp-waisted covered jar with subtle raked slip under the glaze

Stoneware, slip and glazes

12.25" x 7"

Functional, decorative and food safe

A spectacular works of charred dark clay by legendary Bizen potter Kakurezaki Ryuichi enclosed in their original signed wooden boxes titled Kuro Bizen Tokkuri and Guinomi respectively and date to 2021. A perfect example of why Kakurezaki is one of Japan's most popular Artists.
Size,Tokkuri D 9.6 cm H 15.9 cm
Size,Guinomi D 6.4 cm H 7.8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Kakurezaki Ryuichi is one of the most well known of Bizen potters, he is interestingly originally not ...

An intriguing handled cylinder vase by Mori Toshiaki enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Bizen Te-tsuki Hana-ire (Handled Vase). This small vase has been cut spirally down, the resulting ribbon wrapped over the top and affixed to the opposite side forming the handle. It is 18.5 cm (7-1/4 inches) tall and in excellent condition, directly from the artist this summer.
Mori Toshiaki was born the first son of traditional Bizen potter Mori Yasushi in 1982.　Growing up in the fa...

Abe Anjin
Price: (Sold) Born in Osaka in 1938, the mysterious recluse began his artistic carreer as an oil painter training under Miyamoto Saburo. Although best known for his Momoyama inspired Bizen works, he began delving into the pottery world with Raku, then moved into Shigaraki and Bizen, firing from a kiln in Ehime prefecture, then Okayama and has also fired Nanban ware. Works by the artist are held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, National...

A masterpiece large textured vase by Mihara Ken enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sugio Bun Tsubo and dates to 1991. Each uniquely carved in variegated shade of raw clay.
Size, D 28.8 cm H 29.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Mihara Ken was born in Shimane prefecture in 1958, and apprenticed under Funaki Kenji at the age of 23. He has been exhibited and or prized at the All Japan Ceramic Exhibition (Nihon Togei Ten), Asahi Ceramic Exhibition, the National ...

A crystal shaped sculpture of dark faceted sides upon which rust and charred colors cloud the surface by Hashimoto Tomonari enclosed in the original wooden box titled “Untitled”. It is 32 x 23.5 x 24 cm and is 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 Shigarak...

A playful sculpture which challenges the viewers perception by Hayashi Yasuo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Sakuhin (work). It is 12.5 x 9 x 12.5 cm and in perfect condition. According to a description of a similar work in the collection of the Met: Hayashi’s series of black and gray coil-built trompe l’oeil “boxes,” a group that was inspired by his experience flying without lights at night as a kamikaze pilot... this work presents new ways of looking at three-...

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 5.6 cm H 6.5 cm
Condition, E...

A fabulous ash glazed Guinomi accented with iron and cobalt by Murakoshi Takuma enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 8.5 cm (3-1/4 inches) diameter and in excellent condition. Created as part of a restaurant consignment of 50 Guinomi, (for which he created about 70 in total), I was able to get in just after the firing and choose what I felt were a few of the best before anyone had a chance to view. I think this is a unique opportunity to acquire one of his finest pieces.
M...

This subtle, yet impressive mizusashi is by modern Karatsu legend; Nakazato Takeshi (b. 1937). This rounded, bowl shaped mizusashi is coated in a velvety layer of green ash with several areas of flashed iron red hi-iro and a patch of glassy bidoro where the piece faced the assaulting fire from Takeshi’s Ryutagama wood kiln. This pot was created slightly out of round and has a wonderful custom made roiro black lacquer lid to finish of the piece. The bottom of the pot is smoothly finished and pr...

B&W terra cotta slipware covered jar with decoration inspired by ancient Greek ionic columns

Terra cotta, slips and glaze

9.5" X 7.5"

Functional, decorative and food safe

Round ko-tsubo, small vase with temmoku glaze and clear panels with multi-color enamels in vertical stripes

Stoneware, slip, glazes and overglaze enamels

7" X 7"

A seminal work covered in black glaze with red, silver lines and Green waves design of this large vessel by important Kyoto artist Morino Taimei enclosed in the original signed wooden titled. This is a superlative work by the artist, and one I am very proud to be able to offer.
Size, D 25.4 cm H 30.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
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 gra...

Large temmoku and medieval green wall bowl with a weave pattern design across the face of the bowl. There are areas of oilspoting and other affects across the surface. This piece is made so that you have the option to hang it on the wall.

Stoneware and glazes

14.5" x 2.5"

Functional, decorative and food safe

I apologize for the poor pictures, I am a potter, not a photographer and the size and contrast made it difficult to photograph.

A shell shaped swirling form by young female artist Takatsu Mio enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 6-1/2 inches (16.5cm)wide, roughly 7 inches (18cm) tall and in excellent condition.
Takatsu Mio (b. 1976) was raised in Gifu prefecture among the scattered kilns of Mino. She graduated the Osaka University of Arts Sculpture Department in 1999, moving on to advanced studies which she completed in 2001. Her first exhibited works were in 1999, and then again in Tokyo in 2001. ...

Bright blue brushstrokes dance over the pale glazed surface of this sake server by Shigemori Yoko enclosed in a signed wooden box titled Shuchu. It has been dipped several times in different colored glazes, with what appears to be a wash of ink wavering like a ghost around the rim and spout. This is a bridge between two of her styles, and unusual work which will make a nice conversation starter as you share a drink. It is 10 x 13 x 10 cm (4 x 5 x 4 inches) and in excellent condition, enclose...

Traditional Japanese art tends to be timeless and inspiring in form, however, occasionally lacking in diversity and innovation. That is why artists who can incorporate centuries of experiential knowledge and technique into producing new and interesting forms are oh so valued. Though this Bizen jar fits into the category of mizusashi, a vessel central to tea ceremony that holds fresh water, it seems to transcend this narrow category and stands as an independent art object all its own....

Footed Rectangular Serving Plate, White, Black, Iron glazes; by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. H. 1.5"(4cm) x W. 8.725"(21cm) x L. 14.0"(35.5cm.) 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...

Molten ash has crystallized into green glass on the front of this large faceted Chawan by Nishihata Tadashi enclosed in the original wooden box titled Aka-tsuchi OO Chawan recently-fired (2014) and signed Tamba Tadashi-Zo. The rest of the bowl, inside and out, is mostly raw Tamba clay, the red a striking contrast to the mottled flowing greens. Size,W 13.1cm H,11.1 cm (5-1/2 x 4-1/2 inches)
Condition, Excellent, wrapped in a silk bag and buffers insidethe box.
Nishihata Tad...