Here is a two splendid works exemplifying the style of this important Masahiko artist. A tea bowl on a two glaze surface (black and white),and Kaki-yu incense burner...

A selection of three sake cups by Tanoue Shinya encapsulating the various characters fo this artists work. Each comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box. 700 dollars for all three or:
a) White W2.5(7cm) H2(5cm) 250.00
b) Blue W3.5(9cm) H2(5cm) 300.00
c) White W3(8cm) H1.5(4cm) 250.00
Tanoue Shinya was born in Kyoto, the cultural heartland of Japan in 1976...

Catalonia series,was made in a small town in the mountains of the Pyrenees near the French border Barcelona, Spain. Using the local soil,glaze and kilns from May-August 1990 with the cooperation of six Spanish ceramists. This piece was shown at Meitetsu Department Store (October,1990) and is featured in the catalog image number 33 (catalog included). A very special work that rarely comes to market by this important artist...

If you are looking for a good wall vase,this will be the one! A virtual textbook on Yohen firing effects. Tamadare, Shinshoku, koge, and others decorate this spectacular Iga Kake-hanaire vase by Fukioka Shuhei enclosed in the original signed wooden box. One side shows bare earth, the other bright red flame-licked clay. Overall a very powerful presentation, fulfilling all our expectations from this important artist...

Very unusal colors for this artist works of soft GRAY tones over rough sandy clay and pure Hagi White dripping glaze,enclosed in the original signed and stamped wooden box titled Hagi Chawan Shumei Kinen . This important tea bowl was chosen to be the one for the announcing on his succeeded the family name 12th Saka Koraizaemon. This is a superlative work by the artist, and one I am very proud to be able to offer...

The feldspar covering this unusual torn and ragged Incense Burner by Hayashi Shotaro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Manyosai Koro . Marbleized pinks, molten iron blending with rust, moss green and everything in between can be seen in this amazing onslaught of color. His designation “Manyosai” comes from the ancient selection of poetry named after the infinite shades of fallen leaves. We can easily see in this piece how he chose the epithet...

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...

Prepare to be blown away by this masterpiece from the son of Living National Treasure Matsui Kosei, enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Neriage Tsubo. A magnificent and voluminous, in remarkable color variations, decorated with leaves design. The textures is smooth, creating a pleasurable experience for both the eyes and the hands. This is one not to be missed, and one we will be hard pressed to let go...

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 ...

This particular tea bowl is having all of the bells and whistles a collector would want from a work by Living National Treasure Shimaoka Tatsuzo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hai-kabu Zogan Jomon Chawan . Salt firing, wood firing and rope decoration. Everything comes together to paint a portrait of a perfect Shimaoka piece...

Here is a water container which certainly does not let down, everything we have come to expect from this popular Japanese artist enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe Mizusashi and date to 2011. Various of green,rich irons flare and flashes of yellow glass,shell marks on the rim and the top of the lid where it was supported on its edge in the kiln...

The edges burn in black on this masterpiece Bizen Tokkuri by Mori Togaku,comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Encrusted in blue glass and green ash on the neck. A museum quality with very an unusual firing from this living legend Bizen artists work.
Size, D 12.6 cm H 10.4 cm
Condition, Excellent
Mori Togaku was born in Inbe, in the heart of Bizen territory in 1937. Following graduation from Okayama University in 1957, he taught art for a short time before...

A Tenmoku Hanging vase by the living master of that genre, Kimura Morikazu, enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Tetsuyu Kohen Kake-hana-ike. The lozenge form features two lug handles in the shape of a traditional Waniguchi Japanese Shrine Gong. It is 7-1/2 x 6-1/2 x 2 inches (19 x 16.5 x 5.5 cm) nd in excellent condition, retaining the original shiori and wrapping cloth.
Kimura Morikazu was born to the house of a Kyo-yaki potter and studied under Ishiguro Munemaru, He esta...

Dawn breaks over snow laden boulders, the shadows waxing lavender on this spectacular Mizusashi by Kaneta Masanao enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hagi Haku-yu Kamahen Kurinuki Mizusashi. This style of digging the work out of the clay rather than forming the clay on a wheel has been a signature of this artists work for more than two decades. The white glazing has altered to soft lavender in the firing process, creating a feeling of opulence over the organic vessel.
Size,...

A signature work in gold Shino by Suzuki Tomio enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Yohen Kin Shino Hachi (Shimmering Altered Gold Shino Bowl). It is 10-1/2 inches (27 cm) diameter, 5 inches (13 cm) tall and in excellent condition.
Suzuki Tomio was born in 1948 in Yawata, Kyoto, and has spent his life in the perfection of Shino glazing. He did not move for independence until establishing his own kiln at the age of 40. One of his most notable advances in Shino glazing is ...

A breathtaking Tsubo by LNT Tokuda Yasokichi III enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Yusai Sen Mon Tsubo and bearing the signature Yasukichi in gold, indicating it was fired after he succeeded the family name and date to his last years. The surface is a mirror,covered in his signature gosai colors of yellow, purple, blue, white, and green. It is a most prominent work.
Size, D 28.4 cm H 33.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Designated Living National Treasure in 1997...

A stellar tea bowl covered in rich Oribe green by Tsukamoto Haruhiko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe Chawan. It has a very organic feel, both from the texture and the cutted sides with various thicknesses of green glass, like water running over a stone surface. This is a great opportunity to acquire a very special piece by this artist.
Size, D 13.4 cm H 9.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Tsukamoto Haruhiko was born in Toki city, Gifu, in the heart of...

This elegant work of Karatsu pottery has an unglazed foot, showing the rich ferrous clay, and displays a beautiful ashen glaze with hues of blue, grey, green, and a dark glossy ring encircling the top.

Like many pottery traditions in Japan, Karatsu takes its name from the city where it originated. As early as the 15th century, Korean potters heavily influenced the development of this form—helping to endow it with the earthy, simple, and natural qualities it is so appreciated for. ...

An inspiring sake set showing a plethora of Yohen kiln effects by Nakamura Makoto, each piece enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Bizen Yohen Hyotan Tokkuri and Bizen Sake-nomi respectively. Over the pale, sheer clay deposits of ash glaze, goma kasu and hi-iro scorching combine with smoky black staining for a very unique experience. The perfect compliment to the charms of a good bottle of sake.
Size,Tokkuri W 10.2 cm H 12.8 cm
Size,Guinomi W 8.3 cm H 8.1 ...

A tasteful work by Nakamura Kohei enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Ido Chawan. This piece was shown at his exhibition from 2011 at Mitsukoshi Nipon-bashi Honten (Tokyo) Department Store and is featured in the catalog image number 2 (catalog included). The pale glaze crawls across the surface, creating a sense of drama over this very austere form. The rim dips and curves, a playful accent to the otherwise sedate work, made to suit the stately confines of the tea room. A ...

This piece comes off like it has been buried in a volcano, incredible igneous encrustations cover the sides, with molten ash, bidoro, goma, kutsuki and a host of other firing enclosed in the original signed wooden box. To one side a crescent moon shaped kutsuki forms a rakish grin, inviting the viewer to join in the merriment. It is a masterpiece by this young artist.
Size, W 13.6cm H 27.2cm
Condition, Excellent
Kai was born in Nara, son of Tsujimura Shiro, in 1976, making hi...

Looking something akin to dragon skin with gilded beads glistening between the scales, this recent creation by young artist Hiramatsu Ryoma demonstrates his creative imagination and challenges the traditional boundaries of what defines a guinomi (Saké cup). Described as a “Kiretsu-mon” (ki = turtle, retsu = cracked, mon = design/ crest), according to Hiramatsu, his inspiration for this piece (and a number of others) came from an ancient form of sea life known as an Ammonite—a large spiral...

A dramatic large bowl from the youthful star Tsujimura Yui showing a talent far beyond his years enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shizen-yu Oni Oke (Natural Ash Glazed Demon Tub)and date to 2018. Molten ash streaks around the formt. The inside,eyelets shows scars where kutsuki (other items) have fused to it in the heat of the conflagration with pool of amazing crystal green and blue .
Size, D 31.8 cm H 14.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Tsujimura Yui was born...

Looking something akin to dragon skin with gilded beads glistening between the scales, this recent creation by young artist Hiramatsu Ryoma demonstrates his creative imagination and challenges the traditional boundaries of what defines a guinomi (Saké cup). Described as a “Kiretsu-mon” (ki = turtle, retsu = cracked, mon = design/ crest), according to Hiramatsu, his inspiration for this piece (and a number of others) came from an ancient form of sea life known as an Ammonite—a large spiral...

A splendid Oribe chawan (oribe tea bowl) made by Suzuki Goro (b. 1941), one of the most recognized contemporary Japanese potters. Oribe ware has been made in Japan since the end of the sixteenth century, under the guidance of Furuta Oribe (1544-1615), a feudal lord and one of the most illustrious students of tea master Sen-Rikyu (1522-1591).

The asymmetric design, with abstract markings, give a primitive look to the vessel; that is the genius of Oribe pottery, the timelessness of ...

Green ash has poured in a torrent around the form, huge eyelets create bulge from the surface on one side, evidence of how it rested on its side in the kiln. Full of the world today, contemporary, breathing, alive. It is a wonderful Sake Set by this young artist.
Size,Tokkuri: W 11.2 cm H 14.6 cm
Guinomi: W 6.8 cm H 5.8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Tsujimura Yui was born the first son of the legendary artist Tsujimura Shiro in 1975, and his illustrious fathers e...

There is no doubt about the superlative nature of the deep celadon glazes used by Living National Treasure Nakajima Hiroshi, and this vessel is no let down. A creamy green crackling glaze covers this artful form which comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Seiji Tsubo. The surface is darkly crackledf like a block of shattered ice the color of a carribean lagoon.
Size, D 17.4 cm H 21.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Nakajima Hiroshi was born in Hirosh...

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. ...

Red highlights the orange and white on this playful form vase by Kato Yasukage enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shino Hanaire and signed by the 14th Generation Yasukage followed by his seal. The pin-holed glaze burnt and licked crimson by the flames. The way the color fades into the white feldspar one can almost imagine the smoke rising off of the molten form as it cooled in the kiln.
Size, D 14.2 cm H 30.8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Kato Yasukage XIV (Sh...

Wow! Is what comes to mind the first time you see this daring silver glazed organic Kake Hana-ire by Okumura Hiromi. The clay folds about onto itself, forming a seed-like pod, with an opening in the top and wings extending out both sides. A wire loop is affixed to the back for wall hanging. A signed and stamped wooden plackard by the artist accompanies the piece. It is 11 x 14 x 5 inches (28 x 36 x 13 cm) and is in fine condition.
Okumura was born in Kyoto in 1953, and was thus from...

A large vessel by Shimaoka Tatsuzo enclosed in the original signed and stamped wooden box titled Shio-yu Zogan Jomon Tsubo. The artists famous Jomon rope impressions are visible in filled slip about the center,covered in salt glaze, resulting in a burnished blue,green and Yohen colors giving light to the heavy form. A beautifully potted piece!
Size, D 24.1 cm H 31.8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Shimaoka Tatsuzo (1919-2007) attended the Tokyo Industrial School Ceramics depart...

A one of a kind turban shell shaped covered Jar in rich Oribe green by Suzuki Goro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe Mizusashi. An unique work and excellent example of this important artists.
Size, D 31.2 cm H 23.8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Suzuki Goro has a list of shows and prizes too lengthy to go through, but the highlights are, Nitten National Art Exhibition, Nihon Shin Kogei Ten (New National Crafts Exhibition), Nihon Gendai Kogei Ten (Natio...

This experimental work by young artist Hiramatsu Ryoma demonstrates his creative imagination and challenges the traditional boundaries of what defines a tea bowl. Described on the box as a “Kiretsu-mon” (ki = turtle, retsu = cracked, mon = design/ crest), according to Hiramatsu, his inspiration for this piece, and a number of others came from an ancient form of sea life known as an Ammonite—a large spiraled mollusk who’s shells are often found fossilized today. The inside of the bowl is ...

Molten ash streaks around the form of this exquisite traditionally uzukumaru shaped tsubo by Sugimoto Sadamitsu enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It shows the true mastery of Sadamitsu over kiln placement and firing technique.
Size, D 18.6 cm H 18.8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Sugimoto Sadamitsu was born in Tokyo in 1935. A strong adherent to the Zen tradition, Sadamitsu established his own kiln at 33, receiving the kiln name from his mentor Daitokuji priest Tachi...

Layers of irregular bands of colored clay, peach-colored top lid to a lavender and green like the climbing mountains surrounding Kyoto rise up the sides of this majestic work by Miyashita Zenji enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sai-dei Koro Gen-fu Kaze ( Mad Colors Phantasmic Wind Incense Burner and date to 1993. It is an excellent example of this artist.
Size, D 8.8 cm H 13.6 x 19.8 cm (including the lid)
Condition: Excellent
Miyashita Zenji (1939-2012) w...

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. Thrown out of a fine, white porcelain, the pot is light i...