The edges burn dark brown on this large Bizen vase by Kawabata Fumio enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Green ash clings to the upper surface, peeling away from the superheated corners, the bottom rich dark raw clay. The vase is (‘29 x 21 x 36 cm) tall and in excellent condition.
Fumio was born in Yokohama city in 1948, far from the traditional kilns of Bizen hundreds of kilometers to the west in Okayama...
A family of Stonefish (Okoze), the deadliest fish in the world, swim across the pure white surface of this large Tsubo by Uchida Tadashi enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 12 inches (30 cm) diameter, 13 inches (34 cm) tall and in excellent condition. The box is titled Tetsu-e Okoze-Mon Tsubo (Tsubo decorated with Okoze fish in Iron) and includes a thank you card from the artist to the collector...
Wood-fired tea bowl by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Shino & Ash glazes. H.3.875"(9.5cm) x Dia.4.25"(11cm.)
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...
Wood-fired Tea Bowl by George Gledhill; Payette, ID.
Shino glaze. H.2.5"(6.25cm) x Dia.4.75"(12cm.)
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...
Wood-fired Tea Bowl by George Gledhill; Payette, ID.
H.2.75"(7cm) x Dia.4.375"(11cm.) Shino glaze with iron.
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...
Wood-fired Tea Bowl by George Gledhill; Payette, ID.
H.2.5"(6.5cm) x Dia.4.375"(11cm.) Shino glaze with iron.
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...
Kakehanaire (Hanging Flower Vase,) Wood-fired, ash glaze, with copper ring attached in back for hanging on a wall or post. H.6.625"(17cm) 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...
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...
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>6.375"(16.25cm) x Dia.3.25"(8.25cm.)
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...
Kakehanaire (Hanging Flower Vase) by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Wood-fired, Ash Glaze, with copper ring attached in back for hanging on a wall or post. H.4.25"(11cm) x Dia.3.125"(8cm.)
There have been several influences to George Gledhill’s ceramic work...
Futa-oki, Lid rests, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID.
Wood-fired, ash glaze. Sizes range from:
GG.FO.1 H.1"(2.5cm) x Dia.2.5"(6.25cm)
GG.FO.2 H.1.125"(2.75cm) x Dia.2"(5cm)
GG.FO.3 H.1.5"(3.75cm) x Dia.2"(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 ...
Wood-fired 5-sided lidded container by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Ash Glaze. H.2.5"(6.25cm) x W.3.375"(8.5cm.)
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 world of Tea Ceremony has...
Wood-fired, thick cut plate by George Gledhill; Payette, ID.
Shino & Ash glazes. H.1.625"(4cm) x 9.75"(25cm) square.
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 world of Tea Ceremony...
Wood-fired Plate by George Gledhill; Payette, ID.
Ash glaze. H.2.375"(6cm) x 9.75"(24.75cm) square.
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 world of Tea Ceremony has helped to sh...
Wood-fired Mizusashi by George Gledhill; Payette, ID.
Ash glaze. H.5.875"(14.5cm) x Dia.7.375"(18.75cm.) Mouth opening 3.75"(9.5cm.)
There have been several influences to George Gledhill’s ceramic work. Buddhism has been a guiding force in his 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 ...
Wood-fired Mizusashi, Water container, by George Gledhil; Payette, ID. E-Shino (picture Shino) glaze. H.5.625"(14.25cm) x Dia.6.785"(17.5cm.)
There have been several influences to George Gledhill’s ceramic work. Buddhism has been a guiding force in his 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 t...
Tea Cup, Shino Glaze, (Gas-fired) by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. H.2.75"(7cm) x Dia.2.75"(7cm.)
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 world of Tea Ceremony has helped to shap...
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. Their introduction to the world of Tea Ceremony has helped ...