An iconic work by Shigaraki legend Furutani Michio enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Henko. This is the shape for which Michio is best known and superb example, showing both his reverence for traditional form and the lengths he went of reviving the traditions of wood fired kiln effects.
A simply stunning work to fill out a collection with one of the most important Shigaraki potters...

Tea Cup, Yunomi, by Tagami Munetoshi of Hinata Kiln, Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture. Mashiko White Glaze with Iron brush of pattern used by Munetoshi's grandfather, Sudo Takeo, and by Hamada Shoji. H.3"(7.5cm) x Dia.3"(7.5cm.) Tagami Munetoshi (b. 1972) is the son of Tagami Isamu and grandson of Sudo Takeo. He is the 5th generation of potters in Mashiko’s Hinatagama (Hinata Kiln) founded during the Meiji Period (1868-1912) by Sudo Yujiro...

Richly glazed ko-zu style oribe chawan with "wandering" lip and tactile Shono pattern around the teabowl

Stoneware, slip and traditional Oribe glaze

4" X 5"

Functional, decorative and food safe

An eye catching sculpture by Yaaguchi Mio titled Meta in soft brown terracotta clay spattered lightly with Namako glaze. It is 23 x 25 x 39.5 cm (9 x 10 x just less than 16 inches) and is in excellent condition, directly from the artist. It comes with a signed wooden placard.
Yamaguchi Mio was born in Aichi prefecture in 1992, and graduated advanced studies at the Aichi University of Education in 2017...

A four sided vase in Aka-e design by important 20th century potter Kawamoto Goro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Aka-e Kamon Hanaike exhibited in 2001 and published in the book Kawamoto Rekitei, Goro, Taro, San-Dai-Ten (Three Generations of Kawamoto Family). It is 27.5 cm (11 inches) tall, 16 cm (6 inches) square and in excellent condition. The Book is included.
Kawamoto Goro (1919-1986) was born in Seto to a family of potters...

Fired in an anagama small-batch kiln, this other-worldly looking saké cup (guinomi) displays rich ochre hues in areas where the rough clay shows through and is covered in a lush Oribe green glaze which is difficult to achieve. The brilliant green color is the result of copper glaze applied to the clay body which is then fired at 1220 degrees C—creating an oxidation reaction...

A stunning ash-glazed tokkuri by Living National Treasure Shimaoka Tatsuzo enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The body has been imprinted with rope designs, a trademark of Tatsuzo’s works, and covered in plethora of Yohen kiln effects.
Size, D 14.6 cm H 11.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Shimaoka Tatsuzo (1919-2007) attended the Tokyo Industrial School Ceramics department before being inducted into the army...

An iconic work decorated with energetic graffiti by important potter Suzuki Goro enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The artist exuberance seems to over-run his pallet, covering all sides and becoming trapped in the vortex in the bottom. Inside the box lid the artist has scrawled a woman in ink and signed it like a painting...

This elegant Japanese seihakuji vase with peach bloom, shinsha accent, is by studio pottery master; Morino Kako. This vase measures 8.8” X 3.25” and is in excellent condition with original signed box. The contemplative decoration of this hanaire is boldly handled by an adept master of glazing and pottery form. Morino’s works are in numerous collections, museums and a wide variety of publications as well...

A huge Yakishime vessel by modern ceramicist Mihara Ken (b. 1958) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. This piece has an almost haunting presence, the hada sandy and rough, you would think it could crumble in your hands, yet is fired so hot it rings like a bell when tapped. The dark grays and raw earth tones add to that sense of mystery, like something ancient discovered in a dark cave. The vase is 14-3/4 inches (37.5 cm) tall and 11-1/4 (28.5 cm) diameter and in perfect condition...

Ame-yu, amber glazed porcelain teabowl with carved design of fish around the form, "upriver" pattern.

Porcelain and glaze

5.15" x 3.5"

Functional, decorative and food safe

Dohei Fujinoki is one of the most popular artist in contemporary KARATSU pottery scene. Initially he aimed a western painter and then,when he met an old KARATSU pottery piece he had been fascinated. He has studied at Karatsu and also MIno. And while, he has studied in tea ceremony. His repertoires are goods for tea ceremony, sake cup, and tableware for Japanese cuisine. This piece is a brand new work created with madara-karatsu glaze and carved as plate. It is also suitable for wester...

This classic Mingei hanaire is by Mashiko potter Hyuga Munetoshi, a one time student of the Hamada kiln (?). Glazed in an exceedingly rich tessha/kaki iron glaze the pot has wax resisted decoration of flowers on either side of the pot. Created for both function and decoration , this pot is a great example of modern Mingei influenced Mashiko pottery. The glaze is far more complex and rich than the photos convey and will not disappoint in person...

This is a handful, great tactile qualities and entrancing to look at. From his recent firing 2023.
Size, Each is roughly D 10.5 cm H 11.0 cm
Condition, all are in new condition.
Kodai Ujiie was born in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture in 1990, and graduated advanced studies at the Tohoku University of Art and Design in 2015. He has been exhibited at some of Japan's top galleries as well as England, United States among others.

Ido glaze is difficult for using, especially about "kairagi" round the bottom, Sugimoto is one of the masters with Ido pieces in Japan. He makes guinomi sake cup as a miniature of chawan. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFPW5Dt3vn8 Size: 8.8cm(D) 5.1cm(H) Accessary: wooden box signed by artist

A large Egg shaped Zogan vase by Kobayashi Seiji enclosed in the original signed wooden box...

There is something very alive about the Shino works of Hayashi Yuka. The forms is unique and organic, the vivid pink, the blue, the gray and white, are so different and special.
Ten of her magnificent works are available to purchase.
All the pieces are made this year, comes with, Artists history, wrapping cloth and signed box.
Size, D 13.1 cm H 11.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Hayashi Yuka was born in 1971, wife of Hayashi Kyosuke,Toki city intangible cultura...

An incredible piece by legendary Abe Anjin in the artists most sought after style of saishoku colors intimating leaves, blossoms and Mount Fuji (all strikingly disproportionate to each other) enclosed in the original signed wooden box and original lacquered wooden box also stamped by the artist.   We see the gamut of this artists career here, red, black and green reminiscent of Raku, Ash glaze, gold, blue, and raw clay.  The bottle form is dimpled to make it easy to grasp, even if imbibed. ...