A virtual textbook on Yohen firing effects. Tamadare, Shinshoku, koge and others decorate this spectacular tea bowl by Fukioka Shuhei enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Chawan and named inside Shizanro (Fuka-yama Michi or Deep Mountain Path).  This could be a reference to the five peaks which make up the rim, a traditional form codified in the mid Edo period by the Raku family of potters. It rests on a wari-kodai split foot, unusual for Iga-ware...

A Museum Quality piece by legendary Abe Anjin in the artists most sought after style of saishoku colors. It has the original wooden signed box, titled Bizen Saishoku Mizusashi,the Original lacquered wooden box also stamped by him,Artists history and wrapping cloth. This is a superlative work by the artist, and one I am very proud to be able to offer...

A modern, tokkuri-shaped vase of heavily thrown Shino-ware with thick white, partly covering, glazed over which are powerful, brown splashes. The body with raised tapering bands that turn clock-wise. The piece was made by artist Tsukamoto Haruhiko (b. 1959).* Fully signed kiri-box with artist’s seal and signature. Made around 1980. H 15.5 cm. Condition: Perfect. * Tsukamoto Haruhiko was born in Mino in 1959, and is now based in Gifu prefecture...

Ohi Chozaemon X (b...

An incredible mixture of colors glisten like the walls of a Limestone cave in the hills of Akiyoshidai, the karst regtion south of Hagi where the important artist Kaneta Masanao created this bowl, enclosed in the original signed wooden box.  The style is Kurinuki, not formed on a wheel but cut and worked from a block of clay, an approach the artist is famous for...

Classical Iga mizusashi by noted master Japanese potter; Kishimoto Kennin (b.1934). This mizusashi, based on Momoyama and early Edo Iga archetypes, sports a rugged purpose with a reliance on tradition while not being a slave to it. In a tea room or on a shelf this pot has both a commanding presence and impressive volume ...

A magnificent work of Kakurezaki Ryuichi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shin-in. A charred dark clay,flowing ash on the side, shell marks, form,this mizusashi has it all.Dating to 2002,from his Shin-in series comes with the artist original matte lacquer lid...

An interesting contemporary Hagi piece resting on a split-foot (wari-kodai) and a unique glaze patterning that somewhat resembles layers of flower petals. A creation of Morishige Tetsuyo, a native of the famous potting town of Hagi who later studied in Kyoto and eventually took up a position at the family kiln “Renkozan” with tutelage from both his father and grandfather. This particular piece is from a series he began in 2009 aptly named “Kaben” (The petal series)...

A masterpiece by the popular young star Sawada Hayato enclosed in the original signed wooden box and date to 2021. We see the gamut of this artists work, unique design, form, the sharp lines, colors and texure. An excellent example of this popular artists.
Size, D 14.4 cm H 10.8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Sawada Hayato (b.1978) in Kasama. He studied at the Ryutsu Keizai University before establishing his own kiln in 2002...

Round Dish, by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. Celadon glaze. Sgraffito lines decorate interior & exterior. H. 2.0"(5cm) x Dia. 7.125"(18cm.) 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...

Generous medieval galena style yunomi, teacup with a rich galena style glaze over an incised "intersection" design. Though galena influenced, this is a lead free glaze!

Stoneware and glazes

4.5" X 3.5"

Functional, decorative and food safe

An extremely elegant pure white ribbed wide mouth vase and hyotan gourd shaped vase by Wakasugi Seiko, enclosed in their original signed wooden boxes.
Size, D 15.4 cm H 36.5 cm
Size, D 17.6 cm H 29.4 cm
Condition, Excellent
Wakasugi Seiko was born in 1977 in Toyama prefecture and after graduating from the ceramics course of Kinki University she worked for a ceramics center in Tajimi city and currently develops her own work from her base in Mita, Hyogo prefect...

A superbly crafted trumpeting form by Nakamura Kohei enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Ido Chawan...

Black and white terra cotta tray form with slip trailed design of tripled squiggly lines and dots

Terra cotta, slips and glaze

Approx. 11" x 11" and 15.5" on the diagonal

Functional, decorative and food safe

If you are familiar with the work of Hiramatsu Ryoma you know that he creates very unconventional ceramics inspired by forms found in nature. Here we have a set of sake cups he describes as “Ou-tekko” (pyrite) and “Ammonite” (same in English - a kind of sea fossil). Part of a series he has been developing, the ancient Ammonite fossil has been the inspiration behind his latest creations. Pyrite, meanwhile refers to the metallic patterning on the outer surface of the clay body. Truly uniqu...

Terra cotta teabowl with black and white slip that has been swiped around the body

Terra Cotta, slips and glaze

5.2" X 4.5"

Functional, decorative and food safe

Height 7.8cm
Width 14.0cm
Supplied with signed box and leaflet.

Born in 1932 in Kyoto into a pottery family, Mr. Morinobu Kimura is a highly esteemed potter renowned for his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft. Throughout his illustrious career, he has received numerous accolades and recognition for his innovative approach to pottery and his mastery of ash glaze.

At the age of 26, Mr. Kimura achieved a significant milestone when he was selected for the ...

First born son to Living National Treasure Isezaki Jun, Koichiro (b. 1974) has quickly made a name for himself as an independent artist. Not content to rely solely on family reputation, he has set off on his own path, making innovations in clay and also in the ideas and principles surrounding his craft. With its well-proportioned ridged design, natural ash glaze, and coarse grade of Bizen clay still containing visible stones; the vessel seen here would be a good choice for someone looking for a ...