AUCTIONS (2)
 | Antique Tibetan painted wood image of Green Tara Bodhisattva |
 | Fine quality Ohi Ware Macha bowl by Yoshio Iwamura |
 | Rare Zen Chawan Zenmi by Tenryū-ji’s Seki Bokuō 関牧翁 and Hara Kiyokazu |
 | Karatsu ashes covered "GARAN KOGO" incense container Dohei Fujinoki |
SALE PRICED
 | A Unique Gold and White Sake Cup by Tomita Hiroyuki |
 | A Red Raku Tea Bowl by Veteran Potter Sugimoto Sadamitsu |
Kyoto Ceramics and Fine Art
$765.00
$765.00
With a masterfully applied black Raku glaze and a noticeable aesthetic of austerity and stillness, this piece is what is refereed to in Japanese as an “utsushi” or what we might call in English a “tribute piece.” Such pieces are typically made by all Raku potters, regardless of the kiln and tradition, and seek to emulate famous works from the early masters over 400 years ago—in this case, a tea bowl created by the brother of the second Kichizaemon, Tanaka Somi, born sometim...
Kyoto Ceramics and Fine Art
$675.00
$675.00
Father to internationally known Hagi potter Kaneta Masanao (the 8th generation Sanzaemon potter), though he never achieved the same level of notoriety as his son, his pieces have a grace and elegance all their own as demonstrated here with this charming tea bowl. With its milky crackled glaze and split foot (wari-kodai) showing the rich clay this piece was fashioned from, it possesses strong character and has a calming presence, bringing a sense of stability...
Kyoto Ceramics and Fine Art
$585.00
$585.00
A delightful Hagi tea bowl from the Jōzan Kiln in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Very representative of the genre with its milky glaze and ido-shape. This piece is a step above their typical offerings as can be discerned not only from the lovely composition but also from the quality of the box and the silk pouch that was also custom furnished...
Momoyama Gallery
$2,750.00
$2,750.00
This is very cool and contemporary, a fattened sculptural vessel pierced with three platinum spikes erupting from the surface, shattering the barrier between functional form and Objet d’Art. One of the best pieces of art I have ever seen - a perfect eye-catcher in each collection, superb for displaying.
The surface is covered in a textured sea foam glaze, creating a stark contrast to the platinum glazed porcelain spikes...
Momoyama Gallery
$3,950.00
$3,950.00
So rare and beautiful: Arita Tenmoku Tea Bowl by greatest Living National Treasure Inoue Manji. Most of his work is made of white porcelain, and only very few have the wonderful Tenmoku glaze. We are very proud to present one of his rare masterpieces. It comes with the originally signed and sealed wooden box, a sealed cloth and a profile of him. He named the tea bowl "Tenmoku Macchawan"...
Kyoto Ceramics and Fine Art
$1,350.00
$1,350.00
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...
Kyoto Ceramics and Fine Art
$1,125.00
$1,125.00
Splashed across a beautifully textured backdrop of shimmering black, the willow leaves painted in silver bring with them a sense of calm and contemplation...
Momoyama Gallery
$650.00
$650.00
Artistic and modern Raku Chawan by one of the best potters of Japan, Yasuo Terada 寺田康雄. It comes with the originally signed and sealed wooden box and with a profile of the artist.
Yasuo Terada was born in 1948 in Seto City, Japan. He graduated from Tama Art University with a major in sculpture. He has toured countries around the world, working and exploring for inspiration...
Albedo 3 Studio
$695.00
$695.00
One time price drop on this mizusashi at the owners request.
Classic, robust Ko-Iga style mizusashi by veteran potter, Kojima Kenji. Clearly based on some Iga archetype this solid mizusashi was thrown and slightly manipulated to give the form a nice sense of gesture before adding thick and purposeful lugs and adding marks across the surface to further define the landscape of the piece...
Gallery Rex
$89.00
$89.00
This compote has also modern sense with Japanese traditional pottery technique to fire pine fire wood in Karatsu that is famous pottery area in Japan. Dohei is one of famous masters in Karatsu. This plate is suitable for not only Japanese cuisine but also western cuisine.
Size: 20.0cm(square) 3.0cm(height)
Gallery Rex
$259.00
$259.00
This compote has modern sense with traditional work.
Potter Dohei is one of the masters in Karatsu that is famous traditional pottery area in Japan.
YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unPsXnEkcl0
Accessary: wooden box signed by artist.
Size: 23.5cm(D) 6.0cm(H)
Gallery Rex
$1,480.00
$1,480.00
This pieces is large vase with tokkuri shape. It has covered by ashes in anagama and gold trimming at the mouth, very beautiful contrast.
YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyxmiceoz4c
Accessary: wooden box signed by artist
Gallery Rex
$2,600.00
$2,600.00
This piece was fired for 11 days with pine fire wood in anagama. Melted ashes has turned to green glass as natural glaze, it's very beautiful, And shells that was placed to avoid sticking has become to natural pattern.
YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKmdIyVGWEg
Accessary: wooden box signed by artist
Size: 10.6cm(base diameter) 23.3cm(height)
Dragon's Pearl
$300.00
$300.00
Contemporary Tea Cup by Master Takeuchi Shingo
A fine tea cup of sculptural shape with inlaid polychrome geometric patterns. H 9 x 8,5 cm ca. Signed at the bottom; artist’s information paper follow.
Condition: Perfect.
Takeuchi Shingo was born in 1955 in Seto. Until 1979 studied at the Aichi Prefectural Ceramics Research Facility and than with one of the great master potter, Kato Shuntei II.
In 1982 establishing his own kiln in Seto...
Treasures of Old Times
$360.00
$360.00
Presenting an Excellent Nezumi Shino Chawan, meticulously crafted by the esteemed Kato Mitsuemon (b. 1937).
Specifications:
Height: 8.4cm
Width: 12.7cm
Condition:
This exceptional piece is in unused condition, attesting to the care and craftsmanship of the artist...
Specifications:
Height: 8.4cm
Width: 12.7cm
Condition:
This exceptional piece is in unused condition, attesting to the care and craftsmanship of the artist...
Treasures of Old Times
$500.00
$500.00
A thoughtfully crafted work of art, this bowl exemplifies meticulous attention to detail and exquisite artisanship...
Treasures of Old Times
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Size
Height 9cm
Width 12cm
In excellent condition
Comes with signed wooden box
In 2010, Kato Kozo was bestowed with the esteemed title of Living National Treasure, a testament to his mastery in the realm of ceramics. His renown stems from the exquisite range of Shino and Ki-seto glazes, as well as his distinctive Tetsu-yu (iron glaze), cherished for its inviting tactile quality and subtly intricate surface textures...
Height 9cm
Width 12cm
In excellent condition
Comes with signed wooden box
In 2010, Kato Kozo was bestowed with the esteemed title of Living National Treasure, a testament to his mastery in the realm of ceramics. His renown stems from the exquisite range of Shino and Ki-seto glazes, as well as his distinctive Tetsu-yu (iron glaze), cherished for its inviting tactile quality and subtly intricate surface textures...
Treasures of Old Times
$500.00
$500.00
Powerful overglaze enamel Iro-E porcelain vase in a form of Katakuchi made by Kunio Watanabe (b. 1967)
The mark of the artist is painted on base.
Watanabe's unique approach involves multiple firings, layering gold and silver colors onto the ceramic canvas, resulting in prismatic and vibrant creations...
Watanabe's unique approach involves multiple firings, layering gold and silver colors onto the ceramic canvas, resulting in prismatic and vibrant creations...
Momoyama Gallery
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
We proudly present an iridescent tea bowl with wonderful rainbow glaze by one of the greatest ceramic artists of our time, Hideaki Miyamura. It comes in mint condition with its signed and sealed wooden box.
Hideaki Miyamura was born in 1955 in Niigata, Japan, and traveled to the United States to study art history at Western Michigan University. After college, he returned to Japan in 1987 to pursue his interest in ceramics as an apprentice with master potter Shurei Miura in Yamanash...
Momoyama Gallery
$350.00
$350.00
Mint and large Japanese pottery tea bowl of Hagi Ware, made by one of the most famous and creative potters of Japan, Seigan Yamane. Light brown clay is coated with a stunning colorful glaze.
The seal of the potter is written on the bottom.
Seigan Yamane was born in 1952, and started making Hagi ware in 1987. He started his own pottery in 1992 and since then he won a lot of prizes for his great work.
Size: 9,1 cm height x 12,3 cm in diameter.
Free shippin...
Kyoto Ceramics and Fine Art
$675.00
$675.00
The term “tenmoku” (heavens eye) refers both to a shape of tea bowl popularized in the Song Dynasty dating back almost 1,000 years, and also to a style of glaze that these pieces are renowned for. In the case of tea bowls themselves, the troughs often have darker coloration with radiating colored rays and, depending on the style, often resemble the iris of a human eye. In the case of the glaze, the individual oil spots that appear on the walls of the vessel can sometime also rese...
Treasures of Old Times
$500.00
$500.00
Amigasa (straw hat) style Chawan made by Shigaraki legend Sugimoto Sadamitsu (b. 1935).
The mark of the artist is carved on the bottom.
Size
Height 7cm
Width 16.5cm
In excellent condition.
Supplied with signed wooden box.
Sugimoto Sadamitsu, born in 1935, is a highly esteemed Shigaraki potter who holds a prominent position in the field even in his old age. Originally from Tokyo, he relocated to Shigaraki at the age of 33, where he began craft...
The mark of the artist is carved on the bottom.
Size
Height 7cm
Width 16.5cm
In excellent condition.
Supplied with signed wooden box.
Sugimoto Sadamitsu, born in 1935, is a highly esteemed Shigaraki potter who holds a prominent position in the field even in his old age. Originally from Tokyo, he relocated to Shigaraki at the age of 33, where he began craft...
Treasures of Old Times
$300.00
$300.00
Okuiso Taigaku (b. 1965) Oribe Sake set
The signature of the artist is carved on base.
Size (tokkuri)
Height 17.5cm
Width 9cm
Unused
Supplied with signed box
Okuiso Taigaku, born as the eldest son of Okuiso Eiroku, a master ceramicist renowned for his expertise in Mino and Shino ware, grew up under the influence of his father's craft. Although he had a fondness for pottery from an early age, it was after graduating from university that he...
The signature of the artist is carved on base.
Size (tokkuri)
Height 17.5cm
Width 9cm
Unused
Supplied with signed box
Okuiso Taigaku, born as the eldest son of Okuiso Eiroku, a master ceramicist renowned for his expertise in Mino and Shino ware, grew up under the influence of his father's craft. Although he had a fondness for pottery from an early age, it was after graduating from university that he...
Treasures of Old Times
$500.00
$500.00
Excellent Bizen Chawan by Yamamoto Yuichi (b. 1935)
Size
Height 8cm
Width 13cm
Condition
Excellent
Supplied with signed box
Yamamoto Yuichi, born in Inbe, the renowned Bizen center of Japan, is the eldest son of Living National Treasure Yamamoto Toshu. He embarked on his pottery journey in 1959 under the expert guidance of his father. Since then, he has garnered numerous accolades, including the Director's Prize at the Higashi-Chugoku Bran...
Size
Height 8cm
Width 13cm
Condition
Excellent
Supplied with signed box
Yamamoto Yuichi, born in Inbe, the renowned Bizen center of Japan, is the eldest son of Living National Treasure Yamamoto Toshu. He embarked on his pottery journey in 1959 under the expert guidance of his father. Since then, he has garnered numerous accolades, including the Director's Prize at the Higashi-Chugoku Bran...
Treasures of Old Times
$340.00
$340.00
Kazuhiko Sato (b. 1947) Ashido Glaze Rope Design Chawan made in 1992.
The mark of the artist is stamped at the base together with year of production.
Size
Height 9cm
Width 12cm
Condition
Excellent
Supplied with signed box and leaflet
Sato Kazuhiko, born in Fujisawa City in 1947, is a notable artist with a remarkable artistic journey. He completed his education at the Department of Crafts, Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, ...
The mark of the artist is stamped at the base together with year of production.
Size
Height 9cm
Width 12cm
Condition
Excellent
Supplied with signed box and leaflet
Sato Kazuhiko, born in Fujisawa City in 1947, is a notable artist with a remarkable artistic journey. He completed his education at the Department of Crafts, Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, ...
t a t a m i
$200.00
$200.00
HIDA HIDA
Ceramic work formed with paper coated with mad and burnt by me myself, Fumie Nishimura. ‘Hida Hida’ is a perticular Japanese onomatopoeia and would be somehow translated to “So frilled” in English. H 4 x W 10.5 x D 12cm (1.57 x 4.13 x 4.72in). Very delicate and fragile piece so that some parts will be chipped, though I'll try my best to pack it very carefully. (So, as long as you want to receive 100% complete actualy piece, please don't orde...
t a t a m i
$300.00
$300.00
GIZA GIZA
Ceramic work formed with paper coated with mad and burnt by me myself, Fumie Nishimura. ‘Giza Giza’ is a Japanese onomatopoeia and would be translated to “Jagged” in English. H 13 x W 13 x D 13cm (5.11 x 5.11 x 5.11in). Very delicate and fragile piece so that some parts will be chipped, though I'll try my best to pack it very carefully. (So, as long as you want to receive 100% complete actualy piece, please don't order it since I can't guarant...
t a t a m i
$350.00
$350.00
GIZA GIZA
Ceramic work formed with paper coated with mad and burnt by me myself, Fumie Nishimura. ‘Giza Giza’ is a Japanese onomatopoeia and would be translated to “Jagged” in English. H 17.5 x W 17.5 x D 17.5cm (6.88 x 6.88 x 6.88in). Very delicate and fragile piece so that some parts will be chipped, though I'll try my best to pack it very carefully. (So, as long as you want to receive 100% complete actualy piece, please don't order it since I can't g...
Kyoto Ceramics and Fine Art
$585.00
$585.00
With an uncanny ability to emulate features of the natural environment, the creator of this sake vessel,Tsujimura Yui, is one of Japan’s most skilled potters working in the field today. With a breathtaking ash glaze that appears half planned and half left to the dictates of the kiln, we can see a number of textures and colors that one might encounter in a Zen garden or while hiking along a mountain brook. The front of the vessel is adorned with an “enso,” however, unlike the tr...
Dragon's Pearl
$500.00
$500.00
An interesting and modern vase of raw, hard-fired clay with natural fire pattern by Terada Teppei (b. 1975). The gaping, irregular sprout stricking outline some sort of volcanic vent. Shaped as a bamboo root, it is one of the “Carbon trapped” series. Signed on the bottom: Fe (Teppei’s signature on his carbon-fired pieces). Terada Teppei is son of Terada Yasuo 4th generation of the Bizan Kiln in Seto, Aichi. Enclosed in the inscribed and signed box with paper, made in 2010. H 23.5 cm. Cond...
Treasures of Old Times
$400.00
$400.00
Carved Stoneware Demon Bowl made by internationally acknowledged muralist Fujiwara Ikuzo (b. 1946).
Size
Height 10cm
Width 15cm
In excellent condition
Supplied with signed wooden box and leaflet.
Born in Osaka, Ikuzo Fujiwara completed his education in the Japanese Painting department at Tokyo University of the Arts in 1970. He had the privilege of studying under Kawai Tadashi in Kyoto. Following his training in the United States, Fujiwara became t...
Size
Height 10cm
Width 15cm
In excellent condition
Supplied with signed wooden box and leaflet.
Born in Osaka, Ikuzo Fujiwara completed his education in the Japanese Painting department at Tokyo University of the Arts in 1970. He had the privilege of studying under Kawai Tadashi in Kyoto. Following his training in the United States, Fujiwara became t...
Treasures of Old Times
$600.00
$600.00
Oribe Style Dish by renowned Koie Ryoji (1938-2020)
Size
Width 23.2cm
Height 6cm
In excellent condition
Supplied with signed wooden box
Koie Ryoji
Born in the historic city of Tokoname, Japan, in 1938, Koie Ryoji emerged as a prominent figure in the world of ceramics. Tokoname, renowned for its rich ceramic heritage, served as an ideal backdrop for Koie's artistic journey. After completing his local ceramic studies, Koie embarked on an indep...
Size
Width 23.2cm
Height 6cm
In excellent condition
Supplied with signed wooden box
Koie Ryoji
Born in the historic city of Tokoname, Japan, in 1938, Koie Ryoji emerged as a prominent figure in the world of ceramics. Tokoname, renowned for its rich ceramic heritage, served as an ideal backdrop for Koie's artistic journey. After completing his local ceramic studies, Koie embarked on an indep...
Kyoto Ceramics and Fine Art
$495.00
$495.00
Tokoname pottery has a rich history that dates back over a thousand years. Originating in the town of Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, this pottery tradition has flourished due to the region's abundant red clay deposits. The history of Tokoname pottery can be traced to the 12th century when the art form was greatly influenced by Chinese ceramics, specifically, by the Yixing clay pottery tradition. Over the centuries, Tokoname pottery evolved to develop its unique style characteri...
Treasures of Old Times
$390.00
$390.00
Eiraku Zengoro XVI Sokuzen (1917-1998) Double Gourd Vase with excellent red glaze.
The mark of the potter is stamped on the foot ring.
Eiraku Zengoro XVI Sokuzen was the head of one of the most influential Eiraku pottery family in Japan for nearly 60 years and received numerous awards which include Tansai Chado Cultural Award (1981), Kyoto Prefectural Cultural Award Achievement Award (1983), Kyoto City Cultural Achievement Award (1986), Kyoto Prefectural Cultural Award Special A...
The mark of the potter is stamped on the foot ring.
Eiraku Zengoro XVI Sokuzen was the head of one of the most influential Eiraku pottery family in Japan for nearly 60 years and received numerous awards which include Tansai Chado Cultural Award (1981), Kyoto Prefectural Cultural Award Achievement Award (1983), Kyoto City Cultural Achievement Award (1986), Kyoto Prefectural Cultural Award Special A...
Kyoto Ceramics and Fine Art
$1,350.00
$1,350.00
Kohiki is a traditional Japanese pottery style known for its simple and rustic aesthetic. It involves applying a white slip onto the vessel's surface, followed by a transparent glaze, creating a contrast between the white and exposed clay areas. Kohiki ware is commonly used in tea ceremonies but it can also be found in various other forms. Its humble and understated style, with organic textures and subdued colors, continues to be appreciated by collectors worldwide. Here we see a koh...
Japanese Art Treasures
$4,500.00
$4,500.00
Fantastic vase by the legendary Miyashita Zenji 宮下善爾 (1939-2012), one of the greatest contemporary Kyoto potters. This was made using the colored clay technique that he was best known for— such pieces are exceedingly rare, most being found in numerous museums world-wide, and a shrinking number of private collections.
Title: Colored Clay Flower Vessel Wind Ritual (Deisai kaki Fūsai 彩泥花器風祭)
Medium: glazed stoneware with colored clay inlay
Size: 39.4 x 8 x 8 cm
Signed o...
