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 | Fine quality Ohi Ware Macha bowl by Yoshio Iwamura |
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 | An Inlaid Clay Vase / Mizusashi by Nishida Shinya |
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A fantastic sake sake set by rising star Ujiie Kodai enclosed in their original signed wooden boxes titled Katakuchi and Ki-seto Shikoku Guinomi respectively, date to 2020. Full of the world today, contemporary, breathing, alive. It is a wonderful Sake Set by this young artist.
Kodai was born in Sendai in 1990, making him one of the younger artists we have offered...
Kodai was born in Sendai in 1990, making him one of the younger artists we have offered...
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Here are two especial sculptural Shino shell forms by Goto Hideki enclosed in their original signed wooden boxes and date to 2019.
Size, Katakuchi D 13.4 cm x 20.7 cm H 11.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Goto was born in 1973 in Miyazaki in Kyushu and graduated from the Tajimi Technical High School. He has exhibited at many of Japans top galleries as well in the National Traditional Crafts Exhibition...
Size, Katakuchi D 13.4 cm x 20.7 cm H 11.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Goto was born in 1973 in Miyazaki in Kyushu and graduated from the Tajimi Technical High School. He has exhibited at many of Japans top galleries as well in the National Traditional Crafts Exhibition...
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A striking Tea Bowl in mottled Bizen clay from the unorthodox artist Kawabata Fumio enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Bizen Shizen Nerikomi Yohen Chawan. The mixed earth is pulled and twisted out of shape, one can sense the plasticity with your eyes. Plethora of Yohen kiln effects with burnt red where it has been licked by flame, yet remains pale from the shadows of the kiln. It is truly magnificent work...
A large Namako Glazed Tea Bowl by Kashima Aya enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The technique is deceptively complex. In fact, the initial form is created, then a thin layer of ceramic is made separately, dried, then cracked, and the individual pieces are applied like mosaic to the prepared form. The space in between the tiles is then abraded, the tiles glazed with color and the space n between glazed with iron. Each piece requires a great amount of painstaking dedication to complete...
A small flaring sake cup by Fukami Sueharu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seihakuji Guinomi. It is 7.7 cm (3 inches) diameter and in perfect condition.
Fukami Sueharu is synonymous with seihakuji celadon. He has been displayed numerous times at the prestigious Nitten, Nihon Togei Ten (National Japanese Ceramic Exhibition) and Nihon Gendai Kogei Ten (National Japanese Modern Crafts Exhibition) among others. He is held in the Yale University Museum among others...
Fukami Sueharu is synonymous with seihakuji celadon. He has been displayed numerous times at the prestigious Nitten, Nihon Togei Ten (National Japanese Ceramic Exhibition) and Nihon Gendai Kogei Ten (National Japanese Modern Crafts Exhibition) among others. He is held in the Yale University Museum among others...
A deep tsutsu chawan by Omori Kenji in matte charcoal outside, soft, running pink within enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Yakishime Chawan. It is 10.5 cm (4 inches) diameter, 9-9.5 cm (3-1/2 -3-3/4 inhces) tall. As it does not have a foot ring, it is decidedly deep, perfect for a cold winter day, and the warm colors inside, combined with the steaming green tea, would be fabulous...
Fujiuchi Saeko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Usuhanada Kanyu Chawan. Usuhanada is a traditional Japanese color in the blue tone. Kanyu is glaze crackling. This bowl is 13.5 x 14.5 x 7.5 cm (5-1/4 x 5-3/4 x 3 inches) and is in excellent condition, from the artist late 2020.
Fujiuchi Saeko wsa born in Shiga prefecture (home of Shigaraki) in 1983 but chose to study in the Okayama Prefectureal University (Okayama being the home of Bizen) graduating in 2006...
Fujiuchi Saeko wsa born in Shiga prefecture (home of Shigaraki) in 1983 but chose to study in the Okayama Prefectureal University (Okayama being the home of Bizen) graduating in 2006...
Momoyama Gallery
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Mint Hagi masterpiece chawan by star potter Seigan Yamane. This extraordinary tea bowl is covered by a wonderful color glaze on brown pottery. In my opinion it is the most aesthetic chawan that he made. The seal of the artist is stamped on the bottom.
Seigan Yamane was born in 1952, and started making Hagi ware in 1987. And then, he started his own pottery in 1992 and has ever been awarded a lot of prizes for his great work.
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A deep wan-gata bowl swept with swirling Zen brush-strokes over earthen glaze by veteran female artist Shigemori Yoko enclosed ina wooden box titled O-Chawan (Big Tea Bowl). It is 13.5 cm (5-1/4 inches) diameter, 9.5 cm (just less than 4 inches) tall and in perfect condition, directly from the artist’ family and comes enclosed in a wooden box annotated by her nephew.
Shigemori Yoko (1953-2021) was born in Kagoshima...
Shigemori Yoko (1953-2021) was born in Kagoshima...
Momoyama Gallery
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Fantastic and perfectly shaped Bizen chawan by great contemporary artist Hiroshi Toyofuku...
Ash forms enigmatic shapes on this exquisite cocoon shaped wall vase by Yamada Jozan IV enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 8 cm (3 inches) diameter, 6 inches(16 cm) tall and in excellent condition.
Yamada Jozan IV was born into the house of third generation Living National Treasure Yamada Minoru in 1954. He graduated the Tokoname High Ceramics Course in 1973, before entering Osaka University of art. Disappointed with the university scene he left to work under his father, ...
Yamada Jozan IV was born into the house of third generation Living National Treasure Yamada Minoru in 1954. He graduated the Tokoname High Ceramics Course in 1973, before entering Osaka University of art. Disappointed with the university scene he left to work under his father, ...
Momoyama Gallery
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Extraordinary wood fired chawan, Shino with impressed leaves, made by one of the best contemporary ceramics artists, Nic Collins.
After leaving Derby College in 1988 Nic Collins opened his first pottery at Postbridge in the middle of Dartmoor, Devon. It was on the site of a disused gunpowder manufacturing facility and was known as Powdermills Pottery.
He built a 60 cu ft wood fired kiln and produced one-off studio pieces and a range of domestic wares. Nic has now moved t...
A life-size feminine image of a toilet slipper by Satonaka Hideto in light colored clay covered with Irabo glaze enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Sakuhin and dating circa 1975. It is just over 9 inches (23.5 cm) long and in excellent condition. From the 1950s to the 1970s there was a deep interest in an earthy convention by young ceramic artists called Tsuchi no Aji (Taste of the earth), and this Irabo glaze may have been one of the most popular extensions of that aesth...
A fabulous Kutsugata Chawan by Matsuo Takaaki enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigarai Shizen-yu Yohen Chawan. Rising from a round base to an elongated rim, it has been blasted by the inferno on one side, the molten ash circling about to form a Zen circle where it had been supported on its side in the kiln. At the narrowest part of the rim it has adhered to something else in the kiln, causing a break which has been filled with gold by the artist. In addition gold completes th...
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Thick ash covers the squat form of this exquisite traditionally shaped tsubo by Tsujimura Kai enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Uzukumaru. Green ash has poured in a torrent around the form, settling into glossy black around the base on one side and tingeing the rim with charcoal fingers. To one side huge crescent moon shaped kutsuki forms a rakish grin, inviting the viewer to join in the merriment.
Size, D 17.2 cm H 19.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Kai ...
Size, D 17.2 cm H 19.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Kai ...
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A fantastic sake set in thick pale green , red purple and blue by rising star Ujiie Kodai enclosed in their original signed wooden boxes titled Katakuchi and Guinomi respectively, date to 2020. Full of the world today, contemporary, breathing, alive. It is a wonderful Sake Set by this young artist.
Kodai was born in Sendai in 1990, making him one of the younger artists we have offered. His works have been exhibited widely at top galleries and , both at home and abroad. Size,Katakuchi D ...
Kodai was born in Sendai in 1990, making him one of the younger artists we have offered. His works have been exhibited widely at top galleries and , both at home and abroad. Size,Katakuchi D ...
Massive natural ash glazed Shigaraki flower vase made by veteran potter Takahashi Rakusai IV.
Born in 1925, Takahashi Rakusai IV is one the most notorious Shigaraki ceramists of modern times. He was awarded with Intangible Cultural Property title in 1976. Currently his son Takahashi Rakusai V is in charge of the family kiln.
Shigaraki ware belongs to one of the Six Old Kilns in Japan and originates from Koga town in Shiga Prefecture.
It was Juko Murata (1423-1502), the f...
Born in 1925, Takahashi Rakusai IV is one the most notorious Shigaraki ceramists of modern times. He was awarded with Intangible Cultural Property title in 1976. Currently his son Takahashi Rakusai V is in charge of the family kiln.
Shigaraki ware belongs to one of the Six Old Kilns in Japan and originates from Koga town in Shiga Prefecture.
It was Juko Murata (1423-1502), the f...
A large deep bowl decorated in abstract underglaze blue imagery by Shibata Ryozo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sometsuke Hachi and dating cica 1995. It is 28 cm (11 inches) diameter, 14 cm (5-1/2 inches) deep and in excellent condition.
Shibata Ryozo (b. 1952) completed advanced studies at the Kyoto Municipal University of Arts in 1978 (his work was purchased by the university the previous year for its permanent collection). In 1993 he first exhibited with the Niho...
Shibata Ryozo (b. 1952) completed advanced studies at the Kyoto Municipal University of Arts in 1978 (his work was purchased by the university the previous year for its permanent collection). In 1993 he first exhibited with the Niho...
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Here is another spectacular large Katakuchi and Guinomi in blue white and red from his "Urushi" series.
The sake set comes enclosed in their original signed wooden boxes and dating to 2020. Full of the world today, contemporary, breathing, alive.
Size,Katakuchi D 19.1 cm H 9.8 cm
Size,Guinomi D 9.4 cm H 7.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Ujiie Kodai, a rising star in the word of pottery, was born in Sendai in 1990. His works have been exhibited widely at top galleries...
Size,Katakuchi D 19.1 cm H 9.8 cm
Size,Guinomi D 9.4 cm H 7.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Ujiie Kodai, a rising star in the word of pottery, was born in Sendai in 1990. His works have been exhibited widely at top galleries...
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A spectacular tea cup by legendary potter Kakurezaki Ryuichi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kuro Yunomi. Circa( 2021). Blue-gray ash separated from the raw dark clay by a thin bead of pale brown color.
Size, D 7.4 cm H 9.4 cm
Condition, Excellent
Kakurezaki Ryuichi is one of the most well known of Bizen potters, he is interestingly originally not from Bizen but far off Nagasaki, which seems to have gifted him with the ability to see the clays po...
Size, D 7.4 cm H 9.4 cm
Condition, Excellent
Kakurezaki Ryuichi is one of the most well known of Bizen potters, he is interestingly originally not from Bizen but far off Nagasaki, which seems to have gifted him with the ability to see the clays po...
Presenting a Magnificent Oribe Chawan, expertly crafted by the esteemed Koie Ryoji (1938-2020).
Specifications:
Width: 15.9cm
Height: 10.5cm
Condition:
This exquisite piece is in excellent condition, a testament to the care and craftsmanship of the artist.
Comes complete with a signed wooden box, further attesting to its authenticity and value.
Specifications:
Width: 15.9cm
Height: 10.5cm
Condition:
This exquisite piece is in excellent condition, a testament to the care and craftsmanship of the artist.
Comes complete with a signed wooden box, further attesting to its authenticity and value.
A bowl deeply impressed with Jomon rope designs by Living National Treasure Shimaoka Tasuzo enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 7.5 (3 inches) tall, 13.5 cm (5-1/4 inches) diameter.
Shimaoka Tatsuzo (1919-2007) was born in Tokyo and enrolled in the Tokyo Kogei Daigaku Ceramics division in 1939. The following year he would meet Mashiko Mingei potter Hamada Shoji, and the course of his life was thought set, graduating in 1941. However he was drafted in 1942, and sent to Burma...
Shimaoka Tatsuzo (1919-2007) was born in Tokyo and enrolled in the Tokyo Kogei Daigaku Ceramics division in 1939. The following year he would meet Mashiko Mingei potter Hamada Shoji, and the course of his life was thought set, graduating in 1941. However he was drafted in 1942, and sent to Burma...
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...
Kimura Morikazu was born to the house of a Kyo-yaki potter and studied under Ishiguro Munemaru, He esta...
Today I would like to introduce another talented potter living outside of the traditional potting centers. This is a beautiful Nezumi Shino (Gray Shino) chawan by Sagae Eimei, and comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box. This has an immediacy which speaks of our era, yet is based firmly in the pottery of the Momoyama period. It is 12.5 cm (5 inches) diameter, 9.5 cm (3 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Sagae Eimei was born in Yamagata prefecture in 1949. Upon graduatio...
Sagae Eimei was born in Yamagata prefecture in 1949. Upon graduatio...
A large white Tea Bowl by Kashima Aya enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The technique is deceptively complex. In fact, the initial form is created, then a thin layer of ceramic is made separately, dried, then cracked, and the individual pieces are applied like mosaic to the prepared form. The space in between the tiles is then abraded, the tiles glazed with color and the space n between glazed with iron. Each piece requires a great amount of painstaking dedication to complete. It is ...
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An unprecedented Teacups by Hayashi Shotaro enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes.
Size, Aka Shino (red) D 10.1 cm H 11.6 cm
Size, Murasaki Shino D 10.5 cm H 12.1 cm
Condition, New (2023)
Hayashi Shotaro (b. 1947) is one of the biggest names in contemporary Mino ceramics. He first began with a 7 year apprenticeship under his older brother Kotaro, ending when he established his own kiln in 1974. Since then his list of exhibitions and awards has been amazing, i...
Size, Aka Shino (red) D 10.1 cm H 11.6 cm
Size, Murasaki Shino D 10.5 cm H 12.1 cm
Condition, New (2023)
Hayashi Shotaro (b. 1947) is one of the biggest names in contemporary Mino ceramics. He first began with a 7 year apprenticeship under his older brother Kotaro, ending when he established his own kiln in 1974. Since then his list of exhibitions and awards has been amazing, i...
Albedo 3 Studio
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Traditional Oribe hachi with vivid combed flowing water texture made by the internationally lauded potter, Kato Yasukage XIV. Elegant and traditional in form with quick, gestural combed texture on the front and stright lined texture to the back, creates a wonderfully decorative and functional hachi which balances on three well conceived feet. This is a classic Oribe, full of motion by Kato Yasukage XIV, a perfect blend of form, texture, colors and posture make it an excellent example by a potte...
Wood-fired Tea Bowl, matcha chawan, with signed wooden box, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Shino & Ash glaze. H.3.25"(8.25cm) x Dia.4.875"(12.5cm.)
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 introduct...
A quintessential work showing the decorative aesthetic of Ichino Masahiko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Senmon Tokkuri. It is 13.3 cm (just over 5 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
The youngest winner ever at the 13th National Ceramic Exhibition (Nihon Togeiten), Ichino Hiroyuki is a powerhouse in Tamba, bringing that long forgotten corner of Japan’s ceramic realm back into the limelight. He was born in Sasayama, heart of Tamba, in 1961, and studied in Kyoto ...
The youngest winner ever at the 13th National Ceramic Exhibition (Nihon Togeiten), Ichino Hiroyuki is a powerhouse in Tamba, bringing that long forgotten corner of Japan’s ceramic realm back into the limelight. He was born in Sasayama, heart of Tamba, in 1961, and studied in Kyoto ...
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Lush Ki-seto vase with a wide array of effects and colorations within the glaze and vivid, gem-like bidoro style beads in the nooks and crannies of the form. Made by Hayashi Shotaro in the early 1990s, this vase is a classic form and surface for the potter with throwing marks and added potter's marks articulating the medieval form.
Shotaro is perhaps one of Japans true genius potters, moving far beyond tradition, glaze research and firing technique, to a place of inception. He first began wit...
Momoyama Gallery
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Extraordinary Hagi Chawan made by Seigan Yamane. The bowl is covered with a wonderful draft ice glaze. Mint condition.
Seigan Yamane was born in 1952, and started making Hagi ware in 1987. And then, he started his own pottery in 1992 and has ever been awarded a lot of prizes for his great work.
Size: 9 cm height x 14 cm in diameter.
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Hagi Ware is a type of Japanese pottery most identifiable for its humble forms and use of transluce...
A riot of spring flowers in minute detail covers this dainty tea cup by Kawada Satomi enclosed in the original wooden box titled Hanazukushi-wan, and signed Kutani Satomi. The cup is 7.5 cm (3 inches) diameter, 6.5 cm (2-1/2 inches) tall and is in excellent condition.
There are two types of Kutani overglazes, one like watercolor, opaque and vivid, the other like translucent glass. During the Meiji period when massive western demand brought about a thriving export market, the former was popu...
Kodo Arts
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A masterpiece by one of Japan's leading wood-fired earthenware pottery masters, Takuma Murakoshi. Rough, earthy and marvelous glaze produced as only natural wood-fired kilns and shigaraki clays can create. 10" wide and *" tall. Ask for shipping quote.
A quintessential work showing the decorative aesthetic of Ichino Masahiko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Senmon Tokkuri (Lined Vessel). Sunset colors fade to dark about the rim, vertical lines like shooting stars. It is 12 cm (5 inches) tall and in excellent condition, complete with the original Shiori and Shifuku .
The youngest winner ever at the 13th National Ceramic Exhibition (Nihon Togeiten), Ichino Hiroyuki is a powerhouse in Tamba, bringing that long forgotten co...
The youngest winner ever at the 13th National Ceramic Exhibition (Nihon Togeiten), Ichino Hiroyuki is a powerhouse in Tamba, bringing that long forgotten co...
This young guy’s stuff is very chic; a sake set by Kato Yoshiyasu in purest white and darkest black, everything a dialog between shadow and form. Here the artist has used a combination of his repertoire. The cup is pure white dipped into black, the black then chiseled away in divots creating a beautiful pattern for the eyes and texture for fingers. The Ozabu (Pillow shaped Daiza saucer) is a flattened ball, dimpled to receive the cup, then pierced with various sized holes. Alongside standi...
Hamada Shoji (1884–1978) Broken Straw Brush Motif Yunomi
Very good example of Hamada's iconic broken straw brush pattern with distinctive iron pigments.
Similar glaze and iron brush reference: http://www.philrogerspottery.com/portfolio/h186-yunomi-hamada-shoji/
No box is provided.
Size
Width 3.32in (8.5cm)
Height 3.35n (8.6cm)
Weight 225g
Condition
Very Good.
No chips, no cracks
Very good example of Hamada's iconic broken straw brush pattern with distinctive iron pigments.
Similar glaze and iron brush reference: http://www.philrogerspottery.com/portfolio/h186-yunomi-hamada-shoji/
No box is provided.
Size
Width 3.32in (8.5cm)
Height 3.35n (8.6cm)
Weight 225g
Condition
Very Good.
No chips, no cracks
One of my personal favorite shapes for a chawan, the wa-nari (sometimes pronounced rin-nari) appears firmly grounded and balanced at all times. With round curving surfaces so natural in the hand—they conjure images of ripe fruit waiting to be devoured.
This piece was produced by Koizumi kiln in Aichi Prefecture, most likely by the head potter Kato Shineda—though it only bears the seal of the kiln and not the potter. The outside of the bowl displays a gray field with swaths of l...
This piece was produced by Koizumi kiln in Aichi Prefecture, most likely by the head potter Kato Shineda—though it only bears the seal of the kiln and not the potter. The outside of the bowl displays a gray field with swaths of l...
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Kung-Fu fighters make a play on the traditional theme of Karako (Chinese Children) as they do battle among the outlandish designs on this set of sake set by Fukami Fuminori enclosed in their original signed wooden boxes titled Manga Oribe Tokkuri and Guinomi respectively. The designs are very bold, with crisp black lines on cloudy orange base-glaze; stylistically much like a black and white comic book in glossy format. Even the boxes are a work of art. And the green on the cup adds a touch o...
A beautiful small wall hanging sculpture by Yamaguchi Mio, titled Kawa (Skin or bark) in rare lavender tinged glaze. It is 19 x 32 x 5.5 cm (8 x 12-1/2 x 2 inches) and is in excellent condition, directly from the artist.
Yamaguchi Mio was born in Aichi prefecture in 1992, and graduated advanced studies at the Aichi University of Education in 2017. While still at university, her works were selected for show at the JoryuTogei Ten Female Ceramic Artist Association Exhibition (2014). In 2016 ...
Yamaguchi Mio was born in Aichi prefecture in 1992, and graduated advanced studies at the Aichi University of Education in 2017. While still at university, her works were selected for show at the JoryuTogei Ten Female Ceramic Artist Association Exhibition (2014). In 2016 ...
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Flashes of red decorated the scorred and scarred dark glazed body of this Chawan by Gomi Kenji enclosed in the original signed wooden box and dating to 2021. The form is slightly belted, to allow the bowl to settle comfortably into the palm. The very traditional silhouette however has been paddled and graffiti structures scratched into the surface.
Size, D 13.4 cm H 10.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Gomi kenji was born in 1978 in Nagano.He has been displayed at the Jap...
Size, D 13.4 cm H 10.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Gomi kenji was born in 1978 in Nagano.He has been displayed at the Jap...
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A stellar tea bowl covered in rich Oribe green by Tsukamoto Haruhiko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe Chawan.
Size, D 13.1 cm H 9.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Tsukamoto Haruhiko was born in Toki city, Gifu, in the heart of ceramic country in 1959, and raised among the kilns of the Mino region. He turned toward ceramics at a young age, studying conversely under Nonaka Shunsei (from 1977) and graduated from both the Aichi prefectural Seto Ceramics Research Facili...
Size, D 13.1 cm H 9.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Tsukamoto Haruhiko was born in Toki city, Gifu, in the heart of ceramic country in 1959, and raised among the kilns of the Mino region. He turned toward ceramics at a young age, studying conversely under Nonaka Shunsei (from 1977) and graduated from both the Aichi prefectural Seto Ceramics Research Facili...
A beautiful bamboo shaped vessel of pale gray glaze by Takahashi Samon enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Konabiki Hanaire. It is 28 cm (11 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Takahashi Samon (b. 1948) first studied with Kato Kobei V and Living National Treasure Kato Takuo. He then entered the Gifu Prefectural Ceramic Institute to study kiln making before going to the Kamakura kiln of Kitaoji Rosanjin for further study. He established his own kiln in 1977. Unaffiliat...
Takahashi Samon (b. 1948) first studied with Kato Kobei V and Living National Treasure Kato Takuo. He then entered the Gifu Prefectural Ceramic Institute to study kiln making before going to the Kamakura kiln of Kitaoji Rosanjin for further study. He established his own kiln in 1977. Unaffiliat...
Yoshimichi Fujimoto (1919-1992) Aka-e Chawan with floral design.
The mark of the artist is painted on base.
With milky white background, the overglaze enamels of flower patterns drawn with a relaxed brush stroke depicting vivid colors, for which Yoshimichi Fujimoto was awarded with Living National Treasure title.
Size
Diameter 10.5cm
Height 6cm
Condition
Very good. No damage.
Supplied with no box.
Fujimoto Yoshimichi (...
The mark of the artist is painted on base.
With milky white background, the overglaze enamels of flower patterns drawn with a relaxed brush stroke depicting vivid colors, for which Yoshimichi Fujimoto was awarded with Living National Treasure title.
Size
Diameter 10.5cm
Height 6cm
Condition
Very good. No damage.
Supplied with no box.
Fujimoto Yoshimichi (...
A Beautiful bowl in crackled white set into a lattice like structure of raw porcelain pierced with a plethora of various sized holes by Kato Yoshiyasu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Haku-yu no wan (White Glazed Bowl). It is 12.5 cm (5 inches) diameter, 10 cm (4 inches) tall and in excellent condition, from the artist this year.
Kato Yoshiyasu was born in Aichi prefecture in 1985, and graduated the Kurashiki Kogei Crafts School design department in 2008. He then went o...
Kato Yoshiyasu was born in Aichi prefecture in 1985, and graduated the Kurashiki Kogei Crafts School design department in 2008. He then went o...
Mori Togaku (b. 1937) Bizen Flask-Vase (Kabura) in the Shape of a Turnip Japanese Studio Pottery
Rare piece from Mori Togaku's first large kiln firing in 1980.
The potter's stamp on front and base of the vessel.
Large round bottle with globular body, narrow neck and wide, flaring rim.
Half of the body is coloured with goma and half is unglazed creating a powerful constrast of textures from carefully manipulated kiln conditions.
Mori Togaku is a Bizen m...
Rare piece from Mori Togaku's first large kiln firing in 1980.
The potter's stamp on front and base of the vessel.
Large round bottle with globular body, narrow neck and wide, flaring rim.
Half of the body is coloured with goma and half is unglazed creating a powerful constrast of textures from carefully manipulated kiln conditions.
Mori Togaku is a Bizen m...
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Yoshitaka Hasu was born in 1949 in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture. After earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering from National College of Technology and working for several years in development of telecommunication, he chose instead to pursue a career in ceramics. In 1975, he started an apprenticeship with ceramist Shiro Banura (1941-2001) in Iga. Banura was strongly inspired by Rozanjin (1883-1959), a famed ceramist and novelist with a discriminating taste, who advocated living with art through...
Satoru Omae (b. 1972) Black and White Guinomi (sake cup) in the style of legendary "Fuji San" Bowl
Excellent sake ware version of "Fuji San" bowl, one of the most famous chawan of all times made by Honami Koetsu in Momoyama Period (1568-1600) which is currently located in Sanritsu Hattori Museum.
Oomae Satoru
1972 Born in Osaka
1991 Began making ceramics in Kobe
1994 Began collecting clay and firing in high-fired unglazed Nanban style
1999 First solo e...
Excellent sake ware version of "Fuji San" bowl, one of the most famous chawan of all times made by Honami Koetsu in Momoyama Period (1568-1600) which is currently located in Sanritsu Hattori Museum.
Oomae Satoru
1972 Born in Osaka
1991 Began making ceramics in Kobe
1994 Began collecting clay and firing in high-fired unglazed Nanban style
1999 First solo e...
Graceful, sensitive, and with a distinctively feminine aura—this subtle work of ceramic art has an air of quiet days spent in the garden or of spending an afternoon brightening up an interior space. Using a technique known as 灰釉 (kai-yu) Terai uses the natural ash of various hardwoods to achieve a subtle textured matte glow which is unique to each piece.
Yoko Terai (b. 1972) graduated from the Kyoto University of Art and later studied under Nobuo Nojima who—upon recognizing...
Yoko Terai (b. 1972) graduated from the Kyoto University of Art and later studied under Nobuo Nojima who—upon recognizing...
Labeled as yu-Shino on the box or “evening†Shino, this recent composition by Ryouji Hayashi III displays wonderful textures and hues resembling the blazing sky at sunset. The front of the bowl is decorated with radiating fissures— boldly contrasting with the background while the kodai or foot of the bowl is unglazed showing the light-colored clay beneath.
Ryouji Hayashi (1940 - ) is the third generation potter of the Shozan kiln in Mino. This line of potters has de...
Ryouji Hayashi (1940 - ) is the third generation potter of the Shozan kiln in Mino. This line of potters has de...
Wood-fired Tea Bowl, matcha chawan, with signed wooden box by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Shino & Ash glaze. H.3.375(8.5cm) x Dia.4.875"(12.5cm.)
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 introductio...
Ripples of light and dark pigmentation flowing on a background of sky-blue glaze—the description on the box reads 萩孔雀 (Hagi kujyaku) translating as “peacock Hagi” in English. With a distinctive wari-kodai (segmented foot) and unique glaze emulating the vibrant plumage of the notoriously flamboyant bird, this piece leaves a lasting impression.
Born in the illustrious potting town of Hagi, Yamane began his potter’s journey at the age of 35. Unlike many ceramicists who b...
Born in the illustrious potting town of Hagi, Yamane began his potter’s journey at the age of 35. Unlike many ceramicists who b...
Red Hidasuki lines of straw on austere Bizen clay by the master of that genre Isezaki Mitsuru enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Perfectly turned bowl representing this important artists style. 13 cm (5 inches) diameter, 7 cm (2-3/4 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Isezaki Mitsuru (1934-2010) was born to a family of potters, his father Yozan and younger brother Jun both very important in Bizen pottery. In 1998 Mitsuru was named a Prefectural Intangible Cultural Property...
Isezaki Mitsuru (1934-2010) was born to a family of potters, his father Yozan and younger brother Jun both very important in Bizen pottery. In 1998 Mitsuru was named a Prefectural Intangible Cultural Property...
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Sadamitsu Sugimoto recently has completed new raku technique not to use lead for glaze, so he can make a black raku sake cup. It's seemed just like a miniature of black raku chawan.
YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noTNWuglDHI
Size: 7.7cm(D) 5.5cm(H)
Accessary: wooden box signed by artist
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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 dedicating himself to pottery in 1962. He was recognized quite early by the Japanese Ceramics Society, awarded in 1969, and would receive the JCS Gold award in 2002, one of the most coveted prizes in Japan. He exhibited with the Nihon Togeiten (Japanese National Pottery Exhibition) from 1971. In 2016 his lifelong dedication garnered...
This large and highly animated E-Shino mizusashi was made by internationally known and exhibited potter, Suzuki Goro. Made in Suzuki's classic "free wheeling" style, the careful use of iron under the glaze and the glaze itself has painted a Momoyama ink painting style image in a rather monumental way. Thrown quickly and thickly, the pot has areas of smooth and rough which balance the form rather well and the pot is finished with strong lugs and a large and functional knob on the lid. This mizusa...
The cloth textured surface seems to glow warm like the promise of warm days to come, cherries blossoming wide on this sake set by Ito Motohiko enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes. The Guinomi is 7.5cm (3 inches) diameter 3.5cm (1-1/2 inches) tall. The Tokkuri is 9.5cm (just less than 4 inches) diameter, 14.5cm (just less than 6 inches) tall and both are in excellent condition.
Ito Motohiko is a famous Kasama potter, best known for his nunome pattern and exceptional designs. Moto...
Ito Motohiko is a famous Kasama potter, best known for his nunome pattern and exceptional designs. Moto...
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Mixed stoneware clay, unique curved lines, movement, form, pattern and warm textures of nature are a clear influence of his works on this Sake set by Izumita Yukiya enclosed in their original signed wooden boxes titled Katakuchi and Sekisoh Guinomi.
Size,Katakuchi D 10.9 x 13.4 cm H 8.9 cm
Size,Guinomi D 7.2 x 6.4 cm H 10.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Yukiya was born in 1966 in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture . In1995 opened is own workshop. His list of exhibitions and ...
Size,Katakuchi D 10.9 x 13.4 cm H 8.9 cm
Size,Guinomi D 7.2 x 6.4 cm H 10.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Yukiya was born in 1966 in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture . In1995 opened is own workshop. His list of exhibitions and ...
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A set of five sake or tea cups by rising star Matsumura Jun, enclosed in the original signed wooden box.
They are beautifully shaped, in different sizes, allowing no favoritism to the drinkers.
Matsumura Jun was born in Chiba Prefecture in 1986,and graduated from the Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center in 2015. At the same Year he was awarded at the Meijer Shigaraki Tradition and Innovation-Japanese Ceramics Now. In 2016 awarded at the Kanazawa Contemporary Kogei Exhibition...
Matsumura Jun was born in Chiba Prefecture in 1986,and graduated from the Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center in 2015. At the same Year he was awarded at the Meijer Shigaraki Tradition and Innovation-Japanese Ceramics Now. In 2016 awarded at the Kanazawa Contemporary Kogei Exhibition...
A joyful yellow light seems to shine like a jewel from within the fissures of this cool tea bowl by Kitagawa Kazuki enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kasane iro-me Chawan. It is 12 cm (4-3/4 inches) diameter, 8 cm (3 inches) tall and in excellent condition from the artist this autumn. This artist works by creating the body with subsequent applications of variously colored liquid clay, then scoring away the surface to create patterns by revealing the various layers.
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Eiraku Zengoro XVI Sokuzen (1917-1998) Ninsei style Chawan for Tea Ceremony
The mark of the potter is stamped near the foot ring.
Rare excellent chawan that expresses the red sun behind the golden clouds skillfully using brush technique where the unseen areas are magnificent views of the mountains with a mild white glaze on fine white clay.
Eiraku Zengoro XVI Sokuzen was the head of one of the most influential pottery family in Japan for nearly 60 years and received nu...
The mark of the potter is stamped near the foot ring.
Rare excellent chawan that expresses the red sun behind the golden clouds skillfully using brush technique where the unseen areas are magnificent views of the mountains with a mild white glaze on fine white clay.
Eiraku Zengoro XVI Sokuzen was the head of one of the most influential pottery family in Japan for nearly 60 years and received nu...
