Cloaked in a black textured surface with impressed, inlay decoration of stark and contrasting white across the surface of this bottle form Vase by Kondo Yutaka enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Ko-hana bin (Small Flowers Bottle). A superb example by this important Kyoto Artist.
Size, D 23.8 cm H 31.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Kondo Yutaka (1932-1983) was born into a traditional pottery family in Kyoto...

If you were to want one important piece by this artist, this should be the one. One of the best pieces I have ever seen by this revolutionary artist, enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Phalanx. The first time I spotted this piece I could not halt my expressing something about the godlike nature, everything is just perfect. It was created in 1991, and exhibited at National Museum in Sevres France from September to December 1997...

An exquisite work of micro-calligraphy by young female artist Tamura Seito IV enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Karakusa moyo koro. It is roughly 4 inches tall and in new condition. Tamura Seito is a fourth-generation potter and chosen to inherit the tradition of Saiji micro-calligraphy for the Tamura family. She graduated Tsukuba University in 2004, then began to study under Tamura Keisei...

An exquisite work of delicate and elegant petals by challenging female artist Shingu Sayaka enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Gakuyo Wan and date to 2018 . A closed bud on the side is lined with hundreds of tiny sharp needles in black.
Size, D 13.6 cm H 9.5 cm
Condition, New
Shingu Sayaka was born in Osaka, the industrial and commercial heartland of central Japan, in 1979...

Here is another sublime example of this unique artist’s work,in green seiji and iron glaze with Aka-e decoration on this unusual Masahiko form by Hamada Tomoo enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Tomoo creating the new style of Mashiko. He has taken yet a different tack from his family's tradition , in new directions with his original designs...

A beautiful bluish-green salt glaze on this Sencha tea set by Hamada Tomoo enclosed in the original signed wooden box and date to 2014. The set consist of tea pot and six tea cups . The glaze crawled and settled into lights and shadows, capturing that effect so sought in salt glazes, like if it is alive, and it is alive with brilliant colors. A sublime example of this artist’s work...

Iron infuses the draperies of crystallized Shino glaze covering this superb Oni Shino Chawan by legendary artist Tsukigata Nahiko wrapped in a pouch and enclosed in the original signed double wooden boxs haring the same title. Taking away the sense of creation and putting it firmly in the natural world where nothing is perfect (except perhaps the scent of a plum blossom!) A seminal chawan by this important artist whose work will remain influential long past the coming generations...

Yunomi, Tea Cup; by Isamu Tagami of Hinata Kiln, Mashiko. Kaki glaze with wax-resist pattern of bamboo leaves on snow. Nuka glaze interior. H.3.125"(8cm) x Dia.3"(7.5c.) Volume=7oz(210cc.) Tagami Isamu was born in 1947 in Mooka, a village neighboring to Mashiko. He married into the Sudo family and apprenticed under Sudo Takeo. He was originally trained as a Japanese chef and had his own restaurant before embarking on a career in pottery, giving him a unique perspective on functional wares...

Gorgeous blue over rich Oribe green glaze cover this five plates set by Higasida Shigemasa enclosed in the original signed wooden box titeld Oribe Meimei-zara. Each plate are entirely sculptural, shredded and scarred. It has a very organic feel, both from the texture and the imperfectly torn sides coated with various thicknesses of green glass, like water running over a stone surface...

An organic form like some wavering anemone built from tiny curls of rolled ceramic bound together with slip by female artist Furui Akiko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sou Katachi (Following the shape) dating from 2017. It is built of hundreds of rolled sheafs of shaved clay covered in a white slip and fused together. The amount of work which goes into each sculpture is obvious, making her work great value. It is 12-1/2 inches (32 cm) long and in new condition...

Wide Tea Cup, Chawan, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Shino glaze. H.2.25"(6cm) x Dia.5.125"(13cm.) Volume=7oz (210ml.) There have been several influences to George Gledhill’s ceramic work...

Another radical and dramatic piece by Higashida Shigemasa enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe Jikiro. The eclectic shape is rendered roma block of clay, hollowed and torn, like the ragged crags of Gifu, home of this pottery tradition. Natural textures to bring out the depths of the oribe green, and electric shimmers of blue rush over the edges evoking the sense of water on the move.
Size, D 45.2cm H 16.2cm and quite heavy.
Condition, Excellent
Higash...

This particular vase is having all of the bells and whistles a collector would want from a work by Living National Treasure Shimaoka Tatsuzo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hai-kabu Zogan Jomon Tsubo . Salt firing, wood firing and rope decoration. Everything comes together to paint a portrait of a perfect Shimaoka piece. A masterpiece!
Size, D 17.2 cm H 16.8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Shimaoka Tatsuzo (1919-2007) attended the Tokyo Industrial School Cera...

Spectacular, creative design in this sterling, 14k, coral, turquoise and lapis pin by avant- garde contemporary self taught Navajo jeweler L. Eugene Nelson. Measuring 2" long and 1 1/2" wide, it weighs 11 grams and is in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Every piece he makes is unique and inspired.

A Capricious sculpture like a colorful head towel removed yet retaining its shape by pioneering 20th century female artist Matsuda Yuriko signed on the base and enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kinrande Utsuwa. It is 9 x 7 x 5 1/2 Inches (22 x 17 x 14 cm) and in excellent condition.
Matsuda Yuriko was born in Ashiya, Hyōgō Prefecture in 1943nd lives and works in Oshino, Yamanashi Prefecture. Yuriko is an avid exhibitor; it is a wonder she has time to do any work at a...

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, ...

Bold and powerful te-oke form by Mashiko veteran potter, Takauchi Shugo (b. 1937). Roughly thrown, Takauchi then hacked away vertical channels down the form adding dimension to the pot and disrupting the thrown marks that encircle the vase which stands as a quintessential form by this potter. The aggressive handle has incised decoration which is also highlighted by settles deep green Oribe glaze with bidoro style drips hanging perpetually beneath the device. At 12.5" tall this has an imposing pr...

The swirling designs are like ritual tattoos from some long lost aboriginal tribe on the dark sides of this amazing work by important female artist Kitamura Junko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Vessel. She has covered the surface with these designs, thousands of tiny dots, each one an essential part of the pattern. The execution is flawless, perfect form and symmetry, precision to perfection in the design. A lacquered lid(made by the artist) allows it to work as a mi...