This large and imposing Oribe mizusashi was made by long time Mino potter, Hayashi Shotaro. Thrown out of a fine Mino clay, much of the surface was cut away to create a surface of wonderful flat planes and rough areas of faceted clay which was then glaze in Hayashi's rich Oribe glaze. The surface shows a wonderful array of tonal variations with areas of deep greens and thinner areas showing almost to the buff of the clay...

This classical ,generous and inviting teabowl chawan is by legendary Hagi master potter; Yoshiga Taibi (1915-1991). The sumptuous form is highlighted with a thin ash glaze over the rich hagi clay and crackled slip with tones running from Hagi creamy pink to lavender with the gritty clay visually punctuating the foot/kodai...

An iconic work decorated with energetic graffiti on a two glaze surface by Ikeda Shogo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe Mizusashi. The artist exuberance seems to over-run his pallet, covering all sides and the bottom. Even the wooden lid is a work of art with crow handle. An excellent example of this popular artists work...

His unique Aburage-de (deep-fried tofu) Yellow color, the Koge brown and copper-green,comes together to paint a portrait of a perfect Shukai piece.
Size, D 5.2 cm H 5.8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Kagami Shukai (1941-2009) was born in Mino , graduated the Gifu ceramic school learning basic techniques, design, and later was taken under the wing of famous potter Kato Kobei for a few years...

Mastery of the Oribe genre is apparent in this Chawan by Yamada Kazu which comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kuro-Oribe Chawan. It is 13 cm (just over 5 inches) diameter, 9 cm (3-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Yamada Kazu was born in Tokoname city in 1954, one of Japans ancient kiln areas, into a line of potters. He would have been influenced early on by his father, Yamada Kenkichi and uncle living National Treasure Yamada Jozan...

Here is a brilliant Chawan by Master Mashiko Potter and Living National Treasure Shimaoka Tatsuzo enclosed in the original signed and stamped wooden box. It is in mint condition with no chips or cracks.

Shimaoka Tatsuzo (1919-2007) is one of the best-known Japanese potters. The artist studied under another pottery legend, Hamada Shoji, to become one of Mashiko master craftsmen...

A tower of geometric in silver and red by Kawano Eichi enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The pebble textured surface and straight lines of the side are juxtaposed by the irregular and angular patterns of silver, like the outline of stones leading to a temple cast in shadow across the sides. The vase is 13 inches (33.5 cm) tall, 4 inches (10 cm) square and in fine condition.
Eichi was born in Osaka, 1943, and was raised in the post-war era of huge change...

Hakuji, White Porcelain guinomi sake cups by Tokumaru Kyoko ,Tanaka Tomomi and Niisato Akio
All the cups are enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes, made recently and they are in new condition.

Size, D Tokumaru Kyoko 7.6 cm H 5.6 cm (SOLD)
Size, D Tanaka Tomomi 8.9 cm H 9.7 cm (SOLD)
Size, D Niisato Akio 6.6 cm H 5.4 cm (SOLD)
Size, D Niisato Akio 9.7 cm H 4.7 cm (SOLD)

A dramatic work by Ikeda Shogo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe Chawan ...

A stunning Sculptural form of horizontal facets stacked upon each other in twisting obelisk by Matsuzaki Ken enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Yohen Shino Kaki and date to 2015. Is a masterpiece by this artist.
Size, D 13.6 cm H 31.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Matsuzaki Ken was born in Tokyo in 1950, and grew up in that dynamic post war era where tradition and modernity were at constant loggerheads...

Round Dish; Iron, Black, Bamboo Ash Glazes; by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. H. 1.875"(5cm) x Dia. 11.375"(29cm.) 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...

The Title: "Stormy Weather"
Artist: Muramasa Kudo (1948- )
Medium: Original Serigraph on arches paper, unframed
The size of Sheet: 41 5/8" x 30"
The size of Image: 39 1/2" x 27 3/4"
The year made: around 1985's
Publisher: Muramasa Kudo studio
Printer: Novak Graphics, Tronto, Canada Signature: Lower right , signed by Muramasa Kudo in pencil
The seal of Kudo embossed lower right corner of serigraph
Edition Number: 225/275 in pencil lower right
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A striking Bizen Chawan of mixed clay by young artist Yokoyama Naoki enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The mixed earth is pulled and twisted out of shape; one can sense the plasticity with your eyes. The stretched earth is burnt red where it has been licked by flame, yet remains pale from the shadows of the kiln. The bowl is just less than 5 inches (12 cm) diameter, 3-1/2 inches (8.5 cm) tall and in fine condition...

An exquisite vessel in white with elegant stripes of soft color by hard to find Niwa Ryochi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Senmon Tsubo. There is a palpable grace to the piece which seems to reflect the Japanese appreciation of silence and shadows. It is 27.5 cm (11 inches) diameter, 33 cm (13 inches) tall and in excellent condition. Hirashimizu-yaki started when the Lord Niwa Jizaemon, invited Tojihei Ono, a potter from Ibaraki, to make pottery using clay from Chitoseyam...

Night Sky painted in 1985 by Renowned Korean Artist Don Ahn aka Ahn Dong Kuk (1937-2013). We encourage you to research Don Ahn's sales record and market prices on sites such as Artsy, so you can appreciate what a great opportunity this is to purchase an original work of art by the master at a price well below the actual value. Don Ahn was a pioneer of Korean art in America. In the 1950s he was the first to move permanently to the US and receive recognition here, beginning with the 1952 exhibiti...

Tall Oribe vase with incised "grasses" design around the form loosely based on a mei ping form

Stoneware and glaze

13" x 5.75"

Tokoname Yohen Kyusu (Side-handle Tea Pot,) Murata Yoshiki. H. 3.5”(9cm) x Body Dia. 3.5”(9cm) x W.(including handle) 5.375”(13.5cm.) Volume = 320cc(10oz.) Below the spout it is stamped “yoshiki” (see enlargement #6.) Murata Yoshiki was born in 1950 and is a Tokoname potter who apprenticed under Ito Toji. His works are a good example of the long history of sencha tea wares produced in the town of Tokoname, in Aichi Prefecture. It is perfectly balanced and well suited for use in prepa...

Fresh out of the oven, here is a delicious treat to start the new year right, a crusty dancing form by Murakoshi Takuma enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Mimitsuki Hana-ire. Not only does the vase itself feel alive with movement, but the encrustations of ash and glossy molten ash glaze seem to be still in formation, as if it is still settling in the kiln. It is 26 cm (10 inches) tall and in perfect condition.
Murakoshi Takuma is one of those enigmas who simply ...