A vibrant image of a gourd filled with colorful sages at play by Shigemori Yoko. The surrounding black ink is like a Zen painting, immediate and spontaneous; struck out in quick dramatic strokes. By comparison the dynamic figures contained within appear to be painted in light, leisurely strokes with daps of soft color. This is one of several ink and colored sketches we received from her estate and had mounted as scrolls...

When you hold this piece in your hands, first contact, you get it. A Rey unusual and organic form by Isezaki Koichiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hikidashiguro Chawan. It has been a pleasure to watch over the last 30 years the reinvigoration in pottery in Japan, an explosion of innovation which seems exponential. It continues to blossom bigger every year. The potters are so technically skilled and taking an original approach to the ceramic arts...

A multi faceted chawan by Hamada Tomoo coated in swipes of blue-salt glaze enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The glaze has crawled and settled into lights and shadows, capturing that effect so sought in salt glazes, with the added feature of the comb marks in the clay, which add a sensory dimension not restricted to vision...

This is an extraordinary bracelet by California jeweler Cathy Waterman who has been creating for over 20 years. This amazing bracelet features a background of textured sterling silver topped with an applied veined leaf of 22k yellow gold and diamonds. It has a unique hinged opening that allows for maximum comfort getting the cuff on and off the wrist. The total inner circumference of the bracelet is 6 1/2" and cannot be adjusted in any way. It is 1 5/8" wide and weighs a notable 153 grams...

Precise, expertly made sterling ring with tracks design by Navajo Frances Jones, now in her 70's. It is a size 6 3/4, weighs 8 grams and is in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Great looking, comfortable and wearable.

Shades of red-violet, dark iron clouds and white across the surface of this fantastic sake cups by rising star Suzuki Shu enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes . They are beautifully uniform in a misshapen way, allowing no favoritism to the drinkers.
Size, Murasaki Shino; D 6.9 cm H 5.9 cm
Size, Shino; D 7.4 cm H 5.4 cm
Size, Nezumi Shino; D 7.2 cm H 5.6 cm
Condition, New from the artist this summer.
Suzuki Shu was born in Tokyo in 1990...

A beautiful Kohiki sake bottle and cup decorated with Shishi Lion and Ryu Dragon in Sometsuke blue over a pebble textured off-white by Ikeda Shogo enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Kohiki ware is based on Yi Dynasty Korean Punch'ng ware preferred by the warriors in the Momoyama and early Edo period...

Strikingly bold patterns revealed through curtains of copper green play across the surface of this dramatic work by Ikeda Shogo enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Mt.Fuji , Castles, Cherry Blossoms and Lattice Bamboo Fences, a smorgasbord of Japanese iconography painted and carved into the gritty clay...

Molten ash wraps its fingers around the organic form of this spectacular Bizen Chawan by Oiwa Tomoyuki enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kuro Wan and date to 2022.
Size, D 12.3 x 14.4 cm H 9.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Oiwa Tomoyuki is a rising force in Bizen pottery. Born in Kobe city, Hyogo prefecture in 1977. After graduating the Bizen ceramic center in 2004 apprenticeship under Kakurezaki Ryuichi for seven years, and moved to establish his own kiln...

An unprecedented work by Hayashi Shotaro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Rikyu Nezumi Shino Wari-Kodai Chawan. Marbleized pinks, molten iron blending with rust, moss green , white, blue and everything in between can be seen in the amazing onslaught of color. This is not to be missed!
Size, D 13.7 cm H 10.7 cm
Condition, Excellent, including original Shiori, cloth, original wooden box with a Niju-bako double wood storage box.
Hayashi Shotaro (b...

Beautiful sterling and saw tooth bezel set coral earrings with deep chiseling by Cochiti Pueblo silversmith Cippy Crazyhorse, son of legendary silversmith Joe H. Quintana. Measuring 1 5/8"long and 3/4" wide, these have posts for pierced ears and weighs 27 grams. They are in fine original condition and signed as shown. Gorgeous deep red coral.

A masterpiece of dark grey covered in thick brushstrokes of slip by Shigemori Yoko enclosed in a signed wooden box titled CUBE. Through the slip and into the surface has been scratched windows of lace and fishnet designs. Inside is rolling waves or fish scales. One side difers, with no decoration on the white slip inside, the surface divided into 4 separate cubes outside. It is 22 cm (9 inches) on all sides, and in excellent condition, enclosed in a wooden box signed by her brother Naoki...

From a well-known series entitled “Chōtō” (Listening to the Waves) this contoured vase features a sandy glaze that the sculptor claims is an expression of the features of the landscape where he grew up.

Born in the port city of Shimoda, Sakiyama studied art in Osaka and then later went on to open his own kiln that he named “Hidaka” (High Sun)...

A veteran of Bizen pottery, Mori Tōgaku has been perfecting his style for close to seven decades now with most of his important work having been done in the last 35 years. Using a self-built large climbing kiln measuring 53 meters—one of the largest of its kind—he utilizes a number of interesting techniques including mixing different types of clay into one work to produce pieces like the mizusashi (fresh water jar) shown here. With an unmatched ability to keep his designs fresh and interest...

Elegantly balanced on a slenderly proportioned foot, this piece by Bizen native Kondo Masahiko displays a surprising level of skill for a potter still in the process of making a name for himself. With swirling ash glaze and a dazzling ceramic landscape, this piece is perfect for tea practitioners and collectors alike.

Born in Okayama prefecture in 1971, Kondo fashions his Bizen pieces in a traditional wood-fired kiln in the township of Ushimado. Especially competent with...

This piece was fired for 10 days with red pine firewood in Anagama along ancient style without artificial glaze, This small style of water container "mizusashi" has been liked in Japanese tea ceremony scene. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9CBtpPl7X8 Accessary: lacquered lid, wooden box signed by artist. Size: 12.7cm(D/mouth) 15.8cm(D/body) 14.5cm(H)

A rare set of Tokkuri by important artist Okabe Mineo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seto-te Tokkuri. The shapes are twins, one in E-shino style with iron decoration under white feldspar, the other in austere Oribe green glaze. The flaring mouths are both ulled slightly creating a perfect pouring spout. They are 13 cm (5-/4 inches) tall, 7 cm (2-3/4 inches) diameter and in excellent condition.
Okabe Mineo (1919-1990) was born the first son of important artist Kato To...

Miyashita Zenji (1939-2012) was born into the family of potter Miyashita Zenju, and graduated the Kyoto Municipal University of Art. Starting with the most difficult, he worked from Celadon, which relies on shape and extreme control of firing. He is held in the British Museum, Metropolitan New York, and Brooklyn Museum among a host of others.