A massive Blue Sculpture titled Sway by Yamaguchi Mio created as a reflection of the layered growth of organic forms such as shells and pine cones. Inspired by this natural growth, her work is likened to life in the depths of the ocean, along the seashore, of the layers of earth itself. She has made few works in blue, one of which is currently on display at the Chicago Art Institute for those in the area. This is a masterpiece...

Yunomi, Tea Cup, Porcelain with underglaze blue painting (uroko-mon, fish scale pattern,) by Kathy Lusher; Seattle, WA. H.3"(7.5cm) x Dia.3"(7.5cm) Volume=200ml(6.75 oz.) Kathy Lusher makes functional ceramics of an exceptional quality. The porcelain bodies and blue-green tinge to her hand-mixed glaze recipes create the ideal background to view the color of Japanese green tea...

Sadamitsu Sugimoto, a great master of the ceramic art scene in Japan, was led by Tachibana Daiki the great Zen teacher and has been producing a lot of masterpieces through over 40 years .He has been studying the world of “wabi, sabi, and yugen” as his life's theme. *Tachibana Daiki is well known that former Arkansas Gov...

This multi-color paper cut-out of bamboo is 8 ½” wide and 15” long; with mat is 14” wide and 21” long. It is designed and made by Pi-Ping Savage. The signature on the bottom right uses her Chinese name. Please read the more detailed information about Chinese paper cut-outs and her work. The calligraphy means “Though a bamboo may look as humble as a deep valley, it has its own determination in its heart”...

These pieces were fired in "anagama" kiln with natural glaze in around 1985, and not used almost new, The price is for one piece. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aclJO4_GNPU Size: 9.5cm(D) 6.8cm(H)

Dohei Fujinoki is one of the most popular artist in contemporary KARATSU pottery scene. Initially he aimed a western painter and then,when he met an old KARATSU pottery piece he had been fascinated. He has studied at Karatsu and also MIno. And while, he has studied in tea ceremony. His repertoires are goods for tea ceremony, sake cup, and tableware for Japanese cuisine. This piece is created with chosen-karatsu (black&white)x marked as jar for tea ceremony. It's a very refined piece a...

Ao glazed cap jar with "Orbis", rings design

Stoneware, slips and glazes

8.25" X 8.5"

Functional, decorative and food safe

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Two pieces of art work pasted the eye part of old Taisho-period's 'koinobori' (carp streamer / ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koinobori) made of 'washi' (Japanese paper) on canvas of today. 18 x 14 x 2 cm (7.08 x 5.51 x 0.78in) each...

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...

A hollow pair of tear drop sterling earrings that hang 2-1/2" excluding wires. Marked FC 925. Light wear and no dings..Total weight 12gr.

Traditional style chaire which was first glazed to the shoulder and then wood fired for a haikaburi effect. This chaire is in perfect condition with lid, bag and signed box and measures 7.5 x 6.8cm. The chaire mouth is not quite perfectly round and the lid fits very tightly.

Yamada Masakazu, born in 1951 is a traditional Mino craftsman and has been president of the Mino potters Association and specializes in wood fired Shino, Oribe and haiyu pottery.

All metal is sterling silver. In a USA studio this silver kinetic biomorphic sculptural metal work pendant was hand wrought and shaped by and signed: Sterling Handmade Mimi Dee.

A 25mm beautifully carved Ametrine gemstone from far off lands, ~ 25 carats, was caged in sterling silver then added as a dangle. All real, no faux here! Legal: All images design concept content text solely owned by Mimi Dee...

Beautiful sterling and gold earrings designed by Lene Munthe for Georg Jensen Denmark. They have cushioned clip backs, measure 1 1/4" by 1" and weigh 26 grams total. They are signed as shown and in fine original condition. Truly elegant.

Hand hammered and Made in America this pair of 14K Gold Fill drop earrings, designed and hand crafted in USA with Turquoise and Faceted Red Garnets gemstones from other lands. Perfect resort cruise wear fashion colors in all year round wear. Stabilized turquoise are 15 X 10mm while the faceted red garnet rhondelles are 5 X 3mm.
2 1/4" North to South at a comfortable wear...

Fissured Jar, Wood-Fired, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Natural Clay, & Natural Ash Glazing caused by 3 days of Wood-firing in the fire box of George's Anagama Kiln in 2005. A large fissure had occurred in firing which turned out to be a serendipitous accident. H. 15"(38cm) x Dia. 11.5"(29cm.) The beauty of this piece is dynamic in depicting the force of the kiln fire, yet still quiet in its naturalness. It is truly a one-of-kind piece that demonstrates the spirit of Zen...

Dohei Fujinoki is one of the most popular artist in contemporary KARATSU pottery scene. Initially he aimed a western painter and then,when he met an old KARATSU pottery piece he had been fascinated. He has studied at Karatsu and also MIno. And while, he has studied in tea ceremony. His repertoires are goods for tea ceremony, sake cup, and tableware for Japanese cuisine. This piece is a brand new work painted rabbit pattern with as sake cup. His sake cup is very popular. SIZE: 4.2...

Large, totemic Shigaraki vase by veteran master craftsman, Tani Seiuemon I. This impressive and well fired Shigaraki hanaire was thrown in two sections and joined to create the vase and foot of this pot made out of wonderful kinose clay from the region.

This vase measures 12.75" x 5" and is in perfect, original condition with tea cloth and original signed box.

Ancient Iga pottery works had been made for a few decades since last Momoyama period from early Edo period. They were fired over 1250 degrees Celsius for 10 days and repeated 3 times and more with no glaze, they has natural glaze that is consist of melted ashes, burnt deposits and scarlet by fire. They are well known as dynamic style and loved by many tea ceremony master like as famous Oribe Furuta...