His name is Atsushi Hamada, expert potter Junri Hamada's son. He got an award of the encouragement prize in the Contemporary Tea-things Competition 2018. This cup are carved crab with fine technique and has been fired with woods for a few days, it is covered with natural glaze not artificial glaze. Size: 6.5cm(D) 5.8cm(H) Accessary: wooden box with signature

Wood-fired Tea Cup (yunomi) by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Ash Glaze. H.3.25"(8.25cm) x Dia.2.875"(7.5cm.) 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...

Porcelain Double-lipped Spouted Bowl, by Hanako Nakazato; Union, Maine and Karatsu, Japan. Hanako Nakazato is a 14th generation potter from Japan. The Nakazato family is a well-known pottery family in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, with the 12th generation Nakazato Taroemon being designated a National Living Treasure for Karatsu ceramics. Hanako moved to the US at age 16 to pursue her education...

Wow, a jaw-dropping bowl in igneous black like some volcanic expulsion by Kim Hono enclosed in the original signed wooden box. So impressed was even the artist with this piece that he has drawn an image of the bowl up the side of the box and over onto the lid. It is 11.5 x 13 x 10 cm 4-1/2 x 5 x 4 inches) and in excellent condition...

Wood-fired Guinomi, Sake Cup, by John Benn; Harstine Island, WA. Temmoku & Nuka Glazes. H. 2.25"(5.5cm) x Dia. 2.875"(7.25cm.) John Benn studied with F. Carleton Ball and Ken Stevens at the U. of Puget Sound in Tacoma, and with Howard Shapiro and Sandra Simon in the MFA Program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1976, he built his first wood kiln...

A traditionally crafted Bizen sake cup shaped in the tradition of Oribe. The rich mineral glaze gives this guinomi an almost a metallic look. The craftsman who made this piece, Takahiro Ishii, was born in Tokyo in 1977, and, after studying ceramics for a number of years, he moved to Bizen to become a ceramics teacher and later opened his own kiln...

SOLD 2005. Hefty Pin Brooch Pendant Finished halfway through November's Complete Lunar Eclipse, Signed MIMI DEE STERLING. Made with One piece from "C" catch to pin stem tip. No soldered pieces. Just under 2 oz with Gem. Without it, the piece weighs 48 Grams of Silver on postal scale! LEGAL: All images design content concept text solely owned by MIMI DEE. This artist's jewelry to be recognized for generous use of .925 Silver. 75mm long or 3" X 1 3/4".
SOLD 2005.

A jagged metallic shard has embedded into the lavender shaded side of this deep Shiro-Hagi Chawan by Miwa Kazuhiko enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The sheered metallic ring gleems softly gold in the light, a stark contrast against the moon-like glow of the body. The bowl is both sculptural and functional, the best combination. It measures 4 inches (10.5 cm) deep, 5 inches (12 cm) diameter and is in perfect condition...

Thick ash covers the ovoid form of this exquisite Chaire by Tsujimura Kai enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Nostalgic with its glaze effects and form immersed in tradition, yet full of the world today, contemporary, breathing, alive. To one side a crescent moon shaped kutsuki forms a rakish grin, inviting the viewer to join in the merriment. It is a masterpiece by this young artist...

Tea Bowl, Matcha Chawan, Ido-gata (well-shaped,) by Sachiko Furuya. H.3.5"(9cm) x Dia.5.375"(13.5cm) x Footring Dia.2.125"(5.55cm). Bamboo Ash, Copper, Iron Glaze. 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...

Yunomi, Tea Cup, Porcelain with underglaze blue painting, 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 Japanese green tea. Lusher was an apprentice in Japan to well-known potter Takita Koichi, who has worked in both rural Fukushima & Tochigi Prefectures...

Somewhat similar Metalwork Signed Studio Pin/Pendant & V Neck can be custom ordered. Completely Hand Fabricated Hand Wrought Metalwork Sculpture Necklace signed HANDMADE MIMI DEE STERLING in a USA studio with removable 3+" X 2" Pin Pendant. One piece of precious metal for each piece w/o soldering! Weighs approx 2 OZ of sterling silver. LEGAL: All images design concept content text solely owned by Mimi Dee. Thank you for supporting your local artists.

Closely resembling a historically important tea bowl made by one of the forebears of the art of tea and Raku pottery, Chojiro, this piece gives one a sense of the deep origins of tea culture.

Fired in the kilns of one of Kyoto’s best known Raku-yaki potters, Sasaki Shoraku III (1944-). The Shoraku line began when the grandfather of the current potter established a kiln near the famous Kiyomizu temple, nestled at the foot of the eastern mountains in Kyoto...

A superb sculptural curving tea bowl in silver and gold glaze inspired by traditional textiles by pioneering artist Ishiyama Tetsuya enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kin Gin Sai Chawan .
Ishiyama Tetsuya was born in 1973 in Saitama prefecture and has established his current Studio in Shigaraki. In 2001 he received his first grand prize at the 13th Tea Bowl Exhibition, He has been awarded at the 44th and 46th Asahi Ceramics Exhibtion, Grand prize at the Paramita Museum Cera...

A seminal work by the popular young star Ishii Takahiro enclosed in the original wooden box titled “Kuro Bizen Chawan” followed by the artists signature and chop. Expanding upon the hand of his teacher, The unconventional Bizen upstart Kakurezaki Ryuichi, in the form; the glaze is all Takahiro. He achieves colors and depths unknown to other Bizen artists thanks to his exploration of the Mino traditions. Here cobalts tinge the rivulets of black draped like a priests Kesa around the body of...

A deep bowl decorates with an assortment of colors in dashes, dots and draperies by Kawabata Kentaro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Chawan. Consistent with this artitsts repertoire, the varying aspects are difficult to surmise in few words, raw clay, torn, cut, molded, squeezed and decorated with color in a variety of styles with glass beads. A playful work to represent his eclectic style.
Size, D 12.8 cm H 11.4 cm
Condition, Excellent
Kawabata ...

An assortment of sake cups by some of Japans most sought artists representing pottery traditions from throughout the country. Kato Tsubusa Goto Hideki,Shingu Sayaka and Wakao Kei. all forerunners in their genre and these bowls representing their most popular styles. We have carefully screened and selected each work as a masterpiece unto itself, and feel very confident you will agree.
All the cups are enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes, made recently and they are in new condition....

Distinctly fired mizusashi resembling stacked stones, this Sueki influenced Shigaraki mizusashi is absolutely timeless having the appearance of a piece medieval pot or a modern, abstract sculpture based on stones placed on top of one another. Made by Takahashi Makoto this feudal pot was fired in an anagama where it partially sat in a charcoal bed imbuing the piece with a variety of grey and stone colors with areas of rich ash having a pate-de-verre style surface at several points. Though fiercel...

Yunomi, Tea Cups, Mashiko-yaki, by Tagami Munetoshi. Kaki (persimmon) glaze with ichimatsu (checkerboard) pattern of red & green overglaze enamel decorations of snow on bamboo grass (yuki mochi sasa) & stripes. H. 3.75"(9cm) x Dia. 3.125"(8cm). Volume = 10oz(300cc.) Tagami Munetoshi (b. 1972) is the son of Tagami Isamu and grandson of Sudo Takeo. He is the 5th generation of potters in Mashiko’s Hinatagama (Hinata Kiln) founded during the Meiji Period (1868-1912) by Sudo Yujiro. At the ...

Wood-fired Tea Bowl, Matcha Chawan, by John Benn; Harstine Island, WA. Black Glaze, with areas appearing ochre and gold. Four finger marks remain where the bowl was glaze-dipped. Stamped with artist's mark. H. 3.25"(8.25cm) x Dia. 5.75"(14.5cm.) John Benn studied with F. Carleton Ball and Ken Stevens at the U. of Puget Sound in Tacoma, and with Howard Shapiro and Sandra Simon in the MFA Program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1976, he built his first wood kiln. Now, he and h...

Kaneta Masanao's work is in major museums throughout the world. He is widely recognized as the foremost Hagi ceramic artist, and one look at this wonderful cup and saucer will tell you why. Saucer: 7 inches (18cm); Cup 3h x 4.5w inches (7.5h x 11.5w cm).

Rich Oribe glazed faceted (mentori) travel teabowl (tabi-chawan) with box and made in spring 2008. In perfect condition with rich copper flow tea pool.

Higuchi is well known for his tactile tabi-chawan in Oribe and Shino glazes and is published in numerous magazines and publications.

4.15" X 3"

A simple white form by Yoshikawa Masamichi enclosed in the original signed wooden box, simply titled Wan (bowl). However, like the traditional Japanese robe which was decorated on the inside, this bowl holds a surprise for the holder in erratic blue graffiti on the bottom. This is a characteristic of this artist’s work, and this bowl is a fine example.
Size, D 14.1 x 15.2 cm H 7.9 cm
Condition, Excellent
Yoshikawa Masamichi was born in Kanagawa in 1946, and graduate...

A stellar large tea bowl covered in rich Oribe green by Tsukamoto Haruhiko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe Chawan. It has a very organic feel, both from the texture and the cutted sides with various thicknesses of green glass, like water running over a stone surface.  This is a great opportunity to acquire a very special piece by this artist. 
Size, D 13.8 x 14.9 cm   H 9.4  cm  
Condition, Excellent 
Tsukamoto Haruhiko was born in Toki city, Gi...

Yunomi, Tea Cup; bu Isamu Tagami of Hinata Kiln, Mashiko. Kaki glaze with red & green overglaze enamels. White glaze interior. H.3.5"(9cm) x Dia.3.125"(8cm.) Volume=10oz(300cc.) 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. He is currently...

This subtle, yet impressive mizusashi is by modern Karatsu legend; Nakazato Takeshi (b. 1937). This rounded, bowl shaped mizusashi is coated in a velvety layer of green ash with several areas of flashed iron red hi-iro and a patch of glassy bidoro where the piece faced the assaulting fire from Takeshi’s Ryutagama wood kiln. This pot was created slightly out of round and has a wonderful custom made roiro black lacquer lid to finish of the piece. The bottom of the pot is smoothly finished and pr...

Tea Cup, Yunomi. Kaki & Gary Shino Glazes. John Miller; Portland, OR. H. 3.0"(7.75cm) x Dia. 3.0"(7.75cm.) Vol. 8oz (240cc.) John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school. While at Mass Art studying under Ben Ryterband (who spent time studying pottery in Japan,) he had the ch...

This fiercely medieval style tokkuri was made by Echizen standout Nishiura Takeshi (b.1941) and in form and surface it is everything that classic modern Echizen is about. Using indigenous Echizen clay, local woods and firing a distinctly traditional Echizen kiln, Nishiura creates works that are in direct lineage back to the medieval times while adding his own voice to both form and surface. This tokkuri has a pleasantly fullness to the form and is finished in a wonderful array of wood fired affe...

A very elegant swirling bowl inflated like a balloon in dark lapis with applied silver basin by rising female star Takemura Yuri enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sora Fune (Air Ship). It is 13.5 cm (just less than 6 inches) diameter, from 4.5 to 7.5 cm (2-3 inches) tall at the high end and in excellent condition, dating circa 2017.
Takemura Yuri was born in Nagoya, Aichi prefecture in 1980, daughter of a graphic designer. She came to ceramics after first working with ...

Strikingly bold patterns revealed through curtains of emerald green play across the surface of this dramatic work by Ikeda Shogo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe Chawan . Fuji, Birds, Clouds, Flowers and Pine Trees, a smorgasbord of Japanese iconography painted and carved into the gritty clay.
Size, D 14.1 cm H 8.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Born in Kagoshima, the southern extreme of the Japanese main islands in 1976, Shogo would have been inun...

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.

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. Over the l...

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...

We are glad to present you a real precious superb Uzukumaru tsubo by probably the best potter in the world, Tsujimura Shiro, enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Shell marks, kutsuki, ash blasting. The piece is 7-3/4 inches (19.5 cm) tall, 6 inches (15.5 cm) diameter and in excellent condition...

Shiro Tsujimura was born in 1947, in the town of Gose, Nara prefecture, Japan. His first love was oil painting and when he was 18 years old, he aspired to become a painter. For a sh...

This bold chawan is a lesson in texture, covered over in a thick feldspar Shino style glaze meant to imitate shark-skin, the bowl is well thrown and slightly manipulated with spatula faceting around the lower portion of the piece and an attractive, undulating lip. The highly textural glaze is in constant motion with areas of small and large nodules colliding to animate the form that has iron added under the glaze to also create a moody, atmospheric presence to the pot. The buff clay shows at the...

A Yuteki Tenmoku chawan in sumtous colors, dark blues within, midnight drizzling to sunrise pinks and sunset oranges on the side by Kimura Moriyasu enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 4-1/2 inches (11.5 cm) diameter and in excellent condition.
Kimura Moriyasu (b. 1935) studied pottery initially at the Kyoto Ceramics Research Facility (which turned out such masters as Hamada Shoji and Kawai Kanjiro) and then under his brother Kimura Morikazu. He is well known for his use of...

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...

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...

There is something very alive about the Shino works of Hayashi Yuka. The forms is unique and organic, the vivid pink, the blue, the gray and white, are so different and special.
Ten of her magnificent works are available to purchase.
All the pieces are made this year, comes with, Artists history, wrapping cloth and signed box.
Size, D 11.8 cm H 11.4 cm
Condition, Excellent
Hayashi Yuka was born in 1971, wife of Hayashi Kyosuke,Toki city intangible cultura...

A beautiful Shigaraki Chaire Tea urn by Matsuo Takaaki enclosed in the original signed wooden box measuring 5.5 cm (2 inches) diameter, 8 cm (3 inches) tall in excellent condition. Matsuo Takaaki was born in Yokohama in 1938. He began studies under Tsuji Seimei at Renkoji in 1960 where he trained for over 15 years. He became independent in 1975 and built a climbing kiln in Tama. Since he has been exhibited with the Issuikai but mainly focuses on the intimacy of private exhibitions.

This bowl is reminiscent of a colorfully striped Nishijin-ori Kimono, blue and green and yellow on a base color of hemp. The rim rises and falls in a rhythmic dance aong the broad shoulder. Created by modern master Ajiki Hiro, it comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shio-Yu Wan, Basara. Basara is a term in Japanese aesthetics associated with the challenge of traditional ideals during the Muromachi period. It is also the name of a style of contemporary and colorful dance wh...

Size, Katakuchi D 17.2 cm H 11.4 cm
Size, Guinomi D 6.1 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 potential beyond conventional form. He graduated the Osaka University of Fine Arts, then enjoyed a long apprenticeship under Bizen Living National Treasure Isezaki Jun before opening his own kiln...

Tea Cup, Yunomi. Ash Celadon Glaze over White Slip Exterior & Interior with Tenmoku glazed Lip. John Miller; Portland, OR. H. 3.25"(8.25cm) x Dia. 3.125"(8cm.) Vol. 8.5oz (260cc.) John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school. While at Mass Art studying under Ben Ryterband (w...

For Celadon aficionado Kato Tsubusa is like the jewel in the crown, a centerpiece so unusual and outstanding, and this deep Tea Bowl is a particularly rare gem, enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sometsuke Mentori Chawan. The sides have been slabbed away, the angular form then dipped in thick transparent green and decorated with abstract underglaze blue. Such an unusual combination of affects it is sure to be a star in any collection of contemporary pottery.
Size, D 13.4 ...

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...

Wood-fired 5-sided lidded container by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Ash Glaze. H.2.5"(6.25cm) x W.3.375"(8.5cm.) 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 introduction to the world of Tea Ceremony has...

Here is a rare Bizen-yaki work reflecting the Kairagi glaze style (like Oni-hagi) covered in reach gold with a slver decoration at the front on this tea bowl by Ichikawa Toru enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kinsai Chawan. From his new Kinsai (gold) series dating to late 2017-.
Size, D 13.2 cm H 10.4 cm
Condition, Excellent
Ichikawa Toru was born in Tokyo in 1973. Toru was apprenticed to the Bizen master Kakurezaki Ryuichi for five years before establish...

A beautiful chawan with layers and layers of red and black by Maeda Masahiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled very simply Iro-e Chawan. (Colored Tea Bowl)
Size, D 12.1 cm H 8.7 cm
Condition, Excellent
Maeda Masahiro (b. 1948) graduated the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts in 1975where he received instruction from Living National Treasure Fujimoto Yoshimichi and Tamura Koichi as well as Asano Akira. He has exhibited with the Nihon Dento Kogei...

Matcha Chawan, Tea Bowl, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Pinched and Carved with a free flowing mouth rim, Shino Glaze. H. 2.625"(6.5cm) x Dia. 4.5"(11.5cm.) This bowl was wood fired twice, than fired a final time in a gas kiln. 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 c...

This expertly crafted Chawan was made by great contemporary artist Kobayashi Takeharu, born in 1944. It is an elegant example of the beauty of Shino ware, a four hundred year old tradition that has produced some of the most spectacular tea ceremony vessels. This is a sober yet enchanting piece that craves to be held and used. It comes with its originally signed and sealed wooden box and a profile of the potter.

Kobayashi Takeharu has exposed all over Japan. His kiln is located in To...

Shadows of flame exhume the granular qualities of the clay on this superb Yakishime Tea Bowl by Mihara Ken enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Wan . Exquisite, on one side the clay is ash gray, the opposite lively earth tones, and between is an abrupt scorched-land of shadow and color, like that violent moment between awake and sleep.
Size, D 12.7 cm H 10.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Mihara Ken was born in Shimane prefecture in 1958, and apprentice...

An unparalleled set of 5 unique guinomi by 5 international stars of the Bizen world, Isezaki Jun, Jeff Shapiro, Kakurezaki Ryuichi, Tim Rowan, and Isezaki Koichiro.  Each piece embodies the innovative qualities of the various artists themselves, shapes, textures, kiln effects, glazes…a new experience for every night of the week. The come enclosed in a wooden box titled Shuki individually stamped by each artist.  This is without a doubt a once in a lifetime opportunity following the lineage o...

A beautiful half orb in shimmering silver with matte Caribbean blue by Morino Taimei enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Ginsai Hai. It is 6.5 cm (2-1/2 inches) diameter and in excellent condition.
Morino Taimei was born in Kyoto in 1934, and was first accepted into the Nitten National Exhibition at a relatively young age in 1957 (a year before graduating the Kyoto Municipal University of Fine Art!). In 1960 he received the prestigious Hokutosho prize at the same National E...

Heavily influenced by Koryo potting styles and techniques, the Tobei lineage has been crafting exceptional tea-ware implements for 13 generations. The piece shown here was made by the 12th generation (Tahara) and, due to its excellent character, was endorsed by the 15th tea master of the Urasenke School of Tea, Hōunsai. Like much of Tahara pottery, the natural ash glaze displays glossy lavenders, light tans, and hues of ivory. Near the foot of the bowl you can see characteristic dark circles di...

A gourd shaped black Bizen Tokkuri by Oiwa Tomoyuki enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kuro Tokkuri. A pleasure to view, the off-kilter form is blasted with powdery dry ash on one side which turns to molten rivulets on the edges crawling around to bead up on the opposite dark shiny clay. The Tokkuri 16.5 cm (6-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition. Acquired on our recent trip to Bizen in June.
Oiwa Tomoyuki was born in Hyogo prefecture in 1977, and graduated the Bi...

An amazing and rare collection by Koie Ryoji (1938-2020) showing off to a tee the many styles for which is known. Each is uniquely engraved with the artist’s signature and they comes enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes. We have carefully screened and selected each work as a masterpiece unto itself, and feel very confident you will agree.
Size, D 13.6 cm H 9.4 cm
Condition, Excellent
Born in Tokoname, Koie Ryoji graduated the Tokoname industrial school an...

A little warmth on a cold winter day, lets have a look at cheerful works of Tokugawa Hiroshi. Here is a deep “Apple Shaped” tea bowl covered in lightly crackled Ki-Seto (Yellow Seto) glaze fired upside down so that the glaze coalesces at the rim into a thin bead of yellow glass. It is 12.5 cm (5 inches) diameter and comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Ki-Seto Chawan with Shiori and Shifuku.
Tokugawa Hiroshi graduated the Gifu Prefetural Industrial High School in ...

An exquisite tea bowl by master for that genre Koie Ryoji enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hikidashi-Kuro Chawan. Clay, glaze, tradition, form, function, past and future. A simply stunning work by the master of tea bowls.
Size, D 10.4 x 13.6 cm H 8.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Born in Tokoname, 1938, Koie Ryoji graduated the Tokoname industrial school and moved on to work at the City Ceramic Research Facility. In 1966 he established his own studio. Largely...

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.

Size: 9,1 cm height x 15 cm in diameter.

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Tea Bowl, Matcha Chawan, Ido-gata (well-shaped,) by Sachiko Furuya. H.3.375"(8cm) x Dia.6.125"(15.5cm) x Footring Dia.2.125"(5.5cm). Bamboo Ash, Copper, Iron Glaze. 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...