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Lavender clouds like rain threatening on a foggy landscape form on the surface of this cool White Hagi chawan by important artist Kaneta Masanao enclosed in the original signed wooden box The style is Kurinuki, not formed on a wheel but cut and worked from a block of clay, an approach the artist is famous for.
Size, D 13.1 cm H 10.4 cm
Condition, Excellent
Masanao likely needs no introduction, certainly one of Hag is most well known names, he has been displayed bo...

A superbly crafted and balanced tea bowl by Sugimoto Sadamitsu enclosed in the original signed wooden double box titled Shiro Chawan. The feeling is like Raku, with a very thin glaze over rough clay affecting hi-iro colors within the glazing. It has wide kodai base which rests perfectly on the table,The bowl reflects the aesthetics of those imported wares preferred by Sen-no-Rikyu in the Momoyama era.
Size, D 13.2 cm H 9.8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Sugimoto Sadamitsu w...

Soft white clay colors the surface of this unique faceted tea bowl by Bizen master Mori Togaku enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled understatedly Chawan and dating to 1990. A rare find, showing the development of this artists unique style, a powerful expression indeed on our relationship with the natural world.
Size, D 13.7 cm H 10.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Mori Togaku was born in Inbe, in the heart of Bizen territory in 1937. Following graduation from Okaya...

This wonderful Ikeda Shogo tea bowl is decorated with both traditional and modern elements that speak to the possibilities of the tradition, enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe Chawan. Wild cats, pine trees and Mt.Fuji in the background with the traditional black green and orange (Narumi) Oribe glaze. There is a lot to see and drink in from this chawan which says quite a lot regarding the directions of the modern Oribe tradition.
Size, D 14.9 cm H 9.1 cm
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Red highlights the orange and white on this spectacular work by Suzuki Osamu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shino Mizusahi.The pin-holed glaze burnt and licked crimson by the flames. The way the color fades into the white feldspar one can almost imagine the smoke rising off of the molten form as it cooled in the kiln.
ize, D 18.1 cm H 18.7 cm
Condition, Excellent
Suzuki Osamu was born in Gifu in 1934, and graduated the Tajimi Technical School ceramics division...

As if it never cooled, this tea cups by Suzuki Osamu glows with the fire which forged it a rich orange with russet iron highlighting the borders between the red glaze, a superb work enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shino Yunomi.
Size, D 8.1 cm H 7.8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Suzuki Osamu was born in Gifu in 1934, and graduated the Tajimi Technical School ceramics division in 1953. He has been displayed at the Asahi Togei-ten,Chunichi Kokusai Togei Ten and p...

A magnificent and voluminous Tsubo by Koie Ryoji (1938-2020) enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe O-Tsubo and date to 1992. Only now seen in books and old catalogs. A museum quality work by this important artist whose influence will be felt for coming generations.
Size, D 38.2 cm (inches) H 35.6 cm
Condition, Excellent and weight more than 12kg
Born in Tokoname, Koie Ryoji graduated the Tokoname industrial school and moved on to work at the City Ceramic Rese...

An iconic work by Furutani Michio enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Chaire. It perfectly displays every angle of firing, working its way around from the puddle of ash blasted on to one side, through rivulets of crusty green vein the gray skin.
Size, D 6.2 cm H 9.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Furutani Michio is one of the Gods of Shigaraki, an artist who wrote the book on Anagama kilns, and one of the more influential artists of the s...

Banding of colored clay in graduated tones from pink and green to dark blue, like the distant mountains surrounding Kyoto rise up from a triad of block feet of this magnificent work by important Kyoto artist Miyashita Zenji enclosed in the original signed wooden box exhibited at the Kyoto Takashimaya Department Store Exhibition in March 1993.
Size, D 12.4 cm H 20.2 cm (including the lid)
Condition: Excellent
Miyashita Zenji (1939-2012) was born into the family of potter Miyas...

Vivid white runs down over green filling the cracks in the rough faceted sides of this exquisite chawan by Kako Katsumi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sizuku Wan (Dripping Tea Bowl). Inside is all glazed, making it very easy for whisking the frothy tea and the wide kodai base allows it to sit stable and firm, creating a proud silhouette.
Size,D 12.8 cm H 9.4 cm
Condition, Excellent
Kako Katsumi a rising star in the ceramics world, born in Kyoto in 1965, t...

A morphic vessel of rough outer form like a fossilized egg or bowl of coral covered from the rim within by slick blue, a quintessential work by Tanoue Shinya enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kara-wan (Empty Shell). It has a wide, rounded form which is surprisisngly pleasant to hold, and the smooth blue decorating the rim is pleasing to the lips. The shape allows for a very stable silhouette, which seems to anchor itself to whatever surface it rests upon.
Size, D 15.4 ...

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...

Here are two especial sculptural Shino shell forms by Goto Hideki enclosed in their original signed wooden boxes and date to 2019.
Size, Katakuchi D 13.4 cm x 20.7 cm H 11.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Goto was born in 1973 in Miyazaki in Kyushu and graduated from the Tajimi Technical High School. He has exhibited at many of Japans top galleries as well in the National Traditional Crafts Exhibition. Work by him is held in th...

One of the most expertly created Shino bowl I have seen by Goto Hideki enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Nezumi Shino Chawan. This unique,energetic and powerful piece is cut and worked from a block of clay , it is easy to hold and use, and yet has the presence of contemporary ceramic sculptural art.
Size, D 14.2 cm H 10.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Goto was born in 1973 in Miyazaki in Kyushu and graduated from the Tajimi Technical High School. He has exhibite...

Mixed stoneware clay, unique curved lines, movement, form, pattern and warm textures of nature are a clear influence of his works on this Sake set by Izumita Yukiya enclosed in their original signed wooden boxes titled Katakuchi and Sekisoh Guinomi.
Size,Katakuchi D 10.9 x 13.4 cm H 8.9 cm
Size,Guinomi D 7.2 x 6.4 cm H 10.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Yukiya was born in 1966 in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture . In1995 opened is own workshop. His list of exhibitions and ...

A three exquisite work of delicate and elegant Sculpture in the shape of a wrapping cloth by challenging female artist Tanaka Yu enclosed in their original signed wooden boxes. It is an excellent example of this artist, at a size which makes it easily collectable.
Size, D 14.6 cm H 17.8 cm (2018)
Size, D 23.2 cm H 21.6 cm (2017)
Size, D 20.8 cm H 25.4 cm (2019)
Condition, Excellent
Tanaka Yu was born in 1989, and graduated the Kyoto Saga University of A...

As if dragged from the ocean floor, the calcified form of this star shaped shell glistens with foggy blue inside, capturing the heart of the sea from which it came. The five lids with different shells are an ingenious addition to the shape of the body. A superlative jar by Koike Shoko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Luster-sai Kai-no-Mizusashi.
Size, D 27.8 cm H 18.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Born in 1943, Shoko graduated Japan’s top art school (the Toky...

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.
Size, D 21.8 cm H 18.2 cm (Not including the lid)
Condition, Excellent
Born in Kagoshima, the southern extreme of the Japanese ...