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An iconic work in ivory colored covers this water container which comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Zoge-ji Mizusashi and date 2015. This is a great opportunity to acquire a very special piece by this artist.
Size, D 19.2 cm H 18.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Wakao Kei was born in Gifu in 1967 ,the first son of the legendary artist Wakao Toshisada . He first exhibited at the Asahi Ceramics Exhibition in 1997, and was awarded the rising star award.He has ...

A wonderful tea bowl by Wakao Kei enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seij Chawan. A darkly crackled rich blue-gray with lavender color Yohen kiln effects. Up from the base drive five fingers of dark gray clay, the blanks left by the artists fingers when he dipped the bowl in glaze. This adds a strong sense of connection between the artist and user.
Size, D 12.4 cm H 9.4 cm
Condition, Excellent
Wakao Kei was born in Gifu in 1967 ,the first son of the ...

A profusion of color descends the granulated surface of the melted form by Maruta Munehiko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Chosen Karatsu Tsubo. The grandiose embellishment of color creates a sublime sense of tension between the dark glazed and color infusion. The shape is hammered and beaten by the flame from the extreme heat . Although very much in the Chosen Karatsu tradition, the execution is unequivocally contemporary.
Size, D 24.1 cm H 19.6 cm
Condit...

Thick white vitrifies over bottomless black, creating a stark sense of drama on this outstaniding work by world renowned potter Udagawa Hosei enclosed in the original signed wooden box complete with an exhibition pamphlet from Isetan Department Store advertising a similar work .
. The white glaze crawls and plays over the slightly blue tinged glaze, which covers the rough Hagi clay. The raw red clay is visible beneath where the glaze has crawled away to allow a peek inside. A simply stu...

A spectacular large Chawan tea bowl by Udagawa Hosei enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled understatedly Hagi Chawan. The title is the only thing simple about this complex combination of contemporary clay, glaze, tradition, form, function, past and future. The white glazing has altered to soft blue and pink in the firing process, creating a feeling of opulence over the organic vessel. The kiln color change effect (yohen) is temperature dependent and also has to occur during just the ...

An exquisite large swelling bottle form vase by Tsujimura Kai enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kohiki Hanaire. Kohiki is simple elegance, one of the styles most befitting the humble confines of the tea room, and its ghostly white glows softly like the moon in the shadows.
Size, D 23.7 cm H 34.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Kai was born in Nara, son of Tsujimura Shiro, in 1976, making him one of the younger artists we have offered. Although of course gro...

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 ...

A striking tea bowl by the popular young star Ichikawa Toru enclosed in the original signed wooden box. We see the gamut of this artists work, red, yellow,white,blue gold and silver from the dark body, it is this subtle attention to shape and texure which elevates the work of Ichikawa Toru.
Size, D 13.1 cm H 10.9 cm
Condition, Excellent
Ichikawa Toru was born in Tokyo in 1973. he was apprenticed to the Bizen master Kakurezaki Ryuichi for five years before establishing his ...

An amazing tea bowl by Baba Takashi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Bizen Yohen Ao (Blue) Chawan. The kiln effects are spectacular, covering the blackened Bizen clay with rivulets of flowing ash, shell shapes, blue and green ash, every angle creates a new view. It is a masterpiece by this young artist.
Size, D 13.1 cm H 9.8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Takashi was born in 1983 as the eldest son of Bizen artist Baba Shosuke . In 2006 Graduated from Tokyo University ...

Once again Abe Anjin has lived up to our expectations in this colorful Sake cups with his most sought after style of saishoku colors. It comes wrapped with the original stamped wrapping cloth enclosed in the original wooden box titled Saishoku Bizen Shuki and in turn enclosed in a black lacquered wooden box also stamped by the artist.
Size (Chicken), D 7.1 cm H 7.2 cm
Size (Fuji-san), D 6.8 cm H 7.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Born in Osaka in 1938, the mysterious reclus...

An exquisite faceted Bizen vessel by Ningen Kokuho Isezaki Jun enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Bizen Kuro Ana-kuri Hanaike (Formnig Holes Black Bizen Vase). The form has been gouged and cut, slabs torn off and odd holes sliced into the sides and top. The clay is dark covered in rivulets of flowing ash, which wrap around like many fingers. It is breathtaking, and I am already jealous of the lucky soul who will get to keep it.
Size, D 12.7 cm H 34.1 cm
Conditi...

White,red and lime-green Sharp Angular Design on the dark glaze of this exquisite tea bowl by Wada Morihiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sekisai Chawan (Red Pattern Tea Bowl) and date to 1996. There is something about his art which is reminiscent of the artworks of Northwest Native Americans; the patchwork of colors and beautiful natural themes. They call you into another place.
Size, D 13.3 cm H 8.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Wada was born in Hyogo ...

Like the previous Chawan, here is a two Guinomi, both are superb examples of Sawada Hayato unique design and form and both enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes.
Size, D 9.2 cm H 6.9 cm (Right)
Size, D 8.4 x 10.9 cm H 5.9 cm (Left)
Condition, Excellent
Sawada Hayato (b.1978) in Kasama. He studied at the Ryutsu Keizai University before establishing his own kiln in 2002. Prizes at both Japan Kogei Association and the 5th Kikuchi Biennale,His work has been e...

A seminal work by the popular young star Sawada Hayato enclosed in the original wooden box titled Kuro Oribe Kakuseki Chawan and date to 2016. A faceted low bowl draped with black has been paddled and graffiti structures scratched into the surface in blue and red on a base color of clay. This is a prime example of the artist’s most popular style, and a great opportunity for the collector.
Size, D 14.2 x 16.4 cm H 7.8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Sawada Hayato (b.1978)...

Here is one of a kind Sake set consist of an Iga Tokkuri, Hakeme Katakuchi, Shino Guinomi and Ido Sakazuki, the many styles for which Shiro is known. Each is uniquely engraved with the artist’s signature and they come enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sake-ki Soroi (Full Sake set). Something not simply to be seen or collected, but used and experienced.
Size,Tokkuri D 12.2 cm H 15.1 cm
Size,Katakuchi D 13.5 cm H 6.9 cm
Size,Shino Guinomi D 5.9 ...

A beautiful pure white porcelain tea bowl by Niisato Akio enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hikari Wan . The technique called Hikari (light),through small “windows” like a fireflies, the expression of the vessel changes under lights at each moment and it is wonderful. Perfect for use in the Japanese Tea Ceremony in the summer.
Size, D 12.6 cm H 9.4 cm
Condition, Excellent
Akio was born in Chiba in 1977, and has been active as a ceramic artist sinc...

This particular guinomi is one of those small gems that make it easy to understand not only the love of saké but of guinomi. A magnificent work of Ningen Kokuho, Isezaki Jun enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kuro Bizen Shuten . Texture, color, this one has it all!
Size, D 6.6 cm H 6.7 cm
Condition, Excellent
Jun was born the second son to the prominent Bizen family of Isezaki Yozan. With his older brother Mitsuru he studied the plastic arts under t...

A spectacular Shino Chawan featuring clouds of red over crackled and fissured white by Living National Treasure Kato Kozo inclosed in the original signed double wooden box titled Shino Chawan. It has great Hada, the texture so good it would certainly add flavor to your cup of tea.
Size, D 13.8 cm H 9.8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Kato Kozo was born in Gifu in 1935, a gifted oil painter he studied the Mino Tradition under KatoKohei and Living National Treasure Arakawa To...

Here another igneous form by Tsujimura Shiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Mentori Hanaire . Like the previous Shizen-yu work, this shows a state of nature, not a state of intent, as if the piece came to be. It is this sense of raw elementalism which puts Japanese pottery apart, and gives it its unique place of reverence in world ceramics.
Size, D 14.4 cm H 33.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Tsujimura Shiro was born in Nara in 1947, and began his s...

A very large Tsubo by pottery legend Tsujimura Shiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shizen-yu O-Tsubo (Natural Ash Glazed Large Tsubo). Spectacular keshiki resulting from the combination of multiple kiln affects and textures. This is one not to be missed, and one we will be hard pressed to let go.
Size, D 35.3 cm H 38.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Tsujimura Shiro was born in Nara in 1947, and began his steps into the art world as an oil painter. While livi...

A black cloak is draped from the shoulders of this mysterious character lurking in the shadows of the tea room by legendary potter Higashida Shigemasa enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hikidashi-kuro Chawan. Matte over much of the surface, The dark glaze trails off near the base, revealing a startlingly white clay. The contrast is both abrupt and challenging, creating a tension most welcome on an otherwise subtle work. This is a great example of the diverse style of this artist...

Hasegawa Tohaku and his legendary cedar are revived after four centuries on the pale glaze of this Hagi Mizusashi by Saka Koraizaemon XII enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled, very humbly, Hagi Mizusashi . The form is both urban and reminiscent of the wicked crags of mountains around Hagi, studded with pine and cedar and shrouded in mist. This is an excellent example of this artist, infused with both the traditions of tea ware for which his family was known, while taking a much mo...

Here is another excellent example by this popular star Tanoue Shinya , enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kara-wan Ao (Empty Shell, Blue).
Size, D 14.2 cm H 10.9 cm
Condition, Excellent
Tanoue Shinya was born in Kyoto, the cultural heartland of Japan in 1976. He garnered a BA from Doshisha University in Theology, and after two years in a textile company, an Associate in Fine Arts from Saga Art College in 2003. He has a list of private and group exhibition...

A quintessential new work like a fossilized egg using lacquer on Pottery by Tanoue Shinya enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kara-wan Tai (Empty Shell,fetus ). It has a wide, rounded form which is surprisisngly pleasant to hold, and the Makie 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 14.1 cm H 9.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Tanoue Shi...

A traditional open mouthed Tsubo by Tsujimura Yui enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shizen-yu Hirokuchi (Wide mouth) Tsubo. Very much what we would expect from this youthful star, molten ash, bidoro, goma, green glass,kutsuki and Shiseki. A beautiful and excellent example of this young artist work.
Size, D 32.8 cm H 28.4 cm
Condition, Excellent
Tsujimura Yui was born the first son of the legendary artist Tsujimura Shiro in 1975, and his illustrious fa...

Here another igneous work,shows a state of nature by Tsujimura Yui enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shizen-Yu Maru Chawan. The rivers of green glaze flow with the delicate textures in the surface,it is slightly elongated, the shape creating both a tension in the form and an engaging vocabulary to the palms of the holder, making it an easy bowl to drink from.
Size, D 14.2 cm H 8.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Tsujimura Yui was born the first son of the legend...

A playful work with a dancing rim and lovely colors by Takeuchi Shingo included in the original signed wooden box titled Zogan Chawan (Inlay Tea Bowl).
Size, D 13.1 cm H 8.8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Takeuchi Shingo(b.1955) hails from Seto city, one of the oldest ceramic production centers in Japan. He studied at the Aichi Prefectural Ceramics Research Facility until 1979, then under the great Kato Shuntei II before establishing his own kiln in 1982. Exhibited at the Asahi ...

A modern graphic in white and black decorate the traditional Oribe green on this faceted tea bowl by Yamaguchi Makoto enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe Rinpe Chawan and named inside the lid Hanaemi (Flowring Smile).
Size, D 12.9 cm H 8.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
A rising star in the pottery world, Yamaguchi Makoto was born in Seto, Aichi prefecture in 1978. In 2000 he was apprenticed to Hiroshige Kato (Kasen Toen). In 2004 began exhibiting his wares a...

This particular Yellow Seto tea bowl is having all of the bells and whistles a collector would want from a work by Kagami Shukai. 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. From a private collection comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled ki-seto Chawan and double black lacquered wooden box. This is a quintessential work by this important artist whose work will remain influen...

Mixed stoneware clay, unique curved lines, movement, form and warm textures of nature are a clear influence of Izumita Yukiya works. Here is another spectacular example comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sekisoh Kaki(layers Vase) .
Size, D 16.6 cm H 31.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Yukiya was born in 1966 in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture . In 1995 opened is own workshop. His list of exhibitions and awards is too long to print, but include the grand p...

One of the most popular artists, here is a beautiful vase in a shape of taiko drums by Wada Morihiro in his signature cedar pattern enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Saido Sugi Moyo Henko. It is an excellent example of this artist, at a size which makes it easily collectable.
Size, D 21.1 cm H 19.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Wada was born in Hyogo prefecture and apprenticed under Kyotos Tomimoto Kenkichi before moving to his current location in 1976. He has ...

Shadows of flame exhume the granular qualities of the clay on this superb Yakishime faceted tea bowl by Mihara Ken enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Wan and date to 2016. 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 12.4 cm H 10.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Mihara Ken was born in Shimane prefecture in 1958, a...

An amazing Oribe Tsubo covered in thick emerald glaze by Yamaguchi Makoto enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe Kaki and date to 2019. The undulating rim calls to mind ancient firing traditions, the intense heat of the kiln warping the forms as they turn near molten. Shinshoku wares like this Oribe piece, was eroded through natural processes during firing but not destroyed the work, are highly prized for their beauty that is "imperfect.
Size, D 25.4 cm H 26.9 cm
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Blue yohen spot on grey and black surface of this natural formed tea bowl by Inayoshi Osamu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kurinuki Hikidashi-Kuro Chawan. The style is Kurinuki, not formed on a wheel but cut and worked from a block of clay . This is an excellent example of this artist work.
Size, D 12.7 cm H 10.4 cm
Condition, Excellent
Inayoshi Osamu was born in Aichi prefecture, the heart of Mino country, in 1976. He completed his initial training in the...

Thick ash covers the squat form of this exquisite traditionally shaped tsubo by Tsujimura Kai enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Uzukumaru. Green ash has poured in a torrent around the form, settling into glossy black around the base on one side and tingeing the rim with charcoal fingers. To one side huge crescent moon shaped kutsuki forms a rakish grin, inviting the viewer to join in the merriment.
Size, D 17.2 cm H 19.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Kai ...

White glaze parts like melting snow on the dark surface of this large saké cup by Miwa Kazuhiko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Fuchi Fuchi Sakazuki. The fact he has given a Daimei (generational number) on the box indicates this is from after he succeeded the family name in 2019.
Size, D 8.4 cm H 7.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Kazuhiko likely needs no introduction. Born into the family of living National Treasure Miwa Kyusetsu, he was not only heavily influe...

An iconic work covered in pale earth-tones and decorated with energetic graffiti on the surface by Fukami Fuminori enclosed in the original signed wooden box Titled Yahichida Manga Oribe Chawan. Inside the bowl the artist has scribbled an Image of Daibutsu (Hotoke), this is a characteristic of this artist’s work, and this bowl is a fine example.
Size, D 13.4 cm H 9.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Fukami Fuminori is a potter and an illustrator, and a rising star. Born in S...

This sake set is reminiscent of a colorfully Nishijin-ori Kimono, gold and silver and red on a base color of hemp by Ajiki Jun enclosed in their original signed wooden boxes titled Shio-Yu Basara Tokkuri and Guinomi respectively. 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 which is quite powerful and is associated with the 12 powerful warrior guardians o...

A faceted bowl by modern master Ajiki Hiro,exhibiting the superb sense of design to be expected of this illustrious lineage enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shio-yu Wan and decorated with a sketch of a recluse staring out from his thatched hermitage. The slat glaze crawls on the surface as if it is alive, and it is alive with brilliant colors.
Size, D 12.8 cm H 10.4 cm
Condition, Excellent
Ajiki Hiro is an artist versed in many of Japans ceramic trad...

White, pink and lavender on this large free-form water jar by Kaneta Masanao enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shiro-Hagi Yohen Kurinuki Mizusashi. His white glazing has altered to hot pink in the firing process, creating a feeling of opulence over the organic vessel. 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. Here he has created a primordial form of glistening stone, like a block of limestone left...

The organic shape and textural surface of this star shell form looks like as if dragged from the sea. it comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shiro-no-Katachi (White Form) and dates to 2007
Size, D 33.2 cm H 18.8 cm
Condition, Excellent
Born in 1943, Shoko graduated Japan’s top art school (the Tokyo University of Art) in 1969. Eschewing the world of public Exhibition, Shokohas concentrated on private venues and museums. Her list of exhibitions both within...

An iconic work decorated with energetic graffiti in green matcha colors by Takauchi Shugo enclosed in the original signed wooden box from Matsuzakaya Department Store titled Kuro Chawan and date to 1997.
Size, D 13.2 cm H 10.1 cm
Condition, Excellent
Takauchi Shugo was born in Tokyo in 1937, opening his kiln in Mashiko at the age of 31. He has exhibited at the Nihon Dento Kogeiten National Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Nihon Togeiten National Ceramics Exhibition and as well as...

A superbly crafted and balanced trumpeting form by legendary tea bowl creator Tsujimura Shiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Ido Chawan. The bowl reflects the aesthetics of those imported Korean wares preferred by Sen-no-Rikyu in the Momoyama era. It has a bold, strong foot which rests perfectly on the table, both grounding the bowl and yet allowing it a sense of flight, as if the moment will soon be gone (and it will indeed!).
Size, D 16.4 cm H 9.2 cm
Condi...