Studio Pottery Arita Ware Globular Porcelain Vase with Natural Landscape made by Fujii Shumei (b. 1936)
Fujii Shumei is the prominent potter from Arita who has many awards including the Award from Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition and the Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition as well as the Minister of Education Award.
Size
Width 19cm
Height 19cm
Condition
Good, no cracks, no chips
Supplied with original signed box
Fujii Shumei is the prominent potter from Arita who has many awards including the Award from Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition and the Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition as well as the Minister of Education Award.
Size
Width 19cm
Height 19cm
Condition
Good, no cracks, no chips
Supplied with original signed box
Studio Pottery Kyo ware Red Glaze Tokkuri (Sake Bottle) by Yoshinori Izumi (b. 1947).
- Born in Kyoto 1947;
- 1970 Graduated from Osaka University of the Arts, Craft Design, Ceramics Department;
- 1971 Graduated from Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute;
- Opened Daikakuji Pottery in front of Sagadaikakuji Gate, Ukyo-ku;
- 1994 Visited the ruins of an ancient kiln of Celadon and Tenmoku in China;
- 2013 Moved the pottery in Keihoku, Ukyo-ku.
- Born in Kyoto 1947;
- 1970 Graduated from Osaka University of the Arts, Craft Design, Ceramics Department;
- 1971 Graduated from Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute;
- Opened Daikakuji Pottery in front of Sagadaikakuji Gate, Ukyo-ku;
- 1994 Visited the ruins of an ancient kiln of Celadon and Tenmoku in China;
- 2013 Moved the pottery in Keihoku, Ukyo-ku.
Large and Heavy Bizen Pottery Winter Chawan (Tea Bowl) made by Isezaki Mitsuru (1934-2011).
This powerful chawan is inspired by legendary Tadaima bowl of Momoyama period located in Miho museum near Kyoto:
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Isezaki Mitsuru was born in 1934 in the well-known family of Bizen potters. His younger brother Isezaki Jun (b.1936) is the Living National Treasure since 2004.
Mr. Isezaki holds the Intangible Cultural Property title since 1998.
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Isezaki Mitsuru was born in 1934 in the well-known family of Bizen potters. His younger brother Isezaki Jun (b.1936) is the Living National Treasure since 2004.
Mr. Isezaki holds the Intangible Cultural Property title since 1998.
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Bizen ware Sake set of Tokkuri and Guinomi made by Bizen master Joji Yamashita (b. 1947)
The mark of the artist is carved on the base.
Joji Yamashita was born in Tokyo in 1947. He moved to Canada in 1967 where he graduated from Vancouver Art School.
After returning to Japan in 1970, he studied Bizen ware under Isezaki Jun and established his own kiln in 1978.
Joji Yamashita has been awarded with numerous prizes from the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, the Japa...
Joji Yamashita was born in Tokyo in 1947. He moved to Canada in 1967 where he graduated from Vancouver Art School.
After returning to Japan in 1970, he studied Bizen ware under Isezaki Jun and established his own kiln in 1978.
Joji Yamashita has been awarded with numerous prizes from the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, the Japa...
This rare little gem is made by Morihiro Hosokawa (b. 1938) who served as the prime minister of Japan from 1993 to 1994.
He is also the head of the Kumamoto-Hosokawa clan, one of the noble families of Japan.
The clan was descended from the Seiwa Genji, a branch of the Minamoto clan, and ultimately from Emperor Seiwa (850 – 881) himself.
Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543–1616), founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, also claimed descent from this lineage.
Morihiro Hosokawa s...
He is also the head of the Kumamoto-Hosokawa clan, one of the noble families of Japan.
The clan was descended from the Seiwa Genji, a branch of the Minamoto clan, and ultimately from Emperor Seiwa (850 – 881) himself.
Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543–1616), founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, also claimed descent from this lineage.
Morihiro Hosokawa s...
Satoru Omae (b. 1972) Black and White Guinomi (sake cup) in the style of legendary "Fuji San" Bowl
Excellent sake ware version of "Fuji San" bowl, one of the most famous chawan of all times made by Honami Koetsu in Momoyama Period (1568-1600) which is currently located in Sanritsu Hattori Museum.
Oomae Satoru
1972 Born in Osaka
1991 Began making ceramics in Kobe
1994 Began collecting clay and firing in high-fired unglazed Nanban style
1999 First solo e...
Excellent sake ware version of "Fuji San" bowl, one of the most famous chawan of all times made by Honami Koetsu in Momoyama Period (1568-1600) which is currently located in Sanritsu Hattori Museum.
Oomae Satoru
1972 Born in Osaka
1991 Began making ceramics in Kobe
1994 Began collecting clay and firing in high-fired unglazed Nanban style
1999 First solo e...
Treasures of Old Times
$550.00
$550.00
Vermillion lacquered gourd confectionery bowl (Kashiki) made by Ishikawa artist Maehata Harusai, the 3rd.
Elegant rounded shape with color contrast gives a graceful appearance.
The bowl was exhibited at Mitsukoshi Art Club in 2012 in "Tea Ceremony Lacquering Thirty Years - Harusai Maebata Exhibition".
3rd Maehata Harusai is one of the leading lacquer artists from Ishikawa province.
Born in 1964 as the eldest son of Harusai, the 2nd, he studied Kaga Makie under Min...
Elegant rounded shape with color contrast gives a graceful appearance.
The bowl was exhibited at Mitsukoshi Art Club in 2012 in "Tea Ceremony Lacquering Thirty Years - Harusai Maebata Exhibition".
3rd Maehata Harusai is one of the leading lacquer artists from Ishikawa province.
Born in 1964 as the eldest son of Harusai, the 2nd, he studied Kaga Makie under Min...
Naoki Kojima Karatsu Black Plum Flower Guinomi (sake cup)
Ceramics artist Kojima Naoki (b. 1962) works in Sogen Kiln located in the town of Karatsu creating his pieces entirely from earth and natural colours.
Naoki Kojima opened a Karatsu ceramics store at the age of 18.
Held first single exhibition at 21 and decided to pursue ceramics. Later he opened his own studio and a kiln.
His areas of specialty are Chosen Karatsu, Kairagi, and Iro Chawan.
"40th...
Ceramics artist Kojima Naoki (b. 1962) works in Sogen Kiln located in the town of Karatsu creating his pieces entirely from earth and natural colours.
Naoki Kojima opened a Karatsu ceramics store at the age of 18.
Held first single exhibition at 21 and decided to pursue ceramics. Later he opened his own studio and a kiln.
His areas of specialty are Chosen Karatsu, Kairagi, and Iro Chawan.
"40th...
Treasures of Old Times
$400.00
$400.00
Massive natural ash glazed Shigaraki flower vase made by veteran potter Takahashi Shunsai (1927-2011).
Takahashi Shunsai 高橋春斎 is the second child of Takahashi Rakusai III. He grew up with his brother (Rakusai IV) watching his father's work, eventually becoming a Shigaraki ceramist himself.
He studied at the Saga Ceramic Research Center, Kyoto Prefectural Ceramists’ Technical Institute and, after mastering his skills, he established his own kiln in 1968.
He has been...
Takahashi Shunsai 高橋春斎 is the second child of Takahashi Rakusai III. He grew up with his brother (Rakusai IV) watching his father's work, eventually becoming a Shigaraki ceramist himself.
He studied at the Saga Ceramic Research Center, Kyoto Prefectural Ceramists’ Technical Institute and, after mastering his skills, he established his own kiln in 1968.
He has been...
Shino ware tea bowl made in the legendary Suigetsugama kiln which was built by one of the greatest Japanese potters of all times, Toyozo Arakawa (1894-1985).
Toyozo Arakawa was designated as Living National Treasure by Japanese Government in 1955 and well-known for reviving Shino glazes of Momoyama and Early Edo periods.
The Suigetsugama kiln itself was designated as an intangible cultural property of Tajimi City in 2010, as it has played an important role in maintaining a...
Toyozo Arakawa was designated as Living National Treasure by Japanese Government in 1955 and well-known for reviving Shino glazes of Momoyama and Early Edo periods.
The Suigetsugama kiln itself was designated as an intangible cultural property of Tajimi City in 2010, as it has played an important role in maintaining a...
Treasures of Old Times
$380.00
$380.00
Inspired by ancient Korean Sueki pottery this bowl features attractive and elegant design and excellent natural ash glazing.
It changes its appearance with time and can be enjoyed for many years ahead.
Seihou Hasegawa is one of the leading names in Japan in reviving the old techniques of Mino-Momoyama pottery.
Seihou Hasegawa
1953 Born in Tokyo
1983 Independently established in Fujino-cho, Kanagawa Prefecture (currently Midori-ku, Sagamihara), building a...
It changes its appearance with time and can be enjoyed for many years ahead.
Seihou Hasegawa is one of the leading names in Japan in reviving the old techniques of Mino-Momoyama pottery.
Seihou Hasegawa
1953 Born in Tokyo
1983 Independently established in Fujino-cho, Kanagawa Prefecture (currently Midori-ku, Sagamihara), building a...
Kato Takahiko 加藤隆彦 (b. 1952) Top Quality Shigaraki Chawan with signed box
Kato Takahiko
1952 Born in Shigaraki
1970 Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute Completed ceramics training course Traveled around Japan
1974 Dropped out of Kyoto Hanazono University
1978 Joined a local pottery company
1979 Shigaraki Ceramic Art Exhibition (Shiga) Selected every time since then
1982 All Kansai Art Exhibition (Osaka Municipal Museum of Art)
Vis...
Kato Takahiko
1952 Born in Shigaraki
1970 Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute Completed ceramics training course Traveled around Japan
1974 Dropped out of Kyoto Hanazono University
1978 Joined a local pottery company
1979 Shigaraki Ceramic Art Exhibition (Shiga) Selected every time since then
1982 All Kansai Art Exhibition (Osaka Municipal Museum of Art)
Vis...
Treasures of Old Times
$530.00
$530.00
Koie Ryoji (1938-2020) Korean Style Handmade Tsubo Vase
Size
Height 27.5cm
Width 17cm
In excellent condition
Supplied with signed wooden box
Koie Ryoji
Born in the historic city of Tokoname, Japan, in 1938, Koie Ryoji 鯉江良二 emerged as a prominent figure in the world of ceramics. Tokoname, renowned for its rich ceramic heritage, served as an ideal backdrop for Koie's artistic journey. After completing his local ceramic studies,...
Size
Height 27.5cm
Width 17cm
In excellent condition
Supplied with signed wooden box
Koie Ryoji
Born in the historic city of Tokoname, Japan, in 1938, Koie Ryoji 鯉江良二 emerged as a prominent figure in the world of ceramics. Tokoname, renowned for its rich ceramic heritage, served as an ideal backdrop for Koie's artistic journey. After completing his local ceramic studies,...
Suto Satoshi (b. 1976) Carved Stoneware Guinomi
The mark of the artist is stamped on the bottom.
Size
Height 5.5cm
Width 7cm
Unused Supplied with signed box
Suto Satoshi, originally from Shimodate, Ibaraki Prefecture, began his artistic journey under the guidance of Kikuchi Hiroshi (b. 1954). After completing his studies at the Ibaraki Prefectural Ceramics Training Institute in 2004, he sought further refinement of his craft through an ap...
The mark of the artist is stamped on the bottom.
Size
Height 5.5cm
Width 7cm
Unused Supplied with signed box
Suto Satoshi, originally from Shimodate, Ibaraki Prefecture, began his artistic journey under the guidance of Kikuchi Hiroshi (b. 1954). After completing his studies at the Ibaraki Prefectural Ceramics Training Institute in 2004, he sought further refinement of his craft through an ap...
Shizu Mizuno 水野しづ Aka Guinomi Raku style Red Sake Cup
Supplied with signed wooden box
Shizu Mizuno
1996 Graduated from Musashino Art University, Faculty of Art and Design, Department of Crafts and Industrial Design, major in Ceramics
2008 Selected for the Nikkokai Exhibition (Selected 10 times since then) Matsuzakaya Main Store Group Exhibition (6 times since then) 2008 Received the Hakokai Award
2011 Received the Grand Prix at the 1...
Supplied with signed wooden box
Shizu Mizuno
1996 Graduated from Musashino Art University, Faculty of Art and Design, Department of Crafts and Industrial Design, major in Ceramics
2008 Selected for the Nikkokai Exhibition (Selected 10 times since then) Matsuzakaya Main Store Group Exhibition (6 times since then) 2008 Received the Hakokai Award
2011 Received the Grand Prix at the 1...
Remarkable Shino sake cup featuring exquisite glazing made by Mino legend Ando Hidetake.
Size
Height 4.6cm
Width 6.2cm
Condition
Unused
Supplied with signed box
Ando Hidetake, born in 1938, hails from the esteemed Mino pottery family of Gifu prefecture. In 1960, he embarked on a remarkable journey as an apprentice under the guidance of Kato Tokuro. Throughout his career, he garnered widespread recognition for his exceptional skills in Shino po...
Size
Height 4.6cm
Width 6.2cm
Condition
Unused
Supplied with signed box
Ando Hidetake, born in 1938, hails from the esteemed Mino pottery family of Gifu prefecture. In 1960, he embarked on a remarkable journey as an apprentice under the guidance of Kato Tokuro. Throughout his career, he garnered widespread recognition for his exceptional skills in Shino po...
Treasures of Old Times
$600.00
$600.00
Oribe Style Dish by renowned Koie Ryoji (1938-2020)
Size
Width 23.2cm
Height 6cm
In excellent condition
Supplied with signed wooden box
Koie Ryoji
Born in the historic city of Tokoname, Japan, in 1938, Koie Ryoji emerged as a prominent figure in the world of ceramics. Tokoname, renowned for its rich ceramic heritage, served as an ideal backdrop for Koie's artistic journey. After completing his local ceramic studies, Koie embarked on an indep...
Size
Width 23.2cm
Height 6cm
In excellent condition
Supplied with signed wooden box
Koie Ryoji
Born in the historic city of Tokoname, Japan, in 1938, Koie Ryoji emerged as a prominent figure in the world of ceramics. Tokoname, renowned for its rich ceramic heritage, served as an ideal backdrop for Koie's artistic journey. After completing his local ceramic studies, Koie embarked on an indep...
Yasuo Tamaoki (b. 1941) Shino Ware ChawanYasuo Tamaoki (b. 1941) Shino Ware Chawan
Size
Height 8cm
Width 12cm
In excellent condition
Supplied with signed wooden box
Tamaoki Yasuo was born in Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture in 1941 as the 4th generation heir of Gyokuzan-gama, a family kiln. He completed his education at Gifu Prefecture Industrial High School in 1960 and joined the family kiln thereafter. In 1961, he had the privilege of studying under Kato...
Size
Height 8cm
Width 12cm
In excellent condition
Supplied with signed wooden box
Tamaoki Yasuo was born in Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture in 1941 as the 4th generation heir of Gyokuzan-gama, a family kiln. He completed his education at Gifu Prefecture Industrial High School in 1960 and joined the family kiln thereafter. In 1961, he had the privilege of studying under Kato...