Vase for flowers by Sachiko Furuya; Shoreline, WA. Contemporary, H.6"(15.25cm) x Dia.4.25"(11cm). 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 Dubuque, Iowa...
Wood-fired Tea Cup (yunomi) by George Gledhill; Payette, ID.
Shino glaze. H.3.25"(8.25cm) x Dia.2.75"(7cm.)
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...
Set of 3 wood-fired irregular shaped guinomi (sake cups) by John Benn; Harstine Island, WA. Nuka glaze interior and unglazed, fire-marked exterior and foot. H. 1.75"(4.5cm) x Dia. 3.75 - 4.00"(9.5-10cm.)
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...
Wood-fired Vase (hanaire) or Sake Flask (tokkuri) by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Ash glaze. H.4.375"(11cm) x Dia.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...
Hanging Vase, Kakehanaire, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Shino Glaze. H. 5.125"(14.25cm) x Dia. 2.75"(6.5cm), with copper ring attached in back for hanging on a wall or post. 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...
Wood-fired Tea Cup, yunomi, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID.
Shino glaze. H.3.5"(9cm) x Dia.3.25"(8.25cm.)
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...
Reishuuki, Cold Sake Decanter, by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. Spouted Bowl with Braided Handle also suitable for flowers, food presentation. Gray glaze, decorated with applique clay loops. H. 4.75"(12cm) x Dia. 5.625"(14.5cm.) Width (including spout) = 7.0"(17.75cm.) 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...
Mizusashi, Fresh Water Jar used in Chanoyu, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Wood fired with Shino Glaze, ca. 2009. H. 5.75"(14.5cm) x Dia. 8"(20.25cm.) Mouth opening 4.125"(10.5cm.) Volume = 88oz (2,750cc.) 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 a...
Matcha Chawan, Tea Bowl, by John Miller; Portland, OR. Tenmoku and Blue Nuka glazes on dark clay. H.2.75"(7cm) x Dia.4.875"(12.5cm.)John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illiustration 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 h...
Guinomi, Sake Cup, White Glaze with Hakeme-brushed Interior, Iron around Rim. John Miller; Portland, OR. H. 1.75" (4.5cm) x Dia. 2.875" (7.5cm.) Vol. 3oz (90cc.) John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illiustration 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 stu...
Wood Fired Matcha Chawan, Tea Bowl, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Ash Glaze. H. 3.375"(8.5cm) x Dia. 4.25"(11cm.) 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 complimented his work and encouraged him to...
Tea Cup, Shino Glaze, (Gas-fired) by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. H.2.75"(7cm) x Dia.2.75"(7cm.)
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 helped to shap...
Kakehanaire, Hanging Flower Vase, by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. Bamboo Ash and Iron glaze. Pinched opening. H. 4.5"(11.5cm) x Dia. 3.25"(8.25cm.) 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 Dubuque, Iowa. S...
Wood-fired Tea Bowl by George Gledhill; Payette, ID.
H.3"(7.5cm) x Dia.4.75"(12cm.) Shino & Ash glaze.
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 helped to s...
Vase, Hanaire, by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. H. 6.0"(15cm) x Dia. 3.375"(8.5cm.) White Shino glaze. The torn opening hole gives the vase a very organic appearance. 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 ...
Yunomi, Tea Cup, by John Miller; Portland, OR. Tenmoku & Nuka glazes. H.3.375"(8cm) x Dia.3"(7.5cm.) Volume = 8oz(240cc.)
John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illiustration 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 ...
Small Dish, Kaki (persimmon) glaze with Aka-e (red overglaze enamel) by Tagami Munetoshi, of Hinata Kiln, Mashiko. H.1"(2.5cm) x Dia.4.25"(10.5cm.)
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 age of 16, he started his apprenticeship under his grandfather and then right after high school went to America to major in ...