Wood-fired Tea Bowl, Matcha Chawan, by John Benn; Harstine Island, WA. Black Glaze, with areas appearing ochre and gold. Two finger marks remain where the bowl was glaze-dipped. Stamped with artist's mark. H. 3.25"(8.25cm) x Dia. 4.625"(11.75cm.)
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...
Keikan-ko (Chicken Head) Vase by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. Inspired by a historical Chinese shape. Shino and Bamboo Ash glazes. Double neck with braid handle. H. 9"(23cm) x W. 6"(15.25cm.)
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...
Wood-fired flower vase by George Gledhil; Payette, ID. Attached lugs in style of "mimi-tsuki" (ears attached) "kabin" (flower vase) of Iga-yaki. H.6.375"(16cm) x Dia.3.75"(9.5cm.)
Inspired by Japanese Iga ware. H.6.375"(16cm) x Dia.3.75"(9.5cm.)
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...
Wood-fired Tea Bowl by George Gledhill; Payette, ID.
H.3.125"(8cm) x Dia.4.25"(11cm.) Shino 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...
Vase with lug handles and hanging stick, white Shino glaze. By Sachiko Furuya, Honolulu, HI. H. 8.75"(22.25cm) x Dia. 4.5"(11.5cm.) Length of bamboo handle is 22"(56cm) and may need removal if item is shipped.
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...
Wood-fired Tea Bowl, Matcha Chawan, by John Benn; Harstine Island, WA. Shino Glaze over Ame Glaze. Four finger marks remain where the bowl was glaze-dipped. Stamped with artist's mark. H. 3.125"(8cm) x Dia. 5.00"(12.5cm.)
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...
Basket-shaped Vase or Serving Dish with braid handle, Shino and Bamboo Ash Glazes. By Sachiko Furuya, Honolulu, HI. H. 5.25"(13.25cm) x Dia. 9.375"(23.75cm.)
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. 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 Dubuq...
Braid-handled Bowl with Pouring Spout, suitable for Sake, Flowers, Food; by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. White Shino and Bamboo Ash glaze. H. (Bowl only) 3.5"(9cm) [H. w/ Handle 5.5" (14cm)] x Dia. 7.5"(19cm) [Width with Spout 9" (23cm.)] 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 F...
Wood-fired plate by George Gledhill; Payette, ID.
Ash glaze, H.2.5"(6.25cm) x Dia.11.375"(29cm.)
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 shape...
Matcha Chawan, Tea Bowl, by Sachiko Furya; Honolulu, HI. Ido-gata (Well-Shaped,) Bamboo Ash and White Shino Glazes. H. 3.75"(9.5cm) x Dia. 6.25"(16cm,) Foot Ring 2.0" (5cm.) 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 Co...
Serving Bowl with sculpted leaves, grapes, and vines, by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. White, Bamboo Ash, Iron glazes. H. 3.125"(8cm) x Dia. 9.75"(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, I...
Vase, Hanaire, Mashiko-yaki, by Tagami Munetoshi. 8-sided body with round neck and lip. Deep black Temmoku glaze. H.7.5"(19.5cm) x Dia.2.75"(7cm.) Ideal for placement in tokonoma. 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 schoo...
Matcha Chawan, Tea Bowl, by Sachiko Furya; Honolulu, HI. Ido-gata (Well-Shaped,) Bamboo Ash and White Shino Glazes. H. 3.125"(8cm) x Dia. 6.0"(15.5cm,) Foot Ring 2.0" (5cm.) 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 Co...
Serving Dish, by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. White, Bamboo Ash, Iron glazes. H. 2.375"(6cm) x Dia. 11.125"(28.5cm.) 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. She has exhibited her work in ga...
Karhu printed these invitations for his shows at the Tolman Collection, the Tokyo gallery which has long represented him and his work. These were done in large numbers, about 800, in the late 1970's and early 1980's. This particular print reads "ue mino washi," An Eagle Doesn't Look [Up] Where There is Nothing," a very Zen-like saying.
This image is finely framed and is in good condition. Inside mat Image Size: H.6.5 x W.24", Frame Size: H.9.5 x W.27.375".
Clifton Karhu was born in Duluth, ...
White Shino glaze Vase with studded neck & shoulder, by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. H. 9.125"(23cm) x Dia. 4.5"(11.5cm.)
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. She has exhibited her wor...
Vase with wide base, Shino and Bamboo Ash Glazes, by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. H. 7"(18cm) x W. 5.75"(14.5cm.)
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. She has exhibited her work in ga...
Tall Bowl with Notched Rim, White Shino Glaze, by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. H. 6.0"(15.25cm) x Dia. 6.75"(17.25cm.) The torn opening on the rim gives the bowl a very organic appearance. Suitable as a vase for flowers, or as a serving bowl. 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,) Suidob...