Irabo-Glazed Tsubo-Jar by Kumakura Junkichi
Kyoto has always been a city full of avant-garde artists dating back to the Edo period. In the 1940s a revolutionary ceramic group was formed called Sodeisha that changed the ceramic landscape of Japan forever. One of its earliest members was Kumakura Junkichi(1920-1985). Kumakura was one of… More
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Shigaraki Tokkuri by Tsuji Seimei
Here is a rare firing of a Shigaraki tokkuri by the late, great Tsuji Seimei (1927-2008). It has exhibition stickers on the base, so was a favored piece to exhibit; full ripe form. In perfect condition, 14,2cm.tallx10.5cm. wide, signed on base, no box.
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Bizen Chawan by Yokoyama Shinichi
We’ve known Yokoyama Shinichi (b.1961) for over 30 years; he makes very sturdy–nothing fancy–practical works that are well formed, fired and are very reasonably priced. Here’s a kutsu-gata chawan as a prime example, in perfect condition, normal chawan size, signed on base… More
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Only One Set–Kishino Kan
Kishino Kan (b.1975, Kyoto) lives and breathes ceramics in the hills of Iga. Not just Iga though he also fires Shino, Kohiki, Ki-Seto, Setoguro, Hakuji-White Porcelain and other styles; he’s a great admirer and connoisseur of ancient ceramic art as well. A pure spirit comes out his his… More
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Shigaraki Jar-Tsubo by Takahashi Rakusai V
Classic and gorgeous, this large Shigaraki jar-tsubo was made by Takahashi Rakusai V (b.1954); it comprises all the warm characteristics of Shigaraki. In perfect condition with a signed box, 40.3cm.tallx37.2., signed on base.
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Four Tokoname Kyusu by Yamada Jozan IV and So
Tokoname is known for their kyusu teapots and no family is more celebrated for them then the Yamada family. Here are four Yamada kyusu, the shudei burnished reddish-brown one is by Yamada Jozan IV(b.1954) and it holds 180cc, signed box, On Reserve. The three others are by son So(b.1979), from left… More
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Oribe Daikon Farmer Box by Ikeda Shogo
Tanegashima based ceramic artist Ikeda Shogo (b.1978) is a very eclectic, original and humorous, among many other adjectives, that describe this popular man. He fires numerous style with a preference for Oribe, of which this ash-glazed one is, except the only place to see that is under the lid. In… More
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Mori Togaku Bizen Flask/Vase
From his legendary 1990 52-meter firing here’s a large Mori Togaku flask/vase in perfect condition with a signed box, 21.1cm.tallx14.3., stamped on base. More about this legendary ceramic artist here: http://www.e-yakimono.net/html/mori-togaku-kilns.html
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