Bizen Chawan by Fujiwara Ken
Fujiwara Ken(1924-1977)--a gallery favorite; more about him in our archives. Perfect condition, signed box, 8cm.tallx13.5cm., signed on base. EMS included. More
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Bizen Textured Jar by Isezaki Mitsuru
Here is an early textured hidasuki (straw-wrapped) Bizen tsubo by the late, great Isezaki Mitsuru(1934-2011). Isezaki was a mentor of sorts to Robert in the 80s, opening up and sharing his house and tea. Isezaki was known for his hidasuki jars using a rougher clay and this is one of his earliest ... More
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Seihakuji Bluish-White Porcelain Jar by Fukami Sueharu
Kyoto's Fukami Sueharu is an internationally recognized ceramic artist that has works in museums which are too numerous to count. These include The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; Suntory Museum, Tokyo; Museo Internationale delle Ceramiche, Faenza, Italy; The Brooklyn Museum, New York; and ... More
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19th C. Tanba Slip-Trail Design Tokkuri
Here is a simple, elegant late Edo period Tanba slip-trailed tokkuri in perfect condition with a rare signed box by the second director of the Old Tamba Museum: http://www.tanbakotoukan.jp/ It stands 23.cm.tall, EMS included. More
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Tanba Sculpture Vase by Ichino Kiyoharu
Ichino Kiyoharu(b.1957) comes from a long family of Tanba potters and shares a most common family name with many Tanba potters; Masahiko is his cousin. He's given a sharp edge to Tanba works as can be seen on this work with its jagged edges and ridged facade, that contrasts quite nicely with the ... More
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Four Ash-Glazed Hanging Vases by Tajiri Manabu
Tajiri Manabu(b.1971) fires ash-glazed works as well as Shigaraki. After studying in Tanba he established his own kiln in 1999. We very much liked the lovely blues and greens on these kakehana-ire or hanging wall vases, quite elegance. Each is in perfect condition, about 25cm.tall, no box, signed... More
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Iro-Nabeshima Vase by Imaizumi ImaemonXIII
Imaizumi Imaemon XIII (1926-2001) was designated a Living National Treasure in 1989 for his skill with decorative porcelain wares. In particular, his family keeps alive the tradition of a style of porcelain known as Iro-Nabeshima, a branch of Arita/Imari wares known for its graceful "feudal kiln ... More
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Tall-Necked Single Bud Vase by Tsujimura Yui
Quite an elegant form and beautiful ash-glaze firing on this tall-necked single bud vase by Nara ceramic artist Tsujimura Yui (b.1975). Many know Yui as the first son of Shiro and brother to Kai, all well-known ceramic artists. In perfect condition with a signed box, 27.7cm.tall. More
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Black Bizen Guinomi by Living National Treasure Isezaki Jun
Here is a masterfully fired Black Bizen guinomi by current Living National Treasure isezaki Jun (b.1936). It has a fine balanced feel and weight in the hands; in perfect condition with a signed box, 7cm.tallx6.5., signed on base. EMS included. More
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Three Neriage Yunomi by National Treasure Matsui Kosei
Matsui Kosei(1927-2003)was designated a Living National Treasure for his neriage marbled ware in 1993. Here are three rare yunomi that date to 1973; each in perfect condition, stamped on base, 8.5cm.tall, no box. More
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