Three Superb Works by Shimaoka Tatsuzo

Three Superb Works by Shimaoka Tatsuzo

A stunning yohen jar(Sold), rare hidasuki vase(Sold) and a fine yunomi by Living National Treasure Shimaoka Tatsuzo(1919-2007). All in perfect condition, signed boxes.

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Raku Kichizaemon XV (Jikinyu XV) Black and Red Raku Chawan

Raku Kichizaemon XV (Jikinyu XV) Black and Red Raku Chawan

Perhaps in the grand Raku tradition of Tea bowls there has never been any in the lineage as profound as the fifteenth generation. Much is online about him and we implore you to read more, the Raku Museum in Kyoto has this link: https://www.raku-yaki.or.jp/e/kichizaemon/index.html Our gallery is delighted to have recently acquired two of his more traditional chawan in the classic Raku tones of Black and Red. Each in prefect condition with signed boxes by Raku and Iemoto of Tea.

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Metavoid by Akyama Yo

Metavoid by Akyama Yo

A large important ceramic art work by Akiyama Yo, an artist we consider one of the most important in any genre in the world today. More photos and details on request, stands at 65cm. tall.

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Organic Vessel by Kako Katsumi

Organic Vessel by Kako Katsumi

A ceramic sculpture vessel by Kako Katsumi. In perfect condition, 19.2cm.tallx45cm. x 42cm.

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Join us for a virtual 3D tour of our Kyoto Gallery

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