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A client was concerned we might have closed as there’s not many updates here, we’re fine here and doing well, all updates now are posted on Instagram please follow us there or email us directly if you’re looking for any works. Kansha/Gratitude from Kyoto.

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Raku Kichizaemon XV (Jikinyu XV) Black(On Reserve) and Red Raku Chawan(Sold)

Raku Kichizaemon XV (Jikinyu XV) Black(On Reserve) and Red Raku Chawan(Sold)

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(Sold). Each in prefect condition with signed boxes by Raku and Iemoto of Tea.

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Metavoid by Akiyama Yo

Metavoid by Akiyama 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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Posting One Artwork A Day on Instagram

Posting One Artwork A Day on Instagram

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Welcome. Our Japanese Pottery Gallery offers a wide selection of ceramics from the potters of Japan, both antique pieces and those by contemporary artists. Our online selections are updated several times each week. Please do visit often to view the new selections.

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A virtual 3D tour of our new Kyoto Gallery

We have recently moved our gallery, but remain in the same quaint Kyoto district, and are now right in front of the Philosopher’s Path. The house was built in 1935 by a family in the kimono fabric business, and contains a classic Naka-niwa interior garden… Join us
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gallery tour

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

We have recently moved our gallery, but remain in the same quaint Kyoto district, and are now right in front of the Philosopher’s Path. The house was built in 1935 by a family in the kimono fabric business, and contains a classic Naka-niwa interior garden… Join us

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Download our new Location Map

At the intersection of Shirakawa-dori and Imadegawa-dori there is a Bank of Kyoto on the corner, and across the street on the north side is the start of the Philosopher's Path. Please use the map starting from there. Download the map