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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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Kyoto Chic–Part II–Vessels by Kobayashi Hideo

Kyoto Chic–Part II–Vessels by Kobayashi Hideo

New works to the gallery by Kobayashi Hideo, from our archives, “Kobayashi Hideo(b.1951) is a Kyoto veteran ceramic artist who has had a most stellar career after graduating from the Kyoto University of Art in 1975; his first award came soon thereafter in 1980 at the Kyoto Prefectural Arts and Crafts Exhibition. The list now includes Excellence Prize, 7th Japan Ceramics Exhibition and the Mayor’s Prize, Kyoto Art Exhibition(’83, and the latter also in ’86), Three Grand Prix’s in ’87 at the15th Chunichi International Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition, Kyoto Prefectural Arts and Crafts Exhibition, and Kyoto Art Exhibition Prize, the list goes on and on with highlights including the Highest Honor at Nitten in 2006 and 2008. Kobayashi’s works are also…

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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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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