Bizen Tokkuri by Fujiwara Kei and Deluxe Book
Bizen’s second Living National Treasure was Fujiwara Kei(1899-1983); he was named a LNT in 1970. Here is a rather ‘jimi’ quiet Fujiwara tokkuri with fine ‘clay flavor’ kase-goma and yohen tones and a smooth feel in the hand. In perfect condition with a signed box, 12.8cm.tall, signed on… More
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Two Large Bizen Art Platters by Kakurezaki Ryuichi
We recently listed a Kakurezaki Ryuichi eared-vase yet neglected to mention that recently he was designated an Intangible Cultural Property for Okayama Prefecture. He truly is a pioneer for creating new forms for Bizen seen here on two large platters. The first shown is 9.5cm.tallx40-42.5cm.across… More
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1990s Kakurezaki Ryuichi
Here is a superbly fired and ‘simple’ Kakurezaki Ryuichi work dating to the 1990s; notice how he formed the opening and the unique aspect of the lugs-ears. In perfect condition, 19cm.tallx22cm.widex20cm. deep, signed on base. We also have the two works shown, along with two large… More
230,000 yen
Kaneshige Toyo and Hamada Shoji
Thank you to all who visited the Furutani Kazuya online exhibition. From today we’ll be updating the web gallery more frequently, starting with a shibui Bizen tokkuri by Kaneshige Toyo and a sake set by Hamada Shoji. The Kaneshige is 13.3cm.tall, signed on base with a signed box, Sold. The… More
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Enbu-Shino ‘Dancing Fire’ Chawan and Guinomi by Yamada Kazu
Here are two Yamada Kazu(b.1954) original glazed works aptly named Enbu-Shino(Dancing Fire) that are hugely popular here in Japan. Each in perfect condition with signed boxes, on the large side for chawan and guinomi, signed on base. Additional photos gladly sent on request. The chawan is On… More
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Bizen Guinomi by Kaneshige Michiaki
Kase-goma,a type of crispy ‘melon’ natural ash glaze is a prized Bizen firing effect, here seen on a Kaneshige Michiaki(1934-1995) guinomi. In perfect condition with a signed box, basic guinomi size, stamped on base. Have a read here:… More
85,000 yen
Bizen News: Kakurezaki Ryuichi.
Hot off the press, Kakurezaki Ryuichi has been designated an Okayama Prefecture Intangible Cultural Property, and we couldn’t be happier for him as RYYG as a three-decade association with this Bizen artist. At the gallery now we have his works shown. The tall tsurukubi is 36cm.tall and is… More
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Bizen Yunomi by Nakamura Rokuro
Keeping it ‘simple’ today with possibly the first ever Nakamura Rokuro yunomi we’ve ever offered, of course we’ve had his sake vessels here in the past. Nakamura Rokuro(1914-2004) was the ‘King of Shuki’ for Bizen, meaning his sake cups and flasks were held in… More
48,000 yen
Shigaraki Tsubo-Jar by Tsujimura Kai
At once viewed one knows surely from a member of the Tsujimura family, here this well-balanced and fired on by Kai(b.1976). In perfect condition, 45cm.tallx35-36., signed on base.
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Muromachi Period Miho Museum Exhibited Ko-Shigaraki Jar
A rare chance, exhibited at the glorious Miho Museum in 1999 for a once-in-a-lifetime major exhibit of medieval Ko-Shigaraki jars, this one is #66 in the catalog. In excellent condition, one 4cm.long chip on the lip, yet it’s a really old important jar! Size seen in one photo, catalog… More
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