1967 Bizen Chawan by Mori Togaku
Hand-coiled and pinch-formed there’s a very organic feel to this rare 1967 Mori Togaku Bizen chawan; and then the lively kodai when seen is also something. Inside are some hidasuki red-straw patterns and the clay feel inside and out is very good indeed. In perfect condition with a signed box,… More
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Two Oribe Chawan by Yamaguchi Masato
Yamaguchi Masato (b. 1978) is a sixth-generation Seto ceramic artist who is facing the challenge of bringing his family’s tradition into the present; quite frankly he’s succeeding brilliantly and we hope to have more works in the future. For now here are two Oribe chawan, one black and… More
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Bizen Kogo by Urakami Zenji
After a few days away this makes me smile; Bizen kogo by Urakami Zenji (1914-2006), perfect condition, signed box, signed on base, 4.6cm.tallx6.5. cm. Urakami’s relief of two shishi grace the wall at Imbe’s (Bizen) train station. One of the greatest 20th C. Bizen ceramic artists.
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Chawan by Tanoue Shinya
Tanoue Shinya, a RYYG favorite, starting making chawan and here’s one of those that will also be in the ad mentioned in the Hashimoto listing, along with the Setsu Junji works shown here as well; a Kyoto trio. The chawan is in perfect condition, 10.5cm.tallx14.5., signed on base, signed box.
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E-Karatsu Chawan by Tsuji Seimei
Here is a delightful e-Karatsu (iron-underglaze design) chawan by the legendary Tsuji Seimei(1927-2008). In perfect condition with a signed box, 8cm.tallx13.2-14cm., signed on base.
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Platinum-Gold Glazed Chawan by Ishiyama Tetsuya
Ishiyama Tetsuya was born in 1973 north of Tokyo and has his studio in Shigaraki, although he makes much more than just Shigaraki ceramic art. His works have been awarded all over Japan: 2014: Paramita Museum Ceramic Grand Prize exhibition. 2013: Shiga Prefecture Cultural Prize, Encouragement… More
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Shigaraki Chawan by Tsuji Seimei
Tsuji Seimei(1927-2008) was a ceramic artist who walked with the gods; his work is pure Japanese aesthetics; more about this extremely important potter can be read at e-yakimono.net and he also had a large retrospective exhibition in Tokyo recently at The National Museum of Modern Art, Crafts… More
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Mihara Ken—Chawan
Here’s a recent Mihara Ken chawan, new colorful firing scheme and texture, in perfect condition with a signed box, 9cm.tallx14cm.x13cm., signed on base.
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Bizen Hidasuki Chawan by Isezaki Koichiro
Isezaki Koichiro(b.1974) is a rising Bizen star taking forms into new directions; he studied sculpture at university and that combined with his sensitive being–and being the son of LNT Isezaki Jun–has nurtured his creations to a high level of refinement. This deep-organic chawan shows… More
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Bizen Summer Chawan by Fujiwara Ken
Fujiwara Ken(1924-1977)–a gallery favorite; more about him in our archives. Here is a rare open-faced summer chawan in perfect condition; the placement in the kiln was precise as to give the pool a ‘cool’ ‘clay flavor’ look while the outside is covered in goma… More
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