Shizen-yu(Natural Ash Glaze) Vase by Tsujimura Shiro
No introduction needed for Tsujimura Shiro, a classic rugged vase, notice all the melted feldspar and the one coveted ‘landscape’ of the bursting stone known as ishihaze; the vase holds water just fine. In perfect condition with a signed box, 25cm.tall.
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Shigaraki-Hidasuki Tokkuri by Tsuji Seimei
Tsuji Seimei (1927-2008) loved to drink sake and was known as the Yokozuna Sake Drinker of the East; Yokozuna of course referring to the highest ranking in Sumo. Our gallery has handled quite a few Tsuji tokkuri yet few as large and bold as this one, and also with a hidasuki rope straw firing… More
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Bizen Chawan by Kaneshige Toyo
Bizen’s first Living National Treasure Kaneshige Toyo (1896-1967) is one of the most important Bizen potters of all time. Along with other first LNT’s, such as Arakawa Toyozo and Nakazato Muan, Kaneshige researched and revived the ancient Momoyama Period ways of clay preparation, kiln building,… More
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Oribe Ewer by Ikeda Shogo
A master of contemporary Oribe, Ikeda Shogo. Just in time for bamboo shoot season here in Japan his whimiscal and mastery created ewer. It’s 14.5 cm. tall and 16cm.x14.5 across. Box would be extra if wanted, about 5,000 yen.
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Bizen Yohen Jar by Living National Treasure Yamamoto Toshu
Placed in a prime spot in his kiln, this Yamamoto Toshu(1904-1994) jar is a masterpiece of Bizen firing with his perfectly thrown form; he was known as ‘The Master of the Wheel.’ In perfect condition with a signed box, 26cm.tallx27cm. wide, signed on base.
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Tamba Work by Nishihata Tadashi
Nishihata Tadashi (b.1948) is most likely the greatest traditional Tamba ceramic in Japan today—more about him in our archives. Here is a richly fired Nishihata vessel with various tones and textures. It’s 28.3cm.tallx31.5cm.x15.5cm. perfect condition, signed box.
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Set of Five Bizen Plates by Mori Togaku
Museum quality, yet hope these end up on someone’s table for use; dating to 1991 and only a few sets made by Mori Togaku. The hidasuki-straw markings are quite radical and better in person than the reflective photos of each. Each is 4cm.tallx26.5-27, stamped on base, perfect condition with a… More
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Suzu Jar by Sako Yoshihiro
Suzu is one of Japan’s lost stoneware styles that few collectors know about. As the Suzu Ceramic Museum in the Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa prefecture notes, “Suzu ware is a kind of pottery made in Suzu from the latter half of the 12th century to the end of the 15th century. It was… More
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White Slip Kohiki Guinomi by Tsuji Seimei
A wonderful/rare kohiki guinomi by Tsuji Seimei. In perfect condition with a signed box, basic guinomi size.
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Large Multi-Colored Ash-Glaze Vessel by Kimata Kaoru
Kimata Kaoru(b.1967) studied in Karatsu and there mastered various ash-glazes and then made them into her own ‘blend’ as clearly seen on this multi-colored-engaging vessel. Kimata moved her studio to Kobe in 1995 and also to the countryside. She exhibits throughout Japan–and her chawan… More
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