Bizen—Saint’s Garment—Kaneshige Kosuke
RYYG has seen a few of this series from Kaneshige Kosuke yet none this size. In 2012 Kaneshige was named an Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama. He was born in 1943, the third son of Kaneshige Toyo who was the first Bizen Living National Treasure. The Kaneshige family is one of the most… More
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If you see anything of interest please do let us know. Kansha always, RYYG
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Sharin–Wheel-T-175–Akiyama Yo
This important work by Akiyama Yo traveled in a five-city Japan exhibition (Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto) exhibition celebrating the 110th year or Takashimaya, shown in the catalog photo. It’s 43cm. in all directions. Akiyama (b.1953) is widely considered to be one of the greatest… More
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Bizen Tokkuri by Nakamura Rokuro
Nakamura Rokuro(1914-2004) was the ‘King of Shuki’ for Bizen, shuki meaning sake cups and flasks, and Nakamura’s are held in the highest esteem, obviously, and avidly collected; any shuki collection worthy of the name must have a Nakamura Rokuro piece, period. Nakamura studied… More
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Kakurezaki Ryuichi–Shin-in(Scene)
An iconic form that Kakurezaki Ryuichi (b.1950) created in Bizen is called Shin-in (Scene) where he deconstructs a tower into supreme balance between emptiness, edginess and form; add to that a deluxe firing and here you have a most wonderful ceramic art work. In perfect condition with a signed… More
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Important Bizen Sculpture–Saint’s Garment–by Kaneshige Kosuke
This Kaneshige Kosuke large work entitled ‘Saint’s Garment’ was awarded the ‘Exhibition Award’ at the 1996 Okayama Prefecture Art Exhibition; in 2012 Kaneshige was named an Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama. Kaneshige was born in 1943, the third son of Kaneshige… More
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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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Tall Bizen Work by Kakurezaki Ryuichi
Here is a masterpiece/elegant work by Kakurezaki Ryuichi, in perfect condition with a signed box, 52cm.tallx24cm.x20.2, signed on base, museum quality, price includes delivery.
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Large Tamba Aka-Dobe Charger-Platter by Ichino Masahiko
A Very Happy Year of the Dog to everyone, kansha woof from Kyoto! To start the year we show a massive Tamba aka-dobe charger by celebrated ceramic artist Ichino Masahiko. He dug the clay in the hills of Tamba and left quite raw, he included the two techniques that often define Tamba, rusty-red… More
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Good Friends—Hamada and Kawai
Hamada Shoji (1894-1978) and Kawai Kanjiro (1890-1966) were life-long friends and almost everyone knows their respective stories. Legends. Here are two fine examples of their works, a Hamada nuka-iron-glazed jar and a rare Kawai tokkuri; each is in perfect condition with the Hamada at… More
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