Shigaraki Mizusashi by Tsuji Seimei
A first for RYYG, a Tsuji Seimei Shigaraki mizusashi; in perfect condition with a signed box, dating to the late 70s, 20.5cm.tallx25cm.x19.5, signed on side. More about this legend with a quick web search. Museum.
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Living National Treasures Kato Kozo and Kaneshige Toyo
Kato Kozo(b.1935) is a Mino potter in the purest sense. He does many things the old way, like his stick-turned wheel and Momoyama period style kiln, and the way he handles himself; humble, sincere, natural, and confident. This character also comes out in his works, which has earned him a sterling… More
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Tall Multi-Glazed Tokkuri-Vase by Ichikawa Toru
When one looks at Ichikawa Toru’s ceramic art it’s easy to see the influence of Bizen’s Kakurezaki Ryuichi when it comes to forms; that’s little surprise though as Ichikawa apprenticed with him from 2011-2015. He established his own kiln in 2015 in Okayama–home of Bizen–and has become… More
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Bizen Chawan by Yokoyama Shinichi
We’ve known Yokoyama Shinichi (b.1961) for over 30 years; he makes very sturdy–nothing fancy–practical works that are well formed, fired and are very reasonably priced. Here’s a kutsu-gata chawan as a prime example, in perfect condition, normal chawan size, signed on base… More
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Yama-jawan 12th C. ‘Mountain’ Chawan
In nearly perfect condition–a few filled in hardly noticeable firing cracks on the lip–here’s a 12th century Sanage yama-jawan (‘moutain bowl’) with a lovely soft-greenish ash glaze showing that it was fired near or at the top of the stack, making it a… More
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Bizen Tokkuri by Kitaoji Rosanjin
Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) is one of the most important and influential Japanese artists of the 20th century, as most of you know. His work is highly valued in all areas he worked in; if you are not familiar with Rosanjin I suggest reading ‘The Art of Rosanjin’ by Sidney Cardozo or… More
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Bizen Tokkuri by Kaneshige Michiaki
Kaneshige Michiaki(1934-1995) was the first son of the legendary Toyo (1896-1967) and helped his father for many years, including with visits by Rosanjin, Noguchi and many, many of Japan’s most famous potters of the 20th century that went to the Kaneshige kiln to create works. Michiaki was a… More
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Shigaraki Tsubo-Jar by Otani Shiro
Simply a most superb-engaging firing on this Otani Shiro tsubo, the crinkled-melon skin aspects are beautiful and rare; that combined with Otani’s well-known lighter hi-iro fire-color tones makes this a museum work of the first order. For more on Otani please see our archives or here is an… More
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Bizen Chawan by Harada Shuroku
Followers of our gallery know what a big fan we are of Bizen’s Harada Shuroku(b.1941)–here’s a link to a 2000 article to find out why:https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2000/08/12/arts/bringing-out-the-flavor-of-the-clay/#.W0r6nNUza70 We’re lucky to have received two… More
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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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