Extremely Rare Hamada Shoji Chawan
A first for RYYG, a *stamped*(田) Hamada Shoji chawan dating to Showa 9(1934), box signed by son Shinsaku and noted as well there, first kiln firing. This is an extremely rare chawan and talked with grandson Tomoo about it, agreed and said his father did the calligraphy about twenty years ago. In… More
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Yunomi by Kawai Kanjiro
One of Japan’s greatest ceramic artists in all of history, Kawai Kanjiro (1890-1966). It’s mind-boggling that he’s not as well known in the West as Hamada. If ever visiting Kyoto his home is a must visit, more info online on this most important–and special–artist. Here is a lovely… More
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Mashiko Guinomi by Hamada Shoji
The current issue of Tohsetsu–the Japan Ceramic Society’s journal–has on the cover a Hamada Shoji work and the main feature of the issue is the relationship of Hamada with Bernard Leach and fellow Mashiko potters. The Hamada photo courtesy of Tohsetsu. Here is a fine Hamada… More
180,000 yen including delivery
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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Three Square Shodai Jars by Inoue Taishu
Inoue Taishu(b.1941) is a legendary Shodai potter located in Kumamoto prefecture. He studied in Kyoto with Morino Kako, father of Taimei, and then established his own kiln in 1965 before moving to his present location in 1968. His met all the Mingei greats of the day and is, of course, one himself…. More
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Mashiko Hakeme-Bamboo Motif Jar by Shimaoka Tatsuzo
Here is a Shimaoka Tatsuzo(1919-2007) work that caught our attention with its strong form and subtle bamboo sparse lines on a white slip hakeme ‘curtain’ that reminds us of Shinoda Toko’s brush as well. In perfect condition, 27.5cm.tallx19.5cm., stamped on base, stamped on base.
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Red Shino Guinomi by LNT Suzuki Osamu
Here is a bold aka-Shino guinomi by Living National Treasure Suzuki Osamu(b.1934). In perfect condition with a signed box.
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Yakishime Ceramic Sculpture by Kato Katsuya
Kato Katsuya(b.1947) was born into an ancient potting family in the town in Nishio, not far from one of Japan’s most important potting centers from long ago, Seto in Aichi prefecture. His specialty is yakishime–high fired unglazed stoneware–and since 2005 has been firing an… More
550,000 yen
Seihakuji–Bluish White Porcelain–Jar by Fukami Sueharu
A very Happy New Year to anyone reading this, we wish you a pleasant, healthy, and happy 2019! To start the Year of the Boar we offer a rare and early seihakuji-bluish-white porcelain jar by Fukami Sueharu(b.1947), surely one of Japan’s most celebrated and internationally-renowned ceramic… More
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Mashiko Black and Red Henko-Jar by Hamada Tomoo
Hamada Tomoo is the grandson of Shoji, son of Shinsaku and leading his illustrious family into the future; here is a small black and red glazed henko-jar and in a glazing scheme not oft seen. In perfect condition with a signed box, 16.3cm.tallx13.2×10.2. More about Hamada can be read by… More
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