Barley Design Mashiko Faceted Vase by Murata Gen
Murata Gen(1904-1988) was one of the greatest Mashiko potters of the 20th century. as many visitors to RYYG know, and simply one of the greatest mingei potters ever. For more on Murata please see this link: http://www.e-yakimono.net/html/murata-gen-pt-2004.html Here is a honest, sturdy and… More
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Into Summer—Three Large Jars
Here is a most wonderful tsubo-large jar trio, left Shigaraki’s Furutani Kazuya, middle the largest Shimaoka we’ve ever seen, and right an indigo blue Shino by Sakai Hiroshi (three smaller works too, vase, tokkuri(Sold) and guinomi(Sold)). All in perfect condition, more photos/details… More
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Some Views of the Gallery Today
If you see anything of interest please do let us know. Kansha always, RYYG
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Mashiko Tokkuri by Shimaoka Tatsuzo
Here is a Shimaoka Tatsuzo (1919-2007) tokkuri of the highest order in terms of firing, simply stunning with his signature jomon inlaid rope patterns for which he was named a Living National Treasure in 1996. In perfect condition with a signed box, 14.2cm.tall x10cm, stamped on base.
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Shibui Mashiko Zogan-Jar by Shimaoka Tatsuzo
Here is a very shibui Shimaoka Tatsuzo (1919-2007) jar dating to the 1970s; this shibui Shimaoka style is a RYYG favorite. It’s 28.5cm.tallx 23cm., stamped on base. Shimaoka was named a Living National Treasure in 1996 for his zogan-inlay style, seen on this work. The richly-fired guinomi is… More
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Kaki-Yu Persimmon-Glazed Jar by Hamada Shoji–And Tea Cups.
Here is a classic and very handsome persimmon-glazed jar by Hamada Shoji (1894-1978)–a museum piece in perfect condition. It’s 29.7cm.tallx24.2cm. with the original signed box, EMS included. Also we have two sets of five-each Hamada tea cups-kumidashi–box is signed by a gallery,… More
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Two Masterpieces by Ueda Tsuneji
Mingei potter Ueda Tsuneji (1914-1987) was master of the Kinozara-yama kiln in Kyoto which he opened in 1936. An apprentice of Kawai Kanjiro, Ueda studied the difficult mosaic-marbled style known as neriage or nerikomi with the great Kawai who reinvented this Chinese T’ang dynasty style…. More
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*Large* Mashiko Pitcher by Murata Gen
This is the largest Murata Gen (1904-1988) pitcher we’ve ever seen and possibly the largest he ever made. With a thoroughly dynamic Murata glazing the pitcher is more for flowers or simply to gaze upon than for practical use. A museum piece in perfect condition, 34.2cm.tallx28.5(handle to… More
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Mashiko Yohen-Gourd Vase by Living National Treasure Shimaoka Tatsuzo
Here is a masterpiece by late Living National Treasure Shimaoka Tatsuzo; simply the finest in this form and firing I’ve ever seen and that includes all the catalogs I have. It stands at 32.5cm.tall, perfect condition, signed box.
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