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 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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Iga Chawan by Fujioka Shuhei—Tokkuri Quintet.
Here is a classic Fujioka Shuhei chawan in perfect condition with a signed box, 10.3cm.tallx13.8. More about Fujioka in our archives or at www.e-yakimono.net
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Two Chawan—Furutani and Arimoto
Here are two chawan from two of the finest chawan ceramic artists in Japan today, Shigaraki by Furutani Kazuya and Shino by Arimoto Kuugen. Arimoto (b.1963) is based in Hiroshima, yet uses the finest Mino mogusa clay that he personally went to locate in the hills of Tajimi. Arimoto is a passionate… More
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Two Marbled Bizen Chawan by Yokoyama Naoki
A RYYG favorite for his wispy/wonderful clay, Yokoyama Naoki produces shizen-nerikomi (natural marble) works in many forms and here are two chawan(The first #8 On Reserve) with exceptional shizen-nerikomi ‘flavors’—very shibui. Ranging from 9-10cm.tallx12.14cm. wide, signed on… More
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E-Shino Chawan by Okuiso Eiroku
Kukuri, Kani, Okaya, and Ohira are the names of places in Gifu prefecture where the classic Shino wares of the late 16th C. were fired; the greatest kiln being that of Mutabora. The relationship between Shino and the Way of Tea has basically continued on to this very day. Of course there was a… 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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E-Karatsu Chawan by Tsuji Seimei
Here is a delightful e-Karatsu (iron-underglaze design) chawan by the legendary Tsuji Seimei(1927-2008). In perfect condition with a signed box, 8cm.tallx13.2-14cm., signed on base.
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Two Chawan by Inayoshi Osamu
Inayoshi Osamu (b.1976) hails from Toyohashi, which is very near the ancient potting town of Seto. He studied in Seto going on to build his own kiln in 2007; he was very much influenced by Atsumi-yaki of the Heian and Kamakura periods, as well as by the eccentric Tea master-potter Kamiguchi… More
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