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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Hagi Tokkuri by Miwa Kyusetsu X (Kyuwa)
Miwa Kyusetsu X (1895-1981), later known as Kyuwa, was the first Living National Treasure of Hagi -the second was his younger brother Miwa Kyusetsu XI (Jusetsu). Quite simply, he did what LNT Kaneshige Toyo did for Bizen, or what LNT Nakazato Muan did for Karatsu. He is a legendary figure, and… More
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Narumi-Oribe Tokkuri-Vase by Sasaki Tadashi
In the past we’ve offered a few Sasaki Tadashi works, mostly chawan and guinomi. This is the first tokkuri in recent memory. Sasaki (1922-1997) was one of the outstanding Oribe potters of the 20th century- he was awarded the top prize in 1967 for his Oribe in the prestigious Japan Traditional… More
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Celadon Tokkuri by Kawase Shinobu
Just looking at this Kawase Shinobu five-sided smooth dimpled tokkuri cools us down in this Kyoto summer; one of his master forms, perfection. In perfect condition with a signed box, 12cm.tallx10.cm. The Shigaraki guinomi is by Koyama Fujio(1900-1975)
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Shigaraki Guinomi by Tsuji Seimei
Tsuji Seimei(1927-2008) was a ceramic artist who walked with the gods; his work is pure Japanese aesthetics; a retrospective exhibition was held at The National Museum of Modern Art Crafts Gallery, Tokyo last autumn. Here is a rare Ido ‘deep well’ Tsuji Shigaraki guinomi with his… More
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Abe Anjin Bizen Tokkuri
Here is a tall (17.8cm.) classic Abe Anjin tokkuri, very shibui. In perfect condition with a signed box.
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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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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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