Tokoname Guinomi by Ezaki Issei
Here is a classic Tokoname guinomi by the legendary Ezaki Issei(1918-1992); more about this hidden giant in our archives. In perfect condition with a signed box, basic guinomi size. signed on base.
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Ki-Seto Tokkuri by Kagami Shukai
A Kagami Shukai (1941-2009) article I wrote in 2001 for the Japan Times: “Of all the Mino traditions Ki-Seto is said to be the hardest to perfect, and possibly the least well-known of the four Mino styles (Shino, Oribe, Setoguro;Black Seto and Ki-Seto;Yellow Seto). As I looked through… More
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Sake Today–16 Vessels
To celebrate the 16th edition of Sake Today–just published–RYYG is showing here sixteen sake vessels ranging from the Muromachi period (Ko-Seto with kintsugi) to works recently made; please see captions for the names of the artists (when known) and if any are of interest please email… More
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Two Tall Oribe Tokkuri by Koie Ryoji
Here are two classic Koie Ryoji tall Oribe tokkuri with his signature glazing and free-forms; 19-19.5cm.tall, signed boxes: A Legend.
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Rare Hagi Guinomi by Koyama Fujio
One of the most important figures in 20th century Japanese ceramics was Koyama Fujio (1900-1975); you can read about him on e-yakimono.net in an article I wrote for the Japan Times about a retrospective Koyama exhibition at the Idemitsu Museum (add www. to e-yakimono.net/html/koyama-fujio-jt.html)… More
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Bizen Guinomi by Kaneshige Toyo–and Rare Footage Link
Bizen’s first Living National Treasure Kaneshige Toyo (1896-1967) is one of the most important Bizen potters of all time. Along with other first LNT’s, such as Arakawa Toyozo and Nakazato Muan, Kaneshige researched and revived the ancient Momoyama Period ways of clay preparation, kiln building,… More
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Three Tokkuri…….
Left is by Iga-based master potter of many styles Kishino Kan (here a kohiki incised one), middle Shino is by the late Kato Yasukage (Sold) and the right bluish-white rippling one is by Hokkaido’s Ono Kotaro; prices shown on base photo……all in perfect condition, signed boxes.
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Seihakuji Tokkuri by Fukami Sueharu
Here’s a very rare Fukami tokkuri-sake flask in his classic seihakuji glaze. In perfect condition with a signed box, 14.7cm.tall, signed on base.
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Mumyoi Tokkuri-Flask by Ito Sekisui V
Ito Sekisui (b.1941) was named a Living National Treasure for his mumyoi pottery in 2003. Ito’s family has been potting on Sado Island since the 17th century. They use a local red clay and thus the color of the wares brilliantly contrasts with the black smoked areas. Here is a prime example… More
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Multi-Colored Chawan and Guinomi by Ichikawa Toru
When one looks at Ichikawa Toru’s ceramic art it’s easy to see the influence of Bizen’s Kakurezaki 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… More
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