Madara-Karatsu Tsubo-Jar by Maruta Munehiko
Karatsu potter Maruata Munehiko (b.1961) is known for his mastery of all Karatsu styles and that has earned him a veryloyal following in Japan. His father studied with Hamada Shoji and Munehiko studied with Hamada’s son Atsuya. He established his own kiln in 1984 in Takeo, Saga prefecture. Here… More
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Yakishime Tsubo-Jar by Kishino Kan
Kishino Kan (b.1975, Kyoto) lives and breathes ceramics in the hills of Iga. Not just Iga though he also fires Shino, Kohiki, Ki-Seto, Setoguro, Hakuji-White Porcelain and other styles; he’s a great admirer and connoisseur of ancient ceramic art as well. A pure spirit comes out his his… More
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Muromachi Period Miho Museum Exhibited Ko-Shigaraki Jar
A rare chance, exhibited at the glorious Miho Museum in 1999 for a once-in-a-lifetime major exhibit of medieval Ko-Shigaraki jars, this one is #66 in the catalog. In excellent condition, one 4cm.long chip on the lip, yet it’s a really old important jar! Size seen in one photo, catalog… More
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Something New……
Some new works to the gallery, preview photos here and more regular listings to resume! Please email if interested in further details, kansha from Kyoto!
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Seihakuji-Bluish-White Porcelain Sculpture-Vase by Ono Kotaro
Ono Kotaro (b.1953), winner of the 4th Mashiko Ceramics Competition Hamada Shoji Prize, creates sleek, sharp porcelain wares. Yet, what is unique about this artist is that his porcelain has two sides to its character: at first glance, his wares look crisp and cool. Yet at the same time, he has… More
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Echizen Jar by Masudaya Kosei
Often there’s nothing like a richly-fired crusty jar and few do those in Echizen now like the days of old. On a recent jaunt to Echizen I was introduced to Masudaya Kosei (b.1950) and found what I was looking for, an example shown here in an old sutra jar form. Amazing variety of ash effects… More
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Tamba Aka-dobe Jar by Nishihata Tadashi
Nishihata Tadashi (b.1948) is most likely the greatest traditional Tamba ceramic in Japan today—more about him in our archives. Recently he’s updated the ancient Tamba technique of aka-dobe–red slip–with a brighter temperament. The ishihaze-stone burst and black ash areas… More
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Shimaoka Tatsuzo and Morino Taimei
Two legends, Shimaoka Tatsuzo(1919-2007) and Morino Taimei(b.1934). Each a classic representation of their best works; the Shimaoka is 27cm.tallx19.3×16.2 and is On Reserve. The Morino is 27.1cm.tallx21.6cm.x20.1cm. Both in perfect condition with signed boxes.
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Irabo-Glazed Tsubo-Jar by Kumakura Junkichi
Kyoto has always been a city full of avant-garde artists dating back to the Edo period. In the 1940s a revolutionary ceramic group was formed called Sodeisha that changed the ceramic landscape of Japan forever. One of its earliest members was Kumakura Junkichi(1920-1985). Kumakura was one of… More
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Shigaraki Jar-Tsubo by Takahashi Rakusai V
Classic and gorgeous, this large Shigaraki jar-tsubo was made by Takahashi Rakusai V (b.1954); it comprises all the warm characteristics of Shigaraki. In perfect condition with a signed box, 40.3cm.tallx37.2., signed on base.
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