Ido and Black Raku Chawan by Nakamura Kohei
Born in Kanazawa in 1948 Nakamura Kohei grew up in a ceramic art family with father Baizan and brothers Kimpei and Takuo. Recently he’s channeling the spirits of ancient chawan makers and succeeding in spades. Here are two examples, a large ‘deep-well’ Ido chawan and a very… More
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Kohiki Chawan by Arakawa Toyozo
One of the most gifted potters and scholars Japan has ever known was Arakawa Toyozo(1894-1985). He was named a Living National Treasure in 1955 for Shino and Black Seto. He also was associated with some of the other greatest potters of his day including Miwa Kyusetsu, Kawakita Handeshi, Kato… More
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Two Large Bizen Art Platters by Kakurezaki Ryuichi
We recently listed a Kakurezaki Ryuichi eared-vase yet neglected to mention that recently he was designated an Intangible Cultural Property for Okayama Prefecture. He truly is a pioneer for creating new forms for Bizen seen here on two large platters. The first shown is 9.5cm.tallx40-42.5cm.across… More
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Morino Taimei–1970s
Here is a rare 1970s work by Morino Taimei. In perfect condition with a signed box, 35.cm.tallx25.7cmx13cm. signed on base. For more on this important Kyoto ceramic artist please check our archives or a quick Google search; museum piece.
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Echizen Jar by Miyoshi Kentaro
Many years ago Miyoshi Kentaro(1953-2018) started making Karatsu wares–in ’75 to be precise–and then become enamored with medieval stonewares and shifted his focus to Echizen–one of the ‘Six Old Kilns of Japan.’ He moved to Echizen and built an anagama in… More
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Miyama Jar by Nagayoshi Kazu
Have you ever read ‘The Road Through Miyama’ by Leila Philip? If so then you know that she apprenticed there in Kagoshima (Kyushu) at Nagayoshi Kazu’s studio. Now in his 90’s Nagayoshi is still working and here is a most delightful ‘planetary’ example of his… More
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Large Tanoue Shinya ‘Shell’ Pair–Judge’s Award 11th Mino Exhibition
Here is a very large pair of Tanoue Shinya ‘Shell’ forms that were awarded a Judge’s Prize at the 11th International Ceramics Competition Mino in 2017 and then traveled to Yokohama’s Sogo Museum in 2018. Each is 59.5cm.tallx120cm.x44.5. The judge that presented the award is… More
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Fukami Sueharu
Considered one of the greatest artists in any genre in the world Kyoto’s Fukami Sueharu’s(b.1947) works are in major museum collections worldwide. If you’re not familiar with his work then please do a simple Google search and also for images because the colors here are not as… More
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Shigaraki Tsubo-Jar by Tsujimura Kai
At once viewed one knows surely from a member of the Tsujimura family, here this well-balanced and fired on by Kai(b.1976). In perfect condition, 45cm.tallx35-36., signed on base.
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Yashichida-Oribe Tall Tokkuri Pair by Kato Yasukage XIV
Here is a very rare–first we’ve ever seen–Yashichida-Oribe tokkuri pair by Kato Yasukage XIV (1964-2012) who was one of the most celebrated Mino ceramic artists of the day. Yashichi-Oribe is one Oribe style not oft seen, known for having spontaneous brush designs and glaze… More
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