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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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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Iga Towers Sculpture-Vase by Tsujimura Kai
Consisting of twelve individual vessels bonded together Tsujimura Kai(b.1976) has created a ‘towering’ sculpture showing all the gritty-natural kiln effects he’s known for. Of the twelve vessels half hold water, yet alone this is an engaging piece of ceramic art. In perfect… More
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Set of Five Small Leaf Plates by Tsujimura Kai
A very Japanese size for small tidbits or tea sweets here is a set of five very earthy leaf plates by Tsujimura Kai. Hoping the photo with one in hand gives a scale reference; all in perfect condition, signed on base, no box–yet if desired can be made, extra charge though.
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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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Shigaraki Yabure-Tsubo-Jar by Sawa Kiyotsugu
Sawa Kiyotsugu(b.1948) is a Shigaraki veteran who makes powerful works, often under the radar of most collectors. Like the famous Iga ripped and torn Yaburebukuro mizusashi from the 16th century, this Sawa jar shares the same unbridled energy. The firing is classic Shigaraki, Sawa uses very rough… More
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Six–Shuki Vessels by Tsujimura Yui
Here are six shizen-yu (natural ash-glazed) shuki-sake vessels by Tsujimura Yui; three tokkuri and three guinomi. Each in perfect condition with signed boxes.
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Shigaraki Faceted Vase by Furutani Kazuya
So here’s the story on this Mitsukoshi exhibition card Furutani Kazuya (b.1976) vase, obviously he favored it as to have it as the featured work for a main exhibition. A man saw it on the card and called the gallery, yet the gallery didn’t get his name, in the meantime quite a few… More
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Tall Shigaraki Gourd-Shaped Tokkuri by Tsujimura Shiro
Here is fine, tall hyotan-gata (gourd-shaped) Shigaraki tokkuri by Tsujimura Shiro (b.1947). Tsujimura, as many know, is one of the best chadogu (tea ware) potters in contemporary Japanese ceramics. His works display a fascinating and deep simplicity, as well as a sensual iroke, or… More
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Ash-Glazed Orb by Tsujimura Shiro
One of Tsujimura Shiro’s signature orb jars with a small jagged opening; in perfect condition with a signed box, 21.5cm.tallx21.2.
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