The Gallery Showcase: In the Spotlight 17 Works
What a year! We hope to find better days ahead, and Chihiro and I hope everyone is as well as can be and we hope to see you in Kyoto in 2021! (Please inquire if any works of of interest and further photos and details gladly sent, and this In the Spotlight will be continued on our Instagram page… More
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Natural Ash-Glazed Jar by Tsujimura Kai
Tsujimura Kai (b.1976) creates grand Shigaraki, Iga, Karatsu and Kohiki pieces in line with the aesthetics of his famous father Tsujimura Shiro. Kai, along with his brother Yui, are quickly making a name for themselves in the Japanese pottery world within and outside of Japan. Deep yet simple,… More
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Bizen ‘Bucket Vase by Koide Naoe
Koide Naoe we first met when he was an apprentice to Harada Shuroku, that lasted from 1997 to 2011 when he established his own kiln. He was born in 1978 (yet sadly passed in 2020) and has a deep affection for Bizen clay and creates works with rich firing much in the style of Harada. Here is a… More
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Oribe and Glazed Double-Block Sculpture Vases by Hatano Masanori
Hatano Masanori(b.1957) is a veteran Seto ceramic artist with a long exhibition career and various awards such as the Pottery Encouragement Prize at the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition and Encouragement Prize at the Chunichi International Exhibition of Ceramic Arts in 1987, the Excellent Work Prize at… 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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Seihakuji–Bluish White Porcelain–Jar by Fukami Sueharu
A very Happy New Year to anyone reading this, we wish you a pleasant, healthy, and happy 2019! To start the Year of the Boar we offer a rare and early seihakuji-bluish-white porcelain jar by Fukami Sueharu(b.1947), surely one of Japan’s most celebrated and internationally-renowned ceramic… More
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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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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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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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Oribe-Shino Sculpture Vase by Kouchi Hidetoshi
Seto potter Kouchi Hidetoshi (b.1960) is a gallery favorite for his innovative, dynamic designs and glazing, breathing new life into old styles. He recently brought over some new work, our first to offer in two years. Kouchi drags a piece of wood, like a flat stick, over the raw clay form to… More
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