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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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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Oribe Tokkuri-Vase by Suzuki Goro
Surely a list of Japan’s most prolific ceramic artists of the past 100 years has to include Suzuki Goro (b.1941); a quick net search will show many results of the reasons why, or have a read here: http://www.e-yakimono.net/html/suzuki-goro.htm Here is a classic Suzuki Oribe tokkuri with a… More
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Mashiko Black and Red Henko-Jar by Hamada Tomoo
Hamada Tomoo is the grandson of Shoji, son of Shinsaku and leading his illustrious family into the future; here is a small black and red glazed henko-jar and in a glazing scheme not oft seen. In perfect condition with a signed box, 16.3cm.tallx13.2×10.2. More about Hamada can be read by… More
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Shell Form by Tanoue Shinya
Here’s a recent work by Kyoto’s Tanoue Shinya, more about this very emerging talent/star in our archives. This work is 29.5cm.tallx38.2x37cm, signed on base. Please note we have many works here at the gallery not listed on the web gallery so if you’re looking for… More
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Irabo-Glazed Etched Vase-Jar by Fujihira Shin
One of Japan’s most unique and prolific ceramic artists was Kyoto’s Fujihira Shin(1922-2012). He has essayed some of the most charming, intriguing, and of ‘another world’ ceramic pieces during his long career. He’s been honored with museum retrospective exhibitions at… More
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Barley Design Mashiko Faceted Vase by Murata Gen
Murata Gen(1904-1988) was one of the greatest Mashiko potters of the 20th century. as many visitors to RYYG know, and simply one of the greatest mingei potters ever. For more on Murata please see this link: http://www.e-yakimono.net/html/murata-gen-pt-2004.html Here is a honest, sturdy and… More
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Bizen—Saint’s Garment—Kaneshige Kosuke
RYYG has seen a few of this series from Kaneshige Kosuke yet none this size. In 2012 Kaneshige was named an Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama. He was born in 1943, the third son of Kaneshige Toyo who was the first Bizen Living National Treasure. The Kaneshige family is one of the most… More
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