Yunomi by Kawai Kanjiro
One of Japan’s greatest ceramic artists in all of history, Kawai Kanjiro (1890-1966). It’s mind-boggling that he’s not as well known in the West as Hamada. If ever visiting Kyoto his home is a must visit, more info online on this most important–and special–artist. Here is a lovely… More
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Ash-Black Glaze Cup by Inayoshi Osamu
Inayoshi Osamu: A rising star in the Japanese ceramic art world, something to hold and ground oneself in these wild days; an ash-black glazed cup (water, tea, shochu, wine, sake, etc…), it’s 8cm.tallx8.5.cm., signed box 3,000 yen extra.
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Cobalt Blue-Gosu Yunomi by Kawai Kanjiro
One of Japan’s greatest ceramic artists in all of history, Kawai Kanjiro (1890-1966). Here is a classic slip-trail design cobalt blue-gosu yunomi in perfect condition, 8.4cm.tallx9.5, box signed by Kawai’s wife Tsune. If you’ve never been to Kawai’s house, which now is a… More
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Bizen Yunomi by Nakamura Rokuro
Keeping it ‘simple’ today with possibly the first ever Nakamura Rokuro yunomi we’ve ever offered, of course we’ve had his sake vessels here in the past. Nakamura Rokuro(1914-2004) was the ‘King of Shuki’ for Bizen, meaning his sake cups and flasks were held in… More
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Mashiko Yunomi by Hamada Shoji
In perfect condition with a signed box, I’m sure you all know who Hamada is, yet for some reason not have a read here for a very brief bio: http://www.e-yakimono.net/html/hamada-shoji.html
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Some Views of the Gallery Today
If you see anything of interest please do let us know. Kansha always, RYYG
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Shino Yunomi by Kato Kozo–Living National Treasure
Kato Kozo(b.1935) is a Mino potter in the purest sense. He does many things the old way, like his stick-turned wheel and Momoyama period style kiln, and the way he handles himself; humble, sincere, natural, and confident. This character also comes out in his works, which have earned him a sterling… More
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Bizen Yunomi by Kaneshige Toyo
Bizen’s first Living National Treasure Kaneshige Toyo (1896-1967) is one of the most important Bizen potters of all time. Along with other first LNT’s, such as Arakawa Toyozo and Nakazato Muan, Kaneshige researched and revived the ancient Momoyama Period ways of clay preparation, kiln… More
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Seihakuji Yunomi by Fukami Sueharu
Here’s an extremely rare yunomi–actually the first RYYG has ever seen–by Fukami Sueharu. In perfect condition with a signed box, 8.5cm.tallx7.5cm., signed on base though partially covered by glaze.
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Hagi Yunomi by Miwa Kyusetsu (Kyuwa) X
Miwa Kyusetsu X (1895-1981), later known as Kyuwa, was the first Living National Treasure of Hagi -the second was his younger brother Miwa Kyusetsu XI (1910-2012). Quite simply, he did what LNT Kaneshige Toyo did for Bizen, or what LNT Nakazato Muan did for Karatsu. He is a legendary figure, and… More
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