Large Kutani Charger by Tokuda Yasokichi III
Some of the more interesting Kutani glazes throughout history have come out of the Tokuda kiln. The third generation Tokuda Yasokichi lll (1933-2009), born Masahiko, was designated a ‘Living National Treasure’ for his mastery of Kutani glazes in 1997. In Kutani pottery the five colors… More
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Bizen Tokkuri by Kitaoji Rosanjin
Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) is one of the most important and influential Japanese artists of the 20th century, as most of you know. His work is highly valued in all areas he worked in; if you are not familiar with Rosanjin I suggest reading ‘The Art of Rosanjin’ by Sidney Cardozo or search at… More
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Yasuko Hoshi-Tada Collection
Our gallery has selected works from the collection of Yasuko Hoshi-Tada, seen here with Hamada Shoji in the 1960s with her children in front of the Folk Craft Museum, Tokyo. Mostly mingei wares, Hamada, Kawai, Shimaoka, Bernard Leach, Kanshige Toyo, Takeuchi Seiichiro, Tomimoto Kenkichi and others…. More
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Four Works by Kato Kiyoyuki
A Seto legend, Kato Kiyouki(b.1931). Chawan and Taller work Sold, tsubo and small objet are available, please email Robert for more details.
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Oribe Sculpture Vase by Hayashi Shotaro
Quite bold in form and texture, here is an Oribe work by Gifu Prefecture Intangible Cultural Property Hayashi Shotaro b.1947. A museum work in excellent condition, one notch on the base not seen while standing, 26.5cm.tallx21x18, signed box delivery included in the noted price.
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280,000 yen Delivery Included
Mumyoi Jar-Tsubo by Living National Treasure Ito Sekisui V
Ito Sekisui (b.1941) was named a Living National Treasure for his mumyoi pottery in 2003. Ito’s family has been potting on Sado Island since the 17th century. They use a local red clay and thus the color of the wares brilliantly contrasts with the black smoked areas. Here is a museum quality Ito… More
680,000 yen including shipping
Hagi Jar by Miwa Kyusetsu 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, Jyusetsu). Quite simply, he did what LNT Kaneshige Toyo did for Bizen, or what LNT Nakazato Muan did for Karatsu. He is a legendary… More
230,000 yen including shipping
17 Ceramic-Lacquer Cups (Seven Available) by Tanoue Shinya
Born in Kyoto in 1976 Tanoue Shinya is a gallery favorite, super talented/visionary making works not seen before in all of Japan’s long yakimono history; more info on him in our archives. Here are 17 cups that he used various tones of lacquer to apply many times and polishing as well, very… More
18,000 yen each no box, 20,000 yen each with a box
