Shigaraki Chawan by Otani Shiro
Otani Shiro(b.1936, now known as Otani Mugen) is a veteran Shigaraki ceramic artist who was named a Shigaraki Intangible Cultural Property in 1990. With Shigaraki and all wood-fired styles it’s about the firing quality and the form and this bold Otani chawan has those in spades all the way… More
330,000 including delivery
Mashiko Guinomi by Hamada Shoji
The current issue of Tohsetsu–the Japan Ceramic Society’s journal–has on the cover a Hamada Shoji work and the main feature of the issue is the relationship of Hamada with Bernard Leach and fellow Mashiko potters. The Hamada photo courtesy of Tohsetsu. Here is a fine Hamada… More
180,000 yen including delivery
Bizen Yohen Tsubo-Jar by Yamamoto Yuichi
Simply bowled over by this incredibly fired Bizen tsubo by Yamamoto Yuichi(b.1935), son of Bizen’s third LNT Yamamoto Toshu and an Okayama Prefecture Intangible Cultural Property. Yamamoto thought so too of this work as it was selected for the cover of a past exhibition flyer. Many,many years… More
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Shizen-yu(Natural Ash Glaze) Vase by Tsujimura Shiro
No introduction needed for Tsujimura Shiro, a classic rugged vase, notice all the melted feldspar and the one coveted ‘landscape’ of the bursting stone known as ishihaze; the vase holds water just fine. In perfect condition with a signed box, 25cm.tall.
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230,000 yen
Shigaraki-Hidasuki Tokkuri by Tsuji Seimei
Tsuji Seimei (1927-2008) loved to drink sake and was known as the Yokozuna Sake Drinker of the East; Yokozuna of course referring to the highest ranking in Sumo. Our gallery has handled quite a few Tsuji tokkuri yet few as large and bold as this one, and also with a hidasuki rope straw firing… More
380,000 yen
Old and New–Bizen Kabura Tokkuri
Here is a look at how traditional forms remain part of an ancient tradition, on the left is a Bizen kabura (turnip form) flask, also known as a boat flask (funa-dokkuri) for its wide sturdy base, created by Hoshino Sei. The one on the right is from the 16th century and featured in one of the most… More
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White Porcelain Jar by Tomimoto Kenkichi
Dating to 1935 here is a classic white porcelain jar by Tomimoto Kenkichi (1886-1963). One of Japan’s most important ceramic artists, if not familar please do a web search. It’s in perfect condition with a box signed by Fujimoto Nodo (1919-1992), also a LNT and also a student of… More
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Shigaraki Orb by Kato Takahiko
One earth; using 5th century anagama technology and materials of life itself that haven’t changed since the first pottery was made (clay, air, water, fire) here is a visual reminder of where we all live. Every tilt brings a new horizon, made by Shigaraki veteran Kato Takahiko–a RYYG… More
230,0000 yen
