Tamba Sculpture Vase and Others by Ichino Masahiko

A leader in contemporary Japanese ceramics is Tamba’s Ichino Masahiko. The symbols on this recent work are taken from the markings found on stones that were used to build Sasayama Castle in 1608. Other works also Ichino’s and details on those gladly send on request, this work is… More

360,000 yen

Five Kakurezaki Ryuichi Zoi Series

Exhibited at Kakurezaki Ryuichi’s major Osaka exhibition last year and in the catalog, this magnificent set of contemporary art/ceramic sculpture that belongs in a museum. Each is 106cm.tall and sold as a set.
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Iro-Sumi-Nagashi Ceramic Sculpture by Setsu Junji

Setsu Junji is a Kyoto born (’75) and raised ceramic artist, his works are *very* distinctive for his original technique of ‘drawing’ on clay slabs to create enigmatic designs than conjure up all sorts of images in the viewer’s mind. For these works he’s gaining national recognition… More

380,000 yen including shipping

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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New Noren Curtain and Wooden Sign for RYYG

We waited for many months and well worth it; deep thanks to Takiguchi Kazuo and Kawai Atsuko for creating our new noren-curtain and wooden sign both hoisted up in front of the gallery on Nov. 17th. Big Kansha. Many know their real work, last photo showing what we have at the gallery now.
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Porcelain Tall Neck Vase by Kubota Rekko

Kubota Rekko (b.1952) is a porcelain master ceramic artist based in Kumamoto, we’ve had his exhibition in the past so some may remember him. He’s an award winning artist here and has exhibited in major juried exhibitions countless times. This vase, 36cm.tall, is a magical vessel for one… More

250,000 yen including DHL delivery

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Join us for a virtual 3D tour of our Kyoto Gallery

We have recently moved our gallery, but remain in the same quaint Kyoto district, and are now right in front of the Philosopher’s Path. The house was built in 1935 by a family in the kimono fabric business, and contains a classic Naka-niwa interior garden… Join us

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At the intersection of Shirakawa-dori and Imadegawa-dori there is a Bank of Kyoto on the corner, and across the street on the north side is the start of the Philosopher's Path. Please use the map starting from there. Download the map