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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Kumano Echizen/Shino ‘Vase’
Only one word to describe this large Shino-yohen vase by the ‘Bear of Echizen’ Kumano Kuroemon; Intense! Intense in the firing, attitude, kiln drips and overall everything, including his box. In perfect… More
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Mashiko Pitcher/Vase by Hamada Shoji
In perfect condition with the original box, 26cm.tall. I’m sure all are very familiar with Hamada Shoji, Mashiko’s first Living National Treasure.
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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
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Metavoid by Akiyama Yo
Akiyama Yo (b.1953) is widely considered to be one of the greatest conceptual ceramic artists living today, following in the grand tradition of extremely influential Kyoto avand-garde artists Yagi Kazuo and his artistic group Sodeisha (Suzuki Osamu, Yamada Hikaru, Kumakura Junkichi amongst others)…. More
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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
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Karatsu Tataki Tsubo/Jar by Nakazato Shigetoshi
Nakazato Shigetoshi (1930-2015) was the third son of Living National Treasure Nakazato Muan(1895-1985), the only one so far for Karatsu. The Nakazato family is the most illustrious in the history of Karatsu and this is a most wonderful example of a tataki–inside paddling–jar that gives… More
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Red Fuji Tamba Ido Chawan by Nishihata Tadashi
We do miss seeing Mt.Fuji, as many know our gallery before was in Mishima with views of Mt.Fuji, ever changing, always inspiring. So it was splendid to view a Red Fuji in this chawan by Nishihata Tadashi, more about this important Tamba ceramic artist in our archives. It’s in a deep well Ido… More
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