Mashiko Tokkuri by Shimaoka Tatsuzo
Here is a Shimaoka Tatsuzo (1919-2007) tokkuri of the highest order in terms of firing, simply stunning with his signature jomon inlaid rope patterns for which he was named a Living National Treasure in 1996. In perfect condition with a signed box, 14.2cm.tall x10cm, stamped on base.
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Sharin–Wheel-T-175–Akiyama Yo
This important work by Akiyama Yo traveled in a five-city Japan exhibition (Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto) exhibition celebrating the 110th year or Takashimaya, shown in the catalog photo. It’s 43cm. in all directions. Akiyama (b.1953) is widely considered to be one of the greatest… More
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Bizen Tokkuri by Nakamura Rokuro
Nakamura Rokuro(1914-2004) was the ‘King of Shuki’ for Bizen, shuki meaning sake cups and flasks, and Nakamura’s are held in the highest esteem, obviously, and avidly collected; any shuki collection worthy of the name must have a Nakamura Rokuro piece, period. Nakamura studied… More
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Tokoname Guinomi by Ezaki Issei
Here is a classic Tokoname guinomi by the legendary Ezaki Issei(1918-1992); more about this hidden giant in our archives. In perfect condition with a signed box, basic guinomi size. signed on base.
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Multi-Colored Ash-Glazed Vessel by Kimata Kaoru
RYYG has been a fan of Kimata Kaoru’s (b.1967) works since moving to Kyoto. She studied in Karatsu and there mastered various ash-glazes and then made them into her own ‘blend’ as clearly seen on this multi-colored-engaging form vessel. Kimata moved her studio to Kobe in 1995 and… More
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Mori Togaku 1980 Bizen Kabura Flask-Vase
A book recorded the historic 1980 Aioi firing of Mori Togaku’s first o-gama(large kiln) and it was not only a creative accomplishment yet also a spiritual undertaking. Here is a piece from that firing, a bold yet subtle kabura (turnip form) vessel with a full smattering of goma coloring on… More
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Bizen Shishi by Kanei Shunzan
A very rare Bizen saikumono ornamental figure of a shishi by one of the greatest Bizen saikumono potters ever, Kanei Shunzan(1902-1982, ‘Spring Mountain’). Kanei studied with another saikumono legend Nishimura Shunko(1885-1953) and the two created works of myths and legends. In perfect… More
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Two Chawan—Furutani and Arimoto
Here are two chawan from two of the finest chawan ceramic artists in Japan today, Shigaraki by Furutani Kazuya and Shino by Arimoto Kuugen. Arimoto (b.1963) is based in Hiroshima, yet uses the finest Mino mogusa clay that he personally went to locate in the hills of Tajimi. Arimoto is a passionate… More
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