Bizen Hidasuki Chawan by Isezaki Koichiro
Isezaki Koichiro(b.1974) is a rising Bizen star taking forms into new directions; he studied sculpture at university and that combined with his sensitive being–and being the son of LNT Isezaki Jun–has nurtured his creations to a high level of refinement. This deep-organic chawan shows… More
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Shino Yunomi by Kato Kozo–Living National Treasure
Kato Kozo(b.1935) is a Mino potter in the purest sense. He does many things the old way, like his stick-turned wheel and Momoyama period style kiln, and the way he handles himself; humble, sincere, natural, and confident. This character also comes out in his works, which have earned him a sterling… More
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Bizen Yunomi by Kaneshige Toyo
Bizen’s first Living National Treasure Kaneshige Toyo (1896-1967) is one of the most important Bizen potters of all time. Along with other first LNT’s, such as Arakawa Toyozo and Nakazato Muan, Kaneshige researched and revived the ancient Momoyama Period ways of clay preparation, kiln… More
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Mumyoi Tokkuri by 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 example a… More
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Mihara Ken–2005–Serenity
Dating to 2005 here is a Mihara Ken (b.1958) stoneware-sekki vessel-vase with a large curving ‘backdrop’ that will surely highlight any flower placed within the work. As it is it’s a very quiet-meditative work. It’s 37cm.tallx40cm wide., in perfect condition with a signed… More
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Shigaraki Yohen Vessel by Otani Mugen (Shiro)
Otani Mugen(Shiro,b. 1936) is a veteran Shigaraki ceramic artist who was named a Shigaraki Intangible Cultural Property in 1990. He has made very traditional and distinctive Shigaraki works during his award-winning career with works in major private and museum collections. Here is a prime example… More
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Celadon Six-Sided Jar by Minegishi Seiko
Minegishi Seiko(b.1952) is without doubt become one of Japan’s finest and most original celadon ceramic artists today. His forms are unique and his deep crackled glazing is exquisite. Here is a prime museum-quality example of that, a supremely-refined six-sided jar; in perfect condition with… More
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Hagi Kakehanaire-Hanging Vase by Miwa Kazuhiko
Greetings from sultry Kyoto and back to the gallery we are, hope everyone enjoyed a bit of down-fun summer time as well (in the northern hemisphere). Here is a wedge-forme classic Miwa Kazuhiko (b.1951) Hagi white glazed hanging vase with a copper insert. A striking piece and not very common for… More
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