*Large* Mashiko Pitcher by Murata Gen
This is the largest Murata Gen (1904-1988) pitcher we’ve ever seen and possibly the largest he ever made. With a thoroughly dynamic Murata glazing the pitcher is more for flowers or simply to gaze upon than for practical use. A museum piece in perfect condition, 34.2cm.tallx28.5(handle to… More
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Neriage Jar by Matsui Koyo
Matsui Koyo(b.1962) is the son of Living National Treasure Matsui Kosei (1927-2003) and continues in the intricate neriage-marbled wares created by his father. Here is such a splendor of a jar, in perfect condition, 23.5cm.tallx27cm. signed on base with a signed box; dates to 2016.
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Bizen Chawan by Abe Anjin
A Bizen chawan that surely Rikyu would adore: only Abe Anjin can create such a work. Classic with an extremely fine firing; in perfect condition with a very deluxe signed box and presentation, 8.8cm.tallx13.5, signed on base.
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Takiguchi Kazuo–Virtual 3D!
Takiguchi Kazuo(b.1953) is one of the most interesting and important Kyoto ceramic artists of the past 30 years. His original forms (and deftly painted smaller works) have earned him a slew of awards and a large following here in Japan as well as around the world. His works are in major museum… More
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Tanoue Shinya–Virtual 3D!
Tanoue Shinya is a Kyoto born-and-raised ceramic artist, it shows in his rich and fresh approach to his art in a Sodeisha challenging mode. A unique and quickly emerging ceramic artist and that will surely change as his awards pile up: Prize of Excellence at the Mainichi Newspaper Prize at the 19th… More
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Iro-E Ginger Jar by Watanabe Kunio
Watanabe Kunio (1967) graduated from the Tokyo University of The Arts where he studied under Celadon Living National Treasure Miura Koheiji (1933-2006). Watanabe’s chosen style is not celadon though, yet overglaze enamel designs that are multi-colored and prismatic. He bisque fires first then… More
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Iro-E Nabeshima Sake Set by LNT Imaemon Imaezumi XIV
Porcelain fit for a feudal lord, in fact in the early days that’s who Nabeshima was made for. Now the fourteenth generation heads the kiln and in 2014 the current generation Imaemon Imaizumi(b.1962) became the youngest person ever to be designated a Living National Treasure for his Nabeshima… More
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Nezumi-Shino Jar-Vase by Hayashi Kotaro
In the 1973 book called ‘Kama-betsu, Gendai no Tougei’ (Individual kilns, Contemporary Pottery) by the late Kuroda Ryoji he wrote that seven potters were the upcoming stars of Mino. Among them was Hayashi Kotaro (1940-1981); the others were Kato Kagekiyo (1930-1979, Seizo), Suzuki Osamu… More
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