1960s Ash-Glazed Jar by Kamoda Shoji
Kamoda Shoji (1933-1983) was one of the most influential potters of post-war Japan. He brought new meaning to “decorative ceramics” with extraordinary and imaginative designs. His following was so great that his shows would sell out in 15 minutes (one supposed record), and the lines to… More
SOLD
Six New Natural Ash-Glazed Works by Tsujimura Yui
Here are some recently-fired natural ash-glazed works by Tsujimura Yui (b.1975). The tallest heishi-jar is 28.2cm.tall and is Sold, the wide-mouth jar is 17.2cm.tallx22 and is also Sold, the smaller heishi is 21cm.tall and is Sold, the ‘apple’ jar on the ring is 19.2cm.tall and is Sold,… More
SOLD
White Tamba Chawan by Ichino Masahiko
Ichino Masahiko (b.1961) is a leader in today’s ceramic world here in Japan, period. More about him can be read at www.e-yakimono.net Occasionally he fires using ash glazes and this is a rare example of a melting white snow glaze over a rough clay body. A bit of heft in the weight, in perfect… More
SOLD
Oribe Vase-Sculpture by Kato Yasukage XIV
Kato Yasukage (1964-2012) was born into quite an illustrious Mino potting family and a 14th generation potter who left this world physically much too soon. When his father passed away the young Kato was sent to Bizen to study with Living National Treasure Yamamoto Toshu. Afterwards, he studied at… More
SOLD
Set of Six Aka-E Overglaze Plates by LNT Fujimoto Yoshimichi
Have you ever heard of the ‘Phantom’ Dinner set? If not, then read about it here. It was made by the late Living National Treasure Fujimoto Yoshimichi(1919-1992) who was a master with the brush…. More
SOLD
Hagi Mizusashi by Kaneta Masanao VIII
Here’s a unique Kaneta mizusashi for the way the top is carved out, always exploring new forms—even for the opening. In perfect condition with a signed box, 19.3cm. tallx23-25cm. wide, signed on base. More about this important Hagi ceramic artist in our archives. We recently visited… More
SOLD
Two Tsuboya-yaki Tokkuri by LNT Kinjo Jiro
Kinjo Jiro (1912-2004) was the first Okinawan artist to be designated a Living National Treasure, that was in 1985. Here are two late 1960-early 70s Kinjo tokkuri with slip-trail designs and inlaid designs; each in perfect condition with a signed box by son Toshio, Kinjo’s stamp; the… More
SOLD
Iron-Glazed Relief Jar by Hamada Shoji
A rare Hamada jar. In perfect condition with a signed box, 26cm. tall. More photos and details on request.
More
SOLD