Shigaraki Openwork Design Serving Bowl by Takahashi RakusaiV
Here’s a unique Shigaraki serving bowl by Takahashi Rakusai V (b.1954) in perfect condition with a signed box, 12.6cm.tallx23cm., signed on base.
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2 Iga-1 Shigaraki Jars by Watanabe Aiko
Today I visited Watanabe Aiko in Iga, she’s one of Japan’s only female potters that works in the two anagama-traditions of Iga and Shigaraki: she has very fine firings on her classical forms. Here are three such work, the two smaller ones being Iga and the larger Shigaraki; the smallest… More
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Showa Period Hagi Shishi
RYYG has always been a fan of well-crafted saikumono-ornamental figures; here’s such one in a bold Shishi form and the only Hagi one we’ve ever offered. It stands 30.5cm.tall at the tail and is 38cm. long, there is a stamp inside yet the glaze has made it illegible, in perfect… More
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New Works by Ohira Kazumasa
Ohira Kazumasa(b.1943) is an Iga-based ceramic artist who makes powerful forms ‘for wind and water.’ He studied sculpture at Musashino Art University and that background shows clearly on his works. Ohira is very interested in ‘Environment Ceramic Art’ and draws inspiration… More
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Hagi Drinking Vessels–Plus 1–by Hatano Zenzo and Hideo
Hatano Zenzo (b.1942) was named a Yamaguchi Prefecture Intangible Cultural Property holder for his Hagi wares in 2003. Born in Karatsu, he studied pottery in both Karatsu and Arita before moving to Hagi to apprentice under Hagi great Yoshiga Taibi (1915-1991). He learnt much from his master, and… More
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Late Muromachi Ko-Bizen Katakuchi-Jar
This katakuchi-lipped jar is from the late Muromachi period and for its age it’s in fine condition, there is a superficial hairline that is of no concern, really hard to even find. As noted, old box, 16.5cm.tall.
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Iga Jubako-Stacked Serving Vessel/Sculpture
Here is a very engaging 7-tiered Iga serving vessel-sculpture by veteran Iga ceramic artist Hasu Yoshitaka (b.1949–more about this important Iga artist in our archives.) In perfect condition with a signed box, 38cm.tallx20cm., signed on base; additional photos gladly sent on request.
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Three of the Greats–Fujiwara-Furutani-Kaneshige
Here are three of the greatest 20th C ceramic artists for their respective styles; Fujiwara Ken(1924-1977), Furutani Michio (1946-2000) and Kaneshige Sozan(1909-1995). Each shown here has an excellent firing and are in perfect condition, Fujiwara is 14.5cm.tall, signed box and is Sold; Furutani is… More
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