Peony Platter by Mochizuki Shu
Mochizuki Shu(b.1960) studied ceramic art at the Tokyo University of Art where he has also taught. His works have a pleasing tonality and design often depicting floral motifs. Here is a lovely platter with a botan(peony) motif in rusty reds gold on a matte background. In perfect condition with a… More
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Shigaraki ‘Vase’ by Kobayashi Hiroyuki
Kobayashi Hiroyuki(b.1944) is a relatively unknown outside of Japan Shigaraki ceramic artist; his works have been in many juried exhibitions as well as being shown at Mitsukoshi. In perfect condition with a signed box, 18.5cm.tallx64.5×20.5, signed on base.
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Shino Vase by Mizuno Takuzo(On Reserve)–Tokkuri Hayashi Kotaro(Sold)
Here are two lovely Shino pieces; the left is a Nezumi-Shino vase(can be used as a tokkuri too) by Mizuno Takuzo(b.1927) and the right is a rare tokkuri by Hayashi Kotaro((1940-1981). Mizuno studied with Kato Kageaki(1899-1972, Yasukage’s grandfather) and then with LNT Tomimoto Kenkichi… More
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Three Meiji Period Bizen Figures
Our gallery has always been a fan of saikumono or figures, especially those from Bizen. When choosing saikumono it’s important to pay attention to details and especially the clarity of the face; the three here all beam. The largest is Daruma (25.5cm.tall), followed by Jurojin(the God of… More
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Turkish-Blue Glaze Vase by Kato Kenji
We’d like to thank all for visiting our Inayoshi Osamu exhibition, which will remain online over the weekend. From today we’ll be introducing new works to the gallery beginning with a now rare work by Mino potter Kato Kenji’s (1933-2008). Kato’s specialty was his… More
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Kohiki-Iron Sculpture-Vase by Michikawa Shozo
Michikawa Shozo(b.1953) is a Seto artist who creates powerful ceramic works using a unique forming method of his own discovery. Michikawa is best known for his swirling, samurai-cut vases and here is a prime example that stands 40cm.tallx11x10, small superficial firing crack at base–no… More
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Two Sakai Kobu Platters
The round and much larger of the two is 4.5cm.tallx37.6 and is priced at Sold. The cut form one is 5.5cm.tallx27.6×28.3 and is Sold; both in perfect condition, signed boxes, signed on base.
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Ash-Glazed Iron Design Dobin-Tea Pot by Takiguchi Kazuo
Takiguchi Kazuo’s classic-mingei-inspired dobin with a rough clay body, soft ash-glazing and dynamic iron-underglaze brush markings and a self-made twine handle; all together a fine dobin indeed. In perfect condition with a signed box, 18.3cm.tall including handle x17.5×11.2.
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