Oribe Ewer by Ikeda Shogo
A master of contemporary Oribe, Ikeda Shogo. Just in time for bamboo shoot season here in Japan his whimiscal and mastery created ewer. It’s 14.5 cm. tall and 16cm.x14.5 across. Box would be extra if wanted, about 5,000 yen.
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Yohen Celadon Jar and Tokkuri by Minegishi Seiko
Yohen is a term usually associated with yakishime styles such as Bizen, Tamba or Shigaraki to name a few and not usually used to describe glazed works, such as these celadon works by Minegishi Seiko(b.1952). Basically the term refers to color changes that occur during the firing and that is… More
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Bizen Yohen Jar by Living National Treasure Yamamoto Toshu
Placed in a prime spot in his kiln, this Yamamoto Toshu(1904-1994) jar is a masterpiece of Bizen firing with his perfectly thrown form; he was known as ‘The Master of the Wheel.’ In perfect condition with a signed box, 26cm.tallx27cm. wide, signed on base.
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Shigaraki Vase by Tsuji Seimei
One of the greatest Japanese potters ever, Tsuji Seimei (1927-2008). If you’re not familar with him please do a quick web search. This is a shibui and quiet cylindrical Shigaraki vase with his classic firing tones, subtle textures and perfect opening. In perfect condition with a box signed by… More
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Iro-e Overglaze Enamel Plate by Kawai Atsuko
Kawai Atsuko is a veteran Kyoto overglaze enamel master of design; her works are lightweight and a delight to view and hold. The time it took to draw the designs on all her works is staggering. Her list of exhibitions is long indeed usually at specialized art galleries. Here is a lovely… More
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New Beginnings
It’s been awhile and in these unprecedented times we hope this finds you and yours as well as can be. Here in Kyoto Spring is here in all its glory and we are basically moved into our new gallery and home! Please look for more weekly updates from now on. Kansha always. Tsujimura Shiro on the… More
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Shigaraki Tokkuri and Guinomi by Sawa Kiyotsugu
Veteran Shigaraki ceramic artist Sawa Kiyotsugu(b.1948) is a rat and this is the Year of the Rat, his year and anyone else with twelve year gaps in between. Sawa is a Shigaraki favorite of the gallery and here are three smaller works, a tokkuri, one regularly fired guinomi and one pulled out red… More
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Tamba Work by Nishihata Tadashi
Nishihata Tadashi (b.1948) is most likely the greatest traditional Tamba ceramic in Japan today—more about him in our archives. Here is a richly fired Nishihata vessel with various tones and textures. It’s 28.3cm.tallx31.5cm.x15.5cm. perfect condition, signed box.
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