'Tsubo-Jar' by Koinuma Michio
In a past issue of Japan's leading ceramic magazine Honoho Geijutsu, Michio Koinuma was named one the top 100 potters in Japan. That is quite an honor considering the tens of thousands of professional potters here. Koinuma(1936-) is based in Mashiko but his creations are far from Mingei; they are... More
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Bizen Mizusashi by Harada Shuroku
Without any doubt Harada Shuroku is one of Bizen's finest potters within the last 100 years. His work has a primordial power and presence that I never tire of. Walking around Bizen one sees very competent work--meaning proficient on the wheel--yet almost none have the Harada's energy--and that co... More
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Shigaraki Tokkuri by Tsuji Seimei
One of Japan's greatest potters of all time is Tsuji Seimei(1927-). His anagama-fired works are exceptional and his forms contain pure Japanese aesthetics. He's a living legend, after Rosanjin the only potter to have a whole issue of TAIYO devoted solely to him; many potters here say "I want my p... More
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Celadon Glazed Yunomi by Tamura Koichi
Tamura Koichi (1918-1987) was named a Living National Treasure in 1986 for his iron glaze designs or tetsu-e. His work most often has wonderful brush work on it and such an example of his celebrated brush is seen in this celadon glazed yunomi. A full round pomegranate with branches and leaves enc... More
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Kako Katsumi Large 'Vessels'
Deftly carved lines crisscross the surface making a visual carnival; inside a 'black hole' draws one deeper into the vessel..... Additional photos-information gladly sent upon request. More
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Ash-Glazed Vase by Ikai Yuichi
I've been following the career of Kyoto ceramic artist Ikai Yuichi(b.1963) for some years now and this is our first time to offer a small selection of his beautiful ash-glazed works. Ikai learned the secrets of ash-glazing from his teacher Living National Treasure Shimizu Uichi, who in turn studi... More
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Set of Five Iro-E Edo Period Porcelain Yunomi
Here is a very rare set of five iro-e overglaze enamel porcelain tea cups-yunomi that date to the late 1700s. The previous owner from Tokyo--a well-known designer-painter--told us the set is Hirasa-yaki from Kagoshima, a style associated with Satsuma. The Hirasa style began in 1776. Each yunomi w... More
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Late Muromachi Period Bizen Tsubo
This mid-late 1500s Bizen tsubo was originally used by farmers to store seeds, etc..and is now a perfect vessel for chabana or 'tea flowers.' When looking at jars from this period a few points are of major importance to tell from later copies; these are the way the lip is formed, shoulders, and o... More
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Ash-Glazed Guinomi by Hamada Shoji
A truly classic example of Hamada's strong throwing in a compact form; this guinomi has a bamboo kodai-foot, three distinct sections on the body and a full round 'pool.' The olive green ash glaze is rich with tinges of blue. A museum piece in perfect condition with an original signed box, 5.5cm.t... More
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Takatori Gourd-Shaped Tokkuri by Saito Enju
In the 1969 five-book series 'Contemporary Ceramics' (Gendai Togei Zukan, Kogei Publishing) by Kuroda Ryoji (the founder of Kuroda Toen in 1935) he writes that Saito Enju(1910-deceased) was one of the three 'elder masters' of Banko and was a master of many styles. The famous Kyoto Zen monk Tachib... More
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