Kamakura Period 14th C, Echizen Tsubo
This Echizen tsubo-jar is a classic Kamakura 14th century form tsubo that is 21.8cm.tall and 19cm.wide at shoulders, kiln mark on shoulder--rare that is--and in perfect condition. When looking at older jars there are a few points that hint to age; form, lip, 'clay flavor,' base, and thickness o... More
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Large Bizen Kabura Tokkuri by Yoshida Koichi
It's hard not to gape at the pretty exceptional firing on this large kabura-turnip tokkuri by Yoshida Koichi(1960-). Based on large Momoyama period (late 16th-early 17th centuries) 'boat flasks,' this size is more suited for flowers--or standing as is--than a deck of sailors these days. The firin... More
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Shino Tokkuri by Hori Ichiro
Here is as good as it gets for a Shino tokkuri, or Shino for that matter: warm creamy feldspar glaze, soft hi-iro fire tones, iron-underglaze enso design, great clay and engaging form. Made by the very talented--and humble--Mino potter Hori Ichiro, the tokkuri dates back to about 1997 and is 15.5... More
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'Utsuwa' by Ogawa Machiko
A masterpiece earth-toned 'ustsuwa' (vessel) by Ogawa Machiko..... More
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Gourd-Shaped Shigaraki Vase by Ueda Naokata IV
In Shigaraki the oldest potting families that continue today are the Takahashi and Ueda potters. Today the Ueda family is in the fifth generation--the first Ueda 1805-1891, second 1845-1928, third 1875-1952--and here is a rare hyotan-gourd-shaped vase by Ueda Naokata IV (1898-1975). He took the p... More
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Fuki--Wind Vessel--by Ohira Kazumasa
There's much activity on this small vessel by ceramic artist Ohira Kazumasa, wind-sweeping across sand, a mountain top, volcanic movement. Ohira works not only in clay, yet also in stone and metal and all his work is dynamic and finds inspiration in nature. His works have been displayed in natura... More
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Nezumi-Shino Henko/Jar by Hori Ichiro
Hori Ichiro(1952-) is considered a mago-deshi or 'grandchild apprentice' to the great past Living National Treasure Arakawa Toyozo(1894-1985), as Hori studied with Kato Kozo (a Gifu Prefecture Intangible Cultural Property, and future LNT?), Arakawa's apprentice way back when. All in all this lead... More
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Bizen Chawan by Mori Seishi
There's something very primitive in Mori Seishi's Bizen, possibly his organic forms or the way he fires his anagama. I've always admired his work for being not only fine Bizen, yet also for being on the fringe of the Bizen world. This chawan illustrates the point; the form is almost like a rounde... More
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Mid-Edo Period Shodai Chatsubo Tea Jar
By far one of the most interesting and rare Shodai chatsubo to be seen anywhere, I say that with ease. Dating to the mid-Edo period, circa 1780, the glazing is luscious in beige and olive tones that create dripping and flowing landscapes over the stoneware body. A museum piece in perfect conditio... More
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Tall Agano Late Edo Period Tokkuri
What a wonderful example of mingei or folk crafts from the Agano kilns. This whimsical piece has a trailed octopus design on the front and back. The lustrous brown glaze softens the whole form. The Agano tokkuri can also be used as a vase, one that is quite calm and confident in its character. Ag... More
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