Saideiki--'Colorful Mud Vessel' by Ichino Masahiko
Although the facade of this unique vessel is more two-tone than the title implies, color meets the eye on the base and in the 'black hole' center, where all colors come together. The simplicity belies a depth that borders on genius, and that's what I think Ichino Masahiko is, brilliant. His work ... More
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Yunomi by Living National Treasure Tamura Koichi
Tamura Koichi (1918-1987) was named a Living National Treasure in 1986 for his iron glaze designs or tetsu-e. Here is such a tetsu-e yunomi in a rare form not often seen in Japan. I wonder if Tamura took the form from Delft wares. In any case, the flower design is light and graceful while the sof... More
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Bizen Sculptural Henko/Jar by Kawabata Fumio
Quite an extraordinary Bizen henko/jar by Kawabata Fumio(1948-) we offer today. Kawabata is one of Bizen's outsiders (Yokohama born)---like Kakurezaki---and makes his own Bizen with style and flair. Kawabata is Yokoyama Naoki's teacher BTW. This piece dates to Heisei 5(1993) and is very much one ... More
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Iga Guinomi 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. More about Tsuji can be read on www.e-yakimono.net; do a search for 'Tsuji.' This is the only Iga guinomi I have ever seen from Tsuji. It has... More
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Kawai Kanjiro Masterpiece Henko/Jar
One of Kawai Kanjiro's(1890-1966) most dynamic styles he invented is called gosu-doro-hakeme or 'cobalt blue 'mud' white slip brush.' It's a style that appeared during the latter years of his life in the 1950s and is one hardly ever seen on the market. This extraordinary wide-shouldered henko/jar... More
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Three Oribe Vases by Kouchi Hidetoshi
Continuing with our Kouchi Week, here are three of his original Oribe works. Kouchi is gaining much attention, both domestically and overseas, for his innovative, dynamic designs and glazing, breathing life into old Mino styles. Kouchi drags a piece of wood, like a flat stick, over the raw clay f... More
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Bizen-Sue Chawan by Yoshimoto Shuho
I've seen many a chawan by veteran Bizen potter Yoshimoto Shuho(1938-) yet none that have as rich of a natural ash-glaze (shizenyu) as this open-faced one. The contrast between the subdued shizen-yu exterior and the jewelesque interior is quite outstanding. The open form is perfect for a summer c... More
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Bizen Chawan by Ajiki Hiro/Previews
Here is a rare Ajiki Bizen chawan, rare in the fact it was fired in Kakurezaki Ryuichi's kiln. The high-footed form is not usually associated with Bizen, more a Hagi shape, yet Ajiki has little use for definitions or barriers. The chawan was placed in a choice spot in the kiln and thus has a fant... More
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Ten New Sekki Works by Mihara Ken
Mihara Ken (1958- ), is one of Japan's most creative contemporary ceramic artists. His respect from critics and fans of the pottery world is growing year by year both within and outside of Japan. He comes from the land of Izumo (present-day Shimane Prefecture), a mystical part of Western Japan st... More
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Persian Blue Vase by Kato Kenji
Here is a square Persian blue vase with underglaze designs by Mino veteran Kato Kenji(1933-). Kato's specialty is his "toruko-ao" or Turkish Blue glaze. After graduating from the Kyoto University of Fine Art, Kato apprenticed under Kyoto legend Tomimoto Kenkichi. After this apprenticeship, Kato e... More
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