Bird Motif Vase by Fujihira Shin
An engaging work by one of Japan's most interesting and prolific ceramic artist's Fujihira Shin (1922-2012). In perfect condition with a signed box, 23.0cm.tall. More
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Mashiko Yunomi Pair by Hamada Shoji
Hamada Shoji, most likely the most famous Japanese potter the world has ever known. Here is a classic Mashiko yunomi set by Hamada. We find his warm nuka glaze in smooth and crawling hemispheres, his signature sugar cane iron underglaze design. One can sense the swiftness and accuracy of Hamada's... More
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Bizen Kabura Vase/Flask by Yokoyama Naoki
We continue this weeks offerings again with Bizen works selected from Robert's recent visit there. Yokoyama Naoki(1970-) has captured our senses for a few reasons, one being form and the other his splendid 'marbled clay flavor' that is very much a delight to view and use. In a preview photo you'l... More
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Tall Bizen Vase by Miyao Masahiro
I was in Bizen last week leading a group of 12 Japanese Ceramic Society members; it was an uncanny sight indeed to see! We turned a few heads; this curly headed gaijin with 12 senior Japanese following. I was able to find a few great works and will be offering them in the coming days and next wee... More
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Black Bizen Guinomi by Isezaki Jun
As many of you know, Bizen was given another Living National Treasure recently, Isezaki Jun(1936-). This makes him the fifth LNT from Bizen---the highest of any style--joining Kaneshge Toyo, Fujiwara Kei, Yamamoto Toshu and Fujiwara Yu. More about Isezaki can be read on on www.e-yakimono.net. A r... More
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Bizen Shishi Late Edo Period Bizen Tokkuri
Many applied figures can be found on Bizen tokkuri and many are called ningyo-dokkuri--ningyo meaning doll or figure--and we find images of 'lucky gods' or other auspicious images. Most are on the large size and often square of round. It is very rare to find one as offered here in terms of form a... More
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Celadon Bowl by Fukami Sueharu
Kyoto's Fukami Sueharu is an internationally recognized ceramic artist that has works in museums which are too numerous to count. These include The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; Suntory Museum, Tokyo; The Brooklyn Museum, New York; the V&A, London and Museo Internationale delle Ceramiche,... More
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Mihara Ken Sekki Water Vessel
One more, and the largest, of Mihara Ken's water vessels. This one is in a four-petal shape with a deep cavernous middle, 24.5cm.tall and 17 across. Mihara is an award-winning ceramic artist and his work is very refined and spiritual. You can find his bilingual book on www.japanesepotterybooks.co... More
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Bizen Tokkuri by Harada Shuroku
Featured in 'Ode to Japanese Pottery,' here is one of Harada Shuroku's finest powerfully cut mentori tokkuri. It dates back about 20 years and is in perfect condition with a signed box, 12.2cm.tall. More about Harada in other listings or on e-yakimono.net. Needless to say, he has shaped what Bi... More
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Neriage 'Marbled' Chawan by Ueda Tsuneji
One potter whose work I just cannot get enough of, besides Murata Gen, is Ueda Tsuneji. I wrote an article about these two in a past issue of DARUMA magazine (Issue 32/www.darumamagazine.com) and I direct you there--or our archives--to learn more about this important 'Mingei' potter from Kyoto. H... More
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