Shino Basara Chawan by Ajiki Hiro
The next five chawan uploaded today will be the final installment of our small Ajiki Hiro exhibition. Osaka-born Ajiki (1948- ) is both extremely enigmatic and charismatic. He is the "Koie Ryoji" of tea bowls, with his chawan just bursting with the highly creative life energy of Eros, while still... More
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Iro-Nabeshima Vase by Imaizumi ImaemonXIII
Imaizumi Imaemon XIII (1926-2001) was designated a Living National Treasure in 1989 for his skill with decorative porcelain wares. In particular, his family keeps alive the tradition of a style of porcelain known as Iro-Nabeshima, a branch of Arita/Imari wares known for its graceful "feudal kiln ... More
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Bizen Large Daruma by Koyama Isso I
Koyama Isso I (1907-1984) was one of the best saikumono (sculptural) Bizen potters of his generation. Having studied under the legendary Isezaki Yozan (father of Living National Treasure Isezaki Jun), Mimura Tokei, and highly touted sculptor Numada Kazumasa, Koyama was a Bizen craftsman in every ... More
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Karatsu Mentori Chawan by Tanaka Sajiro
Tanaka Sajiro (1937-) states that he lives as "seeking the evanescent in my craft, in empathy with the myriad things of the world of change and risking my honor, to live or die, on the secret skills of the flame." (TOH 21 Vol.1, page 120). Tanaka is a Zen potter. He studied Zen at Eiheiji before ... More
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Tamba Saideiki by Ichino Masahiko
A spherical Tamba Saideiki tsubo/vase by Ichino Masahiko. Saideiki literally means (Colorful Mud Vessel). On this spherical piece are swirly, whirlpool-like decorative motifs, similar to the "uzumaki" design found in traditional Japanese garments. He has off-set this motif with an entirely orange... More
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Henko Kasane Tsubo by Nakamura Takuo
Born and raised in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Nakamura Takuo (1945-) is the second son of Ishikawa master potter Nakamura Baizan and the younger brother of contemporary artist/potter Nakamura Kimpei. He presently signs his works as "Baizan," thus taking on his father's name. He first stu... More
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Shigaraki O-tsubo by Tsujimura Kai
Tsujimura Kai (1976- ) creates grand Shigaraki, Iga, Karatsu and Kohiki pieces in line with the aesthetics of his famous father Tsujimura Shiro. Kai, along with his brother Yui, are quickly making a name for themselves in the Japanese pottery world. Deep yet simple, Kai's works carry a sincere un... More
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Karatsu Guinomi by Nishioka Koju
To commemorate the publication of Robert Yellin's new book, "Ode to Japanese Pottery," we will begin a Shuki (sake vessel) exhibition starting today, July 26th to the 31st of August. Featured items will include approx. 100 vessels from the Yellin Collection, as well as many works by various artis... More
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Shigaraki Guinomi by Tsuji Seimei
To commemorate the publication of Robert Yellin's new book, "Ode to Japanese Pottery," we will begin a Shuki (sake vessel) exhibition starting today, July 26th to the 31st of August. Featured items will include approx. 100 vessels from the Yellin Collection, as well as many works by various artis... More
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Hagi Guinomi and Tokkuro by Udagawa Hosei
To commemorate the publication of Robert Yellin's new book, "Ode to Japanese Pottery," we will begin a Shuki (sake vessel) exhibition starting today, July 26th to the 31st of August. Featured items will include approx. 100 vessels from the Yellin Collection, as well as many works by various artis... More
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