Tamba Senmonki Bowl by Ichino Masahiko
Ichino Masahiko is creating quite a stir in the contemporary ceramic art scene for his modern Tamba wares, which call to mind the styles of Kamoda Shoji, Suzuki Goro, and the Sodeisha. This is a large "senmonki", or linear-patterned vessel, which is wonderful as an objet d'art by its sleek form. ... More
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Tamba Saideiki Vase by Ichino Masahiko
We at ey-Net are pleased to present the works of Tamba ceramist Ichino Masahiko, who is currently gaining much attention in the Japanese pottery world for his modern, "urban-istic" Tamba wares. Not only is this form unique in its "book-like" shape, the clay flavor, with its smoky texture, is plea... More
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Three Seihakuji 'Sound of Water' Works by Ono Kotaro
Three seihakuji blue porcelain design works called Mizu-no-Oto, or "the Sound of Water" by Ono Kotaro. This is a pattern original to Ono--read more about him in other listings--and shows his flair with wave-like movement in his porcelain. The surface as if a stone was thrown into a quiet pond, an... More
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Old Shigaraki Jar by Ueda Naokata
Here is a very rare shodai (first generation) Shigraki tsubo-jar by Ueda Naokata ( Tanii, 1805-1891). Ueda was active in the first half of the 19th century and was associated with the Kyoto nun Ohtagaki Rengetsu. He was mainly a tea potter and worked with a refined clay that resembles Bizen, as c... More
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Iga Tsubo by Fujioka Shuhei
Fujioka Shuhei not only defends but defines the boundaries of Iga ware, which has unfortunately been overlooked for its more famous Shigaraki neighbour as of late. This mentori-cut tsubo (jar) is an exciting piece of sculpted pottery, with sharp crevasses and waterfalls of glaze flowing down from... More
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Shigaraki Uzukumaru by Tsujimura Kai
One classic shape of Shigaraki is called an uzukumaru. It's a squat jar that has been favored by chajin for centuries. They often have incised rope or cypress fence designs on the shoulder known as nawame or higaki. I picked this Tsujimura Kai uzukumaru out for a few reasons. First was the deligh... More
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Narumi Oribe Chawan by Sasaki Tadashi
Sasaki Tadashi(1922-1997) was one of the outstanding Oribe potters of the 20th century- he was awarded the top prize in 1967 for his Oribe in the prestigious Japan Traditional Arts and Crafts exhibition. He studied with both Kato Hajime and Kato Kobee before establishing his own kiln. Here is a c... More
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Sekki Tsubo by Mihara Ken
More of a classical form for Mihara Ken, yet this tsubo-jar is also full of his personality. More about Mihara in other listings and on www.e-yakimono.net. In perfect condition with a signed box, 22.0cm.tall and 21.0cm. wide. Mark my word, Mihara is a major talent and his star will only rise........ More
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Oribe Vessel by Kato Shigetaka
Kato Shigetaka (1927-)is the third son of the late Kato Tokuro and younger brother of Okabe Mineo. Shigetaka has had his own successful career winning the Japan Ceramic Society Prize and having a Shino work featured on the cover of the 'Modern Japanese Ceramics in American Collections' exhibition... More
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Meiji Period Kokei-yaki Sometsuke Sencha Set
A lovely and rare Kokei-yaki porcelain sencha set dating to the Meiji Period. Each work has hydrangeas painted in cobalt blue on the snow white body. The collection was owned by Seto calligrapher Ooshima Kimigawa(?-1943). In excellent condition with an old box, cups are 4.8cm.tall and 7.5cm.acros... More
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