Black Raku Chawan by Egawa Setsusai
Very much in a Koetsu rounded form, this is a fine Kuro-Raku (Black Raku) chawan by Egawa Setsusai(1902-1979). More about Egawa with a photo of the potter in other Egawa listings. He was a Tea potter and this chawan was exhibited at a Mitsukoshi exhibit about thirty years ago; the number 31 is st... More
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Nezumi Shino Bowl by Honami Kosen
Honami Kosen(1900-deceased) was a direct descendant of Honami Koetsu(1558-1637) and a 15th generation potter. He was associated with Iemoto of major tea schools and fired Raku, Shino, and Oribe chadogu---Tea utensils. Here is a classic nezumi-Shino deep serving bowl that stands on three feet. It ... More
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higaraki Henko-Jar by Furutani Michio
An original masterpiece form by the late great Furutani Michio. This work was exhibited at a 1990 Tokyo exhibition and a photo shows the work in the catalog. The work shows the intensity of an anagama firing of which Furutani was the king. It has crusty patches, brown rivulets and other very capt... More
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Seto Daruma by Masuda Shigeyuki
I got goose-bumps when this Daruma 'found me,' what a figure. It has a classic Seto finely crackled glaze and then that very delightful face, we stared each other down for 'ages.' It was made by Seto veteran ceramic artist Masuda Shigeyuki(1927-) and he's been making figures for decades. He start... More
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Guinomi by Ito Motohiko
An early guinomi---dating to 1975---from veteran Kasama potter Ito Motohiko(1939-). Ito is best known for his nunome (a kind of cheese-cloth) pattern and also for his exceptional designs. He studied under Fujimoto Yoshimichi, Tamura Koichi, and also Matsui Kosei; all past Living National Treasure... More
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Ash-Glazed Guinomi by Shimaoka Tatsuzo
One of Japan's true 'Ambassadors of Clay' has to be Mashiko's Living National Treasure Shimaoka Tatsuzo (1919-). His work, as you all know, is in museum and private collections the world over. I see many works that move me, and then again, many that don't. His output is so vast. Here is a very fi... More
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Chawan by Kouchi Hidetoshi
I've often thought of the good fortune I've had to encounter good works of Japanese ceramic art---they are visual and/or hand held poems that inspire and teach me; they provide tranquil beauty amidst the hustle of each day; they transcend time. The list, of course, goes on. I take it as a big res... More
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Fujioka Shuhei Tsubo
A masterpiece of a modern Iga tsubo by Fujioka Shuhei. More about Iga and Fujioka in the archives. 18.0cm.tall. More
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Iga Three-Tier Jubako by Hasu Yoshitaka
Hard to find good jubako---stacked boxes---by contemporary potters these days here in Japan. There are a few exceptions with one being Iga Potter Hasu Yoshitaka (1949-). Hasu ('lotus') has been around awhile, in his own quiet way. He exhibits mainly at Takashimaya and some other smaller ceramic g... More
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Various Works by Koie Ryoji
Here we go! I'm expecting Koie-sensei in my office any minute now but I was able to photograph some works.....there are no dimensions or prices (range $150-$1800)--so if you'd like any information on a particular work please email me with the photo number. As soon as I can I'll email more photos ... More
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