Kakurezaki Ryuichi Bizen Tokkuri
Dating to 2006, rare form, great firing, signed box, 13.5cm.tall. More
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Shigaraki Chawan by Ueda Naokata V
In Shigaraki the oldest potting families that continue today are the Takahashis and Uedas. Today the Ueda family is in the fifth generation--the first Ueda 1805-1891, second 1845-1928, third 1875-1952, and Ueda Naokata IV (1898-1975). The current fifth generation Naokata was born in 1927 and has ... More
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Oribe Vase by Yamada Kazu
Yamada Kazu is surely one of Japan's most talented and varied ceramic artists. Some years ago I wrote a guest blog about Yamada for JAPAN LIVING ARTS and you can read that here: http://japanlivingarts.com/a-guest-posting-by-robert-yellin/ Here is a very animated and original Yamada eared-vase in... More
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Mashiko Chawan by Murata Gen
Here is a fine-classic Murata Gen chawan (1904-1988)--one of the greatest Mingei potters of the 20th century--that shows Murata's rich and multi-colored glazing technique; in perfect condition with a signed box, 8.cm.tallx12.5cm, stamped 'mu' on base; more about this important 20th century Mashik... More
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Celadon Drinking Vessels by Watanabe Akihiko
Watanabe Akihiko(b.1959) is 'celadon master who fires an noborigama in the Izu peninsula. Watanabe was born and raised in Hirashimizu, Yamagata prefecture home of the pottery of the same name. Yet, Watanabe took it upon himself to learn the hardest of styles, celadon, plus he fires in a wood-fire... More
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Shigaraki Bajo-Hai Stemmed Guinomi by Tsuji Seimei
Here is a rare circa 1970 Shigaraki Bajo-Hai Stemmed Guinomi by the late great Tsuji Seimei (1927-2008). In perfect condition with a signed box, 8cm.tall, signed on base. More
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Two Chawan by Kimata Kaoru
Kimata Kaoru (b.1967) visited the gallery and brought with her two chawan that have spirit and soul that quickly captivated me. She studied in Karatsu before opening her own studio in 1995 and has shown extensively throughout Japan in one-person and group exhibitions. Both chawan are on the large... More
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Bizen Dorabachi-Serving Vessel by Nakamura Rokuro
Nakamura Rokuro(1914-2004) was the king of Bizen sake vessels yet also made many other forms and here is a rare dorabachi--serving vessel that I bet he made for delicacies to accompany some fine sake or wine. A kenzan could also be placed within for flowers. In perfect condition with a signed box... More
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Bizen Tsurukubi-Crane's Neck-Vase by Mori Togaku
Mori Togaku(b.1937) is a living legend for Bizen; more about him can be read in our archives. Needless to say from looking at the archive photos I'm a huge fan of his and have seen-handled many works from his career. Without a doubt the firing on this elegant tsurukubi vase is unparalleled and f... More
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Bizen Tsurukbi by Mori Togaku
Double-boxed, 26cm.tall. Museum piece, dating to his second o-gama firing. More
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