Tokoname Ash-Glazed Guinomi by Takeuchi Kimiaki
Takeuchi Kimiaki(1948-2011) was a very fine Tokoname ceramic artist who studied under Ezaki Issei(1918-1992) and had a sterling career with many awards and successful exhibitions over the decades. This is a signature ash-glazed Takeuchi guinomi, in perfect condition, 5.3cm.tallx6.5, signed on bas... More
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Shigaraki Chawan by Tsuji Seimei
Tsuji Seimei(1927-2008) was a ceramic artist who walked with the gods; his work is pure Japanese aesthetics; more about this extremely important potter can be read at e-yakimono.net. His main style over a long career was Shigaraki and here is a classic and A1-firing museum quality Shigaraki chaw... More
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Tamba Natural-Ash Glazed Tsubo-Jar-Vase by Nishihata Tadashi/Previews
Other than urban-stylish potter Ichino Masahiko, another great potter in Tamba is Nishihata Tadashi (b.1948), the son of veteran Tamba potter Nishihata Sueharu. Nishihata apprenticed to his father in 1969, and since has went on to win many awards, such as the Grand Prize at the Tanabe Museum's Te... More
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Chaire-Lidded Vessel by Ichino Masahiko
Ichino Masahiko (b.1961) is a leader in today's ceramic world here in Japan. I recently visited him and selected a few smaller works including a set of five plate, two yunomi, tokkuri and guinomi, chawan and this chaire-lidded vessel. The top is also ceramic--although it looks like a stone--with ... More
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Ki-Seto Tokkuri by Kagami Shukai
Kagami Shukai(1941-2009) was one of Japan's finest--some may argue the finest--Ki-Seto potter in the land. His works are harder and harder to find these days, and this tokkuri comes out of a private collection. A classic Kagami firing, in perfect condition with a signed box, 10.6cm.tall, signed ... More
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Five Cups by Nagai Ken
We recently met Nagai Ken and immediately took to his thinly formed and light cups; the skill here is quite high. Each is quite shibui in tonality and a delight to hold; the smaller two are 11.2cm.tall and the taller trio are each about 14cm.tall, signed on base, no boxes. More
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Ash-Glazed-Nerikomi Yunomi Pair by Ueda Tsuneji
Thanks to all who have viewed our Minegishi exhibition--which will be online until the 28th--and from today we'll continue with various works that have found their way to our gallery. The great mingei potter Ueda Tsuneji (1914-1987) was master of the Kinozara-yama kiln in Kyoto which he opened ... More
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Tall Aquamarine Sculpture-Vase by Taniguchi Yoshitaka
The Taniguchi family of Kyoto are renowned for their glazes, especially blue. Those were originated by Taniguchi Ryozo（1926－1996）, who had a most prolific career receiving dozens of awards, such as the Japan Ceramic Society Award in 1961. His son Masanori and grandson Yoshitaka carry on in the... More
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Ceramic Sculpture-Vase by Koinuma Michio
The only and only Koinuma Michio (b.1936) has essayed works over a long career unlike anyone else in Japan. His forms and firing are thoroughly unique and ever changing. Here is a medium-sized work with a deep aura of an antique work, engaging in form and firing; in perfect condition with a signe... More
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Cealdon Guinomi by Kawase Shinobu
Here is a lovely dimpled olive green celadon guinomi by one of Japan's most celebrated celadon potters, ever--Kawase Shinobu(b.1950). There are eight cuts on the small piece, and if held up to the light light is seen through the walls. In perfect condition with a signed box, 4.5cm.tallx4.8cm. si... More
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