Neriage Guinomi by Nishimura Naoki--Main Photo, Back Left Available
A recent discovery is the delicate-woven neriage guinomi by Kyoto's Nishimura Naoki(b.1958). Starting pottery in his teens, Nishimura graduated from the Saga University of Art in 1978 and continued his education at two Kyoto ceramic institutes. In 1983 he established his first studio and then his... More
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Tenmoku-Persimmon Glazed Jar by Shimizu Uichi
Shimizu Uichi (1926-2004) was designated a Living National Treasure in 1985 for his iron glazes. This very handsome iron-glazed jar dates to 1956 and is in perfect condition with a signed box. It stands 19.5cm.tallx21.4, stamped on base, a fine museum quality work. The box is signed Tenmoku-Jomon... More
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Guinomi by Wada Morihiro
Wada Morihiro(1944-2008) was a towering figure in the Japanese art world and created stunning works of beauty and grace. These days his works are getting harder and harder to find; from a private collection here is a classic Wada, in perfect condition with a signed box, 6.3cm.tallx6, signed on ba... More
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Two Natural Ash-Glazed Vases by Tsujimura Yui
Here are two slender-cylindrical natural ash-glazed vase by Tsujimura Yui; more about Tsujimura in our archives. The two have various 'battle scars' from the kiln and where other works were attached to them. The greens and blues harmonize well with the gray spotted backs; lovely for a single flow... More
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Large Kabura ('Turnip') Tokkuri-Vase by Hoshino Sei
Here is a large kabura-turnip tokkuri by Hoshino Sei(b.1959). Based on large Momoyama period (late 16th-early 17th centuries) 'boat flasks,' this size is more suited for flowers--or standing as is--than a deck of sailors these days. The firing is called kabuse-yaki where a bowl was placed over th... More
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Shigaraki Vase by Ogawa Seiho
Ogawa Seiho (1908-2001) was a Shigaraki chadogu-maker (Tea utensils) of the highest order and one who was an influential teacher in the mid Showa period; his works have a quiet elegance about them, not often found in Shigaraki. Here is a stately Ogawa vase with a fine firing, in perfect condition... More
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Four Cups by Inayoshi Osamu
Here are four cup by up-and-coming ceramic artist Inayoshi Osamu; for more about him please see our archives. The two tall ones here are glazed in a matte black inside, while the two smaller ones are silver and platinum; ranging in size from 12-16.5cm.tall, the taller two are 8,000 yen the silver... More
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Bizen Vase by Kaneshige Michiaki
Michiaki Kaneshige(1934-1995) was the first son of the legendary Toyo and helped his father for many years, including visits by Rosanjin, Noguchi and many, many of Japan's most famous potters of the 20th century that went to the Kaneshige kiln to create works. Michiaki was a fine potter in his ow... More
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Shino Vase by Takauchi Shugo
Mashiko-based Takauchi Shugo's (b.1937) creations always have a dynamic energy and charm about them, he's truly one of Japan's most outstanding veteran ceramic artists. His work has been shown at major overseas exhibitions at the V&A and the Smithsonian as well as domestically at the wonderful Mu... More
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Mashiko-Henko Jar by Kimura Ichiro
Here is the fourth in our over a decade gallery Kimura Ichiro Mashiko Henko Jar, as written in previous listings, "In the Mashiko Ceramic Art Museum permanent works usually on display can be seen by Hamada, Tomimoto, Kawai, Kamoda, Leach, Shimaoka, Murata, Sakuma, and Kimura Ichiro. In fact, a fu... More
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