Shigaraki Sculpture-Vase by Kohyama Yasuhisa
Very few words to describe veteran Shigaraki ceramic artist Kohyama Yasuhisa---he's 75 this year--other than brilliant. Last week I visited him and selected a smaller work seen here, a larger form--also seen--as well as four guinomi and a signature 'duck' tokkuri. This work is 14cm.tallx14.2x10.5... More
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Shigaraki Uzukumaru by Furutani Kazuya
The focal point on this Furutani Kazuya uzukumaru Shigaraki jar is the center extremely clear emerald green natural ash-glaze 'bead.' Divine, I'll leave it at that. In perfect condition with a signed box, 23cm.tallx21.8cm. signed on base. More
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Bizen 'Seasons' Meoto-Yunomi Pair by Kakumi Seiho
Kakumi Seiho(b.1921) is one of the last remaining veteran-greats of Bizen; he began his Bizen journey in 1949 and in 1980 was designated an Okayama Prefectural Intangible Cultural Property. This shibui 'his and hers' yunomi set has the kanji for each of the four seasons on the sides, quite rare f... More
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Handled Oribe Vessel by Takauchi Shugo
Takauchi Shugo's 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 Musee Tomo in Tokyo. This... More
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16th C. Ko-Bizen Chatsubo
35cm.tall, Late Muromachi Period Ko-Bizen Chatsubo Tea Jar: chipped rim, kiln mark on shoulder, ishihaze-stone bursts, rich firing, museum quality. More
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Rare Bizen Guinomi Pair by Fujiwara Kei
In my over two decades in Japan (approaching three) I've only seen one other such Fujiwara Kei set. Bizen's second Living National Treasure was Fujiwara Kei(1899-1983); he was named a LNT in 1970. His love for sake is well-known and thus he made some of the finest sake vessels of the 20th century... More
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Shigaraki Tsubo by Otani Shiro
Here is a superb Otani Shiro Shigaraki tsubo-jar, in perfect condition with a signed box, 30cm.tallx31cm., signed on base. More
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Shigaraki Chawan by Kato Takahiko
Here is a fine Shigaraki chawan by the ever-talented Kato Takahiko, notice the high-kodai foot and deep carving on it, not really ever seen on Shigaraki chawan before; the firing is superb as well. In perfect condition with a signed box, 9cm.tallx13.8x 12.5cm, signed on body. More
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Hakuji-White Porcelain Sake Set by Takenaka Ko
Takenaka Ko(b.1941) is a white porcelain specialist based in Kyoto; in 1995 he was designated a Kyoto Intangible Cultural Property. Takenaka is listed in the 'The Encyclopedia of Japanese Ceramics' and is also featured in 'Japanese Studio Crafts' published by the V&A in London. He studied with Li... More
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Shino Vase by Tsukamoto Haruhiko
Here is a thickly crackled-glazed Shino vase with rich iron contrasts by Tsukamoto Haruhiko(b.1959). It has an animated form and is on the small side, good for a desk or window sill. In perfect condition with a signed box, 17.2cm.tallx10.5, signed on base. More
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