Two Oribe Tokkuri by Ikeda Shogo
One of the brightest young potters these days has to be Ikeda Shogo, please see a previous listing for a bit more about him. Yet with just one look at the brushwork here will surely explain why. Mt. Fuji with birds, trees, clouds, and various designs adore both of these Oribe tokkuri, as delightf... More
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Gosu-Cobalt Blue Bamboo Motif Jar-Vase by Ikeda Shogo
Ikeda Shogo(b.1978) possesses a touch with his brush that creates designs that are rich, deep, whimsical and always a delight to gaze upon. He's one hot and popular potter in Japan right now. Based on the island of Tanegashima he fires Oribe, Kohiki, and Nanban. Here is a gosu jar with a bamboo m... More
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Video Premiere--Black Bizen Chawan by Isezaki Koichiro
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs along with Dentsu and MediaAtlier have produced a series of videos showing different aspects of Japan and its culture to invite folks to visit this amazing country. For the artisan video I was asked to participate and was flattered to be asked and of course I accep... More
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Natural Ash-Glazed Mizusashi by Inayoshi Osamu
We're very pleased to introduce yet another young ceramic artist who creates some very original forms in traditional styles, as well as creating his own styles. His name is Inayoshi Osamu(b.1976) and he hails from Toyohashi, which is very near Seto. He studied in Seto going on to build his own ki... More
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Five Seihakuji Guinomi by Fukami Suehari
Here are five seihakuji--bluish-white-porcelain guinomi by the one and only Fukami Sueharu. Not much else needs to be said, other then he doesn't make so many guinomi at all; each in perfect condition with signed boxes, additional photos of any gladly sent upon request. More
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Three Negoro Lacquer Works by Yoshida Toru
Last December Robert was part of a short film for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to show the beauty of Japanese culture, the short film will be released in March. On that trip he visited a lacquer artist--Yoshida Toru(b.1968) and was taken by the elegance and grace in his lacquer works. Here are... More
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Chosen-Karatsu Tokkuri by Nakagawa Jinembo
Japan lost one of its finest Karatsu potters last year and much too young, Nakagawa Jinembo(1953-2011). Here is a classic Jinembo Chosen-Karatsu tokkuri, perfect condition, signed box, 13.2cm.tall. More
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Bizen Lined Tsubo-Jar by Osawa Tsuneo
The aura around this Bizen jar is pure 16th century Momoyama and from across the room one can easily mistake it for a masterpiece from that period. Even in the hands it appears old, ageless shibui beauty in spades. Perfect for flowers---some folks have been known to takes baths with such works--o... More
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'Flowing-Sand' Vessel by Kobayashi Hideo
Kobayashi Hideo(b.1951) is a Kyoto veteran ceramic artist who has had a most stellar career after graduating from the Kyoto University of Art in 1975; his first award came soon therafter in 1980 at the Kyoto Prefectural Arts and Crafts Exhibition. Kobayashi, based in Uji, visited the gallery toda... More
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White Slip-Kohiki Jar by Yoshida Yoshihiko
Veteran Mino potter Yoshida Yoshihiko(b.1937) is a potter like that of long ago. Leading a simple and quiet life in the hills of Toki, he works from an old farmhouse full of spiritual craft works from the world over. These are his teachers as was the first Living National Treasure for Shino, Arak... More
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