Iga-Ash-Iron Glazed Sculpture Vase by Hasu Yoshitaka/Previews
Into the new year--The Year of the Dragon--and most likely it will have many facets, some visible now, some not. Much in the vein of this stunning Hasu Yoshitaka work in his patented Iga clay body-ash-iron glazed facade; truly an original in this ancient style. In perfect condition with a signed ... More
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Thickly-Glazed Henko-Jar by Yasuda Zenko
With deep thanks and appreciation to all who have visited our gallery this year, from Mishima to Kyoto. Change is the only constant and many changes indeed for us and Japan this year; again our sincere appreciation to all for visiting the gallery and for your patronage. Next year is the Year of t... More
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Arai-Clay Iga Glazed Goblets(Left On Reserve) by Murakoshi Takuma/Previews
Murakoshi Takuma (b.1954) uses a very arai(rough) Shigaraki clay just as it is, we love the texture he creates with it on his works. Murakoshi has a controlled wildness within his works like that of Koie Ryoji. Murakoshi tops the brilliant 'tsuji aji' clay flavor body with a jewel-like Iga glaze;... More
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Sekki-Stoneware Sculpture-'Vase' by Mihara Ken
In 1995 a brother piece to this Mihara was featured on the cover of the 12th Tanabe Museum of Art --Modern Tea Forms Exhibition Catalog cover as well as being shown at the 20th Anniversary Special Exhibition held at Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, of which a photo tour can be seen in this link: http://www.e-y... More
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Nezumi-Shino Hoju Tsubo-Jar
We're very pleased to feature the graceful Shino and Raku works by Arimoto Kuugen(b.1963) for the first time on and at our gallery. Arimoto is based in Hiroshima, yet uses the finest Mino mogusa clay that he personally went to locate in the hills of Tajimi. Arimoto is a passionate ceramic artist ... More
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Silver-Glazed Chawan by Ogawa Machiko
The contrast of stoneware-clay and darkened silver is quite engaging on this bowl by Ogawa Machiko(b.1946). In fact, one of Japan's important and hard to define aesthetic words--yugen--can be felt in this Ogawa chawan. Ogawa, as many know, is one of Japan's most important and award-winning women ... More
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Oribe Plate by Kakurezaki Ryuichi
Occasionally Kakurezaki Ryuichi creates non-Bizen works and here is a recent Oribe plate by Kakurezaki in his signature shuriken-21st century form. The glazing is delightful as is the long patch of orange that adds an extra dimension to this engaging work. In perfect condition with a signed box, ... More
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Mashiko Yunomi Meoto Pair by Shimaoka Tatsuzo
Here is a shibui yunomi his-hers meoto yunomi set by the late Living National Treasure Shimaoka Tatsuzo. In perfect condition with a signed box, his is 10cm.tall and hers is 8.6. More
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Mashiko Plate by Shimaoka Tatsuzo/Yunomi
Here is a *superb* Mashiko plate by the late Living National Treasure Shimaoka Tatsuzo. In perfect conditon, 6.5cm.tallx31.5, stamped on base, no box and thus this special price, a museum quality work. More
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Museum Exhibited 'Banner' by Kako Katsumi
Flowing and elegant, here is a Paramita Museum's 6th Ceramic Art Grand Prize exhibited work by Kako Katsumi; actually it was shown hanging on a wall--as seen in the catalog photo--yet we prefer it on the block of wood acting as a stand. These very sculptural works show a deeper creative side to K... More
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