Bizen Vase-Sculpture by Wakimoto Hiroyuki
Again Wakimoto Hiroyuki creates unique and engaging forms for his Bizen art; here is a well-fired 'hook' vase that stands alone or can be used for flowers. In perfect condition with a signed box, 26.2cm.tallx17.8x18.6, signed on base. More
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Metavoid by Akiyama Yo
Akiyama Yo (b.1953) is widely considered to be one of the greatest conceptual ceramic artists living today, more about this very important worldwide ceramic artist in our archives. In perfect condition, 28.1cm.tallx44.2x36.1. More soon...... More
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Flask by Kawai Kanjiro
Here is an *extremely* rare circa 1940 Kawan Kanjiro decanter-flask, 18.8cm.tall. More
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Bizen Tokkuri by Kakurezaki Ryuichi
Thanks to all who have visited the Fujioka Shuhei Iga Exhibition, we'll begin to offer other works from today. Dating to 1997, here is a fine Kakurezaki Ryuichi Bizen tokkuri-sake flask, with attitude. Stands very proud with a shibui firing. In perfect condition with a signed box, 14.5cm.tall,... More
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'The Grace and Workmanship of Porelain--Unfolding Development in Japan'
One of the finest reference catalogs on Japanese porcelains we've ever come across; from a 1998 exhibition at the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum. Subtitled 'Arita And From there to Seto' the catalog covers the history and development of Japanese porcelain up to 1942 ending with Kato Hajime. Man... More
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Toward a 21st Century Renaissance in Ceramics
Published in 1997 this bilingual two-volume set looks at traditional forms-potters in Volume 1 and more radical works in Volume 2. Those in volume 1 are Shimada Koichi, Abe Anjin, Shima Takemi, Tanaka Sajiro, Furutani Michio, Tsujimura Shiro, Harada Shuroku, Okazaki Takao, Suzuki Goro, and Raku K... More
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Nezumi-Shino Square Vase by Hayashi Kotaro
Hayashi Kotaro(1940-1981) was a brilliant Mino potter who passed away much too soon. His younger brother is the now quite famous Hayashi Shotaro. Here is a rare---first one ever seen in this form---and lovely autumn Nezumi-Shino vase by Hayashi. In perfect condition with a signed box, 20cm.tallx8... More
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Five Bizen Tall Cups by Miyao Masahiro
Autumn is in the air here in Kyoto and at the store's there's even special autumnal beers; each will surely taste better in any of these recently fired tall Bizen cups by Miyao Masahiro. Each has a fine firing and incised and/or stamped designs; each is hefty in the hands with the heights ranging... More
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Yunomi-Chawan Pair by Kawai Hirotsugu
Here is a classic Mingei large yunomi set by Kawai Hirotsugu (1919-1993). Kawai was the adopted son of Kanjiro and the influence is clearly seen; one large yunomi is a blue-gosu and the other a buff crackled-ash glaze. Both are on the large side and very well-crafted indeed. The blue one is 9.5cm... More
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Ash-Iron-Glazed Henko-Jar by Kawai Takeichi
Kawai Takeichi(1908-1989) had a very prolific career as a mingei potter and kiln manager. He was based here in Kyoto and studied with his uncle Kawai Kanjiro starting in 1927 and continued his studies and collaborations with Kanjiro for close to forty years. His pieces are in museums throughout t... More
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