Seihakuji-Bluish-White Porcelain Bowl by Ono Kotaro
Ono Kotaro (b.1953), winner of the 4th Mashiko Ceramics Competition Hamada Shoji Prize, creates sleek, sharp porcelain wares. Yet, what is unique about this artist is that his porcelain has two sides to its character: at first glance, his wares look crisp and cool, like fallen snowdrops. Yet at t... More
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Three Hagi Guinomi-Sake Cups by Kaneta Masanao-Left Available
These are powerful sculptural guinomi by eighth-generation world-renowned Hagi ceramic artist Kaneta Masanao; each was carved from a block of clay and Kaneta gave each a warikodai split foot; on the large side, each in perfect condition with a signed box, signed on base. More
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Bizen Vase-Tokkuri by Yoshimoto Shuho
Veteran Bizen potter Yoshimoto Shuho(b.1938) has always been a favorite of our gallery for his solid Bizen and Bizen-Sue works; here is a richly-fired large 'yokozuna' sturdy tokkuri-vase. The signed box reads tokkuri, yet the size is perfect for a simple chabana arrangement. Dating to 1985, in p... More
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Oval Lidded Vessel by Takiguchi Kazuo
Takiguchi Kazuo again deftly painted interlocking patterns with floral bands on this oval lidded vessel; inside within the floral incised design two rabbits happily frolic. The underside of the lid and the are also focal points. In perfect condition with a signed box, 7.4cm.tallx23.5x19, signed o... More
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Shigaraki Tsubo-Jar by Kato Takahiko
Greetings from Kyoto, where the movers arrived today; please bear with us for the next few days as we catch up and begin to offer new works. On the second floor of this 'tea house' is one of two tokonoma, and Kato Takahiko's Shigaraki jar in the morning light was very moving indeed. The jar is in... More
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Iro-E Overglaze Enamel Plate by Kawai Atsuko
Kawai Atsuko is a veteran Kyoto overglaze enamel master of design; her works are lightweight and a delight to view and hold. The time it took to draw the designs on all her works is staggering. Her list of exhibitions is long indeed usually at specialized art galleries. Here is a lovely medium-si... More
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Set of Five Small Iro-e Plates by Kawai Atsuko
Kawai Atsuko is a veteran Kyoto overglaze enamel master of design; her works are lightweight and a delight to view and hold. The time it took to draw the designs on all her works is staggering. Her list of exhibitions is long indeed usually at specialized art galleries. This set of five small pla... More
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Iro-E Overglaze Enamel Set of Five Kumidashi Tea Cups by Kawai Atsuko
Kawai Atsuko is a veteran Kyoto overglaze enamel master of design; her works are lightweight and a delight to view and hold. The time it took to draw the designs on all her works is staggering. Her list of exhibitions is long indeed usually at specialized art galleries. This set of five kumidashi... More
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Shizen-Yu(Natural Ash Glaze Chawan by Koie Ryoji--Sayonara Mishima!
This quite rare---being a shizen-yu type--chawan by living legend Koie Ryoji will most likely be our last upload from our Mishima gallery; what a grand 11 years it's been, ogakesama-de(thanks to You!). Next stop.....Kyoto, a short walk from the Silver Pavilion, details as soon as we're settled in... More
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Tokoname Shudei Guinomi by LNT Yamada Jozan III
In 1998 Yamada Jozan(1994-2005) was designated a Living National Treasure for his graceful Tokoname kyusu small tea pots. All his works are truly full of hin--grace--and the pure form on this shudei red clay guinomi; the grooves and swelling body fit very comfortably in the hand, and the clay is ... More
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