8th-9th Century Heian Sueki Flask from the Abe Hitoshi Collection/Previews
Potter and gourmet chef Abe Hitoshi has allowed me to offer a few works from his private collection; a photo of Abe and more about him can be read here: http://www.e-yakimono.net/html/abe-hitoshi-er.html This is a small and rare early Heian Period (794-1185) small sake flask in a simple elegant f... More
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Large Shigaraki Yunomi by Tsuji Seimei
Bold and in perfect condition with a signed box, 11.3cm.tall, signed in side. More
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Ko-Bizen Fukujuroku
In PERFECT condition with an old signed box, Edo period,rare to say the least and tall at 30.4x25.6x16.7, signed in side. More about this one of the Seven Lucky Gods here, a museum piece: http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/seven.shtml More
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Two Hagi Yunomi-Tea Cups by Kaneta Masanao
Each a delight to view and drink from; 10cm. and 9.5cm.tall, signed on base, in perfect condition with singed boxes. Kaneta Masanao, as most know, is one of Hagi's most important ceramic artists today and within history. More
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Shodai Water Dropper--Suiteki--by Inoue Taishu
Inoue Taishu(b.1941) is a veteran Shodai-yaki potter, Shodai being an important--yet minor--Mingei style pottery located in Kumamoto prefecture. More about Shodai can be read on our sister site here: http://www.e-yakimono.net/html/shodai-yaki.html Here is an Inoue suiteki--water dropper--used to... More
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Bizen Hidasuki Jar-Tsubo by Isezaki Taku
Everything is connected, everything is intertwined in some visible or invisible way; this very beautiful Bizen hidasuki (rice-straw cord design) jar by Izezaki Taku (b.1963) is a poem in clay of inter-connectedness that visually alludes to these sentiments. Isezaki is the first son of Isezaki Mit... More
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Hagi Chawan by Kaneta Masanao/Yunomi Two
Very few Hagi artists are as celebrated as Kaneta Masanao (b.1953). One of the most influential Hagi potters today, Kaneta is an 8th-generation Hagi potter; in a nutshell, he has given the traditional Hagi tea world a very sculptural feel with his chunky, boldly-cut forms. Some are mountainous cu... More
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Mashiko Faceted Jar by Murata Gen
Murata Gen(1904-1988) was one of the greatest Mingei potters of the 20th century. His pots have all that is good in Mingei. Born in Ishikawa prefecture, Murata Gen wanted to become a painter, yet upon seeing Living National Treasure Hamada Shoji's works at an exhibition in Nihonbashi Takashimaya,... More
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Bizen Hachi-Vessel by Mori Togaku
This is a rare 1966 triangular-faceted(mentori) hachi-serving vessel by living legend Mori Togaku. The form was way ahead of its time for Bizen. There is one silver-repair on the edgy lip, otherwise in perfect condition with a signed box, 10.2cm.tallx18.3x17.5x17.3, signed on base. More
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Natural Ash-Glaze Jar by Yoshisuji Keiji
Based on 12-13th centuries stoneware jars--Tokoname, etc...--this natural-ash glazed jar(shizen-yu) by Yoshisuji Keiji is a timeless, engaging piece; it also has a haunting aura as if it flew in from outer space or was buried in the ocean for centuies. Fired multiple times it has a varied facade ... More
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