Seven Lucky Gods Small Dishes
The Seven Lucky Gods are seen one on each of these fanciful plates made by Shimura Noriyuki. A great web site to learn more about the seven lucky gods--and the best site on the net for anything related to god and Buddhism here in Japan, and run by my good friend Mark Schumacher, can be found here... More
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1976 Bizen Tokkuri by Mori Togaku
In 1976 when Mori Togaku was 39 years-old he built an eight-meter anagama in the hills of Aioi, Hyogo prefecture; this tokkuri was fired in that kiln and has a sign on the side that Mori used only that one year. The stoic form is called imo or a potato form and the firing is superbly shibui; dark... More
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Bairin-Yaki Edo Period Nasu-Eggplant Tokkuri
An extremely rare--first one I've ever held--seen in magazines and books for years--Bairin(Plum Forest) nasu-gata(eggplant form) tokkuri, dates to about 1820, fired in Otsu, Shiga. Box, unsigned, can sign if requested, EMS included. One in the Zeze Museum can be seen in this link: http://zezeyaki... More
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Iga Tsubo-Jar by Fujioka Shuhei/Previews
Flowing bidoro natural ash-glaze, rich reddish-orange 'clay flavor' and koge burnt patches on the side are the defining characteristics of Iga pottey and they are all found on this stunning Igo tsubo-jar by veteran Iga potter Fujioka Shuhei(b.1947). In perfect condition with a signed box, 23.5cm... More
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Sekki Chawan by Mihara Ken
A brilliant sekki-stoneware chawan by Mihara Ken; the form and firing are pure Mihara. In perfect condition with a signed box, 11.3cm.tallx13, stamped on base. More
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Slanted Sculpture-Vase by Kako Katsumi
Dating to 1989, this early Kako Katsumi work already shows his keen sense of design, glaze mastery and technique. The outer band is jet black matte glaze while the inner band shows a lighter black glaze inlaid with white arabesque-'K. Haring' patterns. In perfect condition with a signed box, 29cm... More
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Exhibited Bizen Ko-Kabura Vase-Tokkuri by Mori Togaku
In the spring of 1990 Mori Togaku had a major exhibition at Mitsukoshi, Tokyo for his 2nd O-gama firing (large kiln, Mori's being 53-meters long) that was lit the previous Sept., the firing was stopped in Nov., and the unloading began in Jan. of 1990; the exhibition was a major success. The exhib... More
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Bizen Henko-Jar by Kakurezaki Ryuichi
This Kakurezaki Ryuichi hanko-jar dates to 2000 and is a purely original Kakurezaki form full of style and grace; the firing is also superb. In perfect condition with a signed box, 34.5cm.tallx20.2x14, signed on base. More
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'Vase by Wada Morihiro
To all who have sent emails, prayers, light and love these past few days we all dearly thank you. Wada Morihiro(1944-2008) was a towering figure in the Japanese art world and created stunning works of beauty and grace; we offer a work dating from 1995; may beauty, light and love shine upon all. I... More
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Large Tokoname Ash-Glazed Charger by Takeuchi Kimiaki
If you do a Google search for Takeuchi Kimiaki(1948-2011) one of the top listings is for a dish in the collection of the Victora and Albert Museum. You'll also discover his pieces in the Brooklyn and Metropolitan Museums in New York. Takeuchi was a very fine ceramic artist, and I'm saddened to wr... More
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