Bizen Guinomi by Living National Treasure Fujiwara Kei
I sincerely doubt there is a finer Fujiwara Kei hidasuki--rice-straw wrapped--tokkuri than the one seen here; the Japanese say meihin (meaning masterpiece) and for Fujiwara and his hidasuki tokkuri this is a meihin. The form is ripe with the orange-red lines crisscrossing over the front, and that... More
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Shigaraki Yohen Flower Hachi-Bowl by Sako Yoshihiro/Previews.
We've been waiting a few years now for Sako Yoshihro(b.1972) to complete and fire his anagama in Shigaraki and finally that was accomplished late last year. Sako was born in Nara and studied under the late great Tsuji Seimi for three years starting in 1992. Afterwards he studied Kutani pottery fo... More
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Rakan by Hoshino Ryosai
Whimsically cool, made for a temple in a series of 108; 36.7cm.tallx29.2--ear to ear--x24.6, signed on side, perfect condition with a signed box, 10kg. More
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Mashiko Ash-Glazed Jomon Tokkuri by Shimaoka Tatsuzo
Here is a very handsome ash-glazed jomon tokkuri-flask by the late Living National Treasure Shimaoka Tatsuzo (1919-2007). It has a paddled form that is a joy to hold and the ladled glazing is rare on this form; the olive green glaze creates a swirling pattern that flows over the shoulder on the f... More
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Shigaraki Jar by Kon Chiharu
Kon Chiharu (b.1951) fires an anagama in the 'snow country' of Niigata, a region known for its fine rice and sake. Kon established his kiln there in 1980 after finishing an apprenticeship with the legendary Tokyo-based Shigaraki potter Tsuji Seimei. His firing follows in Seimei's tradition, with ... More
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Bizen Masu-Sake Cups by Isezaki Taku
Here are two very unusual Bizen masu sake 'cups' made by Isezaki Taku(b.1963). Isezaki is the first son of Isezaki Mitsuru and nephew of current LNT Isezaki Jun. Masu are most often made of wood and were traditionally used for measuring rice or sake. The history of Bizen masu dates back to Kanesh... More
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Set of Five Narumi-Oribe Mukozuke by Sasaki Tadashi
In the past we've offered a few Sasaki Tadashi works, mostly chawan and guinomi. This is the first set of mukozuke serving bowls we've ever seen by him and they date to 1969. Sasaki (1922-1997) was one of the outstanding Oribe potters of the 20th century- he was awarded the top prize in 1967 for ... More
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Tokkuri Set by Eiraku Wazen XII
Set of Plum-Moon tokkuri by Eiraku Wazen(1823-1869) in an old box, Ohno family, 15.3-1.5cm.tall, stamped, perfect condition, very lightweight. More
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Mashiko Faceted Jar by Murata Gen
This jar could only have been made by one Mashiko potter; the bold paddled faceted form, the multi-glazing abstract glazing scheme and the just plain down-to-earth goodness all point to Murata Gen(1904-1988). This is one of the smaller jars---standing at 20.8cm.tall--that we've ever offered in th... More
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Two Bizen Incense Burners-Vases by Wakimoto Hiroyuki
Here are two of Wakimoto's original forms where he fires the tops in different parts of his kiln, which account for the various tones contrasting with the bodies. Each has two 'stones' inside that are used to hold incense sticks of small flowers; each in perfect condition with a signed box, the l... More
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