Shigaraki Mizusashi by Kanzaki Shiho
On my recent visit to Shigaraki I also visited the studio and temple of Kanzaki Shiho and selected 20 works (jars, chaire, chawan, shuki, kogo, vases); please look for them all tomorrow in the exhibition page on the gallery. Only one mizusashi was chosen and here it is; organic form as if grown f... More
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Kutani Set of Five Cups by Asakura Isokichi II Kiln
Here is a lovely set of five Kutani porcelain cylindrical cups by the late Asakura Isokichi(1913-1998) kiln; Asakura designed the cups and they were all stencil patterned with plum, pine and geometrical patterns in traditional Kutani colors. Fine for wine, tea, shochu, sake, etc. Each in perfect ... More
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Shigaraki Tall Sculpture by Kato Takahiko/Previews
This important Kato Takahiko Shigaraki sculpture was exhibited at the 30th Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition that toured Japan in 1992-93. It's one piece from a set of three and if desired the other two pieces are available. In perfect condition, 63cm.tallx32.5x12.5, signed on base. Other Kato works a... More
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Pine-Bamboo-Plum Sencha Set by Ito Tozan II
Here is a lovely porcelain sencha set by Ito Tozan II(1871-1937). It has depicted in gosu-cobalt blue auspicious pines, bamboo and plums along with a bird. The set has five sencha cups, one tea pot-kyusu, and one bowl/katakuchi-like vessel called a yuzumashi which is used to cool hot water before... More
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Bizen Guinomi by Kaneshige Sozan
Kaneshige Sozan (1909-1995, real name Shichirozaemon) played many roles throughout his long career, the first beginning when he was 18. That's when he started to help his already famous elder brother Toyo (1896-1967) -- who in 1956 was designated a Living National Treasure for Bizen ware -- with ... More
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Large Jar by Uchida Koichi
Uchida Koichi(b.1969) is one of today's 'buzz potters' here in Japan. At a past exhibition in Odawara, folks were reaching over shoulders to grab works in the first few mad minutes. His works have been seen at many solo, group and museum exhibitions here in Japan, particularly the Paramita Museum... More
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Meiji Period 19th C. Inuyama Kashibachi
Here is a lovely overglaze enamel Inuyama 'sweets bowl' kashibachi with maple and cherry blossoms. It dates to the mid-late 1800s and is in perfect condition; 10.5cm.tallx20, no box. More
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Hagi Vase by Udagawa Hosei
Udagawa Hosei(1946-1993) created some of the finest Hagi works in the late 20th century all within the span of a much too brief life; his works are now to Hagi fans as Furutani's works are to Shigaraki collectors. Here is a beautiful bucket form that shows a creamy white Hagi glazing over the dai... More
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Shigaraki O-Tsubo by Nagaoka Masami
All in all a contemporary masterpiece of a Shigaraki large jar in terms of firing and form, plus Nagaoka's added touch around the lip. Nagaoka Masami is an anagama master of the first order; in perfect condition with a signed box--a bit less if no box--and is 42cm.tallx38, signed on base. Nagaoka... More
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Large Bizen Platter by Shibaoka Koichi
Here is a large, textured Bizen platter by veteran potter Shibaoka Koichi(b.1941). Before firing it Shibaoka placed a large 'kiln cracker' in the center that burned away to create the inner roundel of 'clay flavor' tsuji-aji. Shibaoka makes very good tableware with paddled textures; this large pl... More
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