Mumyoi Sake Cup by LNT Ito Sekisui
How often do I find Ito Sekisui's guinomi--even by calling him--not often enough! Very limited in his output, here is a masterfully quintessential Ito guinomi showing the Ito signature contrast of dark smoky black and red clay 'flavor.' tones. A fine guinomi in perfect condition with a signed box... More
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Bizen Tokkuri by Abe Anjin
Dating back about twenty years, this Abe Anjin Bizen gourd tokkuri has an aura and firing that make it appear as from the 16th century. The firing is superb with rich clay flavor, goma and melon-skin; it pours like a charm and also is perfect for chabana, I first saw it with a single flower withi... More
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Bizen Vase by Shibuta Toshiaki
From a private Tokyo collection, a superb faceted Bizen yohen vase by Shibuta Toshiaki; in perfect condition with a signed box, 20.1cm.tallx17.5x15,signed on base. More
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Chosen-Karatsu Platter
Here is a very fine Chosen-Karatsu platter from a private Tokyo collection; in perfect condition, 5-5.3cm.tallx30, signed on base(not sure who), no box. Sorry to be so brief, yet it's 'Golden Week' here in Japan! More
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Raku Chawan by Kako Katsumi
This Kako Katsumi chawan is light and airy, a perfect chawan for spring and approaching summer. The glazing is engaging and the light orange-skin tones are a perfect match for whipped emerald green tea. In perfect condition with a signed box, 8cm.tallx13.5x13, signed on base. Please also note ou... More
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Large Bizen Rakkyo Tokkuri by Isezaki Jun
As many of you know Bizen's current Living National Treasure(LNT) is Isezaki Jun(b.1936). This makes Isezaki the fifth LNT from Bizen---the highest of any style--joining the late Kaneshge Toyo, Fujiwara Kei, Yamamoto Toshu and Fujiwara Yu. More about Isezaki can be read on on e-yakimono.net. This... More
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102 Porcelain Figures
A long-time resident of Tokyo--and a friend of mine--has decided to return to the US after 30 years. He collected all kinds of Japanese art from chests to woodblock prints. We'll be offering some of his sake vessel collection next week, as we have in the past. Ed used to hound the antique markets... More
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Iga-Oribe Yohen Long Platter by Tsukamoto Haruhiko
Here is a rugged and quite stunning Iga-Oribe yohen platter by Tsukamoto Haruhiko. It is a multi-colored shibui piece that stands alone or becomes much more magical when in use. In perfect condition, 6cm.tallx47.7x18.2, signed on base, no box, yet one can be made for extra. Please also note our p... More
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Shino Guinomi-Sake Cup by Yoshida Yoshihiko
This is a masterpiece Shino guinomi-sake cup by veteran Mino potter Yoshida Yoshihiko;kampai! In perfect condition with a signed box, 6cm.tallx7. More
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Shino Vase by Matsuzaki Ken
The five-sided form sings, the glazing is the chorus, icing and passion; this Matsuzaki Ken Shino vase is a museum piece standing at 33.2cm.tallx22.2, perfect condition with a signed box. More
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