Large Oribe Platter by Tsukamoto Haruhiko
Here is a rugged and rich Oribe platter by Tsukamoto Haruhiko. It has many 'landscapes' to it and shows the power Tsukamoto creates even for his vessels--can be seen in the small dish as well. In perfect condition, 7.8cm.tallx37.7, signed on base, signed box, less if not wanted. More
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Raku Chawan by Kako Katsumi/Previews
As I've noted many times before Kako Katsumi challenges his art with passion, spirit, skill and a fine sense of design. Out of the blue his Muses decided to direct him to Raku chawan. And thus he built a Raku single chawan fire kiln and created some truly fine Raku chawan, of which we selected si... More
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Bizen Sculpture-Flower Form--by Kakurezaki Ryuichi
Just about the time Kakurezaki Ryuichi was breaking out and making a huge name for himself here in Japan--and later the world---he made this piece, that was 1990. It shows a keen sense of design and form combined with a classic Bizen firing; Kakurezaki deeply respects the masterpieces of old Bize... More
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1994 Bizen Guinomi by Mori Togaku
It's been quite awhile since a 3rd O-gama (large kiln) firing Mori Togaku guinomi found its way to our gallery. On March 17th, 1994 was the lighting ceremony and the kiln was fired continuously 24-7 until May 11th. The unloading of the kiln began on June 3rd. This is surely one of the best guinom... More
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Overglaze Enamel Porcelain Jar by Ito Hokuto/Harada Pre
Ito Hokuto(b.1961) is a porcelain ceramic artist whose vivid imagination and superb skills come to life on his porcelain works. Of all the graduates who studied under the late Living National Treasure Fujimoto Yoshimichi--and there are quite a few--Ito's works stand alone and are clearly differen... More
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Hagi 'Platter-Snow Morning' by Miwa Kazuhiko
Miwa Kazuhiko (b.1951) is a celebrated Hagi ceramic artist and member of the famous Miwa family; his father is LNT Miwa Jyusetsu, brother is KyusetsuXII, late brother Eizo and uncle is the late LNT Miwa Kyuwa (there is no other family like them in all of Hagi, closest might be the Kaneshige famil... More
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Tokaname Hanging Vase by Ezaki Issei
For a Japanese pottery connoisseur, some names in recent history are important to know, even if they never became "popular" or were named Living National Treasures. One such name is Ezaki Issei(1918-1992). Ezaki is the "godfather" of present day Tokoname wares, as it was he who revived the dilapi... More
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Bizen Chinese Sage Figure-Okimono
Here is a rare Bizen figure of a Chinese sage dating to the late Edo-early Meiji period. It has an old signed box and is in perfect condition, standing at 31cm.tall. This is the first one of this motif we have ever offered, despite looking for such Bizen figures constantly. More
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