Ko-Bizen Bamboo Tokkuri-Vase
In the old days--meaning over 250 years ago, at least--tokkuri tended to be on the larger side, over 20cm.tall. For storage purposes was one reason and also for serving a party. Here is a fine example of that in a bamboo motif Ko-Bizen tokkuri dating to the 18th century. During the firing the int... More
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Bizen Tokkuri by Kakurezaki Ryuichi
Here is a superbly fired and strong pleated Bizen tokkuri-sake flask by Kakurezaki Ryuichi that dates to the early 1990s. This form of his is rare, in perfect condition with a signed box, 14cm.tall, signed on base. The tall slender neck allows for a smooth rhythmical tok-tok-tok sound.....perfect. More
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Gold and Silver 'Pouch' by Tsuboi Asuka
Here is a rare and alluring ceramic pouch with silver braids by veteran ceramic artist Tsuboi Asuka(b.1932) Tsuboi is a major figure in the ceramic world here and is one of only a handful of leading women potters of her generation. She studied with Tomimoto Kenkichi and works in Kyoto. Her works ... More
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Bizen Combed-Kushime Jar by Konishi Tozo
Konishi Tozo(b.1947) is the current master of the Konishi Toko kiln, his grandfather founded the kiln in the 1940. His work is quite dynamic and that is seen here on this tsubo-jar; the form is traditional, yet the firing is charged by the combination of goma-sesame and scarlet red hidasuki cord ... More
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Mashiko Jar by Murata Gen
Here is a very neat Mashiko jar by the late great Murata Gen (1904-1988); please see photos of his retrospective exhibition at the Mashiko Ceramic Art Museum at e-yakimono.net This jar displays all Murata's known trademarks; flat-rounded jar form along with dynamic glazing schemes, here in nuka a... More
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Reed-Boat Chawan by Ajiki Hiro
Osaka-born Ajiki Hiro (b.1948) is both extremely enigmatic and charismatic. He is the "Koie Ryoji" of tea bowls, with his chawan just bursting with the highly creative life energy of Eros, while still retaining a noble elegance that many potters can never muster. Some even consider Ajiki to be th... More
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Shigaraki Wa-Ring 'Jar' by Kato Takahiko
Lao Tzu, ‘pots are made of clay, but the hollow space in them makes the essence of the pot.’ From the sixth century B.C. some truths never change; Kato Takahiko understands that as he continually creates new and innovative Shigaraki works, the man is obsessed. Drawing on Lao Tzu's wisdom, Kato ha... More
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Two Bizen Masterpiece Tokkuri--Kakurezaki and Fujiwara
Here are two masterpiece Bizen tokkuri showing the balance of what made 20th century Bizen become vital again and how that transformed into 21st century Bizen. The left tokkuri in the main photo is a yohen firing 'kimono lady leaning forward pouring sake' form by Kakurezaki Ryuichi(b.1950). The f... More
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Memory of Clay by Kato Yoji
'I use the firing technique of yakishime (high-fired unglazed stoneware) and haiyu (ash-glazes), which bring out the character of the raw material, that is the original clay, which is infused with the power of nature, Japan's history and culture, and the realities of the present.' Thus wrote Kato... More
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