Neriage Marbled Chawan by Ueda Tsuneji
Here is a truly magical neriage ('marbled ware') by the late Kyoto potter Ueda Tsuneji(1914-1987); night sky. More about this hidden Mingei giant in our archives or in a past DARUMA magazine article I wrote about Ueda and Murata Gen. In perfect condition with a signed box, 7.5cm.tallx13.6; a can ... More
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19th Century Agano Gourd Vase
An elegant Kyushu piece today, this is a gourd vase from the Agano kilns in Fukuoka prefecture. The Agano style recently celebrated 400 years of tradition and was the cover story in a past issue of TOHSETSU, the journal of the Japan Ceramic Society. I find charm, great beauty and strength in Agan... More
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Bizen Pagoda Koro by Urakami Zenji
When one gets off the train at Imbe (the station for Bizen) and looks at the station building a fine shishi relief is to be seen; a picture of it can be viewed here here e-yakimono.net/html/bizen-town.html It was made by celebrated Bizen potter Urakami Zenji(1914-2006). He studied with the great ... More
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Square Vase by Mashiko Potter Miyake Yoji
Miyake Yoji (b.1950) is a veteran Mashiko potter who in 1974 apprenticed to Ito Kosho before establishing his own kiln in 1977. I've admired his work for a long time for its Rimpa feel and elegant designs. Here is such a work, tall at 33cm. and each side has sweeping hakeme brush lines over which... More
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Mumyoi Guinomi 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 thrown Ito guinomi showing the noted contrast of dark and red clay 'flavor.' A splendid guinomi in perfect condition with a signed box, 4.8cm.tallx7.5, signed on bas... More
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Plate by Suzuki Osamu/Calligraphy by Shimizu Kosho
Sodeisha founder Suzuki Osamu(1926-2001) made this plate for the renowned Todai Temple Zen Priest Shimizu Kosho(1911-1999) to draw on; the rapid brush strokes form a wild chrysanthemum next to bamboo; kanji is on the edge 'thinking after the rain.' A rare museum work in perfect condition, 6cm.ta... More
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Mashiko Guinomi-Sake Cup by Murata Gen
Powerful brush strokes sweep across this Mashiko guinomi by the late great Murata Gen; this is a truly splendid Murata guinomi showing his solid forms, the above-mentioned iron underglaze brush markings, warm interior glazing and solid, confident kodai-foot. In perfect condition with a signed box... More
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Mashiko Jar by Murata Gen
One of Murata's best; 24.5cm.tallx22, signed on base, signed box, perfect condition. More
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Gold Flower Tenmoku Bowl by Miura Shurei
Here is a stunning bowl by Miura Shurei with a deep glistening glaze and muted gold peony flower motif; more about this quiet genius in previous listings. The bowl is 8.5cm.tallx24.7, signed on base with a signed box. More
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Bizen Tokkuri by Kakurezaki Ryuichi
15.1cm.tall, signed on base, signed box; superb firing, what a form.... More
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