Mashiko Jar by Kimura Ichiro
In the Mashiko Ceramic Art Museum works can be seen by Hamada, Tomimoto, Kawai, Kamoda, Leach, Shimaoka, Murata, Sakuma, and Kimura Ichiro. In fact, a full retrospective of Kimura was held at the museum in 1998- such is his importance in Mashiko- even though his name isn't that well known in the ... More
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Nuka-White Glazed Jomon Vase by Seto Hiroshi
Seto Hiroshi(1941-1994) was a leading Mashiko ceramic artist whose work is quite far from the 'standard' idea of what a Mashiko pot is. In fact, like fellow Mashiko potter and inspiration Kamoda Shoji, Seto boldly created new forms and glazing styles. He studied under Tomimoto Kenkichi(and also w... More
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Large Shell Form by Tanoue Shinya
At the 2007 Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition Tanoue Shinya(b.1976) received a major award for three shell forms, of which this is one. Tanoue's work is fresh, interesting, and taking Kyoto ceramics in new directions; more about Tanoue in our archives. With a signed box, 26cm.x32.6, signed on base; a ... More
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Shizen-Yu Tsubo-Jar by Yoshisuji Keiji
Based on 12-13th centuries stoneware jars--Tokoname, etc...--this desk-size natural-ash glazed jar(shizen-yu) by Yoshisuji Keiji is a timeless, engaging piece. Fired multiple times it has a varied facade of gritty ash and glassy greens and blues. In perfect condition with a signed box, 18.5cm.tal... More
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Shigaraki Jar by Takahashi Rakusai IV
Here is an intensely fired classic cypress fence pattern Shigaraki jar by Takahashi RakusaiIV. It was placed in a prime location in Takahashi's anagama and thus we see a truly fantastic covering of various colored natural ash glazing and rich 'clay flavor.' The jar dates to 1978 and is in perfect... More
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Shigaraki Hechima Hanging Vase by Koyama Kiyoko
Koyama Kiyoko(b.1936) was born far from Shigaraki in Nagasaki prefecture; she came to Shigaraki when she was eighteen and then spent some time in Kyoto studying about Kenzan and sometsuke blue and white wares. At the age of twenty-seven she decided to pursue Shigaraki and thus entered a very clos... More
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Hagi 'Bucket Vase by Udagawa Hosei
Udagawa Hosei(1946-1993) created some of the finest Hagi works within the span of a much too brief life; his works are now to Hagi fans as Furutani's works are to Shigaraki collectors, or Kamoda is to the entire art world. Here is a beautiful bucket form that shows a rich white Hagi glazing over ... More
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Blue Shino Guinomi by Hayashi Shotaro
A very bold work by Gifu Intangible Cultural Property Hayashi Shotaro; more about him in our archives. Kampai! More
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Bizen Hidasuki 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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Tenmoku-Iron Reed Design Tsubo-Jar by Kato Kenji
Veteran Mino potter Kato Kenji's (1933-2008) specialty was his "toruko-ao" or Turkish Blue glaze and glossy 'citrus skin' black iron glazed works. After graduating from the Kyoto University of Fine Art, Kato apprenticed under Kyoto legend and Living National Treasure Tomimoto Kenkichi (1886-1963)... More
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