Bizen Guinomi-Sake Cup by Kaneshige Toyo
Bizen's first Living National Treasure Kaneshige Toyo (1896-1967) is one of the most important Bizen potters of all time. Along with other first LNT's, such as Arakawa Toyozo and Nakazato Muan, Kaneshige researched and revived the ancient Momoyama Period ways of clay preparation, kiln building, k... More
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Iga Vase by Kanzaki Shiho
Kanzaki Shiho(b.1942) is a living legend for Shigaraki-Iga and he's known around the world with works in major museums. He's been featured on the covers of many ceramic magazines(Ceramic Art and Perception #32, Ceramics Monthly Summer'97, among others) as well as having a recent documentary made ... More
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Hagi Vase by Kaneta Masanao/Hamanaka Previews
It's been a Kaneta Hagi week of sorts and here is the last-fab work that speaks once again of majestic mountains and waterfalls; it changes temperament with every turn and is an outstanding example of Kaneta's work in a medium size, 26cm.tallx19cm, signed on base and with a signed box. Hamanaka G... More
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Hagi Koro-Incense Burner by Kaneta Masanao
A small white mountain form gives this Hagi koro by Kaneta Masanao a large presence even though it is now sitting on my small desk. Kaneta--as many of you know--is an eighth generation Hagi potter who is breathing new energy and life into this ancient chawan town and style. More about Kaneta in o... More
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Hagi Chaki-Tea Container by Kaneta Masanao
Chaki is a term that means 'tea vessel' and is basically a chaire or tea caddy used to hold powdered matcha green tea. This chaki is instantly recognizable as from the studio of Kaneta Masanao, a Hagi ceramic artist who has re-shaped how Hagi is thought of. Please see more about Kaneta and his un... More
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Shigaraki Vase by Tsuji Seimei
One of Japan's greatest potters of all time is Tsuji Seimei(b.1927). His anagama-fired works are exceptional and his forms contain pure Japanese aesthetics. He's a living legend, after Rosanjin the only potter to have a whole issue of TAIYO devoted solely to him; many potters here say "I want my ... More
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Bizen Hidasuki Vase-Tokkuri by Kakurezaki Ryuichi
A contemporary masterpiece of a Bizen hidasuki 'imo-potato' vase-tokkuri by Kakurezaki Ryuichi. Based on a form from the 16th century, Kakurezaki has--like most of his classic forms--given the piece new life and energy. More about this important Bizen ceramic artist in our archives or at e-yakimo... More
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'Metamorphosis' Iron-Kohiki Jar by Kayama Tetsuya
A very radical jar in form and particularly the design of a butterfly and beetle set against chrysanthemums and leaves made by Kayama Tetsuya(b.1954.) Kayama is the eldest son of the famed painter Kayama Matazo and he studied in Iga with Banura Shiro after graduating from Tama Art University wher... More
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Ame-Yu Paddled Bottle-Vase by Hamada Shoji
Here is a very shibui ame-yu caramel glazed square bottle-vase by Hamada Shoji. The paddling markings are very strong and the glazing is a dark ame color. A superficial firing crack is on the base yet there is no water leakage; box signed by Hamada Shinsaku. In excellent condition with a signed b... More
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