Shizen-Yu Guinomi and Tokkuri by Yoshisuji Keiji
Yoshisuji Keiji loves sake! His guinomi are not only fascinating to look at, they are also a pleasure to use. As with all his works, the thick natural fly-ash that coats his pieces is quite unlike anything seen in Japan by most anagama potters. The tokkuri is 13cm tallx9.5cm and is on reserve; gu... More
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Mashiko Ame-Yu Chawan by Hamada Shoji
This is a very shibui ame-yu incised chawan by the legendary Hamada Shoji. The dark ame-caramel glaze is a perfect complimentary color for emerald-toned tea and the form is pure Hamada as well as the sturdy kodai-foot; overall a very fine museum quality Hamada chawan with the original signed box,... More
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Shizen-Yu Persimmon and Shrine Vase by Yoshisuji Keiji
Pictures 1-6 show a famous Jiro-kaki persimmon a staple in Mori-machi where Yoshisuji fires. In fact, the best of these persimmons are sent to the emperor each year. The ornamental persimmon is 8.8cm tallx9cm and is on reserve. The lidded temple vase shown in pictures 7-12 is 16cm tallx15cm and i... More
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Bizen Hidasuki Serving Bowl 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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White Porcelain Jar by Miyashita Zenju
Miyashita Zenju(1901-1988) was renowned as a master thrower creating immaculate forms of the highest order. He not only studied in his native Kyoto, yet also traveled to China and Korea to do research; that was in 1927. He was a leading figure in the Kyoto ceramic art scene throughout his life--... More
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Neriage Guinomi by Ito Sekisui
By Sado Island's Living National Treasure; 4.2cm.tallx11cm; signed on base, perfect condition, signed box. More
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Seihakuji Objet d'art by Suzuki Osamu
A bird rising--a Lark--that's the image Sodeisha founder Suzuki Osamu(1926-2001) had for this small seihakuji-bluish white porcelain ceramic art piece that sits on a wooden block. More about this important 20th century Kyoto ceramic artist at e-yakimono.net In perfect condition with a signed box,... More
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Mashiko Square Zogan Vase by Shimaoka Tatsuzo
Mashiko potter Shimaoka Tatsuzo's square vases come in many design motifs, yet the wavy design on this one is very unique and often not seen; the tri-color wavy design dances across all four sides and creates a very engaging work by this legendary Living National Treasure. In perfect condition wi... More
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'Masterpieces of Showa Bizen' Deluxe Book
In 1990 I visited Yoshimoto Shuho in Bizen and saw this deluxe book (Showa Bizen Meihin Zukan); I knew then and there I had to have it and the next day I called the publisher and ordered one. It has proved to be a great resource on Bizen pottery of the Showa period(1926-1988). Here is a pristine ... More
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