Large Bizen Platter by Wani Eiko
In 1967 Wani Eiko entered the Kaneshige pottery to become Kaneshige Toyo's final apprentice. After Toyo's passing not long after Wani passed through the gate, he stayed on at the Kaneshige kiln and continued his studies with Michiaki and then with Sozan. In 1975 Wani established his own kiln and ... More
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Shigaraki Mizusashi by Sugimoto Sadamitsu
Sugimoto Sadamitsu(b.1935) has been a potter since 1968 and is revered here in Japan by Tea aficionados. A few months ago I took the Mishima branch of the Japan Ceramic Society to Shigaraki and all the Tea teachers and students wanted to visit Sugimoto; so we did. Sugimoto studied Tea utensils at... More
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Silver Glazed Faceted Mizusashi by Ogawa Machiko
When I visited Ogawa a few weeks ago and selected works seen on the gallery, this mizusashi was still a work in progress. Well, it arrived today completed and we are very pleased with the outcome indeed. The all-silver facade is cut and glistens when turned and the inside and lid are all silver a... More
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Shigaraki Vase by Ueda Naokata III
In Shigaraki the oldest potting families that continue today are the Takahashi and Ueda potters. Today the Ueda family is in the fifth generation--the first Ueda 1805-1891, second 1845-1928, third 1875-1952, and Ueda Naokata IV (1898-1975). Here is a very dignified vase by Naokata III and we can ... More
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Blue Crystal Glazed Striped '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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Four Silver and Gold Glazed Guinomi by Ogawa Machiko
First chill one and then fill it with your favorite sake--being in Shizuoka that would be Isojiman for us--and enjoy. Here are four Ogawa Machiko tall faceted guinomi that are not only fine sake vessels, yet also small sculptural statements in her unique voice. Each in perfect condition with a si... More
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Red 'Vessel' by Ogawa Machiko
We are offering in the recently fired Ogawa Machiko works two red vessels like the one seen in the fabulous 'Contemporary Clay-Japanese Ceramics for the New Century' shown in New York at The Japan Society from Sept 29, 2006-Jan.21, 2007. A photo of the Ogawa piece from the exhibition catalog is s... More
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Set of Five Bizen Guinomi by Mori Togaku
Here is a rare 1966 set of five Bizen guinomi made in Mori Togaku's anagama he first made in Bizen proper. It seems this set was a special order and Mori selected the best five yohen from that 1966 firing and placed them in a signed box for the patron. However, they were simply stored away and ne... More
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Kabura-Tokkuri-Vase by Mori Togaku
As many Bizen fans know, Mori Togaku's kilns are as much part of his brilliant career as his pots. He's working on a massive 90 meter kiln now outside of Bizen at Samukaze, yet before he established his mountain top studio there made his first large O-gama kiln in Aioi, Hyogo prefecture. That was... More
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