Koie Ryoji Week: 44
Last Friday I visited Koie Ryoji(b.1938) at his mountain studio in Gifu(an eight hour round-trip drive done in one day, whew) and selected 44 works for a 'Koie Week' exhibition starting today. We'll be offering the works each day in form themes starting from the largest today--tsubo-jars-vases--a... More
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Bizen 'Vase' by Kakurezaki Ryuichi
Kakurezaki Ryuichi(b.1950) is a Bizen pioneer who has taken this ancient clay tradition in stunningly beautiful and powerful new directions. Mark my words, he is one of the most important Bizen potters ever and his works are a *must* for any contemporary Japanese ceramic art collection. This is p... More
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Fujioka Shuhei Large O-Tsubo/Platter
A massive, powerful Iga tsubo begins our Fujioka Shuhei exhibition of 96 works. This jar barely fits into Fujioka's extremely small anagama and he considers this a masterpiece; the colors and firing are outstanding, with different 'seasons' on all sides. It exudes pure energy and appears as if it... More
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Fujioka Shuhei Iga Chawan
Additional Photos gladly sent upon request, all chawan come with a signed box. More
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Chosen-Karatsu style Chawan by Uchida Koichi
Uchida Koichi(b.1969) is one of today's 'buzz potters' here in Japan. At a past exhibition in Odawara, folks were reaching over shoulders to grab works in the first few mad minutes. His works have been seen at many solo, group and museum exhibitions here in Japan. In a recent issue of TOHSETSU--t... More
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White and Black Mist by Kondo Takahiro
Kondo Takahiro(b.1958) is an internationally recognized ceramic artist, his shows in NYC were the talk of the town among ceramic lovers years past during Asia Week. Kondo hails from Kyoto and is a third generation potter following in the footsteps of his Living National Treasure grandfather Kondo... More
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Shigaraki Mizusashi by Furutani Michio
Furutani Michio(1946-2000) made this mizusashi in a simple 'pumpkin' form and it displays classic Shigaraki 'clay flavor,' perfect for a Tea room or simply on display as is. We received a small note from Furutani's wife stating it dates to when he was between 28-32, and she also wrote that she *r... More
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Sekki Vessel by Mihara Ken
An understated contemporary masterpiece by Mihara Ken(b.1958) that displays his unique firing tones and Shinto inspired form. Now is the time to pick up a Mihara, mark my words. In perfect condition with a signed box, the work itself is 32cm.tallx36x25; more about Mihara on e-yakimono.net and in ... More
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