Dashes of blue, yellow and gold decorated the green Oribe glazed body of this magnificent Chawan by Ujiie Kodai , enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Even on the bottom holds a surprise for the holder in red color. Such an unusual combination of affects it is sure to be a star in any collection.
Size, D 14,9 cm H 10.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Ujiie Kodai, a rising star in the word of pottery, was born in Sendai in 1990...

A beautiful pure white porcelain tea bowl by Niisato Akio enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hikari Wan . The technique called Hikari ( Light),through small “windows” like a fireflies, the expression of the vessel changes under lights at each moment and it is wonderful. Perfect for use in the Japanese Tea Ceremony in the summer...

A faceted bowl by modern master Ajiki Hiro,exhibiting the superb sense of design to be expected of this illustrious lineage enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shio-yu Wan and decorated with a sketch of a recluse staring out from his thatched hermitage. The slat glaze crawls on the surface as if it is alive, and it is alive with brilliant colors...

Matcha Chawan, Tea Bowl, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Pinched and Carved with a free flowing mouth rim, Shino Glaze. H. 2.625"(6.5cm) x Dia. 4.5"(11.5cm.) This bowl was wood fired twice, than fired a final time in a gas kiln. There have been several influences to George Gledhill’s ceramic work. Buddhism has been a guiding force in life for many years, and George even visits local prisons to teach the Dharma to inmates...

Wow! Is what comes to mind the first time you see this daring silver glazed organic Kake Hana-ire by Okumura Hiromi. The clay folds about onto itself, forming a seed-like pod, with an opening in the top and wings extending out both sides. A wire loop is affixed to the back for wall hanging. A signed and stamped wooden plackard by the artist accompanies the piece. It is 11 x 14 x 5 inches (28 x 36 x 13 cm) and is in fine condition...

A simple white form by Yoshikawa Masamichi enclosed in the original signed wooden box, simply titled Wan (bowl). However, like the traditional Japanese robe which was decorated on the inside, this bowl holds a surprise for the holder in erratic blue graffiti on the bottom. This is a characteristic of this artist’s work, and this bowl is a fine example...

Rich Oribe glazed faceted (mentori) travel teabowl (tabi-chawan) with box and made in spring 2008. In perfect condition with rich copper flow tea pool.

Higuchi is well known for his tactile tabi-chawan in Oribe and Shino glazes and is published in numerous magazines and publications.

4.15" X 3"

This young guy’s stuff is very chic; a sake set by Kato Yoshiyasu in purest white and darkest black, everything a dialog between shadow and form. Here the artist has used a combination of his repertoire. The cup is pure white dipped into black, the black then chiseled away in divots creating a beautiful pattern for the eyes and texture for fingers. The Ozabu (Pillow shaped Daiza saucer) is a flattened ball, dimpled to receive the cup, then pierced with various sized holes...

A classic tea bowl and sake cup in red tinged shino glaze by Yamada Hiroshi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled shino Chawan and Guinomi respectively . The pin-holed thick white glaze appears to be licked by the shadows of the flames, and on one side the artists finger prints are clearly visible as four molten points...

Here is one of a kind Sake set consist of a Tokkuri, and six sake cups. Hakeme Karatsu,Ido Kohiki...., the many styles for which Shiro is known. Each is uniquely engraved with the artists signature, and they come enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sake-ki Osoroi (Full Sake set)...

A Heavy Slab-formed open rectangle of buff stoneware decorated with blanks of color “peeling” from the sides by Okada Kenzo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kaku Tsubo. It measures 16 inches (40 cm) tall, 4-1/2 x 20 inches (12 x 51 cm) and weighs 16.5 kilograms (36 lbs) not including the box. It is in excellent condition. Due to size and weight the cost of shipping will be accrued separately. Okada Kenzo (b...

A set of five brightly colored tea cups by Kitagawa Kazuki enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kasaneirome Chawan (Tea Bowl of Layered Colors). Each is 8 cm (3-1/2 inches) diameter, 6 cm (2-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition, directly from the artist this Spring...

An amazing plethora of Yohen kiln effects with thick white Shino glaze by Matsuzaki Ken enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Haikabu Yohen Shino-Chawan. A sumptuous work exploiting the best of Matsuzaki Ken pottery has to offer.
Size, D 12.2 cm H 10.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Matsuzaki Ken was born in Tokyo in 1950, and grew up in that dynamic post war era where tradition and modernity were at constant loggerheads. He graduated Tamagawa University in 1972, ...

Imagine the vista of iconic Mount Fuji as you enjoy a cup of matcha from this very special tea bowl. Endorsed by the tea master of Urasenke as a master work, it was granted the poetic name “Yamazato,” yama, meaning “mountain” and zato/sato, meaning “small village.” This name carries with it the connotation of an idilic place; therefore, an apt description in English might be ‘an idilic mountain village, untouched by time and unconcerned with modernity.’

The craftsman...

Matcha Chawan, Tea Bowl, by Munetoshi Tagami of Hinata Kiln, Mashiko. "Fuyu Chawan" (Winter Tea Bowl) shape. Kaki glaze, black interior. H.2.75"(7cm) x Dia.4.75"(12cm.) Tagami Munetoshi (b. 1972) is the son of Tagami Isamu and grandson of Sudo Takeo. He is the 5th generation of potters in Mashiko’s Hinatagama (Hinata Kiln) founded during the Meiji Period (1868-1912) by Sudo Yujiro. At the age of 16, he started his apprenticeship under his grandfather and then right after high school went to Am...

Dragonflies alight on autumn grasses and bush clover forming the perfect seasonal connotation under an engorged white moon on this pair of mouse-colored (Nezumi) vases by Shino legend Wakao Toshisada enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Nezumi Shino So-heki. Together they are 29 cm (11-1/2 inches) long, 18 cm (7 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Wakao Toshisada was born in Tajimi, Gifu prefecture, home of Mino pottery, in 1933. He was first recognized at the New Craft...

An assortment of sake cups by some of Japans most sought artists representing pottery traditions from throughout the country, Moriyama Kanjiro, Iguchi Daisuke, Ichino Masahiko and Yamada Hiroshi.
All forerunners in their genre and these bowls representing their most popular styles. We have carefully screened and selected each work as a masterpiece unto itself and feel very confident you will agree.
All the cups are enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes, Artists history, wrappin...

An iconic bowl flaring out in pure celadon by Fukami Sueharu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Hachi (here he is using a play on sound, as he uses the Kanji character for eight pronounced Hachi in place of the character for bowl with the same reading). It is 22 cm (8-1/2 inches) diameter and in excellent condition.
Fukami Sueharu is synonymous with seihakuji celadon. He has been displayed numerous times at the prestigious Nitten, Nihon Togei Ten (National Japanese ...