Shadows of flame exhume the granular qualities of the clay on this superb Sekki (unglazed) Bottle by Mihara Ken enclosed in the original signed wooden box.  Exquisite, on one side the clay is ash gray, the opposite lively earth tones, and between is an abrupt scorched-land of shadow and color, like that violent moment between awake and sleep. 
Size, W 11.6  cm ( 4-1/2 inches)  H 16.5  cm ( 6-1/2 inches) 
Condition, Excellent 
Mihara Ken was born in Shimane prefecture i...

Just about every facet of Bizens beauty is covered on the four sides of this tall vase by Living National Treasure Isezaki Jun enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Bizen Kaku Tsubo. The piece shows spectacular hi-iro and burnt red clay with a bank of ash during firing. Each side is unique, and there is never a dull moment. This vase was shown at his exhibition celebrating 50 years of potting, and is featured in the catalog image number 23...

A very rare early sculpture by Imaizumi Masato (now Living National Treasure Imaizumi Imaemon XIV) enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shizen to no Kakawari Kata (In Relation to Nature) Plate III. Paper thin shards are embedded in the un-glazed disc of raw white Kaolin clay, a powerful expression indeed on our relationship with the natural world. It is 11 inches diameter and in excellent condition...

As if it never cooled, this bottle by Kato Takahiro glows with the fire which forged it a rich orange with tendrils of flame whisping up the body, a superb work enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Aka-shino Tsubo enclosed in a lacquered Niju-bako double wood storage case...

Cylindrical vase with tapered mouth, decorated in a katazome influenced design of three bloesem panels under my Ao glaze

Stoneware, slips and glazes

9.6" X 5"

A masterpiece by one of Japan's leading wood-fired earthenware pottery masters, Takuma Murakoshi. Rough, earthy and marvelous glaze produced as only natural wood-fired kilns and shigaraki clays can create. 10" wide and *" tall. Ask for shipping quote.

A fantastic sake set in thick pale green , red purple and blue by rising star Ujiie Kodai enclosed in their original signed wooden boxes titled Katakuchi and Guinomi respectively, date to 2020. Full of the world today, contemporary, breathing, alive. It is a wonderful Sake Set by this young artist.
Kodai was born in Sendai in 1990, making him one of the younger artists we have offered...

Gold shatters on the blue surface of this large vase by legendary female potter Ono Hakuko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Yuri Kinsai Hana Tsubo. It is 29 cm (11-1/2 inches) diameter, 31.5 cm (12-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
From Aichi prefecture, Ono Hakuko was trained by her father initially in the ceramic arts. However, she was most strongly influenced by the great experimentive artist Kato Hajime (1901-1968) and his work with gold...

A very desirable work with a swish of resist creating a white floral streak on the rich red and black of this contemporary Mashiko form by Living National Treasure Hamada Shoji enclosed in a box annotated by his son Shinsaku and titled Kaki-yu Nuki-e Kabin, Shoji-saku.  The form is iconic Mashiko, with a strong sense of the utilitarian, a keynote of the Mingei movement which Shoji represented.  A spectacular example of this artists work...

An earing clings to the “mimi” on this fabulous ash glazed vessel by one of our favorite hidden treasures, Tamura Roppo, enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Koshu Iga Mimitsuki Hanaire. The traditional form is affixed with two “ears”, from one of which clings one tremulous drip of ash, seeming to slightly weigh down that side. Happenstance occurring at just the right place at just the right time during the firing process that it survived without falling or breaking off...

A beautiful hanging vase covered with translucent green by Yamaguchi Makoto enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe Kake-hanaire.
Size, D 8.9 cm H 19.9 cm
Condition, Excellent
A rising star in the pottery world, Yamaguchi Makoto was born in Seto, Aichi prefecture in 1978. In 2000 he was apprenticed to Hiroshige Kato (Kasen Toen)...

Earth tones and patterns of waves in black on this large vessel by Ogawa Machiko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kuro Dai Hachi( black Large Basin ) and date to 2016. Perfect for flower arrangement with a flower frog. An incredible work from one of Japans most sought after figures.
Size, D 35.2 cm H 19.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
Ogawa Machiko was born in Sapporo on the Northern Island of Hokkaido in 1946...

A breathtaking white form of draped porcelain by Nagae Shigekazu enclosed in the original signed wooden box with the original Daimaru Department Store exhibition invitation. Light patterns are almost indiscernible on the surface, incredibly detailed and crisp when viewed close-up. What is surprising about this work is the weight, incredibly light. The piece measures 16 x 16 x 5 inches (41 x 41 x 12 cm) and is in excellent condition...

Hanging Flower Vase, Kakehanaire, by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. Black, White, Bamboo Ash glazes. H. 3.375"(8.5cm) x Dia. 2.375"(6cm.) Sachiko Furuya hails from Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. There, she studied pottery with Yukio Matsuura, making primarily tea wares for practitioners of the Omotesenke School of Tea. She also attended the College of Arts at Nihon University (Tokyo,) Suidobara Fine Arts Academy (Tokyo,) and has a Studio Art degree from Clark College in Dubuque, Iowa...

Guinomi covered in rivulets of flowing ash in the front and the backside with a pale brown color. the Tokkuri, shows a flash of light strikes out on the front and the neck. Like staring at the burning wick of a candle it makes all around it seem dark. This wonderful sake set was created by Isezaki Koichiro and comes enclosed in their original signed wooden boxes titled Kuro Tokkuri and Guinomi respectively.
Size,Tokkuri D 9.1 cm H 16.1 cm
Size,Guinomi D 7.1 cm H 5.1...

A two exquisite works in Red and Blue created by the very popular Maeda Masahiro come enclosed in their original signed wooden boxes titled Iro-e Tokkuri (Colored Sake Flasks), and date to 2021.
Size, Blue , D 7.8 cm H 12.4 cm
Size, Red, D 8.4 cm H 14.5 cm
Condition, Excellent
Maeda Masahiro (b. 1948) graduated the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts in 1975where he received instruction from Living National Treasure Fujimoto Yoshimichi and Tamura Koichi as well as ...

An expressive form covered in thick emerald glaze by Yamaguchi Makoto enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Oribe Kak. and date to 2020.
Size, D 34.2 cm H 24.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
A rising star in the pottery world, Yamaguchi Makoto was born in Seto, Aichi prefecture in 1978. In 2000 he was apprenticed to Hiroshige Kato (Kasen Toen). In 2004 began exhibiting his wares and has held many solo exhibitions at Department Stores and top galleries throughout Japan.

Red Decorated Cup in shape of Soba Choko by Hanako Nakazato; Union, Maine and Karatsu, Japan. Hanako Nakazato is a 14th generation potter from Japan. The Nakazato family is a well-known pottery family in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, with the 12th generation Nakazato Taroemon being designated a National Living Treasure for Karatsu ceramics. Hanako moved to the US at age 16 to pursue her education. While in the US, she took a renewed interest in her cultural roots, especially the Japanese food cu...