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 | Antique Tibetan painted wood image of Green Tara Bodhisattva |
 | Fine quality Ohi Ware Macha bowl by Yoshio Iwamura |
 | Karatsu ashes covered "GARAN KOGO" incense container Dohei Fujinoki |
 | Signed Mimi Dee Studio Hammered Metalwork Pendant Necklace Tree |
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 | A Hagi Tea Bowl with Wari-kodai by Morishige Tetsuchiyo (b. 1983) |
 | An Ido-shaped Hagi-yaki Tea Bowl by Zenzo Hatano |
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A black cloak is draped from the shoulders of this mysterious character lurking in the shadows of the tea room by legendary potter Kato Yasukage XIV enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seto-guro Chawan. The black Matte over much of the surface, trails off near the base, revealing a startlingly white clay. The contrast is both abrupt and challenging, creating a tension most welcome on an otherwise subtle work...
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Like the previous Chawan, here is a two Guinomi, both are superb examples of Sawada Hayato unique design and form and both enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes.
Size, D 9.2 cm H 6.9 cm (Right)
Size, D 8.4 x 10.9 cm H 5.9 cm (Left)
Condition, Excellent
Sawada Hayato (b.1978) in Kasama. He studied at the Ryutsu Keizai University before establishing his own kiln in 2002...
Size, D 9.2 cm H 6.9 cm (Right)
Size, D 8.4 x 10.9 cm H 5.9 cm (Left)
Condition, Excellent
Sawada Hayato (b.1978) in Kasama. He studied at the Ryutsu Keizai University before establishing his own kiln in 2002...
Wood-fired Tea Bowl, Matcha Chawan, by John Benn; Harstine Island, WA. Shino Glaze. One finger marking remains where the bowl was glaze dipped. Stamped with artist's mark. H. 3.00"(7.5cm) x Dia. 5.875"(15cm.)
John Benn studied with F. Carleton Ball and Ken Stevens at the U. of Puget Sound in Tacoma, and with Howard Shapiro and Sandra Simon in the MFA Program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1976, he built his first wood kiln...
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A spectacular Shino Chawan featuring clouds of red over crackled and fissured white by
Living National Treasure Kato Kozo inclosed in the original signed double wooden box titled Shino Chawan. It has great Hada, the texture so good it would certainly add flavor to your cup of tea...
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A wonderful Tea Bowl by Uchimura Shintaro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kumakawa Chawan...
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Only a master of aesthetics and a hermit could put his tea bowl together, here an amazing work by Harada Shuroku enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Bizen Ran-cho Chawan (Unsystematic).
Inside the lid it is named Cloud Evaporating into Dragon. The spectacular glaze effects are surpassed by the texture, seemingly made by an octopus; and it might take eight hands to hold this masterpiece.
Size, D 14.2 x 15.6 cm H 11.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
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Size, D 14.2 x 15.6 cm H 11.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
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Size,Vase D 13.2 cm H 24.6 cm
Size,Sake Cup D 6.4 cm H 6.9 cm
Condition, Excellent
A rising star in the pottery world, Isezaki Koichiro was born into the illustrious family of Living National Treasure Isezaki Jun. He studied at the Tokyo Sculptural University and then apprenticed with Bizen trained American artist Jeff Shapiro, who had apprenticed under his father...
Size,Sake Cup D 6.4 cm H 6.9 cm
Condition, Excellent
A rising star in the pottery world, Isezaki Koichiro was born into the illustrious family of Living National Treasure Isezaki Jun. He studied at the Tokyo Sculptural University and then apprenticed with Bizen trained American artist Jeff Shapiro, who had apprenticed under his father...
Albedo 3 Studio
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Tall teabowl with an impressed line decoration covering the surface under my Oribe style glaze with hand cut foot and fired on wads.
Stoneware and glazes
13.5 x 12cm
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Thick white glaze and lavender clouds on the surface of this cool and elegant White Hagi chawan by important artist Kaneta Masanao enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hagi Kurinuki Chawan. Up from the base drive three fingers , the blanks left by the artists fingers when he dipped the bowl in glaze. The style is Kurinuki, not formed on a wheel but cut and worked from a block of clay, an approach the artist is famous for...
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When you hold this piece in your hands, first contact, you get it. A Rey unusual and organic form by Isezaki Koichiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hikidashiguro Chawan. It has been a pleasure to watch over the last 30 years the reinvigoration in pottery in Japan, an explosion of innovation which seems exponential. It continues to blossom bigger every year. The potters are so technically skilled and taking an original approach to the ceramic arts. Isezaki Koichiro i...
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A wonderful work decorated with vivid colors of pink, green, yellow, red, white and black by Tamaoki Yasuo enclosed in the original signed wooden box.
The back of the lid said that this piece was shown at his exhibition celebrating 40 years of potting.
The glazing technique called Ima Oribe (Oribe Now), the most newest style by the artist.
Size, D 14.8 cm H 31.3 cm
Condition, Excellent
Yasuo was born in Tajimi in 1941, one of the homes of Mino ware...
The back of the lid said that this piece was shown at his exhibition celebrating 40 years of potting.
The glazing technique called Ima Oribe (Oribe Now), the most newest style by the artist.
Size, D 14.8 cm H 31.3 cm
Condition, Excellent
Yasuo was born in Tajimi in 1941, one of the homes of Mino ware...
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Vivid white runs down over green filling the cracks in the rough faceted sides of this large Chawan by Nishihata Tadashi enclosed in the original wooden box titled Haiyu Chawan (Ash-Glazed Tea Bowl) and signed within Tamba Tadashi-Zo. The thick wari-kodai four part foot, very stable and firm, grounds the bowl solidly, rising up in raw clay to meet the double whamy of green and blue-edged white falling from the shoulder...
Faceted Straight-sided Bowl, Porcelain, by Hanako Nakazato; Union, Maine and Karatsu, Japan. 2 available; H.2.75-2.875" (7.0-7.25cm) x Dia.4.75-4.875" (12.0-12.5c.)
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...
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Here is a fascinating Chawan (tea bowl) made by Koie Ryoji, one of the best internationally known contemporary Japanese potters. It is another embodiment of the artist’s spirit, with a shape that remains free and moving, rough, unique and dynamic...
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This particular Yellow Seto tea bowl is having all of the bells and whistles a collector would want from a work by Kagami Shukai. His unique Aburage-de (deep-fried tofu) Yellow color, the Koge brown and copper-green,comes together to paint a portrait of a perfect Shukai piece. From a private collection comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled ki-seto Chawan and double black lacquered wooden box. This is a quintessential work by this important artist whose work will remain influen...
Kakehanaire, Hanging Flower Vase, by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. Bamboo Ash and Iron glaze. Pinched opening. H. 4.5"(11.5cm) x Dia. 3.25"(8.25cm.) 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. S...
Matcha Chawan, Tea Bowl, by Sachiko Furya; Honolulu, HI.
Ido-gata (Well-Shaped,) Bamboo Ash and Copper Glazes. H. 3"(7.5cm) x Dia. 4.75"(12cm.)
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. She...
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Red highlights the orange and white on this spectacular work by Suzuki Osamu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shino Mizusahi.The pin-holed glaze burnt and licked crimson by the flames. The way the color fades into the white feldspar one can almost imagine the smoke rising off of the molten form as it cooled in the kiln.
ize, D 18.1 cm H 18.7 cm
Condition, Excellent
Suzuki Osamu was born in Gifu in 1934, and graduated the Tajimi Technical School ceramics division...
ize, D 18.1 cm H 18.7 cm
Condition, Excellent
Suzuki Osamu was born in Gifu in 1934, and graduated the Tajimi Technical School ceramics division...
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A spectacular Shino Chawan featuring clouds of red over crackled and fissured white by Japan Ceramic Society award (JCS) winner Tamaoki Yasuo enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The form is organic, the rim ebbs and flows like salt-foam on the tide. One side is indented, allowing the bowl to snuggle comfortably in your palm as you turn the bowl with one hand to drink. This is not just one to view, but a bowl from which to drink!
Size, D 12.8 cm (5 inches) H 9.5 cm ( 3...
Size, D 12.8 cm (5 inches) H 9.5 cm ( 3...
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A beautiful pure white porcelain tea cups by Niisato Akio enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Small "windows"like a firefly, the expression of the vessel changes under lights at each moment.
Size, Left D 7.9 cm H 5.2 cm (Sold)
Size, Right D 8.9 cm H 4.1 cm (Sold)
Condition, Excellent
Akio was born in Chiba in 1977 and has been active as a ceramic artist since finishing his studies at Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center in 2001. In 2008 won the Special Ju...
Size, Left D 7.9 cm H 5.2 cm (Sold)
Size, Right D 8.9 cm H 4.1 cm (Sold)
Condition, Excellent
Akio was born in Chiba in 1977 and has been active as a ceramic artist since finishing his studies at Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center in 2001. In 2008 won the Special Ju...
Wood-fired Tea Bowl, Matcha Chawan, by John Benn; Harstine Island, WA. Black Glaze, with areas appearing ochre and gold. Three finger marks remain where the bowl was glaze-dipped. Stamped with artist's mark. H. 3.25"(8.25cm) x Dia. 5.375"(13.5cm.)
John Benn studied with F. Carleton Ball and Ken Stevens at the U. of Puget Sound in Tacoma, and with Howard Shapiro and Sandra Simon in the MFA Program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1976, he built his first wood kiln. Now, he and...
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18 stunning Oribe works from Higashida Shigemasa, including,Tea Bowls,Vase,Sake Cups Sake Bottles and
Incense Burner,available for purchase. Each is uniquely engraved with the artist’s signature and they comes enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes.
All the prices are including shipping costs.
We have carefully screened and selected each work as a masterpiece unto itself, and feel very confident you will agree.
Size, D 12.4 cm H 11.5 cm
Condition,...
All the prices are including shipping costs.
We have carefully screened and selected each work as a masterpiece unto itself, and feel very confident you will agree.
Size, D 12.4 cm H 11.5 cm
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A dark flask covered with pale ash dust by Mori Togaku enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Bizen Tokkuri. Circa 1999, Heisei 11-nen, fired at Kanpu O-Gama ,(large kiln).
Size, D 9.4 cm H 12.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Mori Togaku was born in Inbe, in the heart of Bizen territory in 1937. Following graduation from Okayama University in 1957, he taught art for a short time before dedicating himself to pottery in 1962. He was recognized quite early by the Japanese...
Size, D 9.4 cm H 12.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Mori Togaku was born in Inbe, in the heart of Bizen territory in 1937. Following graduation from Okayama University in 1957, he taught art for a short time before dedicating himself to pottery in 1962. He was recognized quite early by the Japanese...
Guinomi, sake cup, hand-thrown of naturally sourced materials, gas-fired, by George Gledhill. H.2.25" x Dia.2.75". 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. Through pottery and Buddhism, he was exposed to Tea practitioners who complimented his work and encouraged him to produce Tea wares. Their introduction to the world of Tea Ceremony has h...
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Here we have the maverick of Mino showing off his skills again with a superb chawan in green and white with iron floral designs by Suzuki Goro enclosed in the original wooden box titled Oribe Chawan and signed in the lower left corner. The sandy white clay, felt even through the glossy glazes, lends the bowl a heart, and the undulating rim gets it pumping.
Size, W 12.1 x 14.3 cm (5 x 6 inches) H 9.6 cm (4 inches)
Condition, Excellent
Suzuki Goro has a list of shows an...
Size, W 12.1 x 14.3 cm (5 x 6 inches) H 9.6 cm (4 inches)
Condition, Excellent
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For Celadon aficionado Kato Tsubusa is like the jewel in the crown, a centerpiece so unusual and outstanding, and this deep Tea Bowl is a particularly rare gem, enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Mentori Chawan. The sides have been slabbed away, the angular form then dipped in thick transparent green which has fissured in the heat, and beaded like a jade necklace around the base. Such an unusual combination of affects it is sure to be a star in any collection of contemporary p...
Architectural forms or perhaps the abstracted leaves of a bamboo rise from the surface of this fluting pentagonal vase by Takenaka Ko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hakuji Chomon Gokaku Bin (White-glazed Carved-decoration Five-sided Vase). No clue in the name, the artist has left the interpretation up to the viewer. It is 27 cm tall, 16 cm diameter and in excellent condition.
Ko (born 1941) apprenticed under future Living National Treasure Kondo Yuzo before establishi...
Ko (born 1941) apprenticed under future Living National Treasure Kondo Yuzo before establishi...
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Ash dusts the terracotta surface studded with shiseki inclusions like rhinestones on a cowboy shirt on this Chawan by Kishimoto Kennin enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Chawan On top, and named Ichigo Ichie (one time, one meeting). On one side, skewed at a jaunty angle, one great eye of color, like a meditation stone in a temple garden lying among the red moss. This exemplifies the mastery and clarity of work by this potter.
Size,D 13.1 H 9.1 cm
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Size,D 13.1 H 9.1 cm
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A splendid Oribe chawan (oribe tea bowl) made by Suzuki Goro (b. 1941), one of the most recognized contemporary Japanese potters. Oribe ware has been made in Japan since the end of the sixteenth century, under the guidance of Furuta Oribe (1544-1615), a feudal lord and one of the most illustrious students of tea master Sen-Rikyu (1522-1591).
The asymmetric design, with abstract markings, give a primitive look to the vessel; that is the genius of Oribe pottery, the timelessness of ...
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Thick ash colors the surface of this superb chawan by Kawamoto Goro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled hai-yu chawan( Ash glazed tea bowl),
Like encrustations on some Roman glass bottle dredged up from two thousand years of slumber, the glaze is porous and thick.
Size, W 14.2 cm ( 5-1/2 inches) H 8.6 cm ( 3-1/2 inches)
Condition, Excellent
Goro (1919-1986) was born in Seto to a family of potters. He studied in Kyoto at the same institution as K...
Like encrustations on some Roman glass bottle dredged up from two thousand years of slumber, the glaze is porous and thick.
Size, W 14.2 cm ( 5-1/2 inches) H 8.6 cm ( 3-1/2 inches)
Condition, Excellent
Goro (1919-1986) was born in Seto to a family of potters. He studied in Kyoto at the same institution as K...
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An unprecedented work by Hayashi Shotaro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Rikyu Nezumi Shino Wari-Kodai Chawan. Marbleized pinks, molten iron blending with rust, moss green , white, blue and everything in between can be seen in the amazing onslaught of color. This is not to be missed!
Size, D 13.7 cm H 10.7 cm
Condition, Excellent, including original Shiori, cloth, original wooden box with a Niju-bako double wood storage box.
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Size, D 13.7 cm H 10.7 cm
Condition, Excellent, including original Shiori, cloth, original wooden box with a Niju-bako double wood storage box.
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Pastel earth tones color this spontaneous form by Kawamoto Taro enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 25 x 28 x 28 cm (10 x 11 x 11 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Kawamoto Taro (b 1955) graduated Aichi prefectural art university in 1977. He has been exhibited and awarded at many national and international events including the Chunichi Kokusai Togei-ten (Grand Prize twice), Florence International Ceramics Exhibition and the Asahi Togei-ten (Asahi Ceramics Prize). For...
Kawamoto Taro (b 1955) graduated Aichi prefectural art university in 1977. He has been exhibited and awarded at many national and international events including the Chunichi Kokusai Togei-ten (Grand Prize twice), Florence International Ceramics Exhibition and the Asahi Togei-ten (Asahi Ceramics Prize). For...
Closely resembling a historically important tea bowl made by one of the forebears of the art of tea and Raku pottery, Chojiro, this piece gives one a sense of the deep origins of tea culture.
Fired in the kilns of one of Kyoto’s best known Raku-yaki potters, Sasaki Shoraku III (1944-). The Shoraku line began when the grandfather of the current potter established a kiln near the famous Kiyomizu temple, nestled at the foot of the eastern mountains in Kyoto. In 1945, the kiln was mo...
Fired in the kilns of one of Kyoto’s best known Raku-yaki potters, Sasaki Shoraku III (1944-). The Shoraku line began when the grandfather of the current potter established a kiln near the famous Kiyomizu temple, nestled at the foot of the eastern mountains in Kyoto. In 1945, the kiln was mo...
Wood Fired Matcha Chawan, Tea Bowl, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Ash Glaze. H. 3.375"(8.5cm) x Dia. 4.25"(11cm.) 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. Through pottery and Buddhism, he was exposed to Tea practitioners who complimented his work and encouraged him to...
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An iconic work by Shigaraki legend Furutani Michio enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Henko. This is the shape for which Michio is best known and superb example, showing both his reverence for traditional form and the lengths he went of reviving the traditions of wood fired kiln effects.
A simply stunning work to fill out a collection with one of the most important Shigaraki potters.
Size, W 30.8 cm H 28.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
A simply stunning work to fill out a collection with one of the most important Shigaraki potters.
Size, W 30.8 cm H 28.6 cm
Condition, Excellent
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A beautiful pure white porcelain sake set by female artist Awa Natsuki enclosed in the original signed wooden box. She has covered the surface with these designs, thousands of tiny dots, each one an essential part of the pattern. Even the boxes are a work of art.
Purchased from the artist this summer.
Size, Tokkur D 8.4 cm H 12.8 cm
Size, Guinomi D 5.9 cm H 4.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Awa Natsuki was born in 1988 in Okayama Prefecture, in 2011 she...
Size, Tokkur D 8.4 cm H 12.8 cm
Size, Guinomi D 5.9 cm H 4.2 cm
Condition, Excellent
Awa Natsuki was born in 1988 in Okayama Prefecture, in 2011 she...
