All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Bottles : Contemporary item #1230997 (stock #JM-30)
Tokkuri (Sake Decanter) or Kabin (Vase) bu John Miller; Portland, OR. Temmoku & Nuka glazes, Iron Slip. H.5.25"(13.25cm) x Dia.3.375"(8.5cm.)John Salgir Miller was born in Elmira, NY, in 1974 and earned his BFA in ceramics and illiustration from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. He has been inspired the mingei aesthetic and by the work of Shoji Hamada since he began studying ceramics in high school...
All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Vases : Contemporary item #1226487 (stock #0082)

A fine Tokkuri by the greatest Shigaraki Legend Tsujimura Shiro. It is enclosed in the original signed wooden box.

Shiro was born in Nara in 1947, likely needs no introduction, certainly one of Japans most well known potters, he has been displayed both nationally and internationally innumerable times.

Tsujimura Shiro first became interested in pottery while studying to be a painter in Tokyo...

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Vases : Contemporary item #1225365 (stock ##4252)
Albedo 3 Studio
$118.50
Large Oribe influenced vase with trumpet style flared neck and mouth and incised around the shoulder of the body of the piece. The neck is flanked by two coiled style ring knobs.

Stoneware and glazes

15.5" x 8"

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Contemporary item #1221672 (stock #0066)

Only one of a kind - fantastic kuro bizen tokkuri with unusual form by famous potter Masao Akiye...

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Jars : Contemporary item #1220517 (stock ##4250)
Large Oribe glazed tsubo with hakeme slip decoration and a broad, flared lip.

Stoneware, slip and glazes

11.5" x 8.5"

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Vases : Contemporary item #1219139 (stock #0052)

Try describing this incredible Vase is not difficult: Spectacular is all that comes to mind. This large vase is covered in glassy Oribe green glaze by the important Mino Ware master potter Tsukamoto Haruhiko, born in Mino in 1959

His work, reflects a certain, more modern departure from the established tradition, without compromising the quality of its craft and design.

Tsukamoto Haruhiko studying with Nonaka Shunsei and Asai Reiji...

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Contemporary item #1218114 (stock ##4249)
Large teabowl with swiped slip decoration with three areas of diagonal interruptions in the design

Porcelain, slip and glazes

5.2" x 4"

Functional, decorative and food safe

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Bowls : Contemporary item #1218112 (stock ##4248)
Robust thrown teabowl with thick fluted slip under a richer Ao glaze

Porcelain, slip and glazes

5.2" x 4"

Functional, decorative and food safe

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Bowls : Contemporary item #1207822 (stock #HG-41)
Matcha Chawan (Tea Bowl), Mashiko-yaki, by Tagami Isamu of Hinata Kiln, Mashiko. The straight sides and deep well make this a Fuyu-chawan (Winter Tea Bowl,) but it is appropriate for use in any season. Faceted sides, Kaki (persimmon) glaze with red & green overglaze enamel decoration of sugar cane reed and stripes. H. 3.125"(8cm) x Dia. 4.25"(11cm.) Tagami Isamu was born in 1947 in Mooka, a village neighboring to Mashiko. He married into the Sudo family and apprenticed under Sudo Takeo...
All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Bowls : Contemporary item #1207821 (stock #HG-42)
Matcha Chawan (Tea Bowl), Mashiko-yaki, by Tagami Isamu of Hinata Kiln, Mashiko. This size of chawan is known as a "Nodate Chawan" (Picnic Tea Bowl) or "Ippuku Chawan" (Small Sip Tea Bowl.) It is just slightly smaller than a standard-size tea bowl, but is functional for regular use. Faceted sides, Kaki (persimmon) glaze with red & green overglaze enamel decoration of sugar cane reed and stripes. H. 2.375"(6cm) x Dia...
All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Vases : Contemporary item #1207232 (stock ##4247)
Albedo 3 Studio
$112.50
Large Momoyama influenced tataki paddled Oribe vase with large lugs applied on the neck. The pot was fired on wads, which were ground off and the areas are smooth to the touch. This piece has a great deal of volume and is much larger than the dimensions imply.

Stoneware and glazes, made by Craig Bird of Albedo 3 Studio

12.5" x 7" max.

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Vases : Contemporary item #1206767 (stock #GG.M13.4)
Mizusashi, Fresh Water Jar used in Chanoyu, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Wood and Gas fired with Ash Glaze interior. H. 6.375"(16cm) x Dia. 7.25"(18.5cm.) Mouth opening 4.375"(11cm.) Volume = 58oz (1,850cc.) 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...
All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Jars : Contemporary item #1206763 (stock #GG.M13.2)
Mizusashi, Fresh Water Jar used in Chanoyu, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Wood & gas fired with Ash Glaze interior. H. 5.75"(14.5cm) x Dia. 7.5"(19cm.) Mouth opening 4.875"(12.5cm.) Volume = 64oz (2,000cc.) 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...
All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Vases : Contemporary item #1206755 (stock #GG.H13.3A)
Hanging Vase, Kakehanaire, by George Gledhill; Payette, ID. Saggar fired with grass. This pot experienced heavy charring on the bottom during firing (see enlargements.) H. 3.625"(9cm) x Dia. 3.25"(8.25cm.), with copper ring attached in back for hanging on a wall or post. 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...
All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Vases : Contemporary item #1206159 (stock ##4246)
Albedo 3 Studio
$118.50
Large wasp waisted vase with chimney style neck glazed in a rich temmoku and tetsu0yu combination with large ring lugs flanking the neck.

Stoneware and glazes

15.75" x 7.5"

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Contemporary item #1206157 (stock ##4245)
Tall Oribe style bottle vase which was thrown round and paddled square with a texture about the surface and a band of black and white herringbone design near the top. The bottom shows where the wads were ground off and this area is smooth to the touch.

Stoneware, slips and glazes

12.35" x 6.5"

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Vases : Contemporary item #1205754 (stock #SF-64)
White Shino glaze Vase with studded neck & shoulder, by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. H. 9.125"(23cm) x Dia. 4.5"(11.5cm.) 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 has exhibited her wor...
All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Vases : Contemporary item #1205753 (stock #SF-65)
Keikan-ko (Chicken Head) Vase, by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. Inspired by a historical Chinese shape. Shino and Bamboo Ash Glazes, with braid handle. H. 9.5"(24cm) x W. 5.75"(14.5cm.) 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 degre...
All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Vases : Contemporary item #1205752 (stock #SF-66)
Vase with wide base, Shino and Bamboo Ash Glazes, by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. H. 7"(18cm) x W. 5.75"(14.5cm.) 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 has exhibited her work in ga...
All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Vases : Contemporary item #1205751 (stock #SF-67)
Keikan-ko (Chicken Head) Vase by Sachiko Furuya; Honolulu, HI. Inspired by a historical Chinese shape. Shino and Bamboo Ash glazes. Double neck with braid handle. H. 9"(23cm) x W. 6"(15.25cm.) 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...
All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Vases : Contemporary item #1205750 (stock #SF-69)
Basket-shaped Vase or Serving Dish with braid handle, Shino and Bamboo Ash Glazes. By Sachiko Furuya, Honolulu, HI. H. 5.25"(13.25cm) x Dia. 9.375"(23.75cm.) 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 Dubuq...
All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Vases : Contemporary item #1205749 (stock #SF-70)
Vase with lug handles and hanging stick, white Shino glaze. By Sachiko Furuya, Honolulu, HI. H. 8.75"(22.25cm) x Dia. 4.5"(11.5cm.) Length of bamboo handle is 22"(56cm) and may need removal if item is shipped. 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...
All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Contemporary item #1202860 (stock ##7163)
Albedo 3 Studio
$365.00
Large, totemic Shigaraki vase by veteran master craftsman, Tani Seiuemon I. This impressive and well fired Shigaraki hanaire was thrown in two sections and joined to create the vase and foot of this pot made out of wonderful kinose clay from the region.

This vase measures 12.75" x 5" and is in perfect, original condition with tea cloth and original signed box.

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Jars : Contemporary item #1199249 (stock ##4248)
Large Oribe style covered jar with kushime slip decoration and ring knob lid.

Stoneware, slip and glazes

13" x 7"

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Jars : Contemporary item #1198793 (stock ##4246)
Generous Oribe style covered jar with impressed decoration around the body of the pot. Please note, the lid was fired on a wad that was later ground off resulting in the area you see on the bottom of the lid, it is not sharp and smooth to the touch.

Stoneware and glazes

9.25" x 7.5"

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Bowls : Contemporary item #1193471 (stock ##4243)
Generous stoneware yunomi with combed fence pattern, kushime decoration under a rich Oribe glaze.

Stoneware and glazes

4" x 3.75"

Functional, decorative and food safe

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Bowls : Contemporary item #1187056 (stock ##4241)
Large iron yellow glazed teabowl with heavily textured sudare-zu surface. The chawan is ovoid in form and the foot was hand cut to compliment the form.

Stoneware and glazes

6.25" x 5.5" x 3.5"

Functional, decorative and food safe

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Porcelain : Contemporary item #1182432 (stock ##7158)
Albedo 3 Studio
$295.00
Lyrical and whimsical porcelain tsubo by Ishira Akira with overglaze enamels in red, yellow, green and Persian blue decorating the pure white surface. The surface is covered in red enamel, aka-e style creating a floral framework for the three rabbits articulated around the circumference of the pot with accents in other shades of enamel. The brushwork is easily seen and studied and shows a delft and exceedingly experienced hand.

Ishira Akira (b. 1941) studied at the Tokyo national Univers...

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Jars : Contemporary item #1181954 (stock ##7156)
Interesting and decorative porcelain tsubo with underglaze blue, sometsuke and overglaze red yuriko decoration and gold accents.

This tsubo is in fine condition and does not have a box and the potter has not been identified. The piece measures 7.25" x 6.5".

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Bowls : Contemporary item #1181951 (stock ##7154)
Lyrical Toruko-ao Persian style chawan with underglaze decoration of birds and flora around the outside of the bowl with a gold decorated lip and clear glazed interior. This chawan was made by Koizumi Zoho at his family kiln which he claims to go back over 650 years. It is a nice Persian bowl with a Kyoto-yaki style feel to it.

This chawan measures5.5" x 2.75" and comes complete with its original signed box. This chawan is in excellent condition though there is a small hairline which does ...

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Bowls : Pre 2000 item #1181945 (stock ##7153)
Zenga style conical summer teabowl with a attractive Jun glaze over stoneware with calligraphy on the exterior of the bowl; SEI DAI JI and then in a column, DAI Chawan (great chawan). This chawan was made at the Seidaiji temple and is reminiscent of earlier Chinese temmoku and yuteki chawan in form with a Jun glaze that has a visually soft and appealing appearance.

This chawan is stamped as well as signed and is in fine condition with out a box and measures 5.5" x 2.5".

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Bowls : Contemporary item #1174172 (stock ##4238)
Large kaku-gata squared teabowl form with a tetsu-yu over a temmoku glaze. The form and foot are both cut square to compliment each other.

Stoneware and glazes

This teabowl measures 4.75 across the face, 6" diagonally and 3.8" tall

Functional, decorative and food safe

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Bowls : Contemporary item #1174169 (stock ##4237)
Kaku-gata, squared teabowl form with combed kushime slip decoration and haiyu and temmoku glazes over. The small, pedestal foot is cut square to compliment the form.

Stoneware, slip and glazes

This teabowl measures 4.75 across the face, 5.75" diagonally and 4" tall

Functional, decorative and food safe

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Bowls : Contemporary item #1149524 (stock ##4232)
Wangata style stoneware neiage teabowl with looping "slinga" pattern with a alkaline clear and my saffron glaze over. The bowl sits on a pedestal style notched foot.

Stoneware and glazes

5.25" x 4"

Functional, decorative and food safe

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Bowls : Contemporary item #1148271 (stock ##4230)
Broad, high walled teabowl glazed in temmoku with panels of my saffron and tetsu-yu glazes all over hakeme slip

Stoneware, slip and glazes

5.6" X 4.2"

Functional, decorative and food safe

All Items : Artists : Ceramics : Pottery : Vases : Pre 2000 item #1147897 (stock ##7136)
Albedo 3 Studio
$185.00
Elegant Shino lugged vase by veteran potter, Ando Hidetake (b. 1938). Thrown and then paddled ovoid, this simple tea ceremony vase was made of Mino mogusa clay and once stiff, the foot was hand carved to produce a fitting oval foot to compliment the form. There are wispy traces of iron under the crisp white Shino glaze meant to insinuate grasses and stemmed flowers in an ethereal Momoyama ink painting inspired manner. The form though modern, traces its roots back to the classical Momoyama era wh...