Mallet Vase by Imperial Court Artist Suwa Sozan
This extraordinary vase is a truly Japanese expression of a classical Chinese form. Fashioned after cylindrical Song Dynasty pieces that are thought to have bee
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Ōtagaki Rengetsu Kashibachi Dish (Exhibited/ Published)
This rare and interesting ceramic work was done by one of the most renowned and loved waka poets of the 19th century, Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875). In fact, if
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Raku Tea Bowl by Sanyū VI
Raku glazed ceramic. This well-shaped and firmly grounded tea bowl is the work of Sanyū—Kichizaemon VI of the Raku line of potters. Highly regarded in the tea w
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Seto-ware Chawan with Kintsugi
This lovely Ido-gata shaped chawan has very nice asymmetrical balance highlighted by extensive and skillfully applied kintsugi gold repairs. The inside bottom o
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Tea Bowl by Kawai Kanjirō
Glazed stoneware. This tea bowl features intricate design work rarely seen in the bulk of Kanjirō’s pieces—likely indicating his early period. The medallion-lik
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Tea Bowl by Ōtagaki Rengetsu
Sumi painting and calligraphy on ceramic. This chawan is light in the hand and contrasts beautifully with a dark rich bowl of matcha. While the poems of many of
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A Tetsu-yu Henko Vase by Master Potter Kawai Kanjiro
Conceived by 20th century master ceramicist Kawai Kanjiro—here an abstract depiction of flowers is used to adorn an exquisite “henko” shaped vase. The glaze use
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A Korean Celadon Goryeo Vase by LNT Yu Geun-Hyeong
This unique and captivating celadon vase is the work of an early 20th century Korean artist who spent a number of years in Japan honing his craft. Gourd-shaped,
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A Porcelain Incense Burner by Imperial Court Artist Ito Tozan
One of the most prominent potters of the Meiji period and one of only five to ever be appointed as Imperial Court Artist, the name Tozan is synonymous with fine
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A Meiji Period Incense Burner by Miura Chikusen
This Meiji period incense burner is made of fine white porcelain with a silver globe decorated with autumn foliage. As with much of Japanese pottery from this e
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Fine Studio Porcelain Bowl with Decorative Relief by Suwa Sozan II
A wonderful translucent blue celadon dish decorated with a low-relief floral motif. This piece was made by one of the few great female Japanese potters of the 2
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A Celadon Incense Burner (Koro) by Suwa Sozan the First
This finely crafted tripod incense burner is one of several often-employed motifs used by renowned Meiji/ Taisho ceramic artist Suwa Sozan I. With a design borr
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A Celadon Incense Burner by Imperial Court Artist Suwa Sozan
A Chinese style celadon incense burner by one of the 5 Imperial Court Artists of Meiji. Sozan spent his life perfecting techniques for celadon production first
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An Extraordinary Edo Period Hirado Cloud Dragon Vase
From a large collection of Edo period Nabeshima and Hirado-ware, this intricately crafted vase features two serpentine dragons intertwined across the face of th
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A Red Shino Bowl by Yasuo Tamaoki
A powerful work of Shino pottery by one of the veterans of Mino ceramics. Vibrant lines of white feldspar contrast sharply with the iron rich clay and glaze to
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A Porcelain Bowl by Imperial Court Artist Suwa Sozan (1851-1922)
Here we see a Chinese style celadon floral bowl by one of the 5 Imperial Court Artists of Meiji. The potter, Sozan, spent his life perfecting techniques for cel
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A Mallet Vase by Imperial Court Artist Suwa Sozan
This extraordinary vase is a truly Japanese expression of a classical Chinese form. Fashioned after cylindrical Song Dynasty pieces that are thought to have bee
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A Beautiful Antique Blue/ Green Oribe Serving Tray
Oribe is a visual style named after the late-16th-century tea master Furuta Oribe (1544-1615). While most Oribe pieces are adorned with abstract, minimalistic,
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A Set of Painted Tokkuri by Living National Treasure Kondō Yuzō
Yuzo Kondo is one of the more recognized names in the world of modern Japanese pottery of the 20th century. Though known mainly for his sometsuke creations (blu
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A Momoyama Period Bizen “Shimokabura” Tokkuri (Researcher Piece)
During Japan's Momoyama period, spanning from the late 16th to the early 17th century, Bizen pottery flourished, producing exquisite pieces such as this “shimok
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An Antique Celadon Chōshi for Sake with a Beautiful Gold Repair
Chōshi are traditional Japanese sake pourers used in formal and ceremonial contexts, particularly in Shinto rituals and wedding ceremonies. They take the form o
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Painted Tokkuri and Cups by Living National Treasure Kondō Yuzō
Kondō Yuzō is one of the more recognized names in the world of modern Japanese pottery of the 20th century. Though known mainly for his sometsuke creations (blu
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A Poem Inscribed Sake Cup by Buddhist Nun Rengetsu
The poem etched on the side of this exceptional piece reads: In the future — happiness — and long life — two sprouting leaves —to grow a thousand years. Indeed
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