An Iga-yaki Vase by Nagatani Yasuhiro
A beautifully crafted vase from a studio potter in the hills of Iga, a few hours drive east of Kyoto. Iga-ware has quite a long history—by some accounts dating
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A Ring Handled Celadon Vase by Suwa Sozan (1852 – 1922)
A Chinese style celadon vase by one of the 5 Imperial Court Artists of Meiji. Sozan spent his life perfecting techniques for celadon production first used in th
Henko Vase by 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 is
Porcelain Vase by Miura Chikusen (1854 – 1915)
This Meiji period vase is made of fine white porcelain fashioned after classic Chinese pieces from the Song Dynasty. The potter, first generation Miura Chikusen
A Large Celadon Phoenix vase by First Generation Suwa Sozan (1851-1922
A rare and interesting offering, here we have an exquisite celadon phoenix vase with Chinese form and patterning. First generation Sozan gained wide acclaim in
A Bizen Tea Bowl by Isezaki Koichiro
First born son to Living National Treasure Isezaki Jun, Koichiro (b. 1974) has quickly made a name for himself as an independent artist. Not content to rely sol
A Karatsu Tea Bowl by Shibayama Toshiya
Accents formed using iron pigment stand out across a backdrop of blue-green glaze. The base and a portion of the inside of this ceremonial tea bowl are unglazed
A Katakuchi Sake Set by Hiramatsu Ryoma
If you are familiar with the work of Hiramatsu Ryoma you know that he creates very unconventional ceramics inspired by forms found in nature. Here we have a sak
A “Koyo” Tenmoku Tea Bowl with Silk Pouch by Touetsu Kiln
Before styles such as Raku, Hagi, Karatsu, etc came into fashion for use in the tearoom in early Edo, it was commonplace in cultured society to use tea-ware imp
Large Bizen Plate by Living National Treasure Isezaki Jun
Created by Living National Treasure Isezaki Jun, Bizen pieces like the one seen here originated in Okayama (south-western Japan) and have a long history that is
Neriage Tsubo by LNT Kosei Matsui
Master of a very difficult technique from the Chinese Tang Dynasty (618 – 907) known in Japanese as Neriage, the potter who created this elegant vase uses extre
Raku XV “Reki-yu” Tea Bowl
Raku tea bowls and other tea-ware implements are shaped by hand, using clay that was prepared often several generations before by a previous Kichizaemon (master
Tokkuri with Enso by Living National Treasure Kato Kozo (b. 1935)
This depiction of the eternal “ensō” on a backdrop of pearly white feldspar over red clay signifies enlightenment, the eternal, the nothingness, and the freedom
A Large Serving Tray by Ōhi Chōzaemon 11 (Toshio)
This large serving tray by Ōhi Chōzaemon XI (Toshio) brings together the rich glaze tradition of Ōhi ware and a distinctly contemporary sculptural form. Its bro
A Mizusashi by Hachizan Takatori XI
Over 400 years ago the first Takatori potter known as “Hachizan” was brought to Japan by the powerful Kuroda clan and was tasked with establishing a kiln in the
A Mizusashi by Tsuboshima Dohei
A truly unique work of Shino pottery developed among the company of some of Japan’s most respected and influential potters of the last century. Defying conventi
A Porcelain Hira Tea Bowl by Miura Chikusen III (Tea Master Item)
Currently in its 5th generation, the Miura Chikusen line of potters has continued to produce high-quality Kiyomizu-yaki and Kyo-yaki porcelains used in sencha f
A Raku Tea Bowl by Tamamizu Souske
In the world of Japanese ceramics, Tamamizu-ware has an almost mythical standing. A branch of the main Raku line, at one time the two kilns held equal prominenc
A Red Raku Tea Bowl by Famed Potter Ichigen (1662 – 1722)
Over the years we have taken a special interest in Raku-ware and especially in works produced by the Tamamizu kiln, such as the 300+ year old ceremonial tea bow
A Tenmoku Bowl by Living National Treasure Yuzo Kondo
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
An Edo Period Black Oribe Tea Bowl
Living in Kyoto it is not uncommon to come across beautiful antique tea bowls, however, finding pieces that are in good condition, aesthetically compelling, and
An Excellent Edo Period Oribe Tea Bowl with Poetic Name ‘Toma-bune’
Oribe is a visual style named after the late-16th-century tea master Furuta Oribe (1544-1615). Typically, black or green glazes are applied to the bodies of the
Hakeme Bowl by Ninnami Dohachi (1783 – 1855)
A beautiful example of a Hakeme style bowl, this one quite rare as it was made around 200 years ago by the son of the founder of the Dohachi line of potters. Tr
Porcelain Incense Burner by Miura Chikusen (1854 – 1915)
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