A Black Raku Tea Bowl by Ito Tozan
Crafted by one of the most well-known potting families from the Meiji period (Ito Tozan), this black Raku tea bowl displays a glossy sheen and gentle swells rip
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An Antique Karatsu Bowl with Exceptional Makie Kintsugi Repairs
Like many pottery traditions in Japan, Karatsu takes its name from the city where it originated. As early as the 15th century, Korean potters heavily influenced
A Feldspar Striped Edo Period Oribe Tea Bowl
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An Eye-Catching Red “Gong-yu” Tenmoku Tea Bowl
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A Black Raku “Kazuin” Tea Bowl by Higaki Soroku
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An Ido-shaped Hagi-yaki Tea Bowl - Hatano Zenzō (b. 1942)
Simple yet classic styling—this tea bowl is perfect for anyone looking for the quintessential Ido-shaped chawan crafted by one of Japan’s master Hagi potters. B
Black Raku Tsutsu Tea Bowl by Sasaki Shoraku
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A Hagi Tea Bowl by 7th Generation Kaneta Sanzaemon
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An Antique Kyo-ware Tea Bowl Attributed to Ninsei
A beautiful old Kyo-ware tea bowl slightly elongated on one end producing an interesting and unique effect. The collector who furnished the box labeled it as be
An Edo Period Karatsu Tea Bowl with Gold Repairs
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Unique Edo Period Hagi Tea Bowl with Gold Repairs
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A very modern and sleek interpretation of the classic lacquer sake warmer otherwise known as a “chōshi” in Japanese. The author of this piece, Kado Isaburō, was
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A Red Lacquer Mizusashi - Murase Jihei I (1897-1985)
A testament to the brilliance of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, this lacquered mizusashi—skillfully handcrafted from bamboo—showcases a deep crimson hue th
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A Chashaku (Poetic Name: Kamigaki) - Tantan-sai (1893-1964)
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Red Lacquered Flower Vase - Tanabe Chikuunsai III (1940-2014)
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A Bamboo Kakehana Vase by Kuroda Shogen (Tea Master Item)
Flower arranging is one of the great arts that Japan has managed to take to ever greater heights of refinement over its long history. Here we have a classic exa
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A Bizen Tea Bowl - Isezaki Kōichirō (b. 1974)
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
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A “Koyo” Tenmoku Tea Bowl with Silk Pouch by Touetsu Kiln
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A “Rose Oribe” Masterpiece - Suzuki Gorō (b. 1941)
One of the finest, most daring, and well-crafted works I have seen by this legendary artist who is known for his non-conformist and bold style. Suzuki Goro has
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An Exceptional Raku Tea Bowl - Sugimoto Sadamitsu (b. 1935)
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Bizen Tea Bowl - Isezaki Jun (1936-2026)
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A White Shino Masterpiece - Hayashi Shōtarō (b. 1947)
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A unique Hagi mizusashi - Hatano Zenzō (b. 1942)
An excellent example of Japanese minimalist aesthetic that transcends its humble origins, this mizusashi, or fresh water pot used in tea ceremony, displays a cl
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An Elegant Tea Bowl with “Rice Porcelain Glaze” - Wakao Kei (b. 1967)
According to Kei Wakao, the artist who crafted this extraordinary work, it took him years of trial-and-error to perfect the unique rice-porcelain glaze covering
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A Master Work - Kakurezaki Ryūichi (b. 1950)
An awe-inspiring masterpiece, this tea bowl by Kakurezaki showcases his unparalleled skill and artistic vision. Crafted with meticulous precision, the bowl seam
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A White Raku Tea Bowl - Sugimoto Sadamitsu (b. 1935)
A rather rare motif by a master potter, delicate yet grounded, this white Raku tea bowl is truly one-of-a-kind. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and
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A Red “Ame” Glazed Mizusashi - Ōhi Toshio Chōzaemon XI (b. 1958)
When the founder of the Urasenke style of tea ceremony, Sen-So Soshitsu (1622 -1697) was invited to Kanazawa as the master of tea ceremony for the powerful Kaga
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A White-Jade Porcelain Chawan - Wakao Kei (b. 1967)
An example of some of the finest porcelain modern Japan has to offer. According to Wakao Kei, the artist who crafted this piece, it took him years of trial and
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A Bizen Mizusashi for Tea Ceremony - Mori Tōgaku (b. 1937)
A veteran of Bizen pottery, Mori Tōgaku has been perfecting his style for close to seven decades now with most of his important work having been done in the las
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A Red Raku Tea Bowl - Sugimoto Sadamitsu (b. 1935)
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and showcasing a soft and gracefully executed red glaze, this Raku tea bowl exudes a sense of ease, tenderness, and
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A Classic Black Raku Tea Bowl - Ōhi Chōzaemon X (1927-2023)
When the founder of the Urasenke style of tea ceremony, Sen-So Soshitsu (1622 -1697) was invited to Kanazawa as the master of tea ceremony for the powerful Kaga
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A Modern Oribe Tea Bowl by Tsukamoto Haruhito (b. 1959)
Intricately carved clay adorned with a complex and multi-layer Oribe glaze, this piece is one of the best I have encountered by this talented and multifaceted a
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A Modern Oribe Tea Bowl - Takauchi Shūgō (b. 1937)
A harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary artistic expression, this extraordinary tea bowl encapsulates the essence of Oribe pottery whil
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A Stunning Contemporary Oribe Tea Bowl - Suzuki Gorō (b. 1941)
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A Shigaraki Tea Bowl - Sugimoto Sadamitsu (b. 1935)
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A Magnificent Chawan - Koie Ryōji (1938-2020)
One of the more innovative and international minded ceramicists on the Japanese pottery scene, Ryoji Koie’s interests and expertise cannot be confined to one na
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Hagi “Kujaku” Tea Bowl with Wari-kodai by Yamane Seigen
Ripples of light and dark pigmentation flowing on a background of sky-blue glaze—the description on the box reads 萩孔雀 (Hagi kujyaku) translating as “peacock Hag
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A Black Raku Mt Fuji Tea Bowl (Poetic Name: “Yamazato”) - Ōhi Chōzaemon IX (1901-1986)
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A Red Shino Tea Bowl - Takauchi Shūgō (b. 1937)
Decidedly masculine in character with straight sculpted edges, a rich palette of color, and a calm steadiness in the hand; this tea bowl was crafted by one of J
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A Modern Shigaraki Tea Bowl by Motomura Wataru
The artist who produced this piece, Wataru Motomura, prides himself in living a traditional life in the eastern hills of Kyoto—long known for its rich clay and
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