A Lacquer “Chōshi” Sake Warmer by Kado Isaburō
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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Bizen Tea Bowl by Living National Treasure, Isezaki Jun
The distinctive and easily recognizable style of Bizen pieces, such as the one featured here, originated in Okayama (south-western Japan) and has a long history
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A unique Hagi mizusashi by Zenzo Hatano
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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Haito Chawan with Gold Decoration by Sato Kazuhiko
An ancient technique known as “haito” in Japanese was used to give this piece its distinctive look. Thought to have originated in neolithic times and commonly u
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An Elegant Tea Bowl with “Rice Porcelain Glaze” by Kei Wakao
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 White Raku Tea Bowl by Master Potter Sugimoto Sadamitsu
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 by 11th Generation Ōhi Chozaemon
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 by Wakao Kei
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 Sculptured Vase from Takayuki Sakiyama's Chōtō Series
From a well-known series entitled “Chōtō” (Listening to the Waves) this contoured vase features a sandy glaze that the sculptor claims is an expression of the f
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A Bizen Mizusashi for Tea Ceremony by Veteran Potter Mori Tōgaku
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 by Veteran Potter Sugimoto Sadamitsu
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 by Famed Potter Ōhi Chōzaemon X
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 by Takauchi Shugo
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 by Suzuki Gorō
A captivating blend of traditional aesthetics and contemporary flair; with exquisite attention to detail, Goro masterfully combines the vibrant green Oribe glaz
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A Sculptured Vase from Takayuki Sakiyama's Chōtō Series
From a well-known series entitled “Chōtō” (Listening to the Waves) this contoured vase features a sandy glaze that the sculptor claims is an expression of the f
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A Unique “Kuro-sabi” Tea Bowl by Suzuki Taku
Not so often in the world of Japanese tea-ware do you come across something so exquisitely novel that it resists categorization in terms traditional styles. Thi
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A Shigaraki Tea Bowl by Sugimoto Sadamitsu
Sugimoto Sadamitsu (b. 1935) is one of the most important Shigaraki potters alive today and continues to create master works into his old age. Originally a resi
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A Magnificent Ryoji Koie Chawan
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 w/ Poetic Name “Yamazato” (Ohi IX)
Imagine the vista of iconic Mount Fuji as you enjoy a cup of matcha from this very special tea bowl. Endorsed by the tea master of Urasenke as a master work, it
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A Red Shino Tea Bowl by Takauchi Shugo
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 Wataru Motomura
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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A Black Raku Tea Bowl by Heian Shoraku
This piece was fired in the kilns of one of Kyoto’s most prolific Raku-yaki workshops by an artist known as Heian Shoraku. In 1905, the first generation Shoraku
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An Exceptional Hagi Tea Bowl with Orchid Glaze
Found in a small antique shop in central Kyoto, this piece immediately caught my eye and I knew I had to buy it. With no original box and a potting mark that co
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A Large Sculptured Vase from Takayuki Sakiyama's Chōtō Series
From a well-known series entitled “Chōtō” (Listening to the Waves) this large contoured vase features a sandy glaze that the sculptor claims is an expression of
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A “Kiretsu-mon” Chawan by Hiramatsu Ryoma
This experimental work by young artist Hiramatsu Ryoma demonstrates his creative imagination and challenges the traditional boundaries of what defines a tea bow
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A Bizen Tea Bowl by Kondo Masahiko
Elegantly balanced on a slenderly proportioned foot, this piece by Bizen native Kondo Masahiko displays a surprising level of skill for a potter still in the pr
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A Bizen Tea Bowl with White Glaze by Ishii Takahiro (b.1977)
A beautiful example of modern Bizen-ware—with a thick feldspar glaze partially covering the clay body allowing the natural ash glaze underneath to show through
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An Elegant Tenmoku-gata Tea Bowl by Hideo Torazawa
Appearing to capture an ocean inside a tea bowl, this particular work has been given the very fitting poetic name “Nami” or wave. Masterfully crafted by veteran
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A Black Raku Tea Bowl With Red Highlights
We have a particular interest in beautiful Raku tea bowls and spend quite a bit of time searching for exceptional examples to include in our gallery. Here we se
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A Red Raku Tea Bowl with Poetic Name by Sasaki Shoraku
Here we have an exceptional Raku tea bowl given the poetic name "Setsu-gekka" (snow, moon, flower) — a phrase often used in Japanese art and literature to evoke
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A 16th Century Tenmoku Tea Bowl
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
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A Celadon Shishi Statue by first generation Miyagawa Kōzan (1842–1916)
One of only five Imperial Court Artists of Meiji, ceramic pieces by Kōzan are highly prized by collectors and are ever more difficult to find on the market thes
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A Cobalt Blue Plate with Kintsugi by Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883 - 1959)
One of the most important Japanese potters of the 20th century, skilled in an impressive number of styles, today his pieces can be found in museum collections a
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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
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A Tenmoku Bowl 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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[Fighting Shishi] Arita Okimono From Late Edo
Guardian lions (alternately known as Shishi, Foo-dogs, or Koma-inu) were introduced to Japan in the 8th century and are often seen outside shrine gates or adorn
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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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