An Edo Period Oribe Tea Bowl with Green Glaze
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
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A Black Raku “Kazuin” Tea Bowl by Higaki Soroku
The term “Raku” was once reserved for a style of pottery produced by a specific household in Kyoto that began over 450 years ago. Over the years, as it gained p
A Richo Era Kōrai Tea Bowl with Gold Repairs
At various times over the long history of tea practice in Japan, Korean-ware has come into high fashion and ships full of the finest ceramics from the neighbori
An Ido-shaped Hagi-yaki Tea Bowl by Zenzo Hatano
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
Tsutsu-shaped chawan have a unique and especially attractive shape. They are used mainly in the depths of winter to keep in the heat, and prevent the tea from c
An Antique Shino Tsutsu Tea Bowl
This lovely Shino tea bowl fashioned from coarse Mino clay is covered in feldspar glazing, has a classic ferrous abstract painting across the front, and shows n
Exceptional Bizen Tea Bowl with Kaiyu Glaze by Sozan Kaneshige
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
A Hagi Tea Bowl by 7th Generation Kaneta Sanzaemon
Father to internationally known Hagi potter Kaneta Masanao (the 8th generation Sanzaemon potter), though he never achieved the same level of notoriety as his so
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
This kutsu-shaped (shoe-shaped) Karatsu tea bow, having stood quietly through the passage of ages is a superb example embodying both the serene beauty and power
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
Neriage Tsubo by LNT Matsui Kosei (1927-2003)
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 Large Blue/ Green Oribe Platter by Tamaoki Yasuo (b. 1941)
A stunning example of blue/ green Oribe-ware by one of the veterans of Mino ceramics, this platter displays astounding variation in color and texture with deep
A Set of Four Sculptural Oribe Dishes by Takauchi Shugo (b. 1937)
Few contemporary potters have explored Oribe with the originality and energy of Takauchi Shugo. His pieces tend to embody an unmistakable sense of movement and
A Modern Oribe Serving Dish by Takauchi Shugo
A harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary artistic expression, this extraordinary serving dish encapsulates the essence of Oribe pottery
A Large Oribe Platter by Living National Treasure Suzuki Osamu
Displaying a bold Oribe glaze and sweeping comb pattern culminating in a dynamic vortex, this wonderful platter is the result of years of trial and error by one
Lacquer and Gold Painted Natsume Tea Caddy by Kawase Hyokan
Exquisitely painted willow branches (yanagi) on a background of jet-black traditional lacquer; this exquisite functional art object appeals not only to practiti
A Modern Shino Kataguchi Vessel by Suzuki Shu
A decidedly modern and innovative take on the classic Shino trope, this “kataguchi” or one-sided pouring vessel lends an air of depth, contemplation, and brilli
Living National Treasure — Exhibition Piece — Uozumi Iraku III
First presented at the Ishikawa Traditional Crafts Exhibition, this fine mizusashi crafted with extraordinary precision is a testament to the generational knowl
A Tokkuri with Enso by Tsujimura Yui
With an uncanny ability to emulate features of the natural environment, the creator of this sake vessel,Tsujimura Yui, is one of Japan’s most skilled potters wo
A ko-Seto Mizusashi with Black Lacquer Lid (Tea Master Item)
Seto is a pottery tradition established in the 12th century with the aim of reproducing fine Chinese porcelain and tenmoku-style tea bowls—which were hard to co
Stylized Sake Flask by Renown Potter Suzuki Goro (b. 1941)
Known for his non-conformist and bold style, Suzuki Goro has outdone himself with this stylized Oribe sake flask (tokkuri). Oribe is a visual style named after
An Edo Period Seto-guro Mino 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
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
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
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
A Joseon Period Bowl with Excellent Kintsugi Gold Repairs
Here we see a beautiful example of Korean blue-grey pottery from centuries past. At some point it was brought to Japan, so we can safely assume that it was expr
A Muromachi Period Ash Glazed Large Bizen Pot - Certified
Price on Request Estimated to be 500-600 years old, this extraordinary work of Bizen pottery would have been fashioned in an “ana-gama” or a rudimentary dugout
A 17th Century e-Karatsu “Mukozuke” Serving Dish
A stylized grass motif painted in ferrous pigment across each side and on the inside of this mukozuke serving dish marks it as being more likely produced in Kar
An Oni Shino ko-Tsubo by Tsukigata Nahiko
This small vessel, similar in a shape to a tokkuri, is a fine example of Oni Shino (carbon trap and natural ash glazing) that Tsukigata is so well-known for. Co
A set of Mukozuke Serving Dishes by 3rd Generation Kenzan, 18th C.
One family of artists that has left a lasting mark on not just Kyoto but on the world at large has been the Ōgata family. Prominent among this line - Ōgata Kenz
Lacquer and Gold Painted Natsume Tea Caddy by Wakashima Takao
Exquisitely painted cherry blossoms (sakura) and willow branches (yanagi) on a background of jet-black traditional lacquer. The craftsman, Wakashima Takao (b. 1
An Edo Period Bizen Tokkuri with Hotei Engraving - Researcher Piece
Crafted from locally sourced Bizen clay, this Edo period vase features an engraving of the jolly gift-giver, Hotei. Said to be based on a historical Chinese Zen
A Rare Meiji Period Celadon Shuhai by First Generation Suwa Sozan
A rare and unusual offering, here we have an exquisite celadon shuhai with Chinese styled patterning lining the inside of the cup. First generation Sozan gained
A Meiji Period “Tetsubin” Cast Iron Kettle with Cherry Blossom Motif
During the Meiji period in Japan, the humble iron kettle, known as a "tetsubin," emerged as an iconic symbol of traditional craftsmanship and functional artistr
A Meticulously Repaired Momoyama Period Sake Cup
The perfect vessel for enjoying fine Japanese sake or whatever spirit fits the mood. Over 425 years old, this excavated and wonderfully restored sake cup is one
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 Tokoname Sake Flask by Living National Treasure Yamada Jozan III
Tokoname pottery has a rich history that dates back over a thousand years. Originating in the town of Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, this pottery traditio
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