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 Small Flower Vase with Gold Repairs - Nakazato Takashi (b. 1937)
Takashi Nakazato is a celebrated Japanese ceramic artist whose family's mastery of pottery now spans 14 generations. Born in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture in 1937, N
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A Porcelain Bowl - Suwa Sozan I (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 Shigaraki Uzukumaru Vase - Sugimoto Sadamitsu (b. 1935)
A beautiful example of Shigaraki pottery—the result of techniques perfected over centuries by dedicated artisans residing in the provinces east of Kyoto. This p
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A Ridged Bizen Vase - 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 Large Sculptured Vase from the Chōtō Series - Sakiyama Takayuki (b. 1958)
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 Sculptured Vase from the Chōtō Series - Sakiyama Takayuki (b. 1958)
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 Sculptured Vase from the Chōtō Series - Sakiyama Takayuki (b. 1958)
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 Small Porcelain Seated Bodhisattva - Suwa Sozan I (1851-1922)
This white porcelain statue depicts a small seated Bodhisattva deep in meditation. Bodhisattva, otherwise known as bosatsu in Japan, are enlightened beings who
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A Celadon Peach kōgō - Suwa Sozan I (1851-1922)
This peach-shaped kōgō (incense box) is made of fine kinuta celadon from one of the great masters of the Meiji era—Suwa Sozan. A classic design, the peach is sa
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A Large Sculptured Vase from Sakiyama Takayuki'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 Celadon Shishi kōgō - Suwa Sozan I (1851-1922)
Considered auspicious symbols of wealth, status, and good fortune; foo dogs—commonly referred to as shishi or koma-inu in Japan—are often seen in pairs guarding
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Red Lacquered Flower Vase - Tanabe Chikuunsai III (1940-2014)
Done in a style reminiscent of Japanese Mingei art, this striking yet functional folk-craft piece is the creation of Chikuunsai Tanabe III. Made entirely of tra
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A Woven Bamboo Flower Vase by Shiraishi Hakuun-sai II
A second generation basket weaver from Beppu, Hakuun-sai (1918 - 2012) was known for producing high-quality bamboo and rattan pieces such as the one seen here.
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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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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
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A Porcelain Incense Burner - Itō Tōzan I (1846-1920)
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 - Miura Chikusen I (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
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Fine Studio Porcelain Bowl with Decorative Relief - Suwa Sozan II (1890-1977)
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 Rare Porcelain Tripod Ritual Wine Vessel (Jue) - Miura Chikusen (1854-1915)
Used for ceremonial purposes by the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties. Traditionally, the jue vessel was made of bronze with a pouring spout on either end and a pa
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5-Cup Set - Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)
Rengetsu is a unique and celebrated figure from Japanese 19th century history. Despite her reported great beauty and talent for the arts, she faced many persona
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A Cobalt Blue Plate with Kintsugi - Kitaōji 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 Large Iga Tsubo - Tsujimura Shirō (b. 1947)
An exceptionally large work by one of the most important contemporary ceramic artists in Japan. Collected widely both here and abroad, a favorite of Daitoku tem
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A Tenmoku Bowl - Kondō Yūzō (1902-1985)
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 Large Bizen Plate - Isezaki Jun (1936-2026)
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
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A Shigaraki Anagama-fired Tsubo - Furutani Michio (1946-2000)
Fired for days at over 1,400C degrees, this primordial-looking wonder of ancient potting technology displays a number of beautiful natural effects from the inte
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A Master Work - Kawai Kanjirō (1890-1966)
Raised, undulating ridges on a field of cobalt blue highlighted with white slip and bronze flecks around the rim, this piece conjures images of the deep and sto
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A Red Shino Bowl - Tamaoki Yasuo (b. 1941)
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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Ceramic Jar with Gold Repair - Kondō Yūzō (1902-1985)
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 Large Porcelain Peach Vessel - Suwa Sozan II (1890-1977)
A classic design, the peach is said to represent long-life for mortals and immortality for the gods in Asian folklore. According to legend, the moon goddess—a p
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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 Celadon Shishi Statue - Miyagawa Kōzan I (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 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
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A Red Raku Tea Bowl w/ Painted Chrysanthemum - Raku Kōnyū XII (1857-1932)
This iconic tea bowl was crafted by one of the great masters of Japanese pottery and given the poetic name "Dewdrop" by a famous tea master of the Omote-senke s
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The Perfect Symbolic Wedding Anniversary Present - Raku Seinyū XIII (1887-1944)
This tea bowl crafted by one of the great masters of Japanese pottery depicts Meota Iwa—a famous Japanese landmark in Mie. Symbolizing the union between two div
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A Porcelain kyūsu - Seifū Yōhei III (1851-1914)
Simple, elegant, and functional, this Meiji period kyūsu (teapot) was crafted with precision and care by one of the periods most accomplished ceramicists. Showc
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A Rare Hira Tea Bowl with Gold Repairs - Raku Kōnyū XII (1857-1932)
A rare and exquisite piece by the 12th Kichizaemon (1857-1932) of the Raku lineage, now in its 16th generation. Not only with excellent documentation including
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A Porcelain Kyo-ware Tea Bowl by Eiraku Zengoro XIV (1852-1927)
A very interesting ceremonial tea bowl produced by one of the oldest generational potting families in Kyoto. In excellent condition with one fine gold repair al
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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 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 Black Raku Tea Bowl by “Rakuen”
A black Raku ceremonial tea bowl displaying an excellent patina bestowed by time. The light colored clay peeks through in areas giving this piece a unique feel.
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A Hagi Tokkuri by Kaneta Masanao VIII
The trademark glaze on this delightful sake flask (tokkuri) is by none other than 8th generation Hagi potter Masanao Kaneta. Close inspection reveals flecks of
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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
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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
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An “Imogashira” Mizusashi - Raku Ryōnyū IX (1756-1834)
Raku-ware carries with it a very naturalistic aura; with its implements made of raw clay, its use of fire water and air to shape and harden these implements, an
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A Mizusashi - Tsuboshima Dōhei (1929-2013)
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
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A Rare Tamamizu Tea Bowl - Ichigen (1662-1722)
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
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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)
A master work by one of the top artisans of the late 20th century—the result of techniques perfected over centuries by dedicated craftsmen residing in districts
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Edo Period Bizen-yaki Chawan w Signed Sokuchusai Omotesenke Box
Signed by the 13th Iemoto (tea master) of Omotesenke, Sokuchusai (1901-1979) this exceptional tea bowl bears the poetic name Asahi or “Morning Sun.” Brilliant o
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