An “Ammonite” Guinomi (Sake Cup) by Hiramatsu Ryoma
Reminiscent of a perfectly formed oyster shell or the shell of a hermit crab, this recent creation by young artist Hiramatsu Ryoma demonstrates his creative ima
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An “Ammonite” Kataguchi (Sake Pourer) by Hiramatsu Ryoma
Reminiscent of a perfectly formed oyster shell or the shell of a hermit crab, this recent creation by young artist Hiramatsu Ryoma demonstrates his creative ima
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Bizen Guinomi - Ishii Takahiro (b. 1977)
A traditionally crafted Bizen sake cup shaped in the tradition of Oribe. The rich mineral glaze gives this guinomi an almost a metallic look. The craftsman who
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Bizen Guinomi - Ishii Takahiro (b. 1977)
A traditionally crafted Bizen sake cup with a rich mineral glaze giving this guinomi a metallic look. The craftsman who made this piece, Takahiro Ishii, was bor
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A Poem Inscribed Sake Cup - Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)
The poem etched on the side of this exceptional piece reads: In the future — happiness — and long life — two sprouting leaves —to grow a thousand years. Indeed
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A Unique Gold and White Sake Cup - Tomita Hiroyuki (b. 1977)
Not to be confused with the Olympic medalist, this Tomita Hiroyuki (b. 1977) is a talented potter pushing the bounds of an otherwise conservative field where ma
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An Edo Period Seto Shuhai (Saké Cup) with Gold Repairs
Stemming from the philosophy of wabi-sabi—often described as the beauty found in the imperfection and transience of the world—cracks and repairs in a work of po
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A Tetsu-yu Henko Vase - Kawai Kanjirō (1890-1966)
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 - Yu Geun-Hyeong (1894-1993)
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 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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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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Tea Bowl - Kawai Kanjirō (1890-1966)
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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An Asahi-yaki Tea Bowl with Extraordinary Maki-e Gold Repairs
One of the most extraordinary gold repairs I have seen on a tea bowl in my nearly 30 years in Japan. If you search far and wide occasionally you can find maki-e
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A Porcelain Chawan with Gold-leaf - Ono Hakuko (1915-1996)
This eye-catching porcelain composition covered in red-glaze and highlighted with sensational gold-leaf inlay is an iconic design often employed by Ono Hakuko.
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A Classic Black Raku Tea Bowl - Ōhi Chōzaemon IX (1901-1986)
Endorsed by the recent Head Tea Master of Urasenke as an exceptional work, this black Raku tea bowl was granted the poetic name “Kokon” Ko, meaning “the distant
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Set of Shuhai - Katori Masahiko (1899-1988)
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each pewter cup showcases a unique luster that this metal alloy is revered for; highlighting its historical signifi
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Mizusashi with Silk Pouch - Tsukigata Nahiko (1923-2006)
This extraordinary mizusashi is a fine example of Oni Shino (carbon trap and natural ash glazing) that Tsukigata is so well-known for. Coining the term in the m
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An Iris Tea Bowl by Murakami Yoichi
According to the potter who crafted this fine piece, “The clay from our area in the north is alive. We listen to it in order to divine the most suitable objects
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A Hagi Mizusashi - Tahara Tōbei XII (1925-1991)
Heavily influenced by Koryo potting styles and techniques, the Tobei lineage has been crafting exceptional tea-ware implements for 13 generations. The piece sho
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A Black Raku Tea Bowl by Samukawa Seiho
Comfortable in the hand and with a unique textured black Raku glaze, this tea bowl by 20th century potter Samukawa Seiho would make a fine addition for collecto
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A Hagi Tea Bowl by Yoshida Shuen
This remarkable tea bowl is from the kilns of Yoshida Shuen (1940-1987)—an apprentice of Miwa Kyusetsu (1910-2012) who was awarded the status of Living National
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Black Raku Tea Bowl with Irises - Nakamura Donen III (1938-1988)
In Japan every season and every phase of the year is marked by the presence of a flower, the most noted of course being the cherry blossoms signifying the long-
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A Karatsu Tea Bowl by Hashimura Takashi
This elegant work of Karatsu pottery has an unglazed foot, showing the rich ferrous clay, and displays a beautiful ashen glaze with hues of blue, grey, green, a
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A Hagi Tea Bowl by Watanabe Jōzan
A delightful Hagi tea bowl from the Jōzan Kiln in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Very representative of the genre with its milky glaze and ido-shape. This piece is a ste
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A Koetsu Tribute Bowl - Ōhi Chōzaemon IX (1901-1986)
The craftsman who fashioned this piece, the 9th Ohi Chozaimon (1901-1986), is the most widely recognized and most accomplished of the now 11 generations of Ohi
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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 Porcelain Vase - Wakao Kei (b. 1967)
Wakao Kei continues to surprise and captivate with this turquoise blue porcelain vase from his recent offerings. Using deep, rich colors not often seen in this
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A Rice Porcelain Vase - 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 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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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 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 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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A Celadon Suiteki Water Dropper - Suwa Sozan I (1851-1922)
This peach-shaped suiteki (water dropper for calligraphy) is made of fine kinuta celadon from one of the great masters of the Meiji era—Suwa Sozan. A classic de
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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 Celadon Incense Burner (Kōro) - Suwa Sozan I (1851-1922)
This finely crafted tripod incense burner is one of several often-employed motifs used by renowned Meiji/ Taishō ceramic artist Suwa Sozan I. With a design borr
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A Celadon Incense Burner - Suwa Sozan I (1851-1922)
A Chinese style celadon incense burner by one of the 5 Imperial Court Artists of Meiji. Sozan spent his life perfecting techniques for celadon production first
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A Modern Vase - Sakata Jinnai (b. 1943)
A very versatile and innovative artist, Sakata Jinnai produces pieces such as the vase seen here in his easily recognizable trademark style. Many of his pieces
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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 Mallet Vase - Suwa Sozan I (1851-1922)
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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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 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 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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