A Chojiro Tribute Piece by Sasaki Shoraku
Closely resembling a historically important tea bowl made by one of the forebears of the art of tea and Raku pottery, Chojiro, this piece gives one a sense of t
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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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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 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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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 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 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 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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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 Set of Modern Sake Cups 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 set
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A Black “Prism” Guinomi by Ichikawa Tōru
Scrawled across one face of the hand-crafted wood box housing this exquisite sake cup is the word “Prism,” perfectly encapsulating the inspiration for this angu
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A Shino Masterpiece - Katō Kōzō (1935-2023)
This depiction of the eternal “ensō” on a backdrop of pearly white feldspar signifies enlightenment, the eternal, the nothingness, and the freedom of the mind t
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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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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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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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Raku Tea Bowl - Sanyū (Raku VI, 1685-1739)
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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Tea Bowl - Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)
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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An Antique Karatsu Tea Bowl with Excellent Gold Repairs (Kintsugi)
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
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An Antique Black Raku Tea Bowl with Gold Repair
We have a particular interest in beautiful old Raku tea bowls and spend quite a bit of time searching for exceptional examples to include in our gallery. Here w
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An Exceptional Antique Raku Tea Bowl with Gold Repair
Based on telltale signs, this extraordinary Raku tea bowl likely dates to the late Edo period (200+ years old). Crafted with meticulous care, its smooth, ebony
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A Red Tenmoku Tea Bowl by Master Potter Kimura Moriyasu
A mesmerizing piece of ceramic art, this exquisite tenmoku tea bowl embodies the rich traditions of Japanese craftsmanship that are inspired by over a millennia
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An Antique Oribe Style Tea Bowl
Oribe is a visual style named after the late-16th-century tea master Furuta Oribe (1544-1615). Kuro Oribe pieces are the most common with their jet-black glazes
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An Edo Period Shino Tea Bowl with Gold Repairs
This lovely Shino tea bowl from the Edo period is fashioned from coarse Mino clay and is covered in feldspar glazing. As with many pieces of this period and sty
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A Beautifully Repaired Edo Period Karatsu Kintsugi Chawan
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 Black Raku “Jidai” Chawan
We have a particular interest in beautiful old Raku tea bowls and spend quite a bit of time searching for exceptional examples to include in our gallery. Here w
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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 “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 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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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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A Beautiful Hakeme Bowl - Nin'ami Dōhachi (1783-1855)
A beautiful example of a Hakeme style bowl, this one quite rare as it was made around 200 years ago by the son of the founder of the Dohachi line of potters. Tr
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Kashibachi Dish (Exhibited/Published) - Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)
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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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 - 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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A Poem Inscribed Tea Bowl - Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)
The poem etched on the side of this exceptional piece reads: 花を待つ人の心や雲となりて山の端ごとに立ちまよふらん The hearts of those waiting for flowers to blossom — have they turned in
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Bizen Tea Bowl - Isezaki Jun (1936-2026)
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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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 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 exceptional Tenmoku tea bowl with Yohen glazing
Occasionally while browsing through the temple markets of Kyoto or perusing backstreets tea-ware shops, an attractive piece will catch my eye for no particular
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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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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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