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An Iconic Hakeme Tea Bowl by Raku XI (Keinyu)

This exceptional tea bowl was crafted by one of the great masters of Japanese pottery and given the poetic name “Nami” (wave) by a famous tea master of the Ura-

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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 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

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A Classic Black Raku Tea Bowl by Ōhi Chōzaemon IX

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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Historically Important Tea Bowl by Saka Kōrai-zaemon (1615-1668)

Currently awaiting an uncertain succession to the 14th generation, this preeminent line of craftsmen has been a cornerstone of Hagi pottery for over 400 years.

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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

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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 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 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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Hishoku Nanban-yaki Tea Bowl by Sakuchi Ensen

The colors seen in this ceramic piece are not often encountered in the world of Japanese tea-ware pottery—a field dominated mainly by styles such as Raku, Hagi,

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A Rare Tamamizu Red Raku Tea Bowl with Gold Repairs

In the world of Japanese ceramics, Tamamizu-ware has almost a mythical standing. A branch of the main Raku line, at one time the two kilns held equal prominence

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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 Nezumi Shino Tea Bowl by Wakao Toshisada

The lower half of a blackened enso dips from the rim on a backdrop of gray crackled glazing interspersed with auburn highlights. Rising up from below into the e

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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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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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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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An Excavated Mishima Tea Bowl with Maki-e Gold Repair [Tokugawa Clan]

From a 2006 excavation site in Tokyo known to be occupied by the Owari Tokugawa clan—the most senior contingent of the Tokugawa clan that united Japan under one

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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 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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An Exceptional Raku Tea Bowl by Sugimoto Sadamitsu

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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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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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 Red Shino Bowl by Yasuo Tamaoki

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 Porcelain Bowl by Imperial Court Artist Suwa Sozan (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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An Antique Celadon Tea Container with Pewter Cap

Most likely Chinese in origin, this antique celadon tea caddy is a mesmerizing piece of art that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted during a time when

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An antique cha-ire with unique glazing

This extraordinary cha-ire (powdered tea container) displays an excellent glaze that appears to have only grown more intricate and rich with time. Contrasting a

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An “Imogashira” Mizusashi by Raku IX (Ryônyû) [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 by Tsuboshima Dohei

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 “Rose Oribe” Masterpiece by Suzuki Goro

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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A White Shino Masterpiece by Hayashi Shotaro (b. 1947)

A stunning work of Shino-ware by veteran potter Hayashi Shotaro—winner of numerous awards for his bold and innovative style and widely recognized as one of the

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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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A Beautiful Antique Koryo Vessel with Inlay and Kintsugi

The gray-blue celadon displays finely crackled glazing with areas slightly darkened by time. A faint pattern made of white inlay can be seen along the upper rim

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A Master Work by Contemporary Artist Kakurezaki Ryuichi

An awe-inspiring masterpiece, this tea bowl by Kakurezaki showcases his unparalleled skill and artistic vision. Crafted with meticulous precision, the bowl seam

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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 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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Tsukigata Nahiko Mizusashi w/ Silk Pouch

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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The Perfect Symbolic Wedding Anniversary Present — Raku Seinyu (XIII)

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 Hagi Mizusashi by Tahara Tobei XII (Urasenke Tea Master Item)

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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5-Cup Set by Ōtagaki Rengetsu

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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[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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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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An Antique Celadon Chōshi for Sake with a Beautiful Gold Repair

Chōshi are traditional Japanese sake pourers used in formal and ceremonial contexts, particularly in Shinto rituals and wedding ceremonies. They take the form o

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