A Tetsu-yu Henko Vase by Master Potter Kawai Kanjiro
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 by LNT Yu Geun-Hyeong
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 Porcelain Incense Burner by Imperial Court Artist Ito Tozan
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 by Miura Chikusen
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 Rare Porcelain Tripod Ritual Wine Vessel (Jue) by Miura Chikusen
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 by Imperial Court Artist Suwa Sozan
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 by Michio Furutani
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 by Celebrated Studio Potter Kawai Kanjiro
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 Celadon Incense Burner (Koro) by Suwa Sozan the First
This finely crafted tripod incense burner is one of several often-employed motifs used by renowned Meiji/ Taisho ceramic artist Suwa Sozan I. With a design borr
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A Celadon Incense Burner by Imperial Court Artist Suwa Sozan
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 by Studio Potter 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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A Small Flower Vase with Gold Repairs by Takashi Nakazato
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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Ceramic Jar with Gold Repair by Living National Treasure Kondō Yuzō
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 Shino Masterpiece by Living National Treasure Kato Kozo
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 Celadon Peach Kogo by Imperial Court Artist Suwa Sozan
This peach-shaped kogo (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 Mallet Vase by Imperial Court Artist Suwa Sozan
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 by Suwa Sozan II
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 by Sugimoto Sadamitsu
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 Chashaku by Tea Master Tantan-sai (Poetic Name: Kamigaki)
Here we have a very unique ceremonial tea implement made by one of the most important figures from Japanese tea culture in the past century. While most tea scoo
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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 Large Sculptured Vase from Takayuki Sakiyama'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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An Iron Chagama Crafted by Living National Treasure Takahashi Keiten
Chagama are traditional Japanese iron kettles used in tea ceremony (chanoyu) for boiling water. Their design tends to reflect the aesthetic principles of wabi-s
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A Set of Painted Tokkuri by Living National Treasure Kondō Yuzō
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 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 Momoyama Period Bizen “Shimokabura” Tokkuri (Researcher Piece)
During Japan's Momoyama period, spanning from the late 16th to the early 17th century, Bizen pottery flourished, producing exquisite pieces such as this “shimok
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A Sculptured Vase from Takayuki Sakiyama's Chōtō Series
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 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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Painted Tokkuri and Cups by Living National Treasure Kondō Yuzō
Kondō Yuzō 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 Sculptured Vase from Takayuki Sakiyama's Chōtō Series
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 by Suwa Sozan
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 Set of 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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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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An Iris Inspired Bizen Tokkuri by Takahiro Ishii
Described on the wood box as a tokkuri (sake flask) with kin-kousai (metallic Iris) glaze, the size and form would allow this piece to function just as well as
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Bizen Guinomi by Takahiro Ishii
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 by Takahiro Ishii
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 by Buddhist Nun Rengetsu
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 by Tomita Hiroyuki
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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A Large Sculptured Vase from Takayuki Sakiyama'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 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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A Master Work by Murase Jihei III (b. 1957)
Carved from the trunk of a 400 year old zelcova tree, this lovely mizusashi for tea ceremony perfectly encapsulates the traditional craftsmanship surrounding Ja
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An Antique “Chabako” for Carrying Tea Ceremony Utensils
Meticulously crafted from carefully woven strips of bamboo, this traditional “chabako” would typically contain all of the basic utensils for conducting tea cere
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A Red Lacquer Mizusashi by First Generation Murase Jihei (1897-1985)
A testament to the brilliance of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, this lacquered mizusashi—skillfully handcrafted from bamboo—showcases a deep crimson hue th
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