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 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 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 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 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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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 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 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 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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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 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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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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Set of Shuhai by Living National Treasure Katori Masahiko
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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 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 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 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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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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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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