An Iga-yaki Vase by Nagatani Yasuhiro
A beautifully crafted vase from a studio potter in the hills of Iga, a few hours drive east of Kyoto. Iga-ware has quite a long history—by some accounts dating
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A Large Karatsu Floral Vase by Nakazato Tarōemon the 14th
In Japan, famous for its generational potting families, only a handful have made it all the way through to the 14th generation—the Nakazato line being one of th
An Iga “Torigata” Vase - Furutani Michio (1946-2000)
In excellent condition, this bird-shaped, or “torigata” vase is a beautiful example of Iga pottery from last century. A master of form, material, and technique,
A “Konoha” Leaf Adorned Black Vase
A technique most commonly seen in Tenmoku tea bowls, “konoha” is accomplished by applying a coating to an actual leaf and then attaching the leaf to the surface
A Green Oribe Vase - Tamaoki Yasuo (b. 1941)
As can be seen from the attached images, especially beautiful in natural light; this charming vase features contoured ridges encircling the exterior while rivul
An Inlaid Clay Vase / Mizusashi - Nishida Shinya (b. 1955)
Japanese inlay ceramics (zōgan) are created by making incisions on the surface of a clay body which are then filled with various colored clays, creating a patte
Porcelain Vase by Miura Chikusen (1854 – 1915)
This Meiji period vase is made of fine white porcelain fashioned after classic Chinese pieces from the Song Dynasty. The potter, first generation Miura Chikusen
A Large Celadon Phoenix vase - Suwa Sozan I (1851-1922)
A rare and interesting offering, here we have an exquisite celadon phoenix vase with Chinese form and patterning. First generation Sozan gained wide acclaim in
An Edo Period Bizen Vase with Researcher Certification
Crafted from locally sourced Bizen clay, this mid-Edo period vase embodies simplicity, beauty, and understated elegance. Its unassuming form showcases the natur
An Antique Mugiwara Decorative Flower Vase
Japanese Mugiwara pottery emerged in the Mino region of Japan during the Momoyama period in the late 16th century. It is renowned for its distinctive straw-rope
An Ancient Korean Celadon Vase with Gold Repairs
Several years ago we were invited by our very talented kintsugi craftsman to what is known as a “kura-ake” or storehouse opening. Many reading this may be famil
A Momoyama Period Bizen Vase with Researcher Certification
During Japan's Momoyama period, spanning from the late 16th to the early 17th century, Bizen pottery flourished, producing exquisite pieces such as this symmetr
An Edo Period Oribe Vase with Stylized Grass Motif
Oribe is a visual style named after the late-16th-century tea master Furuta Oribe (1544-1615). Typically, black or green glazes are applied to the bodies of the
A Celadon Vase - Inoue Ryōsai III (1888-1971)
A student of Itaya Hazan, one of the most sought after potters in the world of Japanese art, the ceramicist who crafted this fine vase displays here a high degr
A Bronze Flower Vase by Living National Treasure Takahashi Keiten
The style of this vase, known in Japanese as karakane (“kara” meaning Chinese and “kane” meaning copper), has been carried on by Japanese craftsmen since its th
A Large Bizen Vase from Mid-Edo with Researcher Certification
Crafted from locally sourced Bizen clay, this mid-Edo period vase embodies simplicity, beauty, and understated elegance. Originally crafted as a tokkuri, or sak
A Venetian-style Glass Flower Vase - Fujita Kyōhei (1921-2004)
A key figure in the Japanese folk craft movement of the 20th century, Fujita Kyohei is credited with helping to develop a thriving glass-working community withi
A Woven Bamboo Flower Vase by Kajiwara Kōhō (b.1935)
Japanese bamboo crafting, known as "Takezaiku," is a traditional art form that involves the skilled manipulation of bamboo to create various functional and deco
Neriage Tsubo - Matsui Kōsei (1927-2003)
Master of a very difficult technique from the Chinese Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) known in Japanese as Neriage, the potter who created this elegant vase uses extre
A Large Serving Tray - Ōhi Toshio Chōzaemon XI (b. 1958)
This large serving tray by Ōhi Chōzaemon XI (Toshio) brings together the rich glaze tradition of Ōhi ware and a distinctly contemporary sculptural form. Its bro
A Large Blue/ Green Oribe Platter - Tamaoki Yasuo (b. 1941)
A stunning example of blue/ green Oribe-ware by one of the veterans of Mino ceramics, this platter displays astounding variation in color and texture with deep
A Set of Four Sculptural Oribe Dishes - Takauchi Shūgō (b. 1937)
Few contemporary potters have explored Oribe with the originality and energy of Takauchi Shugo. His pieces tend to embody an unmistakable sense of movement and
A Modern Oribe Serving Dish - Takauchi Shūgō (b. 1937)
A harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary artistic expression, this extraordinary serving dish encapsulates the essence of Oribe pottery
A Large Oribe Platter - Suzuki Osamu (b. 1934)
Displaying a bold Oribe glaze and sweeping comb pattern culminating in a dynamic vortex, this wonderful platter is the result of years of trial and error by one
A Karatsu Tea Bowl by Shibayama Toshiya
Accents formed using iron pigment stand out across a backdrop of blue-green glaze. The base and a portion of the inside of this ceremonial tea bowl are unglazed
“Reki-yu” Tea Bowl - Raku Jikinyū XV (b. 1949)
Raku tea bowls and other tea-ware implements are shaped by hand, using clay that was prepared often several generations before by a previous Kichizaemon (master
A Modern Shino Kataguchi Vessel by Suzuki Shū
A decidedly modern and innovative take on the classic Shino trope, this “kataguchi” or one-sided pouring vessel lends an air of depth, contemplation, and brilli
A Master Work - Hayashi Shōtarō (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
An e-Karatsu Mizusashi - Nakagawa Jinenbo (1953-2011)
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
A Modern Bizen Lidded Jar by Yokoyama Naoki
Traditional Japanese art tends to be timeless and inspiring in form, however, occasionally lacking in diversity and innovation. That is why artists who can inco
A Willow Patterned Black Tea Bowl by Banura Shiro
Splashed across a beautifully textured backdrop of shimmering black, the willow leaves painted in silver bring with them a sense of calm and contemplation. Gene
A “Kase-Guro” Raku Tea Bowl by Higaki Ryota
An excellent offering from Higaki Ryota of Katsura Kiln, this piece displays a classic and iconic shape coupled with a beautiful Kase-guro glaze said to be used
A Shigaraki Tea Bowl - Sugimoto Sadamitsu (b. 1935)
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
An Exceptional Tenmoku Tea Bowl by Sasaki Zen
With origins stretching back over 1,000 years, Tenmoku pottery is thought to have first found its way to the shores of Japan in the 12th century by monks who br
Stylized Sake Flask - Suzuki Gorō (b. 1941)
Known for his non-conformist and bold style, Suzuki Goro has outdone himself with this stylized Oribe sake flask (tokkuri). Oribe is a visual style named after
A Black Raku Tribute Tea Bowl by Kizu Kiraku
With a masterfully applied black Raku glaze and a noticeable aesthetic of austerity and stillness, this piece is what is refereed to in Japanese as an “utsushi”
A Kohiki Tea Bowl - Sugimoto Sadamitsu (b. 1935)
Kohiki is a traditional Japanese pottery style known for its simple and rustic aesthetic. It involves applying a white slip onto the vessel's surface, followed
A White Raku Tea Bowl - Sugimoto Sadamitsu (b. 1935)
Though rare, occasionally I come white Raku piece by one of our favorite potters, Sugimoto Sadamitsu. Adorned with subtle crackling patterns and variations in t
A Shigaraki Tea Bowl by Motomura Wataru
The artist who produced this piece, Wataru Motomura, prides himself in living a traditional life in the eastern hills of Kyoto—long known for its rich clay and
A Black Raku "December" Tea Bowl - Ōhi Chōzaemon IX (1901-1986)
When the founder of the Urasenke style of tea ceremony, Senso Soshitsu (1622 -1697) was invited to Kanazawa as the lord of the tea ceremony for the powerful Kag
A Patterned Bowl from the Shinragi Kiln
Being based in Kyoto we occasionally come across fine Chinese and Korean tea-ware to mix in with our Japanese offerings. Here we have an example of a ceremonial
Tokkuri with Ensō - Katō Kōzō (1935-2023)
This depiction of the eternal “ensō” on a backdrop of pearly white feldspar over red clay signifies enlightenment, the eternal, the nothingness, and the freedom
A Tokkuri with Ensō - Tsujimura Yui (b. 1975)
With an uncanny ability to emulate features of the natural environment, the creator of this sake vessel,Tsujimura Yui, is one of Japan’s most skilled potters wo
A Joseon Period Bowl with Excellent Kintsugi Gold Repairs
Here we see a beautiful example of Korean blue-grey pottery from centuries past. At some point it was brought to Japan, so we can safely assume that it was expr
A Muromachi Period Ash Glazed Large Bizen Pot - Certified
Estimated to be 500-600 years old, this extraordinary work of Bizen pottery would have been fashioned in an “ana-gama” or a rudimentary dugout kiln often placed
A 17th Century e-Karatsu “Mukozuke” Serving Dish
A stylized grass motif painted in ferrous pigment across each side and on the inside of this mukozuke serving dish marks it as being more likely produced in Kar
An Oni Shino ko-Tsubo - Tsukigata Nahiko (1923-2006)
This small vessel, similar in a shape to a tokkuri, is a fine example of Oni Shino (carbon trap and natural ash glazing) that Tsukigata is so well-known for. Co
A set of Mukozuke Serving Dishes by 3rd Generation Kenzan, 18th C.
One family of artists that has left a lasting mark on not just Kyoto but on the world at large has been the Ōgata family. Prominent among this line - Ōgata Kenz
A Mizusashi by Hachizan Takatori XI
Over 400 years ago the first Takatori potter known as “Hachizan” was brought to Japan by the powerful Kuroda clan and was tasked with establishing a kiln in the
A Porcelain Hira Tea Bowl (Tea Master Item) - Miura Chikusen III (1900-1990)
Currently in its 5th generation, the Miura Chikusen line of potters has continued to produce high-quality Kiyomizu-yaki and Kyo-yaki porcelains used in sencha f