Catalog: Artists: Ceramics (331)

Rich red iron forms and abstract geometric pattern on this stunning Mizusashi fresh water jar by Living National Treasure Shimizu Uichi enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 5-1/2 inches (14.5 cm) diameter, 6-1/2 inches (16.5 cm) tall and in excellent condition. It comes with a black lacquered wooden lid.
Shimizu Uichi (1926-2004) was born in Kyoto the son of a ceramic dealer. Discarding the family business he apprenticed in plastic arts under Ishiguro Munemaro...

Lavender tinges the fawn sides of this superb ceramic box by Kaneta Masanao enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 12 x 6-1/2 x 6-1/2 inches (30 x 16.5 x 16 cm) and is in excellent condition.
Masano likely needs no introduction, certainly one of Hagi is most well known names, he has been displayed both nationally and internationally innumerable times...

An unusual twisted form covered in natural ash glaze by Mashiko die-hard Matsuzaki Ken enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 5 x 5 x 11-1/2 inches (13 x 13 x 29 cm) and is in excellent condition.
Matsuzaki Ken was born in Tokyo in 1950, and grew up in that dynamic post war era where tradition and modernity were at constant loggerheads...

Scraped cut and beat out of form with looping ribbons of clay for handles, here is a mizusashi which certainly does not let down; everything we have come to expect from this popular Japanese artist enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is heavily potted, creating a bold, lively experience. The piece is 8 inches (21 cm) tall, 7 inches (18 cm) diameter and in perfect condition. This artist has been working with clay since the 1950s, devouring styles along the way...

A wild work by Kishimoto Kennin enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The large work is of torn and scarred Iga clay, covered with a dusting of natural molten ash. It is 11-1/2 inches (23 cm) tall, 4-1/2 inches (12 cm) across and in fine condition.
Kennin has been working with clay since the 1950s, devouring styles along the way...

A piece by Suzuki Seisei dating circa 1985 enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Tetsuyumon Kabin. It is 11-1/2 inches (29.5 cm) tall, 5-1/2 inches (14 cm) diameter and in excellent condition.

Gold highlights the floral splash on this bottle form Mashiko vase by Matsuzaki Ken enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 4 x 4 x 9-1/2 inches (11 x 11 x 24 cm) and in excellent condition.
Matsuzaki Ken was born in Tokyo in 1950, and grew up in that dynamic post war era where tradition and modernity were at constant loggerheads...

Yellow glaze covers this roughly formed Tokkuri by Multi-discipline Mashiko based potter Matsuzaki Ken enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 6 inches (15.5 cm) tall and in fine condition.
Matsuzaki Ken was born in Tokyo in 1950, and grew up in that dynamic post war era where tradition and modernity were at constant loggerheads...

Green Glazed Hakeme Mashiko Vase by Matsuzaki Ken Modern, Japanese, Pottery, ceramic 800.00 Twists of slip underly the glass-like green glaze on this square bottle form by Mashiko artist Matsuzaki Ken enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 5 x 5 x 7 inches (13 x 13 x 18 cm) and is in excellent condition.
Matsuzaki Ken was born in Tokyo in 1950, and grew up in that dynamic post war era where tradition and modernity were at constant loggerheads...

A silver mist box with glass lid by Kondo Takahiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is roughly 4-1/2 x 3 x 4-1/2 inches (11.5 x 7 x 11.5 cm) and is in excellent condition.
Takahiro (b. 1958) was born the grandson of Living National Treasure Kondo Yuzo. However he graduated Hosei University not with a degree in sculpture or crafts, but in Literature...

A large bucket shaped Mizusashi with two part black lacquered lid by Tamba artist Ogami Noboru enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 9-1/2 inches (24 cm) diameter and in excellent condition.
Ogami has received numerous awards in local and National Exhibitions including the prestigious Nitten and the Nihon Dento Kogei Ten National Exhibitions. His works have been purchased by the Office of foreign affairs as gifts to diplomats...

A large bowl covered in black glaze with a pattern of stripes under crystalline glaze on one side by Kato Sho enclosed in the original signed wooden box...

A crinkled metallic glaze covers this chawan Tea Bowl by Morino Taimei enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 4-3/4 inches (12 cm) diameter, 3-1/2 inches (8.5 cm) tall and in fine condition.
Taimei was born in Kyoto in 1934, and was first accepted into the Nitten National Exhibition at a relatively young age in 1957 (a year before graduating the Kyoto Municipal University of Fine Art!). In 1960 he received the prestigious Hokutosho prize at the same National Exhibition. In the...

A superb Haiyu Ko-gama Chawan by Ueda Naokata enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 5-1/2 inches (14 cm) diameter, 2-3/4 (7 cm) tall and in excellent condition.
Ueda Naokata (1899-1975) succeeded the name Naokata from his father in 1931. He was the first person named intangible cultural property of Shiga prefecture and his efforts to revitalize traditional Shigaraki firing techniques are incalculable. According to contemporary potter Kanzaki Shiho If you only know two post w...

Beads of silver mist cling to the torn dark sides of this Chawan by Kondo Takahiro enclosed in the original wooden box dating circa 2002. It is 10.5 cm (4-1/4 inches) diameter, 8.5 cm (3-1/4 inches) tall and in fine condition.
Takahiro (b. 1958) was born the grandson of Living National Treasure Kondo Yuzo. However he graduated Hosei University not with a degree in sculpture or crafts, but in Literature. From there he studied at the Kyoto Prefectural Technical Institute of Ceramics, follo...

A fine ash blasted fresh water container for use in the Japanse Tea Ceremony by Ueda Naokata enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 6-1/2 x 7 x 8 inches (16.5 x 18 x 20 cm) and is in fine condition, with a custom black lacquered lid.
Ueda Naokata (1899-1975) succeeded the name Naokata from his father in 1931. He was the first person named intangible cultural property of Shiga prefecture and his efforts to revitalize traditional Shigaraki firing techniques are incalculable. Ac...

A strong form has been carved from this block of rough shigaraki clay, a seven sided vessel absent of glaze yet filled with the vibrant colors and textures of the kiln. It is an early work by Shigaraki star Kohyama Yasuhisa amd comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It measures 7 inches (18 cm) tall, 4-1/2 inches (11.5 cm) across and is in fine condition.
Yasuhisa was born in Shigaraki and grew up among the kilns. After working in ceramics design and industrial kilns, he est...

A bold work by Sakata Keizo (14th generation Deika) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is a powerful piece, boldly crafted and thick with ash and kiln deposits. The black lacquered lid is custom cut to fit the piece, covering perfectly the opening from which thick ash forms beads. It is 8 inches (20 cm) diameter, 7 inches (18 cm) tall and in fine condition. The lid is stored in its own separate compartment in the box.
Sakata Keizo (1949-2004) was born the son of the 13th g...