The Tea bowls from this family are a textbook image of kiln effects, and this piece by Furutani Taketoshi is no exception. Cleft marks in the red clay remain where it was stacked in the kiln, surrounded by running ash, an alpine pool of crystal green forming inside with hints of lavender peering through the blast of green. The form is bold with a slight taper, both inviting and yet trapping the aroma of the frothy green tea...

Undoubtedly one of the stars of the show, this dynamic work is a one of a kind, a deeply sculpted vessel by Furutani Taketoshi in austere fire color enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Hi-iro Chokoku Maru-Tsubo...

A striking form covered coated in glistening green glass and gnarly clusterd of black ash by Furutani Hirofume enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Shizen-yu Hen Hanaire. This is an absolute classic vessel by the artist. It is 31 x 10.5 x 34 cm (12 x 4 x 13-1/2 inches) and in excellent condition, directly from the artist.
Furutani Hirofumi (b...

A masterpiece by Furutani Taketoshi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Shizen-yu Shinogi Tsubo. Shinogi is this method of cutting away portions of the surface, in this case in waving patterns. This both allows the natural ash glaze a foot hold as it blows through the kiln, and as it cools, allows the molten ash to flow and create striking patterns on the surface...

Fabulous kiln effects, natural ash glaze and rivulets of green, flow over gray on this striking vessel by Furutani Taketoshi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Shizen-yu Kaku Hanaire. It is 12 x 12 x 13 cm (5 x 5 x 5-1/2 inches) and in excellent condition, directly from the artist...

RED POT LOOKING LIKE GUTS

Redly and curvely powerful ceramic object (as flower pot) that looks like internal organs. Contemporary art work. Japan. 14 x 11 x H 12cm (5.51 x 4.33 x 4.72in)...

A glacial lake of alpine green pools inside the Caldera-like top of this striking vase by Furutani Taketoshi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Shizen-yu Hanaire. It is 14 cm (5-1/2 inches) diameter, 15.5 cm (6 inches) tall and in excellent condition, directly from the artist...

The size of Cuff Link: 7/8" L x 9/16" W on Kutani Sometsuke Porcelain
The size of Tie Clip: 5/8" Square Kutani Sometsuke Porcelain, 2 1/8" L Clip
This is handsome Japanese Kutani Sometsuke(B/W) porcelain
w/ design of Rose handpainted on cuff links and Tie Clip.
The set came in Kiri wood box. It has marking of Kutani Yaki (Kutani Ware).
Tie clip has spring holding so tie does not slop away.
The set never been used. Original fine condition...

Splendid set of Oribe ceramic tea pot with 5 stunning cups, each side of each cup with a daruma figure hand painted. Ca. 1920. Tea pot 6" wide by 3 1/2" tall. each cup 2 1/2" tall and 2 1/2" wide. Ask for shipping quote.

Rustic round platter, called ishizara in Japanese, used in kitchens and commoners’ households. Pale yellow glaze that typically leaves the foot free. The plate is slightly warped, as is common with ishizara. Seto ware, Edo period.

In the Meiji era this plate was additionally decorated in moriage technique with overglaze enamels that required lower kiln temperatures...

1900's Large Japanese Satsuma Vase with Relief Flower

It is 18.1 inches (46 cm) tall by 9.45 inches (24 cm) wide. It is 12.9 Lb.

It has firing cracks, rubbing gold and paint, mild skip glazes, surface wear and scratches (as seen in the photos).

It has firing cracks, rubbing gold and paint, mild skip glazes, surface wear and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Ash clings to the deeply abraded clay slab walls of this fresh water jar by Furutani Taketoshi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Shizen-yu Kaku Mizusashi. It is 16.5 x 16.5 x 23 cm (6-1/2 x 6-1/2 x 9 inches) and in excellent condition, directly from the artist...

A dark smokey work by Furutani Taketoshi, slightly closed to trap the aroma of the fragrant rice wine, perfect for winter sake. It is enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Shizen-yu Guinomi. It is 5.8 cm (just over 2 inches) diameter, 4.8 cm (a hair under 2 inches) tall and in perfect condition, directly from the artist...

As with much of the work of this veteran young potter, it would be hard to grow tired of this small sake cup by Furutani Taketoshi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Shizen-yu Guinmi. Every facet reveals something fresh, a playground for the eyes and the fingers as one enjoys the sake. It is 5.7 cm (just over 2 inches) diameter, 4.7 cm (a hair under 2 inches) tall and in perfect condition, directly from the artist.
Furutani Taketoshi was born the son of master...

Molten ash has gone yellow on the dry surface of this bulbous sake server by Furutani Taketoshi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Shizen-yu Tokkuri. It is 8.5 cm (3-1/2 inches) diameter, 12 cm (5 inches) tall and in excellent condition, directly from the artist.
Furutani Taketoshi was born the son of master craftsman Furutani Hirofumi in 1974, graduating the Shigaraki Industrial High School Ceramics department in 1992 before entering the Shiga prefectural Ceramic...

An emerald tear clings to the lip of this fabulous sake flask by Furutani Taketoshi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Shizen-yu Tokkuri. It is 9 cm (3-1/2 inches) diameter, 13.5 cm (5-1/2 inches) tall and in perfect condition, directly from the artist. .
Furutani Taketoshi was born the son of master craftsman Furutani Hirofumi in 1974, graduating the Shigaraki Industrial High School Ceramics department in 1992 before entering the Shiga prefectural Ceramics Resea...

Ash flows through and fills the deeply crevassed surface of this closed bottle form by Furutani Hirofumi (Churoku II) enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Shizen-yu Kuchi Jime Yohen Hanaire. All one must do is turn it a few degrees to get a new aspect or a new point of contemplation. Shinshoku, blasted green, olive fingering, and charcoal black all studded with the famous Shiseki of Shigaraki. It is 18.5 cm (7-1/2 inches) diameter and in excellent condition, directly fro...

Cosmic rays flow away in a burst of green over the twilight color of this vessel by Furutani Hiromu (Churoku I) enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Shizen-yu Yohen Tsubo. The entire vase seems to be covered in ashen gray over which the vivid green glass has flown, forming rivulets leading to a single crystalline drop on the opposite side. It is 22 cm (9 inches) diameter and in excellent condition, directly from the artist.
Furutani Hiromu (Churoku I, 1922-2012) Fa...