Japanese Studio Vase by Makuzu Kozan - Meiji

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1910: item #566173
ICHI 2732

A superb small studio vase by the Master Potter, Makuzu Kozan. This vase demonstrates the incredible mastery of Kozan in control of glazes - fading from a darker pink rim - to a paler color pink at the shoulder of the vase - then back to the darker pink at the waist - then down to an almost pure white at the base - and ending up in the light pink at the bottom. No further decorations - and none needed as this is a rare example of Kozan's techniques and is beautiful in its simplicity. The vase ... Click for details

Ash-Glazed Guinomi by Hamada Shoji

Japanese: Ceramics Pre 1970: item #565992

A truly classic example of Hamada's strong throwing in a compact form; this guinomi has a bamboo kodai-foot, three distinct sections on the body and a full round 'pool.' The olive green ash glaze is rich with tinges of blue. A museum piece in perfect condition with an original signed box, 5.5cm.tall and 8.3cm.wide.

Takatori Gourd-Shaped Tokkuri by Saito Enju

Japanese: Ceramics Pre 1960: item #565623

In the 1969 five-book series 'Contemporary Ceramics' (Gendai Togei Zukan, Kogei Publishing) by Kuroda Ryoji (the founder of Kuroda Toen in 1935) he writes that Saito Enju(1910-deceased) was one of the three 'elder masters' of Banko and was a master of many styles. The famous Kyoto Zen monk Tachibana Taiki was also a huge fan and the two had many 'tea parties' and Tachibana often signed Enju's boxes. I had no idea about all this when I saw this Takatori tokkuri, all I knew that it was just so goo... Click for details

Early Meiji Pottery Bowl - Signed Tosa - Kiyomizu-Yaki

Japanese: Ceramics: Earthenware Pre 1900: item #564575

A fine Japanese Kyoto Kiyomizu-yake covered bowl by the artist known as Tosa, early Meiji period, circa 1870-1895. Tosa was a potter who lived in Gosjosaka and learned his art from the Rokubei Family. He follows typical Kiyomizu style and his work shows taste and originality. This covered two handled bowl has a lovely design of a willow tree over a body of water and boat on the sides. On the top we find three fishermen hauling in their heavy net - whilst a flock of chidori (sea plovers) circle o... Click for details

Stunning Japanese Tenmoku Vase by Fukumori Morihiko

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 2000: item #563848
TCR1861

An opulent gourd shaped vase by Mie artist Fukumori Morihiko enclosed in the original signed and stamped wooden box. The mercuric liquid surface of the vase is as stunning as it is captivating. The deep silvered spots are so tight there is almost no room for the dark mirror surface to reveal itself. The combination of colors makes the vase seem blue tinged, when on close inspection we find the base color to be black onyx. A hint of red about the rim sets it apart. The artists signature is c... Click for details

Hexagonal stoneware jar, Asakura Sansho, Edo/Meiji era

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 1910: item #562901
10458

Storage jar of hexagonal shape with a dripping tea dust glaze over a fine dark brown clay. In the side the name of Asakura Sansho (or Yamaki) has been stamped, partly covered under the glaze. Bottom impressed with a leaf, which burnt during firing. Japan, late Edo, early Meiji period.
Measurements approximately: height 8 ½ in. (21.5 cm), diameter at widest point 10 in. (25.5 cm), diameter at bottom 6 ½ in. (16.7 c... Click for details

Pretty Ko Imari Dish Sho-Chiku-Bai 19c

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1900: item #561394
021060d

The size of Dish: 4 7/8" Dia x 1" High. JFine apanese Ko Imari Porcelain Dish. The dish has beautiful detail work of Sho-Chiku-Bai(pine, bamboo and plum) design with very gold work. The condition of dish excellent, no chip, no crack and no hairline as well as no enamel loss. Dating from mid 19c.(1840-1850).

Japanese Ko Imari Bowl Flower, Nice Gold Work 19c

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1900: item #561393
021045c

The size of Bowl: 6 1/8" Dia x 1 7/8" High. Pretty Japanese Ko Imari Porcelain Bowl. The bowl has pretty design of flowers in window, two different pattern design on each side which is unusual. Ther is also moon window with the landscape accented with gold around. Rim area with detail blue underglaze design. Outside with treasure desing. The conditon of bowl is real excellent. No chip, no crack and no hairline as well as no wear and no scratch. The gold kept very good condition. The bowl sit wel... Click for details

Tall Black-Bizen Sculpture by Kakurezaki Ryuichi

Japanese: Ceramics Contemporary: item #561129

One of Japan's most important ceramic artists is Bizen's Kakurezaki Ryuichi--those of you who know know and if not then please visit our archives or e-yakimono.net. Here is a dark slip coated--thus Black Bizen-- sculpture that was fired in a prime spot in Kakurezaki's kiln and thus the rich and thick covering of goma pine ash. The sides are sliced and blade-edged while the carefully placed holes represent the island chain where Kakurezaki grew up; a great art work for any major private or museum... Click for details

A Hirado Okimono – Two Karako w/Dragon Mask – Meiji

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1900: item #560947
Ichi 2395

A rare and charming small Hirado okimono molded and carved in the shape of a large festival Dragon mask – one boy sits astride the mask and the other is laying on the ground with his legs outstretched and his head inside the mask. Look carefully at the pictures of the side of the mask head and you can see the head of the boy inside – with fine details. Every aspect of this superb Hirado piece is done with the finest of detailing and is highlighted in the classic Hirado blue. These small okimono ... Click for details