RARE MODERN Japanese CERAMIC PAGODA, RAKUSAI

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 2000: item #158906
TCR836

A fine modern Akahada ceramic okimono in the form of a two tiered Pagoda in the original box signed by Onishi Rakusai (1911-present). Each of the three pieces in this sculpture is made of very fine white clay covered in pale green glaze, which gathers shadow-like in the grooves and accentuates the corners. The underside is stamped Akahada Rakusai and the piece likely dates from within the last 30 years. Assembled it stands 10-1/2 inches (26.5 cm) to the peak. I have spoken with the kiln rega... Click for details

Japanese Meiji Arita Blue & White Sake Bottle Tokkuri

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 1900: item #158181

Japanese ovoid form sake bottle, or Tokkuri, decorated in a freehand design of blue acantha leaves on a cream colored glaze background. Measures about 10 3/4"H x 6" diameter. Late Meiji to Taisho Period (late 19th to early 20th century). Clearly a utilitarian object, this tokkuri has indications of years of use and an aged patina. There is some staining evident on the ground and fine old age stains in a faint crackled pattern within the glaze. The piece is in good overall condition with one... Click for details

Seto Daruma by Masuda Shigeyuki

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Contemporary: item #157346

I got goose-bumps when this Daruma 'found me,' what a figure. It has a classic Seto finely crackled glaze and then that very delightful face, we stared each other down for 'ages.' It was made by Seto veteran ceramic artist Masuda Shigeyuki(1927-) and he's been making figures for decades. He started his career in 1952 and has exhibited all over Japan as well as creating some works at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. last year. This Daruma is in perfect condition with a signed box and is quite ... Click for details

Guinomi by Ito Motohiko

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 1980: item #156518

An early guinomi---dating to 1975---from veteran Kasama potter Ito Motohiko(1939-). Ito is best known for his nunome (a kind of cheese-cloth) pattern and also for his exceptional designs. He studied under Fujimoto Yoshimichi, Tamura Koichi, and also Matsui Kosei; all past Living National Treasures. Ito has had a very successful career with many one-person exhibitions throughout Japan's finest galleries and his pieces have found their way into many overseas collections as well. This is a rather c... Click for details

Japanese Ceramic Pitcher, Hamada Style

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 1980: item #156222
2B-619

This large handsome contemporary ceramic pitcher from the Mashiko kilns has been crafted in the style of Hamada Shoji (1894-1978). The thickly potted cylindrical body is set on an unglazed raised foot ring. The exterior is decorated in turquoise and yellow ochre pigments splashed on a background of rich iron brown glaze, and the interior is covered with clear transparent glaze. Hamada Shoji is modern Japan’s most renowned potter. After studying painting and ceramics and traveling abroad, he sett... Click for details

Arita Blue and White Porcelain Sake Bottle

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 1920: item #156221
2C-326

Japanese Arita porcelain sake bottle or “tokkuri” in ovoid form in classic floral design. Early 20th century. The front of this white glazed bottle is decorated in underglaze blue with a freely-drawn design of a peony blossom and leaves, and a blue circle containing kanji characters next to a butterfly decorates the back. The base is recessed, and the foot rim is unglazed. This is an example of Arita ware which was made for domestic use and not for export. Arita is a town on the island of Kyush... Click for details

Meiji Period Oribe Bowl

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 1920: item #154847
3704

A nice medium sized Japanese Oribe pottery bowl decorated with a chrysanthemum flower motif in typical iron underglaze. Surrounding each flower is the classic Oribe tan crackle glaze and thick dark green drip glazes. The bowl is marker with an impressed makers mark that translates “Kozan”. The bowl dates from the Meiji period, 1868-1912. It measures 3 inches high and 7 inches wide in diameter at the top. There are two old chips at the top rim, one is repaired and the other is not. No hairlines. ... Click for details

Small Tokkuri with Mt. Fuji

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 1920: item #151216

A very sweet small pottery Tokkuri (sake bottle) done in a white grained ribbed body covered with white slip and with a crackled brilliant glaze. Decorated on one side with mountains and on the other side with what appears to be a stylized line of pine trees - all done in cobalt blue underglaze. Old chip at the mouth. Possibly Seto ware. Has an old collectors label on one side. We date this one from the mid to late Meiji period, circa 1890-1905. Very interesting piece on handling. H8.1 cm

Fujioka Shuhei Tsubo

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Contemporary: item #150772

A masterpiece of a modern Iga tsubo by Fujioka Shuhei. More about Iga and Fujioka in the archives. 18.0cm.tall.

Ceramic Hibachi with Blue Flambe Glaze

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 1920: item #149094
2B-517

The body of this handsome early 20th century Japanese folk ceramic hibachi in rounded 10-sided form is glazed in rich dark brown with an unctuous blue and mauve flambe glaze on its rim and dripping down its sides. The upper half of the interior is washed in brown glaze. We have been unable to determine the folk kiln of its origin. It is often difficult to identify the specific place of manufacture of many 19th and early 20th century Japanese folk ceramics due to the spread of technology from one... Click for details