A fabulous plate with brooding ash covering the ragged surface by Atarashi Manabu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Shinogi Zara. Shinogi is this method of cutting away portions of the surface, in this case in long slices which 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...

Glaze drapes about the finger scored surface of this Sake flask by Atarashi Manabu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Chossen Karatsu Tokkuri. It is 9.5 cm (roughly 4 inches) diameter, 15 cm (6 inches) tall and in perfect condition, directly from the artist this summer.
Atarashi Manabu has been growing in popularity as one of the leaders in the Iga pottery tradition since the first time I saw his work nearly 20 years ago when visiting the family showroom in Iga village...

A jaunty thick wood lid sits astride this simple ceramic form covered in random earth tones and dramatic strokes of black by Koie Ryoji enclosed in the original singed wooden box titled Mizusashi. Drops of spilled ink and a bit of blank canvas (raw earth) varying from white to gray are deeply scored, wth washes of red tinged Ki-seto yellow glaze like a minimalist painting from the 1950s. Up one side runs a series of blank dots where it was supported on its side in the kiln...

Strikes of an iron loaded brush cross the organic white surface of this large basin by Nakagawa Jinenbo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled E-Kohiki Karatsu Hachi. It is 34.5 cm (13-3/4 inches) diameter 10.5 cm (4 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Nakagawa Jinenbo (1953-2011) was always fascinated with Karatsu ware, and studied under the great Inoue Toya from the age of 24...

A fabulous small egg-like white sake-cup by Yamada Hikaru enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Hakuyu Guinomi. It is slightly taller than wide, 5 cm diameter, 5.5 cm (roughly 2 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Yamada Hikaru (1924-2001), was born into the family of layman potter and priest Yamada Tetsu, and raised in Gifu after the family home was destroyed in the Great Kanto Earthquake...

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 the development of this form—helping to endow it with the earthy, simple, and natural qualities it is so appreciated for. This particular piece has minimalistic paintings in ferrous pigment and the distinction of a rare and interesting gold repair known as maki-e...

A breathtaking Maccha Tea Bowl in charred black and white by Koie Ryoji covered in thick glaze enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Chawan. It is 14.5 x 12 x 10.5 cm (roughly 6 x 5 x 4 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Koie Ryoji (1938-2020) was born in Tokoname and graduated the Tokoname industrial school before moving on to work at a tile factory in 1957, where he would lose two fingers in an industrial accident...

An elongated precipitous basin in sandy earth colors by Sakiyama Takayuki enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Henko, Nami (Odd shaped vase, Waves). It is 54 x 8 x 14.5 cm (21-1/2 x 3 x 5-3/4 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Sakiyama Takayuki (b. 1958) graduated the Osaka Art University in 1981. In 1984 he exhibited for the first time at the Nitten National Exhibition...

A sake set in raw Iga clay covered in natural ash glaze by Atarashi Manabu enclosed in the original signed wooden boxes titled Iga Shinogi Gokaku Guinomi and Iga Shinogi Tokkuri respectively. The Tokkuri is 7.5 x 8 x 14.5 cm (roughly 3 inches diameter, 5-3/4 inches tall). The Guinomi 6.5 x 7 x 6 cm (2-1/2 inches diameter, roughly the same height) and both are in excellent condition...

A radical red tea bowl, the sides scored by Koie Ryoji enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Chawan. It is 13.5 cm (5-1/2 inches), 8 cm (3 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Koie Ryoji (1938-2020) was born in Tokoname and graduated the Tokoname industrial school before moving on to work at a tile factory in 1957, where he would lose two fingers in an industrial accident...

Antique Japanese pottery Oribe vase. 4 ½ ” tall and about 3” wide. Rim with a few chips (see images).

A quintessential work by Sodeisha founding member Yamada Hikaru enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shirogesho Tetsu-e Tsubo (Tsubo with Iron Decoration on White Glaze). It is 14 cm (5-1/2 inches) diameter, 21.5 cm (8-3/4 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Yamada Hikaru (1924-2001), was born into the family of layman potter and priest Yamada Tetsu, and raised in Gifu after the family home was destroyed in the Great Kanto Earthquake...

A spectacular igneous fresh water jar for use in the Japanese Maccha Tea Ceremony by Atarashi Manabu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Shinogi Mizusashi. It is 20 x 17 x 21 cm (8 x 6-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition, directly from the artist this summer.
Atarashi Manabu has been growing in popularity as one of the leaders in the Iga pottery tradition since the first time I saw his work nearly 20 years ago when visiting the family showroom in Iga village...

1900's Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Dog Puppy Okimono

It is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) tall by 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide. It is 2.5 Lb.

It has rubbing of paint, glaze imperfection, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Japanese Studio Porcelain Vase by Nishiura Enji

It is 9.8 inches (25 cm) tall by 4.3 inches (11 cm) wide. It is 2.3 lb.

It has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A fabulous Bottle form vase by legendary Nakagawa Jinenbo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Chossen Karatsu Tsuru Kubi Hanaire. It is 12.5 cm (5 inches) diameter, 22.5 cm (9 inches) tall and in perfect condition.
Nakagawa Jinenbo (1953-2011) was always fascinated with Karatsu ware, and studied under the great Inoue Toya from the age of 24. Several years later he returned to his hometown to establish a climbing kiln of his own, which he put to great use. From there, not sa...

An exquisite small igneous tea bowl, the sides cut and faceted by Atarashi Manabu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Shinogi Chawan. 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. It is 11.5 cm (4-1/2 inches) diameter, 8 cm (over 3 inches) tall and in new...

A spectacular gold-decorated Meiji Period Satsuma Vase by Kinzan I. In 2001, the Kinzan kiln was designated a National treasure by the Japanese government. The Kinzan kiln pioneered and developed unique gilding techniques, such as underglaze gold leaf. This rare and beautiful vase is a wonderful example of Kinzan's mastery. Height: 10.5 inches (27cm), circumference: 21.75 inches ((55cm).