{"title":"Ceramics","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eJapan’s ceramic tradition is among the oldest and most diverse in the world, shaped by region through centuries of refinement. Pottery—earthenware and stoneware—forms the foundation of this heritage, rooted in ancient Jōmon vessels dating back 10,000 years and continuously evolving through the kilns of Bizen, Echizen, Iga, Seto, Shigaraki, Tokoname and others. These traditions emphasize the expressive possibilities of clay itself: rough, fire-marked surfaces; natural ash glazes; and forms that celebrate imperfection, spontaneity, and the quiet dignity of everyday use. The tea ceremony played a decisive role in elevating these wares, encouraging rustic beauty (\u003ci\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/i\u003e), asymmetry, and the intimate, hand-held scale that defines so much of Japanese pottery.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePorcelain production developed in the early 17th century added a new chapter of refinement. Brilliant overglaze enamels and underglaze designs allowed for elegant vessels decorated in blue-and-white, polychrome \u003ci\u003eaka-e\u003c\/i\u003e, and delicate gilt designs. Kilns such as Arita, Nabeshima, and Kutani developed distinctive palettes and motifs, producing wares ranging from courtly presentation pieces to export porcelains that captivated global audiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"exhibited-o-tsubo-exhibited-47th-nihon-dento-kogeiten","title":"Exhibited O-Tsubo -Exhibited 47th Nihon Dento Kogeiten","description":"Purple grapes dangle behind broad autumn-tinged leaves decorating this voluminous Tsubo by Hashizume Masahide enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Yubyo-kasai Yamabudo-zu O-tsubo exhibited at the 47th National Traditional Crafts Exhibition. It comes complete with the Exhibition catalog in which it is featured (page 35). It is 35 cm (14 inches) diameter and in perfect condition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHashizume Masahide was born in Nagano Prefecture in 1959, and graduated advanced studies at the Tokyo University of Arts in 1985. That same year he was first accepted into the Nihon Dento Kogei Shinsaku-ten Modern New Crafts Exhibition. The following year he entered the studio of Living National Treasure Fujimoto Yoshimichi, where he would stay for 7 years. He would then establish his own kiln in Ome-city in 1993. He takes inspiration from the natural world around his home on the mountainous edge of the Kanto Plain. Since his debut, he has been selected for show with the Nihon Dento Kogeiten National Crafts Exhibition, Asahi Togeiten Ceramics Exhibition, Modern Tea Ceramics Exhibition (Gendai Chato-ten) among others.","brand":"Hashizume Masahide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45095916142839,"sku":"MC324","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7472\/3063\/files\/DSC_9974.jpg?v=1720672525"},{"product_id":"covered-stacking-ceramic-box-set","title":"Covered Stacking Ceramic Box Set","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA wild triangular covered ceramic box covered in striking blue tinged pools of green copper shot through with burnt raw clay stripes by Ishii Takahiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOribe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eJikiro.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is 49 cm (19-1\/2 inches) across the long side and in excellent condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eIshii Takahiro was born in Gunma prefecture in 1980 and has taken Japan by storm after graduating the Kyoto Municipal University of Art and an apprenticeship under Kakurezaki Ryuichi. A true rising star in the Ceramics world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Ishii Takahiro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45095924596983,"sku":"MC323","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7472\/3063\/files\/DSC_8642.jpg?v=1720672845"},{"product_id":"contemporary-porcelain-star-bowl-of-light","title":"Contemporary Porcelain Star Bowl of Light","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAn incredibly delicate bowl of pierced white porcelain by Niisato Akio enclosed in the original sgned wooden bo titled Hikari Utsuwa.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is 23 x 16 x 14.5 cm (9 x 6-1\/2 x 5-1\/2 inches) and is in excellent condition.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eNiisato Akio was born in Chiba, North of Tokyo in 1977. After leaving the philosophy course of Waseda University (one of Japan’s premier universities), he graduated from the Tajimi City Pottery and Design Center in 2001. He received grand prize at the 3rd Paramita Museum Ceramic Competition in 2008. He has participated in a number of group exhibitions as well as solo exhibitions, including at Keiko Gallery in America and in Italy. He served as an Artist in Residence in the Harvard Ceramic Program from 2011-2012, receiving an MA there. Work is held in the collection of the Paramita Museum in Mie and the Faenza International Ceramics Museum in Italy among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Niisato Akio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45095944847607,"sku":"MC316","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7472\/3063\/files\/2024-06-2507.08.38.jpg?v=1720673387"},{"product_id":"ancient-hagi-chawan-tea-bowl-with-kintsugi-gold-repair","title":"Ancient Hagi Chawan Tea Bowl with Kintsugi Gold Repair","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif;\"\u003eA fabulous Edo period large Gohon Chawan from the Hagi region, a classical bowl wearing its history in a spider thread of gleaming gold. The bowl is 12.5 × 15 x 8 cm (5 x 6 x 3 inches) and comes enclosed in a\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eperiod Kiri-wood box.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif;\"\u003eKintsugi embodies the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese aesthetic worldview centered around imperfection, transience, and the beauty of the natural cycle of growth and decay. Embracing the flawed and broken aspects of an object through kintsugi is a way to appreciate the passage of time and the history of the object, recognizing that it gains value and character through its journey. Kintsugi aligns with traditional Japanese values of frugality and resourcefulness. Instead of discarding broken items, kintsugi repairs them, extending their lifespan and reducing waste. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif;\"\u003eThis approach reflects a profound respect for resources and a desire to cherish and honor the objects used in daily life. This is also a way to avoid offending the spirit of the object, as all items are embodied with a soul of some sort. The act of repairing broken pottery with gold-laced lacquer carries a symbolic message of resilience and overcoming adversity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif;\"\u003eThe restored object becomes a metaphor for the human experience, highlighting that even after suffering damage or hardship, one can find beauty and strength through healing and renewal. In the context of the Japanese tea ceremony kintsugi plays a vital role in enhancing the overall aesthetic experience, especially during the tenth month. The practice of kintsugi encourages contemplation and introspection during the tea ceremony. Guests may be reminded of the impermanence of all things and the beauty that can arise from embracing life's scars and vulnerabilities. Overall, kintsugi holds a deep cultural and philosophical significance in Japanese culture, symbolizing beauty in imperfection, respect for resources, and the resilience of both objects and individuals. In the context of the tea ceremony, it enriches the aesthetics and fosters a sense of mindfulness and appreciation for the present moment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Kura Monzen Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45095989018871,"sku":"K075","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7472\/3063\/files\/HagiYaki_Kintsugi_2.jpg?v=1720674780"},{"product_id":"pair-white-gu-vases","title":"Pair White Gu-Vases","description":"A fine pair of White Porcelain vases with raised designs by Miura Chikken (Chikuken) dating from the early 20th century. The are roughly 17.5 cm (7 inches) diameter, 28.5 cm (over 11 inches) tall and in excellent condition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMiura Chikken (Chikuken, 1900-1990) was born the third son of Miura Chikusen I. He was named the third head of the Chikusen family after the untimely death of his older brother in 1918, but returned the kiln to his brother’s son after his coming of age in 1934. That year he set out on his own path with the new name Chikken focusing on traditional Kenzan-Ninsei styles.","brand":"Miura Chikken","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45095989772535,"sku":"K092","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7472\/3063\/files\/2024-02-1803.08.46copy.jpg?v=1720675025"},{"product_id":"bizen-saikumono-rabbit-okimono","title":"Bizen Saikumono Rabbit Okimono","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003eSomething wild remains in the expression of this quiet little creature hiding away from human eyes.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is Bizen pottery, dating from the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e to early 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, when Saikumono sculptural works were at their peak of production.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is 10.5 x 17.5 x 10.5 cm (4 x 7-1\/2 x 4 inches) and is in excellent condition.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003eThe Bizen pottery tradition in Japan dates back over a thousand years, tracing its roots to the Heian period (794-1185). Located in the Okayama Prefecture, the Bizen region has been renowned for its unique style of pottery, characterized by rustic simplicity, earthy textures, and natural aesthetics. The beauty of Bizen pottery lies in its adherence to wood-fired kilns. The firing process is crucial, as it allows for the spontaneous creation of unpredictable patterns and colors on the pottery's surface. These effects result from the interaction of flames, ash, and minerals present in the clay during the high-temperature firing, reaching up to 1300 degrees Celsius. Bizen ware typically features unglazed surfaces, showcasing the natural qualities of the clay itself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003eThe pottery's reddish-brown coloration, derived from the iron-rich clay native to the Bizen region, is emblematic of its organic appeal. Saiku-mono or figurative pottery works were very popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and that tradition still exists today. Simplicity of form, often inspired by nature and everyday objects, enhances the pottery's charm. Its rustic elegance and understated sophistication resonate with collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Kura Monzen Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45095990526199,"sku":"K059","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7472\/3063\/files\/2024-04-1906.12.12copy.jpg?v=1720675189"},{"product_id":"exquisite-early-karatsu-kintsugi-chawan-w-gold-repair","title":"Exquisite Early Karatsu Kintsugi Chawan w\/ Gold Repair","description":"Golden Maple leaves and five petaled plum blossoms float on the golden pond pooling on this early Edo period Karatsu Chawan decorated with a single Zen circle. Superb quality repairs gleam about the rim, one large repair decorated over top of the gold with fine amages of leaves and blossoms. The base is small and shallow, indicative of the early era. It is 12 cm (just less than 5 inches) diameter, 7.5cm (3 inches) tall and comes enclosed in an old wooden box.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nKintsugi embodies the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese aesthetic worldview centered around imperfection, transience, and the beauty of the natural cycle of growth and decay. Embracing the flawed and broken aspects of an object through kintsugi is a way to appreciate the passage of time and the history of the object, recognizing that it gains value and character through its journey. Kintsugi aligns with traditional Japanese values of frugality and resourcefulness. Instead of discarding broken items, kintsugi repairs them, extending their lifespan and reducing waste. This approach reflects a profound respect for resources and a desire to cherish and honor the objects used in daily life. This is also a way to avoid offending the spirit of the object, as all items are embodied with a soul of some sort. The act of repairing broken pottery with gold-laced lacquer carries a symbolic message of resilience and overcoming adversity. The restored object becomes a metaphor for the human experience, highlighting that even after suffering damage or hardship, one can find beauty and strength through healing and renewal. In the context of the Japanese tea ceremony kintsugi plays a vital role in enhancing the overall aesthetic experience, especially during the tenth month. The practice of kintsugi encourages contemplation and introspection during the tea ceremony. Guests may be reminded of the impermanence of all things and the beauty that can arise from embracing life's scars and vulnerabilities. Overall, kintsugi holds a deep cultural and philosophical significance in Japanese culture, symbolizing beauty in imperfection, respect for resources, and the resilience of both objects and individuals. In the context of the tea ceremony, it enriches the aesthetics and fosters a sense of mindfulness and appreciation for the present moment.","brand":"Kura Monzen Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45096001077495,"sku":"K077","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7472\/3063\/files\/KaratsuKintsugiChawan_1.jpg?v=1720676872"},{"product_id":"memory-ーceramic-sculpture","title":"\"Memory\" ーCeramic Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-8dc89442-7fff-221d-d2d8-250c61c7bf60\"\u003eA tall fluted ceramic sculpture by Yamaguchi Mio titled Memory dating from 2020. Green glaze covers the stalk and pools in the raw clay scallops. It is 61.5 cm (over 2 feet) tall and is in excellent condition, accompanied by a signed placard directly from the artist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eDue to size, the price does not include shipping cost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eYamaguchi Mio was born in Aichi prefecture in 1992, and graduated advanced studies at the Aichi University of Education in 2017. While still at university, her works were selected for show at the JoryuTogei Ten Female Ceramic Artist Association Exhibition (2014). In 2016 she was awarded at the 3rd Kogei in Kanazawa Competition, Grand Prize at the Ceramic Art in the Present Tense Exhibition at the Hagi Uragami Museum as well received the governors prize at the 5oth Female Ceramic Artist Association Exhibition. In 2017 she was selected for the 11th International Ceramics Competition in Mino. She took a job as a teacher, but could not fight the need to create, so enrolled in the Tajimi City Ceramics research facility, graduating in2020. Her work is currently on view in the Chicago Institute of Arts, and was featured on the cover of the catalog for that exhibition, Radical Clay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eAccording to Mio: I feel that my fascination towards the natural world’s use of repetition, in bee hives and on the surface of corals, appears in my work as I consume and absorb the world around me. I like to believe that these works are natural forms made by my own hands. When I mold clay, I have a sensation that my body and consciousness blends and binds with the material and the natural world. The process of building upon each coil and applying each fold one by one with my hands is a form of meditation. Through this repetitive process I want to be able to convey my thoughts at the time in the texture, such as my struggle of swaying between the desires to live freely and falling under the pressure from societal expectations. It calms me down to observe the fingerprints left in the surface and see the traces of my existence in the clay. These works are products of what I have absorbed around me. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Yamaguchi Mio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45096089583863,"sku":"YM024","price":450000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7472\/3063\/files\/IMG_1414copy.jpg?v=1720682624"},{"product_id":"tenmoku-glazed-dish-set","title":"Tenmoku Glazed Dish Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eA set of five metal glazed sishes ringed with tenmoku striations by Kimura Yoshiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Tetsuyu Meme Zara. They are 12 cm (4-3\/4 inches) diameter and in excellent condition, perfect for salt, soy sauce or small hors d’oeuvres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKimura Yoshihiro was born in Kyoto in 1950.  After graduating the Kyoto Prefectural Technical Institute completed advanced courses at the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture before entering the studio of the great Tenmoku specialist Kimura Morikazu where he would remain for 6 years. In 1976 he left the capital to establish his own kiln in the Echizen Pottery Village in Fukui prefecture. Selected for the Nihon Dento Kogeiten National Traditional Crafts Exhibition. 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It is 20 cm (8 inches) tall and in excellent condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTanaka Yoshikazu was born in Osaka in 1983, and graduated from Aichi Prefectural University of the Arts in 2006.  His unique works have been featured in numerous exhibitions throughout Japan, and his award winning 2013 work “Yori Tsuchi no Kanosei” has been collected by the Seto Municipal Museum. He is currently a lecturer at the Nagoya University of Arts and Aichi University of the Arts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tanaka Yoshikazu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45103091810551,"sku":"MC345","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7472\/3063\/files\/2024-06-2607.36.22.jpg?v=1720843014"},{"product_id":"masterpiece-chawan-tea-bowl","title":"Masterpiece Chawan Tea Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking vision of black blasted with ocjer glaze wrapping in rivulets around to a single beaded drop by Oiwa Tomoyuki enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled unpretentiously Chawan. It is 13.5 x 12 x 10 cm (roughly 5 x 5-1\/2 x 4 inches) and in excellent condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOiwa Tomoyuki was born in Hyogo prefecture in 1977, and graduated the Bizen Ceramic Center in 2004. The following year he came to study under the outsider Kakurezaki Ryuichi, where he would remain for 8 years, garnering a lifetime worth of knowledge from the master before going independent. In 2014 he built a half-submerged tunnel kiln (anagama), completing his first firing in 2015. He has since been featured widely and is known for sell out shows, especially for his sake vessels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Oiwa Tomoyuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45110115139831,"sku":"MC333","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7472\/3063\/files\/DSC_8103.jpg?v=1721110936"},{"product_id":"white-vase-with-phoenix","title":"White Vase with Phoenix","description":"\u003cp\u003eA white vase adorned with an even whiter phoenix in slight relief by Teishitsu Gigei-in Ito Tozan enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hakuji Ho-o Mon Kabin.  It is 22 cm (just less than 9 inches) tall, 10 cm (4 inches) diameter and in excellent condition.  It comes wrapped in a cloth pouch with the original rosewood stand. 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With his exquisite technique, organic forms and pristine glazes, he has developed a unique style that is both traditional and challenging and it is this fusion of contemporary and tradition which draws droves to his art.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWork is held in the Victoria and Albert Museum (London), New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, San Francisco Asian Art Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Cincinnati Art Museum, Denver Art Museum, Brooklyn, Birmingham Cleveland, New Orleans, Philadelphia and Saint Louis Museums of Art among others.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThere is a plethora of information available on this innovative artist, including: Japanese Ceramics Today: Masterworks from the Kikuchi Collection, (Tsuji, Tomo, Hayashiya, 1983), Modern Japanese Ceramics in American Collections (Frederick Baekeland and Robert Moes, 1993), Quiet Clarity “RIN” Beauty in Contemporary Ceramics (1996), Contemporary Clay: Japanese Ceramics for the New Century (Joe Earle, 2005), The Betsy and Robert Feinberg Collection: Japanese Ceramics for the Twenty first Century (Mintz, 2014), and or Into the Fold: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection (Harn Museum, 2015)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kawase Shinobu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49068947013879,"sku":"MC858","price":1980.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7472\/3063\/files\/2024-07-1707.20.41_f0dfc0be-aae0-4898-bf75-99d4d6568f90.jpg?v=1726632337"},{"product_id":"brilliant-yellow-glazed-swirling-dish","title":"Brilliant Yellow Glazed Swirling Dish ―\"黄瀬戸渦巻紋四方皿\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif;\"\u003eCopper green tinges the mustard surface of this striking elevated dish by Hayashi Shotaro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Ki-Seto Uzumaki-mon Shihozara (Swirling pattern Square Plate in Yellow Seto Glaze). It is 27 x 22 x 7.5 cm (10-3\/4 x 9 x 3 inches) and is in excellent condition.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif;\"\u003eHayashi Shotaro (b. 1947) is one of the biggest names in contemporary Mino ceramics. Although initially entering regular employment upon graduating high school, in 1967 he returned to Toki city to help his brother Kotaro. Very quickly within him was born the urge to create. He won the highest award at the Gifu Prefectural Art Exhibition in 1968, and from there his talent blossomed. He established his own kiln in 1974. Since then his list of exhibitions and awards has been amazing, including the Nihon Dento Kogei Ten (National Traditional Arts and Crafts Exhibition), Governors Prize and five times winner of Best of Show at the Asahi Togei Ten (Asahi Ceramics Exhibition), and Best of Show at Gifu Prefectural Exhibition. At the Mino Ceramics Exhibition, in addition to the highest award, the Mino Ceramics Award, he has received all three major awards, including the Shoroku Award and the Kobei Award.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hayashi Shotaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49068947439863,"sku":"MC620","price":990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7472\/3063\/files\/2024-07-2705.44.09copy2.jpg?v=1726632546"},{"product_id":"contemporary-white-gold-bowl","title":"Contemporary White Gold Bowl ー小川 待子 \"白金彩鉢\"","description":"The inside of this bowl has been glazed, the exterior left in raw clay before the entire was dipped in white gold, creating a stark contrast between inner and outer surfaces by Ogawa Machiko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hakukinsai Hachi. 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His work has been picked up by many of Japan’s preeminent galleries including several private exhibitions with Kuroda Toen in Ginza, the Togei no Mori Museum in Shiga, and just recently an exhibition in Taiwan.","brand":"Fujimoto Hide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49068951142647,"sku":"MC883","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7472\/3063\/files\/2024-07-2102.54.13.jpg?v=1726632844"},{"product_id":"seiji-rinkabachi-青磁輪花鉢","title":"Seiji Rinkabachi ―\"青磁輪花鉢\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eElegance knows no bounds with the artist Kawase Shinobu, and this shallow basin gives evidence to that statement, refined, simple and exquisitely crafted in the original signed wooden box titled Seiji Rinka Bachi.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is 24.5 cm (10 inches) diameter, 6.5 cm (2-1\/2 inches) tall to the rim and in excellent condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Yu Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eKawase Shinobu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Mincho';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ewas born in Oiso, Kanagawa Prefecture in 1950, heir to a family tradition of potting.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHis grandfather and father were Kawase Chikushun I and II respectively, masters of Chinese based ceramic styles.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe began working with his father, and first came to public attention with his acceptance into the 1969 Nihon Dentō Kōgei Shinsakuten (National Traditional Crafts Exhibition for New Works).\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis was followed by acceptance into the 1974 Nihon Dentō Kogeiten (National Traditional Crafts Exhibition), at both of which he exhibited frequently.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIn 1980 he was selected for the Japan Ceramics Society Exhibition and was awarded there the following year.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIn 1983 his work was selected for the Japanese Ceramics Today exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C. and the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum, London.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFrom then his works have been exhibited throughout the globe and he is regarded as Japan’s most outstanding celadon artist working with the traditions of the Tang and Song dynasties. With his exquisite technique, organic forms and pristine glazes, he has developed a unique style that is both traditional and challenging and it is this fusion of contemporary and tradition which draws droves to his art.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWork is held in the Victoria and Albert Museum (London), New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, San Francisco Asian Art Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Cincinnati Art Museum, Denver Art Museum, Brooklyn, Birmingham Cleveland, New Orleans, Philadelphia and Saint Louis Museums of Art among others.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThere is a plethora of information available on this innovative artist, including: Japanese Ceramics Today: Masterworks from the Kikuchi Collection, (Tsuji, Tomo, Hayashiya, 1983), Modern Japanese Ceramics in American Collections (Frederick Baekeland and Robert Moes, 1993), Quiet Clarity “RIN” Beauty in Contemporary Ceramics (1996), Contemporary Clay: Japanese Ceramics for the New Century (Joe Earle, 2005), The Betsy and Robert Feinberg Collection: Japanese Ceramics for the Twenty first Century (Mintz, 2014), and or Into the Fold: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection (Harn Museum, 2015)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kawase Shinobu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49073068081399,"sku":"MC372","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7472\/3063\/files\/2024-07-2907.10.21copy_2.jpg?v=1726737037"},{"product_id":"onigashima-sake-cup-鬼ヶ島-御所丸盃","title":"Onigashima Sake Cup ―“鬼ヶ島 御所丸盃”","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen sharing with friends sake does not need to be quaffed down in big guinomi, but is quite often better when shared with small cups, demanding that, in the Japanese tradition, the drinkers remain aware of their drinking partners cup and constantly re-fill it for each other.  This si a beautiful small bowl by Ohmae Satoru enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Onigashima Gosho-maru Hai.  It is 6 cm (2-1\/2 inches) diameter, 4 cm (1-1\/2 inches) tall and is in perfect condition, directly from the artist this summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOhmae Satoru was born in Osaka in 1972. He began decorating Kenzan style pottery in Kobe in 1991 with his brother.  It was in 1994 he began making Nanban style unglazed pottery. His first solo exhibition was held in Osaka in 1999, and he moved to Shigaraki in 2001 where he began working on Iga and Shigaraki style wood-fired pottery and at the same time began holding solo exhibitions nationwide. He built a fully underground anagama kiln in 2003 but became interested in glazed pottery in 2005 and began creating white porcelain and Karatsu ware. In 2007, he was attracted to Korean pottery from the Joseon Dynasty and started experimenting with Ido tea bowls and persimmon calyx tea bowls using anagama kiln firing techniques. After absorbing many styles, he reached a turning point in 2010, when he moved to Awaji Island and built a semi-underground anagama kiln and a raku kiln. He started making black raku ware. 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It is roughly 16.5 cm (6-1\/2 inches) diameter, 18.5 cm (7-1\/4 inches) tall and in perfect condition, directly from the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFujimoto Hide was born in the heart of Shigaraki in 1954, and was fascinated with the medium from a very young age.  He worked in several potteries and industrial positions for a decade from 1973, always furthering his understanding of firing technique and glazes, followed by a decade of firing and sculpting, culminating in establishing his own kiln in the forests of Shigaraki in 1995.  His work has been picked up by many of Japan’s preeminent galleries including several private exhibitions with Kuroda Toen in Ginza, the Togei no Mori Museum in Shiga, and just recently an exhibition in Taiwan.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fujimoto Hide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49077043855607,"sku":"MC160","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7472\/3063\/files\/2024-08-1807.23.56copy2.jpg?v=1726802817"},{"product_id":"contemporary-shunju-shaku-asabachi","title":"Contemporary Shunju Shaku Asabachi","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops: 325.1pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif;\"\u003eAn organic shallow basin by the ever exciting Murakoshi Takuma perfect for the center of a table enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled \"Shunju Shaku Asabachi\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops: 325.1pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif;\"\u003eThe dish is splashed with iron over which has been applied green ash glaze and striped with feldspathic white. 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Although eschewing the world of competitive exhibitions, he has been picked up by many of Japan’s preeminent galleries, including private exhibitions at the prestigious Kuroda Toen of Tokyo’s Ginza District.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murakoshi Takuma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49078031417591,"sku":"MC976","price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7472\/3063\/files\/2024-08-1603.07.36copy2.jpg?v=1726818285"},{"product_id":"re-creations-wing","title":"RE-CREATIONS ー寄神 宗美 \"WING\"","description":"A striking ceramic sculpture like bird in flight by Yorigami Munemi mounted on an iron base and enclosed in the original wooden crate signed and titled Re-Creations, Wing. It is 76 x 12 x 14.5 cm (excluding the base) and in fine condition. 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The next year he was accepted into the exhibition “Ceramics Today” held at the Aichi Prefectural Museum. 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It is 15 cm (6 inches) diameter, 9 cm (3-12 inches) tall and in perfect condition, directly from the artist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif;\"\u003eFujimoto Hide was born in the heart of Shigaraki in 1954, and was fascinated with the medium from a very young age.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\" data-mce-style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe worked in several potteries and industrial positions for a decade from 1973, always furthering his understanding of firing technique and glazes, followed by a decade of firing and sculpting, culminating in establishing his own kiln in the forests of Shigaraki in 1995.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\" data-mce-style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHis work has been picked up by many of Japan’s preeminent galleries including several private exhibitions with Kuroda Toen in Ginza, the Togei no Mori Museum in Shiga, and just recently an exhibition in Taiwan.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\" data-mce-style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fujimoto Hide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49078237462775,"sku":"MC162","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7472\/3063\/files\/2024-08-1807.30.30copy2.jpg?v=1726822599"},{"product_id":"kurinuki-hagi-chawan-萩刳貫茶盌","title":"Kurinuki Hagi Chawan ―\"萩刳貫茶盌\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif;\"\u003eAn organic form covered in running pale glaze tinged pink and gray over crackled stone green by Kaneta Masanao enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hagi Kurinuki Chawan.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis is a masterpiece, exemplifying both the power of nature ever present in Japanese art, and the sense of Wabi degradation which is so much a part of the culture.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is 13.5 x 12.5 x 9 cm (5-1\/2 x 5 x 3-1\/2 inches) and is in excellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif;\"\u003eKaneta Masanao is certainly one of Hagi’s most well-known and easily identifiable names. 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In 1960 he received the prestigious Hokutosho prize at the same National Exhibition. In the early 60s he worked as a guest professor at the University of Chicago. Upon his return to Japan his career began to lift off with a second Hokutosho Prize at the Nitten, followed by The governors prize and others at the Gendai Kogei Ten (Modern National Crafts Exhibition). He was subsequently selected for display at the Kyoto and Tokyo National Museums in 1972 and was accepted into the first Nihon Togei Ten that same year. Since his list of exhibitions and prizes has continued to grow, with subsequent selections in the Tokyo and Kyoto museums of Art, as well as exhibitions in Paris, Italy, America, Canada, Denmark and others. In 2007 he received the Japan Art Academy Prize, an award to a work of art similar in weight to the bestowing of Living National Treasure to an artist. This puts the artist in a small club, rare and important. 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