{"title":"市川 透","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"575\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e市川 透\u003c\/strong\u003eは1973年東京生まれ。備前出身のアウトサイダー、隠﨑 隆一に4年間師事した後、2015年に現在のスタジオを岡山に設立しました。以来多くのファンを獲得し、個展のチケットは数時間で完売することも珍しくないそうです。\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chawan-tea-bowl-ー市川-透-茶盌","title":"茶碗 ー市川透「茶盌」","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops: 325.1pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif;\"\u003e濃い土に金の脈が走り、側面には青い釉がかけられ、赤のアクセントがついた壮麗な鉢。市川徹作。オリジナルのサイン入り木箱に収められています。\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eサイズは 12 x 13 x 9.5 cm (直径約 5 インチ、高さ約 4 インチ) で、状態は良好です。\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif;\"\u003e市川徹は1973年東京生まれ。備前出身のアウトサイダー、隠崎龍一に4年間師事した後、2015年に現在のスタジオを備前に設立。以来、多くのファンを獲得し、個展のチケットは数時間で完売することも珍しくない。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ichikawa Toru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49330654576887,"sku":"MC999","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7472\/3063\/files\/2024-09-0802.23.34.jpg?v=1736229124"},{"product_id":"tokkuri-sake-flask-ー市川-透-徳利","title":"徳利酒器 ー市川透「徳利」","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif;\"\u003e市川徹の古典作品である酒瓶は、白っぽい小石のような質感のグレーの釉薬で覆われ、質感の高い金彩が散りばめられています。オリジナルのサインが入った木箱に収められています。\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e高さは16cm（6インチ以上）で、状態は良好です。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif;\"\u003e市川徹は1973年東京生まれ。備前出身のアウトサイダー、隠崎龍一に4年間師事した後、2015年に現在のスタジオを備前に設立。以来、多くのファンを獲得し、個展のチケットは数時間で完売することも珍しくない。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ichikawa Toru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49626811826423,"sku":"MC1004","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7472\/3063\/files\/2024-09-0803.04.37copy2.jpg?v=1745724371"},{"product_id":"bizen-guinomi-ー市川-透-備前-ぐい呑み","title":"備前ぐい呑み ー市川透「備前ぐい呑み」","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Century',serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e市川徹作のこの盃は、オリジナルのサイン入り木箱に収められており、鮫皮の赤い釉の上にプラチナのような滑らかな鏡面が広がっています。\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e直径 6.5 cm (2 1\/2 インチ)、高さ 7.5 cm (3 インチ) で、完璧な状態です。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e市川徹は1973年東京生まれ。備前出身のアウトサイダー、隠崎龍一に4年間師事した後、2015年に現在のスタジオを備前に設立。以来、多くのファンを獲得し、個展のチケットは数時間で完売することも珍しくない。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ichikawa Toru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49704440430839,"sku":"MC828","price":490.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7472\/3063\/files\/2024-05-2608.28.01copy.jpg?v=1748053483"},{"product_id":"outlandish-boxed-sake-set-2-guinomi-katakuchi-ー市川-透-晴礼讃歌-酒器片口３点セット","title":"Outlandish Boxed Sake Set, 2 Guinomi \u0026 Katakuchi ー市川 透 “晴礼讃歌 酒器片口３点セット”","description":"\u003cp\u003eA set of two sake cups and Katakuchi sake vessel in vivid color by Ichikawa Toru enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hareruya. 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A small basin is fille with water, the large vessel placed over top, and the flowers are then arranged through the pierced holes in the receptacle. It is 19.1 x 17.6 x 25.5 cm (7-1\/2 x 7 x 10 inches) and in perfect condition, directly from the artist in late 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIchikawa Toru was born in Tokyo in 1973. In 2015 he established his current studio in Bizen after 4 years of apprenticeship under another Bizen Outsider, Kakurezaki Ryuichi. 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The Ido chawan is a type of Korean Goryeo tea bowl produced mainly in the 16th century and later cherished by Japanese tea masters—so much so that it came to be known as the “King of Tea Bowls.” This title is so daunting it even put off this most innovative artist, who told us he had wanted to attempt the Ido form, but did not have the confidence to try. This work is Ichikawa’s own contemporary interpretation of that tradition, capturing the quiet wabi‑sabi spirit that defines the classic Ido aesthetic. It is from his firing late in 2025, and this is the first time the bowls in this style have been offered for sale. The bowl measures 13.3 x 10.3 cm (5 1\/4 × 4 inches) and comes housed in an original wooden box signed by the artist. It is in excellent condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIchikawa Toru was born in Tokyo in 1973. In 2015 he established his current studio in Bizen after 4 years of apprenticeship under another Bizen Outsider, Kakurezaki Ryuichi. 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Created in 2025, par of a new series of shapes, the vessel measures 20.3 x 21.5 x 19.1 cm (8 × 8 1\/2 × 7 1\/2 inches) and was obtained directly from him in the autumn of 2025, it is in excellent condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIchikawa Toru was born in Tokyo in 1973. In 2015 he established his current studio in Bizen after 4 years of apprenticeship under another Bizen Outsider, Kakurezaki Ryuichi. 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The katakuchi measures 15.5 × 12.1 x 11.8 cm (6 1\/8 × 4 3\/4 × 4 5\/8 inches), and the guinomi 7.6 x 8.2 cm (3 × 3 1\/4 inches). Both pieces come housed in the original signed wooden box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIchikawa Toru was born in Tokyo in 1973. In 2015 he established his current studio in Bizen after 4 years of apprenticeship under another Bizen Outsider, Kakurezaki Ryuichi. 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Bands of lustrous metallic bronze sweep diagonally across the plates like molten rivers, separating fields of color while catching light with a brilliant reflective sheen. The white ground glaze fractures into irregular crystalline patterns, while clusters of red and yellow glaze appear like bursts of mineral or coral growth embedded within the surface. Although each plate shares this vocabulary, their compositions vary subtly, giving the set a rhythmic diversity that invites arrangement across the table. The rims remain slightly irregular and softly rounded, preserving the hand-built quality of the clay and reinforcing Ichikawa’s preference for organic, tactile forms over strict geometric precision. Despite their sculptural surfaces, the plates remain practical serving vessels suited for small foods, condiments, or sweets, embodying the spirit of convivial dining suggested by the title. 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The surfaces are dominated by a striking band of glossy black glaze overlaid with vivid yellow-green cellular patterns that spread like molten veins or reptilian scales across the body of the vessels, suggesting both organic growth and the intense chemistry of the kiln. These dynamic passages are framed by expanses of brilliant metallic luster—golden and bronze surfaces that appear to have pooled and solidified across the clay like molten metal—while the rims and edges of both vessels are similarly finished in gold, catching light and emphasizing their sculptural contours. The katakuchi’s spout projects sharply from the body, edged in gold and functioning almost like a blade or beak, adding to the aggressive visual energy suggested by the work’s title. Beneath these dramatic surfaces, darker textured passages retain a blistered quality that recalls the raw forces of fire responsible for their creation. Despite the bold sculptural treatment, the vessels remain fully functional for serving sake: the katakuchi measures approximately 15.8 × 10.3 × 12.1 cm (6 x 4 x 5 inches), while the accompanying cup measures 7.3 × 7.3 cm, (roughly 3 inches). Both are enclosed in the original wooden box and are in perfect condition, directly from the artist.  Together an arresting tribute to the fierce historical spirit invoked by the title Ma-ō.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIchikawa Toru was born in Tokyo in 1973. In 2015 he established his current studio in Bizen after 4 years of apprenticeship under another Bizen Outsider, Kakurezaki Ryuichi. 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This work is based on the theme of breaking away from old values and is expressed through the motif of black butterflies, such as the Japanese black swallowtail. The black butterfly is regarded as a symbol of transformation and rebirth, representing the transition from the past toward the future.The form rises as a dense, irregular cylinder whose fractured rim opens like a broken geological crust. The surface is built through thick accumulations of glaze and metallic luster, where molten black, iridescent crystalline textures, and flowing pools of pale turquoise cascade across the body. Areas of brilliant gold luster crown the upper edges and appear intermittently throughout the surface, catching the light like exposed mineral veins within a fractured rock. In places the glaze erupts into blistered, cellular patterns that reveal subtle spectrums of violet, green, and blue, producing a shifting, almost oil-slick iridescence against the darker ground. Ichikawa’s process allows gravity and heat to play an active role, creating surfaces that appear simultaneously eroded, crystallized, and newly formed. The result is a vessel that feels less thrown than discovered—like a fragment of mineral growth or cooled lava reshaped into a container for flowers. The work measures approximately 13.6 cm (5-1\/2 inches) in diameter, 20.6 cm (8 inches) tall and is in excellent condition, acquired directly from the artist in 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIchikawa Toru was born in Tokyo in 1973. In 2015 he established his current studio in Bizen after 4 years of apprenticeship under another Bizen Outsider, Kakurezaki Ryuichi. 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Fields of glossy white, pebble-like glaze cluster across the surface like calcified bone, interspersed with passages of deep green, vivid red, and molten gold luster that appear to flow and crystallize across the form. The gold surfaces glint like exposed metallic veins, while the red glaze spreads in visceral, organic currents that suggest both heat and living matter. This dramatic interplay of color, luster, and texture transforms the skull into something simultaneously archaeological and volcanic—a relic shaped by elemental forces rather than human hands alone. Although conceived within the vocabulary of the chawan, the open eye socket prevents practical use for drinking, emphasizing the work’s sculptural presence and its meditation on impermanence and transformation. 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A translucent green celadon glaze envelops both vessels, pooling into deeper tones within the interiors while thinning across edges and planes to reveal the clay beneath. As the glaze cooled, it developed a delicate crackle pattern that spreads across the surfaces like a network of crystalline veins, lending the pieces a quiet sense of geological depth. Irregular passages where the glaze breaks expose pale clay and milky white tones, creating subtle transitions between opacity and translucency. Across these surfaces, molten accents of gold and silver luster appear like metallic inclusions embedded within stone, catching light against the cool green field and adding warmth and visual rhythm. The katakuchi’s short spout, finished in bright gold, projects naturally from the body like a small branch, while the rims of both vessels are similarly edged in gold, framing their openings with a quiet note of refinement. Despite their sculptural irregularity, the vessels remain intimate and comfortable in the hand. The katakuchi measures approximately 13.6 × 10.6 × 10.6 cm (5-1\/2 x 4-1\/4 x 4-1\/4 inches), while the cup measures 7 cm diameter 6.1 cm tall, together embodying Ichikawa’s characteristic approach in which spontaneous kiln transformations, precious metallic surfaces, and gently distorted forms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIchikawa Toru was born in Tokyo in 1973. In 2015 he established his current studio in Bizen after 4 years of apprenticeship under another Bizen Outsider, Kakurezaki Ryuichi. 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Across these richly stratified surfaces run dramatic cascades of lustrous metallic glaze—brilliant gold flowing down the exterior like liquid ore—contrasting with passages of marbled whites, pinks, charred blacks, and mineral greys that resemble weathered stone or exposed earth. The rims are finished with a thin line of gold that catches the light and subtly frames the irregular lip, reinforcing the sense that these cups have emerged from a process of controlled eruption. Small punctures, crater-like textures, and fused inclusions across the body create a tactile landscape that rewards close inspection, while the interiors reveal deep, translucent amber tones that glow warmly when filled with sake. Despite their sculptural intensity, the cups remain balanced and comfortable in the hand, embodying Ichikawa’s ongoing dialogue between primal kiln transformation and functional vessel form. The two cups measure 6.7 × 8.2 cm (approximately 2.6 × 3.2 inches) and 7 × 7.6 cm (approximately 2.8 × 3.0 inches) respectively, together forming a dynamic pair whose luminous metallic surfaces and raw ceramic textures justify the title Éclat, suggesting brilliance, radiance, and the momentary flash of light captured in fired clay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIchikawa Toru was born in Tokyo in 1973. In 2015 he established his current studio in Bizen after 4 years of apprenticeship under another Bizen Outsider, Kakurezaki Ryuichi. 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The exterior is cloaked in a pale celadon glaze whose softly crackled surface recalls ancient glazes, yet the illusion of age is interrupted by scattered veins and fragments of gold luster that glint across the surface like exposed ore within stone. The lower portion contrasts dramatically with a dark, heavily textured base where dense, blistered accumulations of glaze resemble cooled volcanic matter or crystallized slag. This interplay between refined glaze, metallic brilliance, and raw material texture creates a tension between elegance and geological violence—a hallmark of Ichikawa’s practice, where chance, gravity, and extreme heat actively shape the final surface. The vessel reads simultaneously as container, landscape, and fragment of mineral growth, its irregular opening inviting contemplation of the space within. 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Balanced on three delicate feet, the figure stands with a quiet sense of animation, small gold-tipped protrusions suggesting arms while the posture evokes a gentle character. The surface is dominated by a luminous white crackle glaze that has contracted during firing into a dense mosaic of irregular cells. These raised, pebble-like islands create a tactile skin reminiscent of porcelain scales or dried riverbed clay, each segment catching the light differently. Subtle iridescence flickers across the glaze in places, revealing the complex chemistry of the firing. Across this textured field, fluid passages of pink glaze drift downward in soft rivulets, while metallic lusters—gold and silver—appear like molten inclusions embedded within the surface. Areas of glossy black glaze interrupt the white ground, creating a striking graphic contrast and emphasizing the vessel’s sculptural contours. The rim of the opening is edged with gold, drawing the eye upward and reinforcing the piece’s function as a flower container while also acting as a visual crown for the figure-like form. It is roughly 12.5 x 10.5 x 19.7 cm (5 x 4-1\/4 x 7-3\/4 inches) and in excellent condition. The work balances humor with refinement, embodying Ichikawa’s distinctive approach to ceramics—where unpredictable kiln transformations, precious metallic surfaces, and imaginative forms converge into an object that feels at once playful and alive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIchikawa Toru was born in Tokyo in 1973. In 2015 he established his current studio in Bizen after 4 years of apprenticeship under another Bizen Outsider, Kakurezaki Ryuichi. 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Comprising a small hōhin pouring vessel and two cups enclosed in the original signed wooden box, the set is formed with the artist’s characteristic irregular, almost geological modeling, the surfaces appearing as though shaped by molten forces rather than conventional ceramic restraint. The domed lid of the hōhin is finished in a brilliant, luminous red glaze that pools and freckles with metallic specks, crowned by a small gilded finial whose organic form recalls a leaf or flame rising upward, lending the piece a subtle celebratory gesture appropriate to its optimistic title. Beneath this radiant dome, the body unfolds in bold passages of black, crimson, and mustard-yellow glaze that flow and collide across the surface, revealing areas of bubbling, cellular texture and glossy liquid movement that record the volatility of the kiln. Small projecting feet elevate the vessel slightly from the surface, reinforcing its sculptural presence while maintaining practical functionality. The two accompanying cups echo this exuberant palette, each displaying a unique balance of yellow, pink, and black glazes with cratered or cellular textures that create tactile surfaces contrasting with the smooth, iridescent interiors where tea would gather. Inside the hōhin, a small cluster of pierced holes functions as an integrated ceramic filter, allowing the vessel to serve its purpose while preserving the spontaneity of the exterior form. The interiors of both vessel and cups reveal subtle iridescent tones—pale blues and silvers—produced through Ichikawa’s experimental firing methods, creating a quiet inner counterpoint to the dramatic exterior surfaces. 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Although each plate shares this vocabulary, their compositions vary subtly, giving the set a rhythmic diversity that invites arrangement across the table. The rims remain slightly irregular and softly rounded, preserving the hand-built quality of the clay and reinforcing Ichikawa’s preference for organic, tactile forms over strict geometric precision. Despite their sculptural surfaces, the plates remain practical serving vessels suited for small foods, condiments, or sweets, embodying the spirit of convivial dining suggested by the title. Each plate measures approximately 9.4 cm (about 3-3\/4 inches) diameter, and together the six pieces form a vibrant ensemble that celebrates both the pleasures of food and the expressive possibilities of contemporary ceramic surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIchikawa Toru was born in Tokyo in 1973. In 2015 he established his current studio in Bizen after 4 years of apprenticeship under another Bizen Outsider, Kakurezaki Ryuichi. 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Across the upper half, a thick white glaze has contracted during firing into a network of large, irregular crackles that resemble a field of drying earth or clustered porcelain scales. The glaze gathers and breaks along the surface, exposing warm clay beneath and creating a tactile topography of softly raised forms. In contrast, the lower portion of the vessel remains darker and smoother, its subdued gray-brown tone providing a calm visual counterweight to the textured white above. Scattered across this surface are small, molten passages of metallic luster—gold and silver-like pools that appear to have emerged from the glaze during firing. These metallic accents glint subtly against the matte crackle, like mineral inclusions caught within stone. Occasional drips of glaze cascade downward, preserving the moment of fluid movement before the kiln’s heat fixed it in place. 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