A classic Tamba Tea leaf storage jar (Chatsubo) with interesting mukimimi or “turned ears”, the tie lugs swirling like a Domoe on the shoulder next to the neck, each leaning to the right, as if listening to the next. In my experience this is quite unusual. The jar is covered in rivulets of flowing green leading down to an undulating belt line between the glaze and the raw clay...

A primitive design of overlapping squares in indigo blue on white porcelain by Kato Tsubusa enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sometsuke Kakuzara. It is 32.5 x 32.5 cm x 5 cm (13 x 13 x 2 inches) and is in perfect condition, directly from the artist this summer.
Kato Tsubusa was born in Tajimi city, the home of Shino, in 1962, graduating the municipal Pottery Design and Technical Center in 1979...

Splashes of Jackson Pollock in iron and ash festoon the flaring form of this sake-cup by Murakoshi Takuma enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sake-nomi. The base is thick, allowing the cup to be quite stable, while the narrow foot leads to a wide, flaring rim, which makes it both easy to hold, and perhaps far too easy to drink from. It I 9 x 8 x 5.5 cm (roughly 3-1/2 inches diameter, 2-1/4 inches tall) and in perfect condition, directly from the artist...

A soft red crescent tinges the rim and forms a distant moon in the center of this dark guinomi bowl by Morino Taimei enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 7.5 cm (3 inches) diameter 4.3 cm (1-3/4 inches) tall and is in excellent condition.
Morino Taimei was born in Kyoto in 1934, and was first accepted into the Nitten National Exhibition at a relatively young age in 1957 (a year before graduating the Kyoto Municipal University of Fine Art!)...

Satsuma bottle-shaped vase embellished with a detailed central scene in which numerous characters bring gifts to the emperor. The upper and lower sections of the vase are adorned with a refined miniaturized decoration in gold on a cobalt blue background. The Kinkozan Signature impresses under the base. Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 16.5 x 9 cm. Condition: Excellent general condition. The neck of the vase has been professionally restored.

Very rare five dynasties yue mise bowl decorated with incised twin butterlfy motive. 12 cm diameter. 3 cm high. Reglued two broken parts, 2 small chips but no missing part.

A platinum glazed porcelain bowl by Yamamoto Ichiyo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Jun Purachina-sai Yudzuki (Evening moon). Autumn grasses, the full moon rising up behind an owl separated by exquisite patterns in pure platinum. It is 12 cm (5 inches) diameter, 8.5 cm (3-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Yamamoto Ichiyo was born in Nagasaki in 1944. He began his career at an Arita Porcelain ceramic facility in 1969...

A miracle bowl in thick white glaze by Murakoshi Takuma enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shizuku Chawan. Shizuku is a natural, unplanned and unpredictable kiln event when built up ash, usually on the ceiling of the kiln or on a kil shelf, melts and falls onto a piece, creating a droplet or drip. Highly sought, this white bowl was struck perfectly on the rim by a flow of liquid green ash which has pooled in the center, and runs perfectly down both inside and out...

A masterpiece Aka-Raku Koetsu style Chawan by Ohmae Satoru enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Aka-Chawan, Kaga Koetsu. It is 12 x 13.5 x 10 cm (5 x 5-1/2 x 4 inches) and is in perfect condition, directly from the artist this summer.
Ohmae 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...

A beautiful and rare Chawan tea bowl by Morino Taimei enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 12.5 cm (5 inches) diameter, 7.5 cm (3 inches) tall and in perfect condition.
Morino Taimei was born in Kyoto in 1934, and was first accepted into the Nitten National Exhibition at a relatively young age in 1957 (a year before graduating the Kyoto Municipal University of Fine Art!). In 1960 he received the prestigious Hokutosho prize at the same National Exhibition...

A voluminous Tea Bowl in the Korean style by Ohmae Satoru enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Onigashima Chossen Karatsu Chawan. It is 12.5 cm (5 inches) diameter, 9 cm (3-1/2 inches) tall and in perfect condition, directly from the artist this summer.
Ohmae 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...

A stunning vase by Yamamoto Ichiyo in his signature Platinum glaze enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Jun-purachina-sai Kawasemi no Ikoi (Song of the Kingfisher). It is 19.5 cm (roughly 8 inches) diameter, 21cm (8-1/2 inches) tall and in perfect condition.
Yamamoto Ichiyo was born in Nagasaki in 1944. He began his career at an Arita Porcelain ceramic facility in 1969...

Large Japanese Meiji period Imari porcelain charger decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome enamels and gilt highlights with a central kirin surrounded by three ho-o birds in flight. The back is decorated entirely in blue and white with three expansive floral sprays emerging from a central figure that resembles Daruma. The center of the base holds a single spur. Circa 1900. 18 1/4" diameter x 2 5/8" high. Very good overall condition...

A very unusual early work by important modern artist Morino Taimei enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Rokusai Kurode Kakiotoshi Henko. It is published in the book Nihon No Toji Gendai Hen (1993). The vessel is 25 x 12.5 x 34 cm (10 x 5 x 13-1/2 inches) and is in perfect condition.
Morino Taimei was born in Kyoto in 1934, and was first accepted into the Nitten National Exhibition at a relatively young age in 1957 (a year before graduating the Kyoto Municipal University of Fi...

Plum birds soar overhead among the intricate platinum glazed designs covering this platter by the unobtainable artist Yamamoto Ichiyo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Jun Purachina Sai Fukura Suzume (Pure Platinum Glazed Plump Sparrow). Fukura Suzume describes the appearance of sparrows in winter, who puff up to trap heat in the pockets between their feathers. Because of its appearance, it is considered an auspicious symbol of wealth. Additionally, the sparrow itself has the m...

An 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. This 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. It is 13.5 x 12.5 x 9 cm (5-1/2 x 5 x 3-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Kaneta Masanao is certainly one of Hagi’s most well-known an...

Glaze pools in the center of this stellar large Ido-chawan of ash dusted and flame licked terracotta clay by Fujimoto Hide enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Chawan. It is 15 cm (6 inches) diameter, 9 cm (3-12 inches) tall and in perfect condition, directly from the artist.
Fujimoto 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 197...

A pale blue basin with wide rim by celadon legend Fukami Sueharu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hakuji Utsuwa. It is 19 cm (7-1/2 inches) diameter, 7 cm (3 inches) tall and in perfect condition.
Fukami Sueharu is synonymous with seihakuji celadon. He has been displayed numerous times at the prestigious Nitten, Nihon Togei Ten (National Japanese Ceramic Exhibition) and Nihon Gendai Kogei Ten (National Japanese Modern Crafts Exhibition) among others. He is held in the Ya...