~ Japanese fine art from the ancient city of Kyoto ~
A Red Raku Tea Bowl by Famed Potter Ichigen (1662 – 1722)
Over the years we have taken a special interest in Raku-ware and especially in works produced by the Tamamizu kiln, such as the 300+ year old…
A Porcelain Hira Tea Bowl by Miura Chikusen III (Tea Master Item)
Currently in its 5th generation, the Miura Chikusen line of potters has continued to produce high-quality Kiyomizu-yaki and Kyo-yaki porcelains used…
An Edo Period Black Oribe Tea Bowl
Living in Kyoto it is not uncommon to come across beautiful antique tea bowls, however, finding pieces that are in good condition, aesthetically…
Hanging Scroll by Taijou Shokan
Sumi on silk. A fine example of painting from the Obaku sect of Zen which was brought to Japan in the 17th century from China. This naturalistic…
Maiko Print by Saito Kaoru
Mezzotint on paper. This image was rendered by Saito Kaoru (1931~), an artist known best for his beautiful and sensitive treatments of traditional…
Raku Tea Bowl by Sanyū VI
Raku glazed ceramic. This well-shaped and firmly grounded tea bowl is the work of Sanyū—Kichizaemon VI of the Raku line of potters. Highly regarded…
Hanging Scroll by Kakyo/ Rengestu
Sumi on paper. The artist Kakyo (1844-1928) was the son of the painter Chuuguuji. Kakyo studied both the Tosa and Kano styles and taught at the art…
Edo Period Bizen-yaki Chawan w Signed Sokuchusai Omotesenke Box
Signed by the 13th Iemoto (tea master) of Omotesenke, Sokuchusai (1901-1979) this exceptional tea bowl bears the poetic name Asahi or “Morning Sun.”…
Seto-ware Chawan with Kintsugi
This lovely Ido-gata shaped chawan has very nice asymmetrical balance highlighted by extensive and skillfully applied kintsugi gold repairs. The…
A Large Iga Tsubo by Master Ceramicist Tsujimura Shiro
An exceptionally large work by one of the most important contemporary ceramic artists in Japan. Collected widely both here and abroad, a favorite of…
Tokkuri with Enso by Living National Treasure Kato Kozo (b. 1935)
This depiction of the eternal “ensō” on a backdrop of pearly white feldspar over red clay signifies enlightenment, the eternal, the nothingness, and…
[Prowling Tiger] Edo Period 6-panel Folding Screen
An absolutely stunning rendition of a powerful tiger—muscles rippling—prowling through a dark bamboo grove. One of the best tiger compositions I have…
Mallet Vase by Imperial Court Artist Suwa Sozan
This extraordinary vase is a truly Japanese expression of a classical Chinese form. Fashioned after cylindrical Song Dynasty pieces that are thought…
[Fighting Shishi] Arita Okimono From Late Edo
Guardian lions (alternately known as Shishi, Foo-dogs, or Koma-inu) were introduced to Japan in the 8th century and are often seen outside shrine…