~ Japanese fine art from the ancient city of Kyoto ~
A Tenmoku Bowl by Living National Treasure Yuzo Kondo
Yuzo Kondo is one of the more recognized names in the world of modern Japanese pottery of the 20th century. Though known mainly for his sometsuke…
Obaku Zen Scroll (1750)
A small cottage perched on the edge of a tranquil lake, fishermen heading out in the morning chill to secure their daily catch. This tranquil scene…
[Banana Tree] by Tomita Keisen (1879 – 1936)
Japanese sumi on paper—this piece by well-known Meiji/ Taisho artist Tomita Keisen depicts a lone banana tree. Deceptively simple in style, each…
A Raku Tea Bowl by Ichigen (1662 – 1722)
In the world of Japanese ceramics, Tamamizu-ware has an almost mythical standing. A branch of the main Raku line, at one time the two kilns held…
A 16th Century Tenmoku Tea Bowl
Before styles such as Raku, Hagi, Karatsu, etc came into fashion for use in the tearoom in early Edo, it was commonplace in cultured society to use…
[Birds in Snowscape] by Yamamoto Baiitsu (1783 – 1858)
A native of Nagoya, a bustling Japanese center for shipping and trade in Late Edo, Baiitsu was heavily influenced by works of Chinese art, especially…
A Mizusashi by Raku IX [Ryônyû] (1756 – 1834)
Raku-ware carries with it a very naturalistic aura; with its implements made of raw clay, its use of fire water and air to shape and harden these…
Hakeme Bowl by Ninnami Dohachi (1783 – 1855)
A beautiful example of a Hakeme style bowl, this one quite rare as it was made around 200 years ago by the son of the founder of the Dohachi line of…
Porcelain Incense Burner by Miura Chikusen (1854 – 1915)
This Meiji period incense burner is made of fine white porcelain with a silver globe decorated with autumn foliage. As with much of Japanese pottery…
A Raku Tea Bowl by Tamamizu Souske
In the world of Japanese ceramics, Tamamizu-ware has an almost mythical standing. A branch of the main Raku line, at one time the two kilns held…
Porcelain Vase by Miura Chikusen (1854 – 1915)
This Meiji period vase is made of fine white porcelain fashioned after classic Chinese pieces from the Song Dynasty. The potter, first generation…
A Cobalt Blue Plate with Kintsugi by Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883 – 1959)
One of the most important Japanese potters of the 20th century, skilled in an impressive number of styles, today his pieces can be found in museum…
A Mizusashi by Tsuboshima Dohei
A truly unique work of Shino pottery developed among the company of some of Japan’s most respected and influential potters of the last century.…
Lacquer and Gold Painted Natsume Tea Caddy by Wakashima Takao
Exquisitely painted cherry blossoms (sakura) and willow branches (yanagi) on a background of jet-black traditional lacquer. The craftsman who…