The Great ThThe Great Mastersrs

No.5-1

artist : Tokuro KATO

work : Shino Guinomi (sake cup, Shino ware, known as Hatsuyuki means "first snow")

(box included)

size : 2 7/8, 2 5/8, H2 1/8in. (7.2, 6.5, H5.5cm)

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Tokuro KATO
(1898~1985, born in Seto, Aichi)

Tokuro searched for the roots of Seto and tried to re-create Oribe, Ki-Seto (yellow Seto), and Shino wares in Momoyama era's style. He pursued "something new" all his lifetime. He was a chief director of the Japan Ceramic Society and Japanese Traditional Art Crafts. He was nominated as a Living National Treasure for his Ki-Seto work, but he didn't accept it.

No.5-3

artist : Rosanjin KITAOJI

work : Kinran-de Guinomi (sake cup with multi-colored motifs and gold)

(special box named "To-to-an" included)

size : 2 3/8, H1 3/8in. (6.1, H3.5cm)

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Rosanjin KITAOJI

(1883~1959, born in Kyoto)

1921, founded the Bishoku Club (Gourmet Club), which became a private restaurant "Hoshigaoka-saryo Restaurant" in 1925

1955, selected as a Living National Treasure for his Oribe work, but he declined

No.5-4

artist : Jusetsu MIWA

work : Hagiyaki Guinomi (Hagi ware sake cup)

(box included)

size :3.0, 2 7/8, H2 1/8in. (7.7, 7.3, H5.4cm)

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11th Kyusetsu MIWA

(1910~, born in Hagi, Yamaguchi )

He studied under his elder brother, 10th Kyusetsu (MIWA, Kyuwa)

1967, succeeded his family name "MIWA, Kyusetsu"

1983, selected as a Living National Treasure for his Hagi work

2003, announced himself "MIWA, Jusetsu"

No.5-5

artist : Fujio KOYAMA

work : Ko-mou Sakazuki (lit. "red haired people" means Dutch, sake cup)

(box included)

size : 2 5/8, H2 1/8in. (6.5, H5.5cm)

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Fujio KOYAMA

(1900~1975, born in Okayama)

Koyama served Tokyo Teishitsu Museum (current Tokyo National Museum), and then worked for the Intangible Culture Division of Cultural Properties Protection Committee.

1972, built his own kiln called "Hananoki-gama" in Toki-city

Koyama made a great contribution to research in ancient potteries.

No.5-6

artist : Fujio KOYAMA

work : Ko-mou Sakazuki (lit. "red haired people" means Dutch, set of five sake cups)

price : Please ask us (box included)

size : 2 3/8, 2 5/8, H1 1/2~1 3/4in. (6.0, 6.5, H3.8~4.5cm)

How to Order/Pay

Fujio KOYAMA

(1900~1975, born in Okayama)

Koyama served Tokyo Teishitsu Museum (current Tokyo National Museum), and then worked for the Intangible Culture Division of Cultural Properties Protection Committee.

1972, built his own kiln called "Hananoki-gama" in Toki-city

Koyama made a great contribution to research in ancient potteries.

No.5-7

artist : Fujio KOYAMA

work : Karatsu Sakazuki (Karatsu ware sake cup)

(box included)

size : 3 1/8, H2.0in. (8.0, H5.0cm)

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Fujio KOYAMA

(1900~1975, born in Okayama)

Koyama served Tokyo Teishitsu Museum (current Tokyo National Museum), and then worked for the Intangible Culture Division of Cultural Properties Protection Committee.

1972, built his own kiln called "Hananoki-gama" in Toki-city

Koyama made a great contribution to research in ancient potteries.

No.5-8

artist : Fujio KOYAMA

work : Kohiki Shusho (sake cup with white slip)

(box included)

size : 3 1/8, H1 1/8in. (8.0, H3.0cm)

sold

Fujio KOYAMA

(1900〜1975, born in Okayama)

Koyama served Tokyo Teishitsu Museum (current Tokyo National Museum), and then worked for the Intangible Culture Division of Cultural Properties Protection Committee.

1972, built his own kiln called "Hananoki-gama" in Toki-city

Koyama made a great contribution to research in ancient potteries.

No.5-9

artist : Fujio KOYAMA

work : Kaki Shusho (sake cup with persimmon glaze)

(box included)

size : 3 5/8, H1 5/8in. (9.2, H4.0cm)

sold

Fujio KOYAMA

(1900〜1975, born in Okayama)

Koyama served Tokyo Teishitsu Museum (current Tokyo National Museum), and then worked for the Intangible Culture Division of Cultural Properties Protection Committee.

1972, built his own kiln called "Hananoki-gama" in Toki-city

Koyama made a great contribution to research in ancient potteries.

No.5-10

artist : Fujio KOYAMA

work : Shusho (white porcelain sake cup)

price : 150,000yen (box included)

size : 2 1/4, H1 5/8in. (5.7, H4.0cm)

How to Order/Pay

Fujio KOYAMA

(1900〜1975, born in Okayama)

Koyama served Tokyo Teishitsu Museum (current Tokyo National Museum), and then worked for the Intangible Culture Division of Cultural Properties Protection Committee.

1972, built his own kiln called "Hananoki-gama" in Toki-city

Koyama made a great contribution to research in ancient potteries.

No.5-11

artist : Hisae DEGUCHI

work : Sansai Guinomi (sake cup with three color glaze)

(box included)

size : 3 1/8, H1 1/8in. (7.9, H3.0cm)

sold

Hisae DEGHI

(1915~, born to fifth daughter of a religious family "Omoto" )

She struck up friendships with Munemaro Ishiguro, Toyo Kaneshige and Sozan Kaneshige.

No.5-12

artist : Hisae DEGUCHI

work : Sansai Guinomi (sake cup with three color glaze)

(box included, but not artist's sign on)

size : 3 3/8, H1 3/8in. (8.5, H3.5cm)

sold

Hisae DEGHI

(1915~, born to fifth daughter of a religious family "Omoto" )

She struck up friendships with Munemaro Ishiguro, Toyo Kaneshige and Sozan Kaneshige.

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