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The work plays on the contrast between the rough base, sculpted from the clay itself, with its angular and powerful shapes, and the smooth enameled lid, decorated with geometric motifs typical of the Kutani tradition. The brightly colored enamels—yellow, green, and orange-pink—are enriched with gold highlights, giving the object an almost jewel-like presence, like a jewel emerging from the rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis koro, or incense burner, made around 2001, can be compared to a work housed at the Metropolitan Museum. It demonstrates Nakamura Takuo's ability to blend heritage and modernity. Born in 1945 in Kanazawa, he is a member of the Kutani porcelain masters. Trained under his father, Baizan Nakamura, he further developed enamel techniques in Seto and then in Italy with Ardo Rontini. His work is marked by the influence of the Rinpa movement of the Edo period, whose decorative codes he transposes into resolutely contemporary compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The expressive modeling of the base reveals a sculptural approach where the material retains its telluric strength. This uneven base makes the lid emerge as a precious form, balancing roughness and refinement. The whole works like an abstract landscape, a dialogue between mineral nature and ornamental culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eNakamura Takuo's works are featured in numerous private collections as well as in the permanent collections of international museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. 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He studied under his brother Morikazu and Shimizu Uichi, a Living National Treasure, before establishing his own kiln in 1967. 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Made by Fujimura Hoshu (1903–1970), one of the major artisans of modern Kutani ceramics, it testifies to a search for balance between ornamental tradition and contemporary expressiveness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe background, dominated by deep tones of blue and green, makes the surface vibrate while serving as a setting for a stylized motif of lightly modeled hydrangeas, in front of which large birds in flight stand out, in paste on cream paste highlighted with a pearly gray outline. The whole plays on volumes, rhythms, matte and shiny contrasts thanks to gold highlights, in a purely decorative language of rare coherence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis large, 40-centimeter-high ball vase was likely intended for an exhibition, as its visual presence extends beyond the domestic sphere. Its maker, Fujimura Hoshu, trained in Kanazawa, is one of the few Kutani ceramists to have survived the upheavals of post-war Japan by continuing to present pieces at the Teiten and then Nitten exhibitions, the leading national fairs. He was regularly selected for these exhibitions between 1947 and 1965, a period during which he developed a personal style that was both refined and bold, and deeply rooted in Japanese decorative aesthetics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis vase thus stands out as a collector's item, but also as an interior decoration object in its own right, capable of occupying space with nobility and modernity. 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They can be presented in two pairs since each element is duplicated.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe flowers and leaves, captured at different stages of their life cycle—buds, blooming flowers, and seed capsules—symbolize the path to enlightenment in Buddhism. The lotus, rooted in the mud but rising to bloom above the surface, embodies purity, spiritual rebirth, and resilience in the face of hardship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e These bouquets, most often golden, are rare in color.\u003cbr\u003e Each element demonstrates the craftsmanship of Meiji-era artisans, with delicate details and a perfect harmony between materials and proportions, creating an imposing and elegant visual presence. 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The work, depicting three deer, accurately captures the animals' grace and alertness.\u003cbr\u003e The clean lines and finesse of the metalwork demonstrate the artist's technical mastery.\u003cbr\u003e Suzuki Jihei, born in 1927 in Chiba, Japan, studied blacksmithing at the Tokyo Art School (now Tokyo University of the Arts). After graduation, he taught there for many years until his retirement in 1993. He still holds the title of Honorary Professor at the Tokyo University of the Arts.\u003cbr\u003e Suzuki has won several prestigious awards, including two Nitten Special Selections, the Nikto Hokuto Award, the Nitten Members' Award, and the Japan Contemporary Crafts Grand Prize. \u003cbr\u003eHis works have been exhibited at venues such as the Sakura City Museum of Art and the official residence of the Japanese Prime Minister. 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Firing, glaze, and material were treated as living, unruly forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Rejecting traditional forms and decorative effects, he explored the raw plasticity of sandstone and the accidental effects caused by fire from the 1960s onwards, developing a singular language made of tension, density and silence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eNakamura Kimpei is one of the major figures in 20th-century Japanese ceramics. His work, at the crossroads of sculpture and ceramics, is now featured in major collections: the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, as well as Japanese and American museums. 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The decoration seems to be born from a shock, a frozen effusion, where the white material splits, opens, stretches, revealing here and there the dark background. At the base, the bare clay surfaces, as if to anchor this organic abstraction in the earth. Nothing is flat: the surface undulates, the glaze cracks, matching the surface of the vase. The contrast between the frozen whiteness and the deep black background gives an almost mineral presence to the object. This work evokes shino or oribe glazes but detaches itself from them: here, the material seems to flow, coagulate, contain itself just before overflowing. It is a formal signature specific to the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eKato Kiyokazu was born in Kyoto in 1970 into a family of potters. His grandfather, Jihei, continued the Furuta-Oribe tradition in the Seto pottery lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e A 1990 graduate of the Kyoto Prefectural Technical College of Ceramics, he took over the Seizan-gama kiln founded by his father in 2002.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e From then on, his work asserts a personal aesthetic, nourished by the Mino heritage while continuing the family tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e His work has received numerous accolades, including the Grand Prix at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition in 2013, and has been the subject of numerous solo exhibitions, notably at the Kuroda Toen gallery in Ginza, where this vase was exhibited. 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Three distinct zones overlap: at the base, a gray-brown cracked texture, then a smooth central band in deep black, finally a frosted white neck, crossed by fine veins formed by natural crystallizations. This play of textures and colors is the result of a complex and mastered technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eYanagibashi works on a wheel, seeking harmonious curves. He then applies a slip—colored slip—over matte biscuit, before using a technique called hyo-mon, frozen patterns, which consists of freezing this slip before proceeding with a second firing. The contrast between matte and glossy, between rough and smooth, gives the object a calm but intense presence. Under the light, each area reacts differently, animating the form with a subtle, almost silent vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The use of glazed engobes, already observed in Ito Kosho, allows Yanagibashi to play on the ambiguity between surface and depth. The engobe partially fuses with the glaze, creating optical and textural effects that escape simple decorative categories. The “frozen” motif further reinforces this sensation of an object captured in time, between archaism and modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eShuji Yanagibashi was born in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, in 1964. Since the 1990s, he has participated in major Japanese exhibitions: the Asian Contemporary Art Exhibition (1992), the New Traditional Craft Exhibition (1995), and the Kantō Ceramics Triennale. He has received several awards, including the Encouragement Award at the North Kantō Ceramics Exhibition. In 2010, he published an educational book with NHK. In 2016, some of his works were acquired by the Thai royal family. 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In addition to his artistic career, he is also a teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e A member of the Ibaraki Arts and Crafts Association, Watanabe is particularly known for his mastery of the inlay technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This spectacular vase, entitled \"Cloud\", clearly demonstrates the extent to which Watanabe Nobuo mastered the technique of inlaying and also that of plaque construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This vase shows a dreamlike dimension by becoming a sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 29 x 27.5 x 17cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51709097640282,"sku":null,"price":2600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/Photoroom_009_20240618_171854.jpg?v=1752868123"},{"product_id":"vase-en-gres-a-reflets-metalliques-de-kokuryo-hisato-1939-2020","title":"Metallic-reflected stoneware vase by Kokuryo Hisato 1939 - 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKokuryo Hisato (1939–2020) was a Japanese ceramicist from Kyoto, whose work combines the tradition of Kyō-yaki ceramics with a strong personal creativity. The vase presented here, made of silver-plated stoneware with metallic reflections, approximately 25.5 cm high, perfectly illustrates his late 20th-century production. Its irregular parallelepiped shape is adorned with an original design of green glazed pastilles circled in red, a bold and eye-catching motif. This unique piece testifies to the artist's rich career, from his training with the ceramic masters of Kyoto to his artistic independence within his own Mizuho-gama kiln, and is part of Kokuryo Hisato's stylistic evolution in the years 1985–1995.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eKokuryo Hisato's career and training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in 1939 in Kyoto, Kokuryo Hisato trained in the purest tradition of Japanese ceramics. He was the last disciple of the great master Kenkichi Tomimoto – recognized as a Living National Treasure – and also received instruction from Kanjiro Kawai and Kiyomizu Rokubei, two eminent figures in Kyoto ceramics. From the very beginning, Kokuryo distinguished himself by his talent: while still young, he won awards at prestigious fairs and exhibitions in Japan, notably at the Nitten, the Takumi-kai, the Asahi Exhibition, and the Kyoto Municipal Art Exhibition. This apprenticeship with illustrious masters, coupled with early recognition, forged his technical mastery and aesthetic sense. He inherited the rigor and refinement of Kyoto's ceramic tradition, while developing his own sensitivity that would lead him towards his own artistic path.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtistic independence and the Mizuho oven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite his initial success in artistic circles, Kokuryo Hisato chose to break away from traditional paths to assert his own vision. He founded his personal studio, the Mizuho kiln (Mizuho-gama), whose name – as well as his artist name Tōsai – was given to him by the Buddhist monk Ekishū Takeda, head of the Kennin-ji temple in Kyoto. Towards the end of the 1960s, faced with the ceramic art world, which he considered too attached to titles, notoriety and commercial interests, Kokuryo left official associations and competitive salons to devote himself to independent creation. This distancing marked the beginning of a total artistic freedom: freed from the constraints of schools and competitions, he was now able to experiment with forms and techniques according to his inspiration. His Mizuho kiln became the crucible of his innovations, a place where he combined the heritage of Kyoto (polychrome glaze, stoneware expertise) with a personal quest for authenticity and simplicity. Kokuryo then oriented his work towards pieces intended to embellish everyday life, believing that true cultural wealth lies in everyday objects that bring joy and beauty to everyday life. He made it a point of honor to create ceramics that were not only decorative, but also functional and accessible, in keeping with his philosophy of the art of living.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA unique vase from the years 1985–1995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis silver-plated stoneware vase with metallic reflections is part of Kokuryo Hisato's mature period, created between 1985 and 1995. During this decade, the artist, then at the height of his creative freedom, explored new forms and surface effects. The shape of this vase—an irregular parallelepiped with rounded edges—reflects a resolutely modern and sculptural approach. Kokuryo departs from symmetrical throwing in favor of a freer shaping technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisually, the irregular, silvery surface with metallic reflections like oxidation is the work's most striking feature. This moiré and slightly shiny finish is achieved through a special metalliferous glaze obtained by a controlled reduction firing – which deposits a silvery veil with changing reflections on the stoneware. This treatment gives the piece a precious and contemporary aura, while retaining the robustness and textured depth of the stoneware. The polychrome decoration, meanwhile, brings a touch of exuberance: small circular pastilles glazed in green are arranged on the faces of the vase, each one highlighted by a fine red and gold border, traditional colors of Kitani enamels. This pattern of circles creates a dynamic contrast with the silver background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle and techniques: a work between heritage and innovation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vase embodies the stylistic characteristics developed by Kokuryo Hisato following his artistic emancipation. The freedom of form—illustrated by the asymmetrical geometry of the vase—reflects the artist's independence of mind. By freeing himself from formal constraints, Kokuryo was able to integrate varied influences into his creations: one can see, in the pattern of the enameled pastilles, a nod to the traditional ornamental decorations of Kyō-yaki (such as floral or geometric medallions), revisited here in a very personal way. The chromatic audacity—this marriage of green and red on a silver background—is emblematic of his style of the 1980s and 90s, where he did not hesitate to combine ancestral enameling techniques with innovative visual effects. On a technical level, the mastery of the metallic-reflecting glaze demonstrates the potter's high level of expertise. This type of glaze requires great precision in the composition of the glazes and in the conduct of the firing, in order to obtain this metallic shine without altering the applied colors. Kokuryo, strong in the teaching of Tomimoto (oriented towards decorative glazes) and Kawai (focused on glazes and spontaneity of gesture), succeeds in merging these legacies in this vase: decorative refinement coexists with the refined form and the free use of materials. We also recognize in this piece the importance he gives to the utilitarian function of the art object. Indeed, although sculptural and intended to be admired, this vase remains a functional container, designed to hold a floral arrangement (ikebana) or to serve as a decorative centerpiece in an interior. 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Engraved in the clay and then coated with a sober, mineral glaze, it embodies the discreet and rigorous aesthetic of Mashiko's school, while bearing the artist's singular mark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBorn in 1944 in Miyagi Prefecture, Asano Masaru opened his own kiln in Mashiko in 1973. This historic ceramic center, the cradle of modern Japanese ceramics, became a field of expression for him, blending tradition and abstraction. 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The surface is dominated by an intense blue glaze, oscillating between azure tones and underglaze cobalt, reinforcing the slightly raised and slightly incised line and circle motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This deep blue is not uniform; it blends into powdery, lighter and darker shades, evoking plays of light and shadow that one might glimpse in a corridor bathed in subdued light. The abstract details of the surface give the work a painterly quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eDiscreetly signed in the lower right corner, the plaque, with its dimensions of 45 x 27.5 cm, is set in an elegant black lacquered wooden frame with rounded upper edges. This custom-made frame reinforces the refined and introspective character of the whole, measuring 65 x 47.5 x 5 cm overall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Born in 1935 in Kyoto, Miyanaga Rikichi is the son of Miyanaga Tozan II. A graduate of the Kyoto University of the Arts' Faculty of Sculpture, he briefly continued his studies before leaving for the United States in 1960. There, he explored new artistic horizons at the Art Students League of New York and immersed himself in contemporary trends. Returning to Japan in the 1960s, he moved away from classical ceramic traditions and adopted a more sculptural and experimental approach. 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It features a complex design with raised circular motifs using contrasting colors like blue and green, typical of Shinkai's style. The interlocking circles create a dynamic and unique visual effect. The surface of the vase is partially textured, adding an extra dimension to its appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Kanzan Shinkai was born in 1912, descended from a prestigious line of Kyoto artists. His grandfather, Seifu Yohei III, was a renowned potter, and Shinkai was immersed in the world of ceramics from his childhood in the heart of Kyoto's Gojo-zaka ceramic district. He was trained by his father and grandfather before continuing his studies at the Kyoto Municipal School of Arts and Crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAt his father's insistence, Shinkai also studied painting, but eventually returned to ceramics under the tutelage of masters Kiyomizu Rokubei V and VI, the latter a Living National Treasure. In 1930, he was first accepted into the Teiten (later renamed Nitten) National Exhibition, and continued to exhibit there regularly, winning various awards, including at the 1939 San Francisco Exposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e His budding career was interrupted by World War II, when he was drafted and sent to China. After the war, he spent three years in a Russian gulag in Siberia. Upon returning to Japan in 1948, Shinkai resumed his work as a ceramicist, developing a distinctive style that was rooted in tradition yet innovative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn 1951, Shinkai won the Gold Prize at the Japanese Art Exhibition, and in 1974, he received the Governor's Prize at the Nitten. In 1980, he was awarded the Japan Art Academy Prize. Among his most prestigious honors are the Blue Ribbon Medal in 1951 and the Order of the Rising Sun, 4th Class, awarded by the Japanese government in 1984.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Kanzan Shinkai is considered one of the greatest Japanese ceramicists of the 20th century, and his works are housed in prestigious institutions such as the National Museum of Modern Art in Kyoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Signature and original signed box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772051423578,"sku":null,"price":1600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/BFFDEED8-9771-4012-97B1-E5F78E00E224.jpg?v=1753602832"},{"product_id":"kaneshige-kosuke-vase-sculpture-de-la-mer-bizen","title":"KANESHIGE KŌSUKE, “OF THE SEA” SCULPTURE VASE BIZEN","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKaneshige Kōsuke, Vase, “From the Sea” Bizen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Kaneshige Kōsuke, born in 1943, comes from a prestigious lineage of potters in the Bizen region. His father, Kaneshige Tōyō, has been designated a Living National Treasure. Kaneshige Kōsuke inherited this rich heritage but has developed a distinct approach that distinguishes him as a contemporary artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFrom childhood, Kōsuke was introduced to traditional ceramic techniques by his father, which enabled him to master the basics of Bizen techniques. However, unlike his predecessors who focused primarily on traditional utilitarian forms, Kōsuke sought to push the boundaries, incorporating sculptural elements and exploring bolder textures and forms. His works are characterized by a complex texture and a rich color palette, resulting from the effects of wood-fired kiln firing and the natural glazes that form during the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe vase presented here is part of his series entitled \"From the Sea\" produced between 1999 and 2015. This series, with its unique approach, evokes the image of rusty warships, as if they had sunk and been ravaged by time and the sea. The protruding and sharp elements emerging from the vase recall twisted pieces of metal, but also the tentacles of marine watches, while the irregular texture of the surface, with its furrows and crevices, suggests wear and corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The entire surface is marked by irregular streaks and patterns that catch the light unevenly, reinforcing the idea of ​​ruin and degradation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Throughout his career, Kōsuke was recognized for his ability to reinvent the classic forms of Bizen pottery while remaining faithful to the spirit of this tradition. His works have been acquired by many renowned museums, including the Suntory Museum of Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 39 x 38 x 28 cm approximately\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772109390170,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/KANESHIGE_K_SUKE_VASE_SCULPTURE_DE_LA_MER_BIZEN.jpg?v=1767269077"},{"product_id":"vase-izuru-yamamoto-bizen","title":"VASE, IZURU YAMAMOTO, BIZEN ","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"colonne_tofs\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"photos_vignettes\" id=\"div_photo_vignette_0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"photos_vignettes\" id=\"div_photo_vignette_1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"photos_vignettes\" id=\"div_photo_vignette_2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"spacer\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"colonne_detail\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"dl_article\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStacked vase in Burgundy earthenware, Izuru Yamamoto, Bizen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Izuru Yamamoto was born in 1944 in Bizen. From a young age, he was immersed in an artistic environment, influenced by his father, Toshu Yamamoto, a renowned ceramist. After high school, he attended Musashino University of the Arts, where he earned a degree in sculpture in 1967, followed by a major in sculpture in 1968. His passion for art led him to continue his studies at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris for two years, where he refined his techniques and broadened his artistic horizons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eReturning to Japan in 1970, he began working under his father's tutelage, which marked the beginning of his pottery career. In 1975, he built his own kiln in Imbe, Okayama, and became independent. It was during this period that he developed the original technique of \"tatakikomi,\" a clay shaping technique. His talent and innovation earned him full membership in the Kogei Association of Japan in 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e His work quickly gained recognition, and in 1982, he was appointed an artist of the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition. He then began to explore the technique of \"shussai,\" a clay coloring technique that required great mastery of firing. By 1983, his works had been featured in prestigious exhibitions such as the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn 1989, he innovated again by developing the \"tsumiage\" technique. This innovative method involves stacking clay segments, creating complex shapes and textures. His works are frequently selected for international exhibitions, and he became a respected judge for the Kogei Association of Japan in 1992.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Yamamoto continued his artistic explorations using Bizen and Burgundy clays, which he mixed to develop his technique by giving the clay greater flexibility. This also led to an exhibition at the Château de Ratilly in 1996 after working there in residency. He is recognized for his ability to fuse Japanese and European traditions in his creations. In 2003, he was selected for the 17th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, and his works continue to attract international attention, including at the Asian Contemporary Art Fair in New York in 2006 and SOFA Chicago that same year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis contributions to ceramic art are widely recognized. In 2012, he was designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama Prefecture. His works are included in numerous prestigious public collections, including the Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, the Portland Art Museum, and the Minneapolis Institute of Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Izuru Yamamoto still lives and works in Okayama, where he continues to teach and share his expertise with new generations of artists. His career is marked by a relentless pursuit of perfection and a deep respect for the materials he uses, making him an iconic figure in the world of contemporary ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 24x 25 x 22 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772114796890,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/AFE5ECA6-E67C-42EE-8B6D-51C5B454647D.jpg?v=1753605965"},{"product_id":"vase-urakami-zenji-1914-2006-bizen","title":"VASE, URAKAMI ZENJI 1914-2006 BIZEN","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"titreperso\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVase by Urakami Zenji 1914-2006\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003ch1 class=\"titreperso\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis Bizen stoneware vase is characterized by its rough appearance, with round traces called \"mochi\" because they evoke the pastry of the same name and accidental drips resulting from the kiln firing process. The rough texture and natural terracotta nuances result from the traditional reduction firing method in anagama or noborigama kilns, without glazing, which gives rise to unpredictable organic patterns, typical of the pottery's reaction to fly ash and the intense heat of the kiln. This technique gives a unique character to each piece, embodying both the spontaneity and the mastery of the potter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"dl_article\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eUrakami Zenji (1914-2006) was born in the village of Ibe, renowned for its production of Bizen ceramics. After studying under Shunko Nishimura, a leading figure in Japanese ceramics, Urakami fully committed himself to the art of pottery. In 1935, he became a disciple of Nishinozomi Kitamura, a prominent member of the Academy of Arts, where he refined his approach to sculptural and ceramic forms. In addition to pottery, he was interested in sculpture, particularly woodcarving, which he studied with Shin Naito, as well as drawing with Saburo Okada and Sakujiro Okubo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eSkilled in creating animal figurines and bronze sculptures, Urakami also excelled in large-scale ceramic architectural projects, such as the ceramic wall at Okayama Airport and the ceramic statue Kojima Takanoriko. In 1973, he received the 300th Anniversary Salon First Prize for his cow figurine and, in the same year, was named an Intangible Cultural Treasure of Okayama Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e During his career, he was awarded numerous prizes, including the Okayama Prefectural Cultural Prize, the Miki Memorial Prize, and the Grand Prix of the Paris Salon Exhibition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e His death in 2006 marked the end of a prolific career dedicated to ceramics and sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 21.5 x 10cm approximately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Tomobako signed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772118663514,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/D30BD625-6FA6-4587-B2C5-5AF711872FBE.jpg?v=1753606778"},{"product_id":"japon-etui-a-encens-a-decor-de-fantome-matetsu-koji-vers-1920-30","title":"Japan, Incense case with ghost decoration, Matetsu Koji, circa 1920-30","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rare bamboo incense holder, signed by the artist Matetsu Koji circa 1920-1930, is carved from natural bamboo. Its decoration depicts a yūrei, or ghostly spirit, represented as an emaciated woman, holding a lock of her own hair in one gaunt hand. The black lacquered bamboo ends accentuate the simplicity and finesse of this eerie scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYūrei\u003c\/span\u003e are iconic figures in Japanese folklore, lost souls who, unable to find peace, wander between worlds. The term yūrei literally translates to \"wandering soul,\" but these spirits are far from peaceful. Usually dressed in white robes and footless, \u003cspan\u003ethey\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003efloat, symbols of revenge, pain, or unresolved grief. Their presence embodies an inexpressible sadness, a madness that persists long after death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis case is signed Matetsu Koji, Koji being an appreciation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eQuai Branly\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMuseum\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eexploring these creatures within the\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHells and Ghosts of Asia\u003c\/span\u003e exhibition \u003cspan\u003ein 2018, presented a wrist rest of the same subject signed by the same author.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e27.8 x 3 x 2 cm approximately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772853059930,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/FCEC248F-2E3F-4B3D-9A10-E020FEAC3A21.jpg?v=1753614283"},{"product_id":"japon-rare-tansu-commode-japonaise-meuble-de-commande-epoque-meiji","title":"Japan, Rare Tansu\/Japanese Chest of Drawers, Meiji Period","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare antique Japanese Tansu furniture with remarkable and unusual proportions. This traditional Japanese chest of drawers boasts original dimensions: 28 cm wide, 41 cm deep (excluding fittings and handles) and an elegant height of 105.5 cm. Probably made to order for a specific space or designed to be easily transported thanks to its wrought iron side handles, this piece of furniture is a unique and authentic piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCrafted from carefully waxed hinoki wood with a lacquered front, this Tansu features three large, practical drawers and a door opening onto an interior space with three additional drawers. One of these drawers, slightly shorter, cleverly conceals a secret compartment at the back, adding a mysterious dimension to this exceptional piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe façade is superbly decorated with splendid embossed ironwork depicting traditional Japanese motifs with auspicious symbols: the pine tree evoking endurance, the crane symbolizing happiness and prosperity, and the Minogame turtle, a traditional emblem of longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis Tansu piece of furniture is an ideal rarity for collectors of Japanese antiques or to enhance an interior with a touch of elegant originality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eH 105.5 41 x 28 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773294543194,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/68B81610-6D27-4907-9B11-2065988BF851.jpg?v=1753620468"},{"product_id":"grande-boite-en-laque-et-vannerie-chine-epoque-ming","title":"Large lacquer and wickerwork box, China, Ming period","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"titre\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLarge lacquer and wickerwork box, Ming period China\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"titre\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"texte\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Large gold lacquer box on a black background decorated with wickerwork panels covered with red lacquer.\u003cbr\u003e Inscription on the bottom of the lid referring to a hall.\u003cbr\u003e China, late Ming period, early 17th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 70x40x16cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51774734500186,"sku":null,"price":8500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/9054F9F2-62F3-4DA1-9FB9-92B0125ABBF2.jpg?v=1753631772"},{"product_id":"japon-paire-de-grands-bougeoirs-shokudai-en-laque-noire-epoque-meiji-xixe-siecle","title":"JAPAN – PAIR OF LARGE SHOKUDAI BLACK LACQUER CANDLESTICKS, MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapan – Pair of large black lacquer shokudai candlesticks, Meiji period, 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e A rare pair of very large Japanese candlesticks in black lacquered wood, dating from the Meiji period. They rest on a wide, hemispherical base, finely carved to evoke the petals of the chrysanthemum, or kiku, a symbol of imperial and longevity in Japan. A slender stem rises from this floral base, ending in a cup also shaped in the shape of a blooming chrysanthemum. Two delicate foliate metal mounts, at the top and bottom of the shaft, enrich the silhouette with engraved motifs of stylized foliage, subtly patinated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e These candlesticks were traditionally used in Buddhist temples or samurai residences, often arranged in pairs near the altar to accompany rituals or, sometimes, during the tea ceremony, but they rarely exceed 70 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This pair has a very unusual height of almost 170cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Their imposing size and slender shape capture the light and accentuate the silhouette, giving the whole a strong but balanced sculptural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Their timeless design fits equally well into classic and contemporary decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Dimensions: H. 169.5 cm – Base diameter 22 cm – Top diameter 11.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e We can electrify them with a wire that passes inside the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52010388193626,"sku":null,"price":7500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/04DE83FE-2251-4621-A6EC-91CA827A0935.jpg?v=1756201413"},{"product_id":"hanakago-panier-pour-les-fleurs-par-maeda-chikubosai-i-1872-1950","title":"Hanakago, Basket for Flowers, by Maeda Chikubosai I (1872-1950)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge woven bamboo (hanakago) ikebana basket with handle from the first half of the 20th century, circa 1930, by Japanese bamboo master Maeda Chikubosai I (1872-1950).\u003cbr\u003e Madake (reclaimed bamboo), braiding and knots are used, the large handle is wrapped with a spiral band, the body and handle with decorative knotting passages, signed on the base Chikuyosai kore o tsukuru, and with otoshi (water container) in lacquered bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Provenance: Private collection, England; acquired from the Sakoda Art Gallery, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chikubosai I was originally from the Kansai region and active in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture. He was educated by Wada Waichisai I (1851-1901).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e From 1912, he worked alongside Tanabe Chikuunsai I (1877-1937) producing basketry for export. At the end of the Taisho era, he made baskets for the imperial family, which made him famous.\u003cbr\u003e At the same time, he studied ancient Chinese-style basketry for sencha culture, karamono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chikubosai participated in a series of solo exhibitions at Mitsukoshi in Tokyo during the early Showa period, from 1926 until the outbreak of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Maeda Chikubosai I is one of the most important bamboo artists of the first half of the 20th century. 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Born in the first year of the Meiji period into the Yanagi clan, his old samurai family hailed from Yodo, a castle town between Osaka and Kyoto. He was later adopted by his sister-in-law into the Yamamoto family, changing his name to Yamamoto, but it was from his older brother, Yanagi Takesada, that he learned basketry in their shop in Osaka.\u003cbr\u003e Takesada moved to Korea; for the Japanese at the time it was the New West, but Chikuryusai remained in Japan. Chikuryusai's baskets have a traditional elegance. He was renowned for his calligraphy, his sencha aesthetic, and his elegant and reserved artistic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e His baskets have won awards at several major international exhibitions and, along with his two sons, Chikuryusai II and Chikken, have participated in national Teiten\/Bunten art exhibitions. 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Made of red clay, it reveals a dense material, dotted with grains of sand that highlight the vigor of the stoneware. Firing in a tunnel kiln (anagama) left large vitrified flows that run over the belly while the wood dust, carried by the air from the fire, was deposited randomly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Where the natural varnish could not adhere, iron oxides reddened the surface, creating reddish-brown patches like reliefs in a mineral landscape. The short neck, with its flattened lip, is distinguished by its simplicity. This type of tsubo jar was used to store fresh water for the tea ceremony, which was then filled into smaller containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Although several kilns produced Tsubo jars during this period, the shape and type of glaze are more reminiscent of Tokoname production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Born on the Chita Peninsula, the Tokoname workshops were producing robust stoneware from the 12th century onwards, but it was with the rise of chanoyu in the 14th century that their imposing jars gained their status: utilitarian and bearers of a wabi-sabi aesthetic, they embody the beauty of the imperfect and the ephemeral, a legacy of Zen thought that crossed the sea from China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This piece illustrates the balance between the technical mastery of Tokoname potters and the accidental poetry of fire. The marks left by other pottery stuck to the stoneware, the small cracks and irregularities of the modeling invite the eye to wander, transforming the surface of the object into a contemplative relief. 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From a young age, Shimura showed a deep interest in art and ceramics, which led him to study at Tama University. After graduation, he spent 11 years in Seto perfecting his craft under master potter Kato Sho, recognized as a Living National Treasure of Aichi Prefecture. Kato Sho, renowned for his intricate incised works, greatly influenced Shimura's style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Over the years, Shimura developed and perfected the zogan (inlay) technique he had mastered while working for Kato. This technique has become a signature feature of Shimura's works, which include a wide variety of ceramic figures inspired by mythological creatures, animals, and other elements of nature. In 1990, he founded his own studio, “Umiza Kobo,” in Izu-Kogen, on the Izu Peninsula, where he continues to create pieces that blend tradition and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Since 1991, Shimura has held numerous solo exhibitions at various prestigious galleries throughout Japan, including Ginza (Kuroda Toen, Galerie Okariya, Kogei Murata), Akasaka (Inui Gallery), Kyobashi (ART SPACE Mayu), Yoyogi Uehara (Galerie YORI), Kamakura (Kamakura Kogei), and the Robert Yellin Yakimono Gallery (formerly in Mishima, now in Kyoto). His works have also been featured in department store art galleries such as Seibu Shibuya, Seibu Ikebukuro, and Sogo Yokohama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e He has also participated in major events such as Art Fair Tokyo in 2005 and 2009, and exhibited at the “Toubi-ten” (Artistic Ceramics Exhibition) at Nihonbashi Takashimaya in 2015 and 2016. In 2017, he provided pieces for the Ohara School Ikebana Exhibition at Shinjuku Takashimaya, and held the “Mamezara Hyakushu \u0026amp; Ten” exhibition in 2017 and 2018 at the Roppongi Hills Art \u0026amp; Design Store. In 2019, his works were featured in the “Shinshun Manpuku! O-Nenga Ten” exhibition at the Fei Art Museum Yokohama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Shimura has been widely recognized for his work, winning several awards. He has been selected for the Suntory Museum Prize, the Japanese Ceramics Exhibition, the Mino International Ceramics Festival, and the Asahi Contemporary Crafts Exhibition. 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Born in 1945 in Kanazawa, Japan, Nakamura Takuo is deeply influenced by the centuries-old traditions of Kutani porcelain, which he combines with a modern approach. He studied under his father, Baizan Nakamura, and also furthered his knowledge of enameling in Seto, Japan, and in Italy under Ardo Rontini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This work, circa 2001, comparable to a piece in the Metropolitan Museum, reflects the aesthetic influence of the Edo-period Rinpa movement. The multi-layered structures and golden geometric patterns of mizusashi demonstrate a deep understanding of traditional and contemporary techniques and designs. Nakamura Takuo seamlessly integrates the vibrant colors and decorative motifs inspired by the Edo period, creating a work that respects tradition while also innovating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The complexity of form and richness of texture in this piece highlight the artist's skill in merging historical influences with a personal artistic vision, thus characterizing the essence of contemporary Japanese ceramic art that he has evolved over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Nakamura Takuo's works are present in numerous private collections and a long list of museums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Height 12.5 cm, 27.3 cm x 20.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Tomobako (wooden box) signed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52046757364058,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/Nakamura_Baizan.jpg?v=1767263837"},{"product_id":"kato-sho-1927-2001-japon-seto-vers-1997","title":"KATO SHO, 1927-2001 JAPAN, SETO CIRCA 1997","description":"\u003cp\u003eKato Sho, 1927-2001 Japan, Seto circa 1997\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This stoneware vase, a mature work by Kato Sho (1927–2001), is a powerful work, illustrating the originality of modern Japanese Seto ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Standing 29.3 cm tall and 16.8 cm in diameter, it was crafted using a rigorous technique, with vertically applied relief elements that punctuate the entire piece. Each band, structured like a chain, accentuates the vase's verticality and gives a controlled tension to the cylindrical shape. The top closes in on itself with handles folded like rings that reinforce this feeling of contained strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The dark brown glaze, punctuated by a very light metallic dusting, highlights the contrast of the reliefs and reveals in places the grainy texture of the sandstone. The surface vibrates according to the light, combining the austerity of the material with a certain discreet preciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This is a unique piece, halfway between sculpture and container, designed to interact with space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Kato Sho, a Japanese master ceramist from a line of potters active for over 700 years in Seto, has successfully evolved the local tradition into a modern and personal expression. A graduate of the Tokyo University of the Arts, he established himself on the national art scene in the 1960s with numerous distinctions (Nitten, Prime Minister's Prize, etc.), before being designated an Intangible Cultural Treasure of Aichi Prefecture in 2000. His works are featured in major public collections: the Seto Prefectural Ceramic Museum, the Furukawa Museum in Nagoya, the Kyoto Museum of Modern Art, and the Tokyo Tech Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This vase is kept in its original wooden box (tomobako), signed, guaranteeing authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e It is yet another original example of modern Japanese ceramics, combining formal rigor, expressive materiality, and virtuosity of gesture. 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His works are held in prestigious collections, such as those of the Kyoto Prefectural Museum and Kyoto University of the Arts;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIn addition to his artistic practice, Suzuki has been an educator, teaching at Kyoto University of the Arts and publishing several books on ceramic art. He was awarded the Kyoto Prefectural Order of Cultural Merit in 2005 for his lifetime contributions to the arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHeight approximately 23 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003ebox \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\/tomobako\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52063725027674,"sku":null,"price":1300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/10318F19-0BFC-4AA6-92AC-E296B06064E0.jpg?v=1756584660"},{"product_id":"vase-la-peinture-oublie-kouchi-hidetoshi-shino","title":"“The Forgotten Painting” Vase\n Kouchi Hidetoshi\n Shino","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHidetoshi Kouchi is a Japanese ceramicist born in 1960 in Aichi Prefecture. He graduated from the Seto Industrial Vocational Training School in 1977, the Seto Ceramic Industrial School in 1981, and Osaka University of the Arts in 1985.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKouchi became independent and established his own kiln in 1991.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHe is known for his ceramic works, which have been exhibited widely both in Japan and internationally, and has received several awards, including the Governor's Prize at the Aichi Prefectural Art Exhibition and an award at the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe Minneapolis Museum preserves some of his works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHidetoshi Kouchi is known for his innovative approach to ceramic work, such as Oribe and Shino, and in particular for his technique of creating rough textures by passing a flat stick over raw clay, a method discovered by \"mistake\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHis creations, such as this large vase, are marked by dynamic movements and rich, contrasting glazing, using white and orange Shino-type glazes, reflecting a keen sense of design and balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOn the tomobako, the artist wrote the title of the work: the forgetting of painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e38 x 26cm approximately\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBox\/tomobako\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52070502695258,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/C50228B3-DAB9-4970-8035-FB8758CD5FD1.jpg?v=1756716475"},{"product_id":"sans-titre-1sept-_10-55","title":"Vase\n Asami Gorosuke VI\n Kyo-Yaki","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsami Gorosuke, the sixth of his name, was born in 1951 in Gojozaka, Kyoto, into a family of renowned potters. The eldest son of Gorosuke V, he began his apprenticeship in 1972 under his father, absorbing traditional Kyoto ceramic techniques. He continued his training in 1973 at the Kyoto Industrial Testing Center, which gave him a more technical perspective on his art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAfter this period of training, Asami Gorosuke moved to the United States. There, he developed his own style while working in the pottery industry. Upon his return to Japan, he continued to assist his father in the family workshop while creating works of his own. In 1987, one of his pieces was included in the Kyoto City Museum of Art, marking a significant milestone in his career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIn 1988, Asami Gorosuke officially succeeded his father, becoming the sixth to bear this prestigious name. Since then, he has continued the family legacy while holding solo exhibitions throughout Japan each year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e25 x 8.5 x 7cm approximately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBox\/tomobako\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52071120273754,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/28138E04-3E93-46A2-87FE-94998F77C17C.jpg?v=1756793473"},{"product_id":"panier-hiromi-okumura-kyoto","title":"Basket\n Hiromi Okumura\n Kyoto","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare basket bowl using a mixed and engraved clay technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHiromi Okumura, born in 1953 in Kyoto, is a ceramist known for his innovative and organic forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHe began his artistic training at the Department of Ceramics at Kyoto Municipal University of Arts, where he received his master's degree in 1978. Soon after, Okumura began an independent career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHe was appointed Assistant Professor at Kyoto Seika University in 1996, where he is currently Professor of Ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThroughout his career, Okumura was heavily influenced by the avant-garde pottery movement in Kyoto, notably by the founders of Sodeisha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHis work is renowned for its organic appearance. His most recent porcelain research is often described as resembling bleached bones, combining a fragile aesthetic with a structural strength that appears evolving. This unique approach has been featured in numerous exhibitions throughout Japan and internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOkumura has received several prestigious awards, including the Grand Prize at the Kyoto Arts and Crafts Exhibition in 1990 and the Excellence Award in 1992.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHis work gained recognition through the traveling exhibition “Japanese Pottery, “The Rising Generation from Traditional Japanese Kilns” sponsored by the Japan Foundation, which introduced his creations to a global audience. In 2005, he made his American debut at the Touching Stone Gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e17 x 35 13.5cm approximately\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBox\/tomobako\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52078409449818,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/CA1A8AE9-E90A-4828-A793-62EA479851C0.jpg?v=1756793001"},{"product_id":"vase-kazuteru-oyama-kasama","title":"Vase\n Kazuteru Oyama\n Kasama","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vase, where lines intertwine on a surface formed of a multitude of micro-cells, perfectly demonstrates the expertise of Kazuteru Oyama.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBorn in 1940 in Kagoshima Prefecture where he grew up, he later graduated from Keio University.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eKazuteru Oyama turned to ceramics in 1975, training under the tutelage of Matsui Kosei, Living National Treasure and great specialist in glazes and inlays, a learning very perceptible in his works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHis artistic career is marked by prestigious selections and awards, notably at the Kogei Japanese Traditional Crafts Art Exhibition and the Japanese Ceramic Art Exhibition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eKazuteru Oyama's work has also been seen in solo exhibitions at Kuroda Toen, Ginza, and at Mitsukoshi in Nihombashi, highlighting the recognition and appreciation of his work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHis creations are distinguished by a particular attention to carbonization and inlay work, techniques that he masters with incomparable finesse and precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e18 x 12cm approximately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBox\/tomobako\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52078519943514,"sku":null,"price":880.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/EF9EFC12-714D-4B56-BF80-7393CE7C7310.jpg?v=1756804619"},{"product_id":"vase-ishashi-komine-mashiko","title":"Vase\n Ishashi Komine\n Mashiko","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHisashi Komine was born in 1955 in Shimodate, Ibaraki Prefecture (now Chikusei).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter graduating from Hokkaido University in 1978, he studied under Takashi Takahashi in Asahikawa. In 1983, he became an independent potter in Iwase-cho (now Sakuragawa), Ibaraki Prefecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOriginally trained as a craftsman in Hokkaido, he mastered the craftsmanship of tableware. Yet, he felt dissatisfied with limiting himself to creating simple vessels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eEager to express himself artistically, he turned to sculptural works. His career is marked by a quest for training and inspiration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAfter university, with no experience in ceramics, he worked harvesting sugarcane on Ishigaki Island. With his salary, he bought a bicycle and set out on a journey from Kagoshima to Sapporo, covering 100 kilometers a day. Throughout this journey, he visited kilns, pottery museums, and workshops, eventually joining his master's studio in Hokkaido.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe experience of this journey profoundly influenced his work. Using clay as his raw material, he created vases with organic and fantastical shapes, often inspired by the sea.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the same time, he produced Buddhist and secular sculptures in a more academic style, thus illustrating his versatility and artistic evolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e21.5 x 31 x 28cm approximately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52080966369626,"sku":null,"price":2600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/9F799728-DB8F-4CED-B023-27CC6EDE26E4.jpg?v=1756806683"},{"product_id":"vase-hagien-yoshida-tamaryuyama-hagi","title":"Vase\n Hagien Yoshida\n Tamaryuyama, Hagi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis square-sectioned, narrow-necked vase is covered with a spectacular white glaze that contrasts with the warm color of the earth. 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Modeled in a dense clay, it presents fractured volumes and folded edges as if shaped by erosion. Wood firing gives it a rich palette of shades: deep red clay, greenish vitrified drips known as bidoro, black traces of carbonization, and rough surfaces marked by ash. Each face reveals the alchemy between flame and material, giving the work an organic and monumental presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFujioka Shūhei, born in 1947 in Matsuyama (Ehime Prefecture), is one of the great contemporary masters of Iga ceramics. After studying at Ritsumeikan University, he trained in ceramics at the Aichi Prefectural Training School, then with Tanimoto Mitsuo, heir to a long line of Iga-yaki. In 1975, he established his own kiln in Ueno (Mie Prefecture), the historic heart of Iga. Since the 1980s, he has held numerous solo exhibitions, notably at the NICAF in 1995, and his works have entered prestigious international collections, such as those of the Brooklyn Museum, the Denver Art Museum, and the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its free forms and mastery of fire, Fujioka renews the tradition of Iga-yaki, connecting large medieval vases with contemporary explorations. This vase perfectly illustrates this tension between heritage and modernity, and constitutes a major piece for an exceptional interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: H. 47.5 cm × L. 21.5 cm × D. 16 cm – Weight: 8.5 kg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTomobako with fabric and instructions, the most recent date of which is 1994\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52092072526170,"sku":null,"price":5800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/803BCAF7-5D5A-49C5-95E8-C0DDB3AC7A45.jpg?v=1756906020"},{"product_id":"vase-eisuke-kamiya-seto-porcelaine","title":"Vase\n Eisuke Kamiya\n Seto porcelain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKamiya Eisuke, born in 1938 in Takahama, Aichi Prefecture, studied under the renowned ceramicist Kawamoto Goro and attended Seto Ceramics High School, an institution renowned for its ceramic training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eKamiya Eisuke is a member and judge of the New Japan Craft Artists Federation and an associate member of the Japan Art Exhibition. His works focus primarily on abstract creations, ceramic panels, and the use of Tessai, an iron pigment, in the yakishime technique, a high-temperature firing method without glaze. His unique style incorporates traditional Japanese influences while exploring contemporary forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA graduate of Seto Ceramics High School, he has been a faculty member at the same school since 2012. (Location: Seto City, Aichi Prefecture). He is also a researcher at the Seto Branch of the National Laboratory for Industrial Testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHis works have regularly been selected for annual national competitive exhibitions, such as Nitten, Nihon Gendai Kôgei Ten, Asahi Tôgei Ten, Kôfûkai Ten, etc. Among the awards he has won are the Nitten Special Selection, the Asahi Tôgei Prize (1967), the Gendai Kôgei Ten Grand Prize in Contemporary Crafts, and the Aichi Prefectural Crafts and Culture Prize (1984). He has also held several solo exhibitions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHe resides in Takahama, Aichi Prefecture, a city known for its ceramics industry. 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This rigorous and inspiring training led him to open his own workshop in 1982.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTakeuchi has made a name for himself with his unique approach to modeling and inlay techniques. He is particularly known for his mastery of the coiling technique, which he uses to create dynamic and complex forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe vase illustrated here is decorated with inlaid geometric motifs including circles, triangles, and squares. This decoration is called “Maru Sankaku Shikaku,” meaning circle (Maru), triangle (Sankaku), and square, respectively, and symbolizing the universe, humanity, and the earth. The circle, representing infinity and plenitude, evokes the cosmos and universal harmony. The triangle, often associated with spiritual elevation, symbolizes man, while the square, with its stability and right angles, embodies earth and materiality. 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