{"title":"Modern and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGalerie Sinapango offers the largest selection of modern and contemporary Japanese ceramics in Paris and France. Our approach as antique dealers and collectors leads us to acquire works from private collections, not directly from the artists. We thus present rare pieces from the 20th century as well as older works by contemporary artists, often created at pivotal moments in their careers before they moved on to other techniques or forms. Each object testifies to a creative stage and offers a unique perspective on the evolution of Japanese ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vase-en-porcelaine-sang-de-boeuf-maeda-yasuaki-japon-arita-fin-des-annees-1980","title":"Oxblood porcelain vase, Maeda Yasuaki, Japan, Arita late 1980s ","description":"\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOxblood glazed porcelain vase, Maeda Yasuaki,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJapan, Arita (Saga), late 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis spherical vase with a narrow neck demonstrates Maeda Yasuaki's technical virtuosity in the demanding art of oxblood glazing. Deep in color, oscillating between purple, violet, and carmine red highlights, the surface reveals a highly subtle enameling work, where the flows of the enamel create a fluid spiral, punctuated by crystalline effects reminiscent of the robin's egg glazes of ancient Chinese porcelain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thickness of the material, its brilliance, and the density of the micro-effects testify to a controlled high-temperature firing, where the apparent randomness is in reality the fruit of precise ceramic science. The fine, dense porcelain retains a discreet presence beneath the glaze, which Maeda uses here as a moving pictorial space. The vase is hand-signed, incised into the clay before firing, and comes with its original box and the Japanese exhibition label confirming that the artist selected it for display at an exhibition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWith its brilliance and chromatic complexity, this vase can be presented as a stand-alone decorative piece or serve as the basis for a refined floral arrangement. It embodies a rare fusion of Chinese technical tradition and contemporary Japanese sensibility.\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\u003eAbout Maeda Yasuaki (前田泰昭, born 1937)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Arita, the cradle of Japanese porcelain, Maeda Yasuaki founded his own kiln, Taimei-gama, at the age of 36. In the 1970s, he established himself as one of the contemporary masters of red glaze, an extremely delicate field where minute variations in temperature and atmosphere radically alter the result.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA two-time Tokusen award winner at the Nitten National Exhibition, he became a major figure in contemporary Japanese ceramics, as an artist, teacher, and organizer, serving as vice-president and later advisor to the Saga Arts Federation. He was also one of the few Japanese potters to have been featured in the British Museum's group exhibition “Saga: Contemporary Ceramics from the Home of Japanese Porcelain” (2000–2001), which was praised for its showcase of the great masters of Arita glaze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaeda draws inspiration from the great Chinese traditions of the Ming and Qing periods—oxblood, flambé, robin's egg—but reinterprets them with a freer sense of color and a resolutely Japanese artistic approach. This vase, with its technical mastery, brilliance, and the depth of its reflections, perfectly illustrates this synthesis. A mature work by an artist whose every firing is an absolute commitment to material and fire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eH. 29 cm – Diam. 25 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGlazed porcelain, signed intaglio, original tomobako, wooden exhibition label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51613202973018,"sku":null,"price":1600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/Photoroom_006_20250704_182038_3b3e2aa5-d77d-4599-9ddf-b88c1e0fad01.jpg?v=1751868678"},{"product_id":"brule-parfum-en-ceramique-kutani-nakamura-takuo-baisan-iii","title":"Ceramic perfume burner, Kutani, Nakamura Takuo, Baisan III","description":"\u003cp\u003e Perfume burner, Nakamura Takuo, Baisan III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eRed clay incense burner modeled by Nakamura Takuo, also known as Baizan III. 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. This incense burner is a brilliant synthesis, both for an enlightened amateur and for a decorator seeking strong, sculptural and inhabited pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Height: 10.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Dimensions: approx. 18 x 10.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Tomobako (wooden box) signed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51644328706394,"sku":null,"price":2600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/Photoroom_005_20250528_093227.jpg?v=1752136686"},{"product_id":"vase-en-ceramique-la-neige-morinobu-kimura-木村盛伸-ne-en-1932","title":"Ceramic vase, Snow, Morinobu Kimura, 木村盛伸 , born in 1932","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCeramic vase, Snow, Morinobu Kimura, born in 1932\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorinobu Kimura, born in 1932 in Kyoto, came from a family of potters. He studied under his brother Morikazu and Shimizu Uichi, a Living National Treasure, before establishing his own kiln in 1967. His works, known for their innovative use of ash glaze and his reverse firing technique, have earned him praise and recognition at various national exhibitions such as the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBeyond his creative output, he was the director of the Japanese Kogei Association and was involved as a judge in their exhibitions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHis ceramics have been selected for inclusion in major exhibitions and are featured in prestigious collections, including the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1990, it was recognized as an intangible cultural property by Kyoto Prefecture, reflecting its role in preserving traditional crafts and its impact on Japanese cultural heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTomobako signed by the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e32 x 30cm approximately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51646183047514,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/Photoroom_20250710_150810.jpg?v=1752153524"},{"product_id":"grand-vase-en-ceramique-fujimura-hoshu-1903-1970-japon-vers-1950-60","title":"Large ceramic vase, Fujimura Hoshu (1903–1970), Japan circa 1950-60","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA spectacular piece both in terms of its size and the strength of its decoration, this large vase in fine glazed earthenware - typical of the Kutani tradition - embodies the spirit of renewal that animated Japanese ceramics in the 1950s. 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. It embodies the transitional spirit of post-war Kutani: rooted in tradition, yet open to new forms of visual expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight 40cm – Diameter 38cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOriginal Tomobako.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51651626598746,"sku":null,"price":4600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/Photoroom_008_20250616_172725.jpg?v=1752213894"},{"product_id":"grand-plat-en-ceramique-hajime-gen-kozuru-ne-en-1938","title":"Large ceramic dish, Hajime Gen Kozuru born in 1938","description":"\u003cp\u003e Hajime Gen Kozuru, born in 1938, comes from a long line of Japanese ceramicists specializing in the Agano style in Fukuoka.\u003cbr\u003e For over thirty years, Kozuru has divided his time between his studio in Fukuoka and an 1847 farmhouse\/studio in Topsfield, Massachusetts. \u003cbr\u003eIn November 2008, Kozuru celebrated his seventieth birthday, a milestone honored by the Art Complex Museum (Duxbury, Massachusetts) with a solo exhibition. This exhibition featured both works from the museum's collection of over 30 and new creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Throughout his career, Kozuru has exhibited in numerous museums and galleries in Japan and the United States, receiving numerous awards for his artistic excellence. He has also contributed to the knowledge of the Agano style by writing books about the excavations and research he conducted at ancient Agano wood-fired kiln sites. His work has deepened understanding of the history, techniques, and cultural context of the Agano style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHer work draws inspiration from her surroundings, merging elements of New England with those of her native Japan. In 2020, Fukuoka Mitsukoshi Gallery held a retrospective exhibition dedicated to the Kozuru family, highlighting the continuity of the ceramic tradition with her daughter, who now continues the family legacy, working in both ceramics and glass.\u003cbr\u003e 57 x 11.3\u003cbr\u003e Tomobako signed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51676489384282,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/Photoroom_000_20240910_082723_72be01c3-cd43-43f9-861a-7c796372c46e.jpg?v=1752520476"},{"product_id":"matsumoto-hideo-sculpture-ceramique-japon-vers-1993","title":"MATSUMOTO HIDEO, SCULPTURE, CERAMIC, JAPAN CIRCA 1993","description":"\u003cp\u003e Matsumoto Hideo, sculpture, ceramic, Japan circa 1993\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Placed like a silent beacon in space, this ceramic form by Matsumoto Hideo condenses the principles of the Sōdeisha movement to which he is heir, while affirming a very personal vision of the world. It belongs to the Kakomi totte shō deru series, begun in the early 1990s, which the artist translates as \"surround yourself and win a prize,\" a reflection that is both poetic and critical on the mechanisms of selection, perception, and isolation in the information age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eMade up of glazed stoneware panels assembled into a compact relief from which two protrusions protrude, this work seems to hesitate between sculpture and biomorphic mental landscape. The taut lines, the treatment of flat or curved walls, evoke an intimate cartography, an attempt to contain external chaos by establishing symbolic boundaries. This type of sculpture combines with others to create large-scale installations. For Matsumoto, tracing these boundaries means filtering infinity and creating zones of silence and astonishment, sensory and intellectual refuges. This gesture is part of the Japanese tradition of walled gardens, but the artist introduces a contemporary tension, nourished by his acute awareness of the excesses of the connected society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eBorn in 1951 and trained in Kyoto with Kazuo Yagi and Suzuki Osamu, founders of Sōdeisha, Matsumoto Hideo very early on integrated the break with functionality as a creative postulate. But it was in Kecskemét, Hungary, and then in Stuttgart, where he studied in 1984\/85, that he radicalized his position: ceramics is no longer a container medium, but a field of sculptural experimentation, a vector of conceptual images. This piece is one of its silent manifestos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e A professor at Kyoto Seika University since 2001, Matsumoto has passed this thought on to a generation. His work has received several awards and is included in the collections of several museums, including the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum and the National Museum of Art in Osaka. This work, from a 1993 exhibition, retains its intensity, rigor, and mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e H17cm 26x20cm approximately\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51708157788506,"sku":null,"price":1600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/B5DED0F2-6943-476A-9241-0A2AA1EB5CB8.jpg?v=1752853826"},{"product_id":"vase-en-gres-nakamura-kimpei-japon-1969","title":"STONEWARE VASE, NAKAMURA KIMPEI, JAPAN, 1969","description":"\u003cp\u003eStoneware vase, Nakamura Kimpei, Japan, circa 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The slender, almost totemic form of this vase created by Nakamura Kimpei around 1969, seems to emerge from a movement of vertical thrust, like a material in tension, compacted, hardened. The surface is entirely worked: incisions, dots, drips and cracks compose a dense, striated, uneven skin. The earth seems clumped together, like the strata of an excavated soil, saturated with vestiges, imprints, signs. The ash-based glaze merges with the reliefs, oscillating between matte greens and browns. Discreetly placed points of enamel catch the light in places, without ever disturbing the organic reading of the whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The vase comes with its original, signed tomobako.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 35cm x 9cm x 10cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCreated in the late 1960s, this piece marks a decisive moment for Japanese ceramics: artists were breaking away from traditional schools to explore new sculptural paths. Nakamura Kimpei, born in 1923 in Ibaraki Prefecture and trained as a sculptor at the Tokyo University of Fine Arts, was one of the pioneers of this shift. From the beginning of his career, he developed his own grammar, where form no longer served a purpose but became a language in itself. 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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After completing his undergraduate and graduate studies in ceramic arts at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music in the early 1970s, he trained under two Living National Treasures of Japan, Fujimoto Yoshimichi and Tamura Kōichi, who profoundly influenced his approach to ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn the 1980s and 1990s, Sugiura gained significant recognition for his series of monumental installations titled \"Ceramic Stones\" and \"Ceramic Forests.\" These imposing, non-functional works were inspired by the natural environment surrounding his studio in Manazuru, Kanagawa Prefecture, where he moved in 1984. These installations, marked by their strong connection to nature, can be found in various public spaces, including the gardens of major museums such as the Tochigi and Gifu Prefectural Museums, as well as the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Sugiura is also known for his \"saimon-ki\" (colored vases), which feature pastel hues reminiscent of ancient frescoes, and this is a fine example. These works, often described as combining the earthy qualities of clay with the vibrancy of painted surfaces, display a unique interplay of textures and colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eLater in his career, Sugiura shifted his focus from large-scale abstractions to more realistic depictions of nature, particularly flowers. 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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. His technical mastery is combined with a rare visual intuition: each piece seems to emerge from the fire with its own identity, oscillating between molten material and contained form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Piece sold with its original signed box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51708938387802,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/Photoroom_004_20250518_075158.jpg?v=1752866226"},{"product_id":"vase-shuji-yanagibashi-kasama-vers-1995","title":"VASE, SHUJI YANAGIBASHI, KASAMA CIRCA 1995","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis spherical ceramic vase by Shuji Yanagibashi (柳橋修二), with a diameter of 29 cm and a height of 27.5 cm, captures the eye with the vibrant sobriety of its mineral tones. 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. His rigorous and experimental practice is in keeping with the Kasama tradition, while renewing the formal and tactile codes of Japanese ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Original Tomobako\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51709017751898,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/Photoroom_20250513_073101.jpg?v=1752866988"},{"product_id":"kyoko-hori-that-night-water-room-biscuit-de-porcelaine-1995","title":"KYOKO HORI - \"THAT NIGHT, WATER ROOM\" PORCELAIN COOKIE 1995 ","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"colonne_tofs\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"div_photo_vignette_0\" class=\"photos_vignettes\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca title=\"Kyoko Hori - That Night, Water Room 1995\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cristinaortega.com\/offres\/file_inline_src\/317\/317_imgO_060525_142903.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"div_photo_vignette_1\" class=\"photos_vignettes\"\u003e \n\u003ca title=\"Kyoko Hori - That Night, Water Room 1995\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cristinaortega.com\/offres\/file_inline_src\/317\/317_imgO_060525_142920.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"div_photo_vignette_2\" class=\"photos_vignettes\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca title=\"Kyoko Hori - That Night, Water Room 1995\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cristinaortega.com\/offres\/file_inline_src\/317\/317_imgO_060525_142933.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"div_photo_vignette_3\" class=\"photos_vignettes\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca title=\"Kyoko Hori - That Night, Water Room 1995\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cristinaortega.com\/offres\/file_inline_src\/317\/317_imgO_060525_142947.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"div_photo_vignette_4\" class=\"photos_vignettes\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"spacer\"\u003e Porcelain biscuit sculpture\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Kyoko Hori, a Japanese ceramicist, is renowned for her ability to create works that transcend mere material form to embody a dialogue between the artist and the material. Her 1995 work \"That Night, Water Room,\" measuring 31.5 cm in height, 52 cm in width, and 26 cm in depth, is a striking example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eKyoko Hori was born in 1988 and continued her studies at the Graduate School of Fine Arts, Kyoto City University of the Arts. She has a prolific career, exhibiting her work in galleries both in Japan and abroad. Hori has also received prestigious awards, such as the Kyoto City New Artist Award in 2001, and distinctions in international ceramic exhibitions, including those in New Zealand and Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This work, titled \"That Night, Water Room,\" is part of a series of works in which Hori explores the intimate relationship between the maker and clay, a technique she calls \"physicalization.\" For Hori, this process goes beyond simple material manipulation and becomes a form of bodily expression, where each piece becomes an extension of her own inner life and her relationship to the history of life on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe bisque porcelain sculpture \"That Night, Water Room\" is characterized by its fluid, organic appearance. The curved, broken forms seem reminiscent of marine shells or water-eroded artifacts, symbolizing the passage of time and collective memory. Hori uses the coil technique, which involves rolling clay into thin cylinders and stacking them, creating structures that evoke the slow, meditative process of nature itself. This technique allows the artist to leave a tangible trace of each interaction with the clay, a process she describes as an ongoing conversation between the artist and the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe forms appear almost fragile, with irregular edges and openings that evoke vulnerability. This fragility is reinforced by the white color of the clay, which contrasts with the idea of ​​solidity one might expect from ceramics. This contrast can be seen as a metaphor for the duality of life itself—both strong and ephemeral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The title \"That Night, Water Room\" suggests a nocturnal scene, perhaps an intimate space or sanctuary where water plays a central role. Water, often associated with life, change, and purification, could symbolize in this work the constant flux of life and memory, recurring themes in Hori's work. The room could be interpreted as an introspective space, where natural elements and organic forms meet to tell a silent story of transformation and renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHori's work is also influenced by his reflections on the evolutionary history of vertebrates, particularly the way in which mammals carry within them the collective memory of 500 million years of evolution. This profound awareness of biological heritage translates into his works as an organic, living quality. In \"That Night, Water Room,\" this is manifested in the natural forms and textures that seem to breathe, giving the work a vitality that transcends mere materiality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn \"That Night, Water Room,\" Kyoko Hori succeeds in capturing the essence of a deeply personal interaction between the artist and her medium. This work embodies not only an exploration of form and texture, but also a reflection on life, memory, and time. Through her unique approach to ceramics, Hori invites the viewer to contemplate not only the object itself, but also the invisible processes that shaped it, making each work not only an artistic expression, but also a testament to the universal human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 31.5 cm \/ Width 52 cm \/ Depth 26 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Original box.\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":51709057040730,"sku":null,"price":5600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/Photoroom_000_20240917_132517.jpg?v=1752867568"},{"product_id":"watanabe-nobuo-ne-en-1949-vase-nuage-en-ceramique","title":"WATANABE NOBUO, BORN 1949, CERAMIC CLOUD VASE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Watanabe Nobuo was born in 1949 in Niigata Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e He began his training under the tutelage of Kido Natsuo in 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e After graduating from Ibaraki University in 1972, he moved to Kasama to pursue his career as a ceramicist as an independent craftsman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn 1976, he moved to Nishi-Ibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Watanabe Nobuo has won various awards and has also presented his works in solo exhibitions, including at the Ginza Matsuya, the Ueno Matsuzakaya, and the Mito Soma Gallery. 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":"shigekazu-nagae-vase-en-porcelaine-japon-vers-1990","title":"SHIGEKAZU NAGAE, PORCELAIN VASE, JAPAN CIRCA 1990 ","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"colonne_tofs\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"photos_vignettes\" id=\"div_photo_vignette_0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cristinaortega.com\/offres\/file_inline_src\/317\/317_imgO_040525_153941.jpeg\" title=\"Shigekazu Nagae, Vase, Japan circa 1990\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"photos_vignettes\" id=\"div_photo_vignette_1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cristinaortega.com\/offres\/file_inline_src\/317\/317_imgO_040525_154001.jpeg\" title=\"Shigekazu Nagae, Vase, Japan circa 1990\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"photos_vignettes\" id=\"div_photo_vignette_2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cristinaortega.com\/offres\/file_inline_src\/317\/317_imgO_040525_154017.jpeg\" title=\"Shigekazu Nagae, Vase, Japan circa 1990\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"photos_vignettes\" id=\"div_photo_vignette_3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cristinaortega.com\/offres\/file_inline_src\/317\/317_imgO_040525_154033.jpeg\" title=\"Shigekazu Nagae, Vase, Japan circa 1990\"\u003e\u003c\/a\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\u003eVase in white porcelain cast and formed into plates, surface engraving and application of a wavy pattern in enamel with variations of white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eShigekazu Nagae, born in 1953 into a family of ceramists in Seto, is today recognized as one of the most influential ceramists of his generation, notably for his innovative approach to sculptural porcelain in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e From a young age, he was introduced to the practice of ceramics, and after completing his studies at the Seto Industrial Ceramic School in 1974, he began to attract attention in the late 1970s for his porcelain casting techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Nagae uses casting, a technique traditionally associated with mass production. He uses this process to create delicate, curved forms, challenging the limits of the technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e As with this vase, his creations begin with the casting of rectangular pieces in slip, which are then left to dry and undergo an initial firing. The joints are then vitrified by the application of glaze, fusing the pieces into a single entity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHe quickly moved on to abstract forms, using the same technique and then suspending the slip sheets in his kiln using rigid iron wires. These pieces then take shape thanks to the unique intensity of the kiln, allowing the formation of thin and fragile porcelain sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Nagae's \"Moving Forms\" series illustrates her constant exploration of the limits of porcelain, playing with continuous lines and surfaces to create abstract, undulating forms that often evoke Japanese nature, such as hills, rivers, and the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e His work is widely acclaimed with numerous awards and has been acquired by many prestigious institutions around the world, including the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London, the Musée National de Céramique de Sèvres, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHe continues to be a source of inspiration and fascination, consolidating his position as a pioneer in the art of contemporary porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Signed below in blue underglaze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Tomobako signed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Height 31cm 40x 31cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sinapango","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51709159047514,"sku":null,"price":2200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/Photoroom_002_20240918_143935.jpg?v=1752868628"},{"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. It thus responds to Kokuryo's vision according to which the beauty of ceramics must be integrated into everyday life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKokuryo's signature is present under the base of the vase as well as on its original tomobako.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e25.5 x 15 x 10 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51711653577050,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/Hisato.jpg?v=1769961275"},{"product_id":"hiroshi-komazawa-vase-matera-japon-vers-1995","title":"HIROSHI KOMAZAWA, MATERA VASE, JAPAN CIRCA 1995","description":"\u003ch4\u003e Hiroshi Komazawa, Matera vase circa 1995\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Hiroshi Komazawa was born in 1951 in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e He first studied at Chuo University, but left to train in ceramics under Takahito Omiyaji at Mashiko, before continuing his training at the Kimura Ichiyo kiln in Bizen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In 1976, Komazawa built his own kiln in Mashiko, and then in 1982, he established another kiln in Kasama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e His works include various notable series such as the “WALL” series begun in 1993, “MATERA” in 1995, and “LETTER” in 2006. He has also collaborated with glass artists for exhibitions on lights and patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eKomazawa has held numerous solo exhibitions at prestigious galleries in Japan, such as the Chido Museum, Inoue Gallery, and Hinoki Gallery, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e His works are widely appreciated for their unique integration of traditional techniques that allow him an expression sometimes reminiscent of graffiti on a worn-looking surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Dimensions: Approx. diameter 23 cm x height 31 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Tomobako, original signed box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51721107865946,"sku":null,"price":1600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/Photoroom_002_20240914_192456.jpg?v=1753090431"},{"product_id":"yoshimasa-toba-sculpture-paravent-en-gres-emaille-vers-1986","title":"YOSHIMASA TOBA, GLAZED STONEWARE SCREEN SCULPTURE, CIRCA 1986","description":"\u003ch4\u003e Yoshimasa Toba, glazed stoneware screen sculpture, circa 1986\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Yoshimasa Toba (鳥羽克昌), born in 1927 in Mukojima (Tokyo), is part of this generation of Japanese ceramists trained after the war, marked as much by tradition as by the emergence of modern Western art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eA graduate in Japanese literature from Hosei University in 1951, he also pursued artistic training at Bunka Gakuen. He built his first kiln in Bokuto in 1952, and exhibited in Shirokiya in 1954, then in Matsuya Ginza. After stays in Kyoto and Shigaraki, he settled in Tomioka (Tochigi Prefecture) in 1975, where he built a climbing kiln. There, he pursued a singular body of work, outside of urban centers, combining formal rigor and graphic freedom. His work was informed by travels to Korea and Southeast Asia (1972), but also by his deep interest in modern European painting—particularly Matisse, whose soft contours, arabesque figures, taste for textiles, and decorative flat tints he adopted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eToba was an active member of the Sōdeisha group, whose fundamental principles he shared: rejecting utilitarian ceramics, seeking an autonomous expression of form, and affirming the object as sculpture. This collective, founded in Kyoto in 1948, marked the shift in Japanese ceramics towards abstraction and the avant-garde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAlthough he was not one of the five founding members of 1948, Yoshimasa Toba joined Sōdeisha in the following decades, alongside a new generation of artists. In the 1970s, he participated in the Sōdeisha group's annual exhibitions. His name appears among the Sōdeisha members who produced a set of eight sake cups in collaboration with figures such as Suzuki Osamu, Kanaegae Kazutaka, and Tsuji Kanji. Toba's inclusion in this collective project, attested by the signature \"Sodeisha,\" demonstrates his active role within the group. Sōdeisha provided him with an experimental framework and a network of like-minded artists. Like his colleagues, Toba asserted the primacy of form and personal creativity over function: he explored unconventional ceramic forms, often abstract, sometimes close to contemporary sculpture. Sōdeisha's influence is crucial in Toba's approach: redefining ceramics as an art form in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe piece we are presenting, a glazed stoneware screen measuring approximately 30 x 39 x 10 cm, is emblematic of this approach. The pleated volume recalls a traditional screen, but it is a sculpture in its own right, hollowed out in the center like a bas-relief. The female figure, almost sketched, is enveloped in a profusion of patterns reminiscent of fabrics, ancient ceramics, but also the lines and flat tints of Matisse. The work plays on hollowness, thickness, and concealment. Ornament becomes structure. It is no longer a question of containing, but of showing—a stylized, fragmented body, melted into the decorative abstraction where we can guess at other bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eYoshimasa Toba's works are rare outside of Japan. A few major museums hold them, notably the National Crafts Museum in Kanazawa and the Tomo Museum in Tokyo. Some pieces have been exhibited in Sōdeisha-related retrospectives, such as at the Kyoto Museum of Modern Art in 2023, but his name remains little known outside specialist circles, and his work, although essential for understanding the evolution of 20th-century Japanese ceramics, remains largely undiscovered in the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Tomobako signed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51721128182106,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/Photoroom_009_20250402_221056.jpg?v=1753091025"},{"product_id":"plaque-en-ceramique-gravee-et-emaillee-asano-masaru-vers-1980","title":"ENGRAVED AND GLAZED CERAMIC PLAQUE, ASANO MASARU, CIRCA 1980.","description":"\u003ch5\u003e \u003cspan\u003eEngraved and enameled plaque, Asano Masaru (born 1944), Japan, circa 1980\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 43.2 × 22.3 × 3 cm – Tomobako signed\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\u003eCreated in the 1980s by Asano Masaru, this glazed stoneware plaque demonstrates a rare mastery of surface and material. 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. His approach is deeply rooted in the spirit of mingei, while engaging with the visual languages ​​of the 20th century.\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\u003eHis work, both sculptural and meditative, has been repeatedly recognized at major Japanese exhibitions such as the Exhibition of Traditional Japanese Arts and the Exhibition of Japanese Ceramic Art. Present in the collections of the Artizon Museum in Tokyo and the Brooklyn Museum in New York, Asano Masaru enjoys solid institutional recognition.\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\u003eOn the art market, his work is attracting increasing interest. In 2023, a 33 cm stoneware vase, with a decoration similar to this plaque, sold for USD 12,090 at Sotheby's in London. This price confirmed Asano's place among the major figures in contemporary Japanese ceramics.\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\u003eDelivered in its original signed tomobako, this piece resonates as much with collectors as with interior designers in search of sensitive materials and Japanese horizons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51721193783642,"sku":null,"price":1900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/Photoroom_000_20240916_191548.jpg?v=1753092141"},{"product_id":"shigekazu-nagae-vase-berlingot-japon-vers-1990","title":"SHIGEKAZU NAGAE, “BERLINGOT” VASE JAPAN, CIRCA 1990","description":"\u003cp\u003e Shigekazu Nagae, “Berlingot” Vase, Japan, circa 1990\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Vase in white porcelain cast and formed into plates, surface engraving and application of a wavy pattern in enamel with variations of white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Shigekazu Nagae, born in 1953 into a family of ceramists in Seto, is today recognized as one of the most influential ceramists of his generation, notably for his innovative approach to sculptural porcelain in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e From a young age, he was introduced to the practice of ceramics, and after completing his studies at the Seto Industrial Ceramic School in 1974, he began to attract attention in the late 1970s for his porcelain casting techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Nagae uses casting, a technique traditionally associated with mass production. He uses this process to create delicate, curved forms, challenging the limits of the technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAs with this vase, his creations begin with the casting of rectangular pieces in slip, which are then left to dry and undergo an initial firing. The joints are then vitrified by the application of glaze, fusing the pieces into a single entity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e He quickly moved on to abstract forms, using the same technique and then suspending the slip sheets in his kiln using rigid iron wires. These pieces then take shape thanks to the unique intensity of the kiln, allowing the formation of thin and fragile porcelain sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Nagae's \"Moving Forms\" series illustrates her constant exploration of the limits of porcelain, playing with continuous lines and surfaces to create abstract, undulating forms that often evoke Japanese nature, such as hills, rivers, and the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHis work is widely acclaimed with numerous awards and has been acquired by many prestigious institutions around the world, including the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London, the Musée National de Céramique de Sèvres, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e He continues to be a source of inspiration and fascination, consolidating his position as a pioneer in the art of contemporary porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Signed below in blue underglaze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Tomobako signed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Height 31cm 40x 31cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51721224552794,"sku":null,"price":4200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/Photoroom_004_20250405_073828.jpg?v=1753094332"},{"product_id":"vase-en-ceramique-eizo-miwa-1946-1999","title":"Eizō Miwa ceramic vase, 1946-1999","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEizō Miwa ceramic vase, 1946-1999\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Vase in worked earthenware with opposed angles, white Hagi glaze and earth transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eEizo Miwa, born in 1946, was a Japanese ceramic artist renowned for his hagi-yaki works. He was the second son of Miwa Kyusetsu XI, a Living National Treasure, and inherited the Miwa family kiln, opened in Hagi by Minamoto Taizaemon in the early 16th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e A graduate of Musashino University of the Arts, he was a member of the Japan Society of Traditional Crafts and often exhibited his works at their national exhibitions (Nihon Dentō Tōgeiten).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e He received first prize at the prestigious Tanabe Museum's Modern Forms of Tea Exhibition (Gendai Cha no Yu Zōkeiten).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Sadly, he died in 1999 at the early age of fifty-two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e His brother Ryōsaku (龍作) took over the family name as Miwa Kyūsetsu XII (十二代休雪).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e His works are held in collections including the British Museum and the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFor further information on this artist, see \"The Ceramic Works of Eizo Miwa\" (2001), published posthumously by the Kuroda Tōen Art Gallery, Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 25x14x9.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51730123981146,"sku":null,"price":1600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/108C808E-C741-40ED-BA7F-D3224126C2B7.jpg?v=1753177096"},{"product_id":"hiroshi-komazawa-grand-vase-tube-wall-graffiti-vers-1993","title":"HIROSHI KOMAZAWA, LARGE TUBE VASE, WALL GRAFFITI CIRCA 1993","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHiroshi Komazawa, large tube vase, Wall Graffiti circa 1993\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Hiroshi Komazawa was born in 1951 in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e He first studied at Chuo University, but left to train in ceramics under Takahito Omiyaji at Mashiko, before continuing his training at the Kimura Ichiyo kiln in Bizen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In 1976, Komazawa built his own kiln in Mashiko, and then in 1982, he established another kiln in Kasama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e His works include various notable series such as the “WALL” series begun in 1993, “MATERA” in 1995, and “LETTER” in 2006. He has also collaborated with glass artists for exhibitions on lights and patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eKomazawa has held numerous solo exhibitions at prestigious galleries in Japan, such as the Chido Museum, Inoue Gallery, and Hinoki Gallery, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e His works are widely appreciated for their unique integration of traditional techniques that allow him an expression sometimes reminiscent of graffiti on a worn-looking surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Dimensions: Approx. diameter 13.5 cm x height 50.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Tomobako, original signed box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51739932361050,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/98C62652-82A4-4131-9B73-5988B966E75E.jpg?v=1753252829"},{"product_id":"miyanaga-rikichi-miyanaga-tozan-iii-le-corridor-bleu-1992","title":"MIYANAGA RIKICHI, MIYANAGA TOZAN III, THE BLUE CORRIDOR, 1992","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMiyanaga Rikichi, Miyanaga Tozan III, the Blue Corridor, 1992\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This wall plaque, titled The Blue Corridor, created in 1992 by Miyanaga Tozan III (Rikichi), demonstrates the artist's subtle and poetic approach to porcelain. 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. He joined the renowned Sōdeisha group, known for its avant-garde innovations in ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOver the following decades, Miyanaga Tozan III developed a unique artistic language, blending traditional techniques and contemporary expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e A master of sometsuke and seihakuji glazes, he succeeded in breathing modern vitality into ancestral practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e His works are widely exhibited in Japan and abroad, including at the National Museum of Modern Art in Kyoto and Tokyo, as well as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In 1999, he officially succeeded to the name Tozan Miyanaga III, thus consolidating a prestigious line of potters. 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The following year, his works were noticed and selected for the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition, marking the beginning of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Over the years, Yasutaka Shimizu has distinguished himself in numerous exhibitions, winning several awards that have confirmed his talent. He specializes in creating stylized turtle motifs, symbols of longevity, and each piece he creates, like this large platter, reflects a deep respect for tradition while adding a personal and contemporary touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn 2002, he was appointed director of the Japan Crafts Association, a role that allowed him to continue promoting and developing the art of ceramics. His works, appreciated both in Japan and abroad, are exhibited in public and private collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This signed dish is accompanied by its tomobako, also signed, as well as an original signed drawing representing a turtle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51740644540762,"sku":null,"price":2600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/FB752A80-E459-45EF-887A-39D5375750BE.jpg?v=1753260223"},{"product_id":"vase-boule-par-kanzan-shinkai-japon-vers-1940","title":"BALL VASE BY KANZAN SHINKAI, JAPAN, CIRCA 1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBall vase by Kanzan Shinkai, Japan, circa 1940\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis vase is a fine example of Kanzan Shinkai's work. 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":"vase-en-porcelaine-seiyakuji-avec-incrustation-d-argent-par-yoji-kato-vers-1990","title":"SEIYAKUJI PORCELAIN VASE WITH SILVER INLAY BY YOJI KATO CIRCA 1990","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeiyakuji porcelain vase with silver inlay by Yoji Kato (加藤洋二)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis contemporary Japanese vase by Yoji Kato measures 20.5 cm in height. It is made of Seiyakuji glazed porcelain, famous for its subtle and translucent pale blue, enhanced here with an elegant silver leaf inlay. The finesse of this inlay generates delicate and moving reflections, bringing depth and poetry to the work. The vase comes with its original wooden box (tomobako), authenticating the piece and bearing the artist's handwritten signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eYoji Kato was born in 1953 in Toki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan's famous ceramic region. He studied under Takuo Kato, a renowned porcelain master and Living National Treasure. Recognized early on for his talent, Yoji Kato participated in major exhibitions from the 1970s onward, winning the prestigious Asahi Prize in 1982. His works are regularly selected and awarded prizes at national and international exhibitions, such as the Japan New Craft Exhibition (1986), the Chu-Japan International Ceramics Exhibition (Nagoya Mayor's Prize, 1987), and the Mino International Ceramics Festival (Special Jury Prize, 1992). The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has acquired some of his pieces for their artistic significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eYoji Kato is distinguished by his technical exploration, merging tradition and modernity with a particular attention to materials and textures. 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Its spherical shape, softened by harmonious curves, is topped with a slightly flared and narrow neck. The surface of the vase is decorated with ears of wheat delicately curved under a veiled sun and subtly integrated into the overall pastel beige hue, recalling the ephemeral nature and simple beauty that characterize Inoue Haruo's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Inoue Haruo (1910-1975), born in 1910, underwent rigorous training at the Kyoto Municipal Ceramic Training Institute, an institution renowned for producing some of Japan's greatest potters. After World War II, Inoue began exhibiting his work at prestigious exhibitions such as Kanten and Nitten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eInoue's works are distinguished by their delicacy and constant search for innovation. This quest for renewal in an art as traditional as Kyō ceramics has allowed Inoue to carve out a prominent place in the Japanese artistic community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e He was a member of the Decorative Arts Association of Japan, which organized an exhibition at the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art in Australia in 1970.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This vase, with its apparent simplicity and underlying sophistication, perfectly illustrates Inoue Haruo's artistic philosophy: a combination of respect for tradition and creative boldness. His works are rare on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772068790618,"sku":null,"price":1600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/5A4835BE-8120-4CDD-BD3E-96E48D094D7B.jpg?v=1753603218"},{"product_id":"vase-a-forme-irreguliere-sakamoto-motoyuki-gres-de-seto-vers-1980","title":"IRREGULARLY SHAPED VASE, SAKAMOTO MOTOYUKI, SETO STONEWARE, CIRCA 1980","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIrregularly shaped vase, Sakamoto Motoyuki, Seto stoneware circa 1980\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eSakamoto Motoyuki, born in 1950 in Tokyo, initially trained in industrial design at Ikuei High School. He began his career as an automobile designer at Nissan Motor Corporation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e He later turned to pottery, becoming independent in 1974. Sakamoto distinguished himself in ceramic art with works emphasizing the technique of inlay and the creation of original forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e His pieces have been selected for prestigious exhibitions such as the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition, the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, and the International Faenza Exhibition. A full member of the Kogei Association of Japan, he has exhibited his works at various renowned venues such as Nihonbashi Takashimaya, Tokyo Pottery Exhibition, Mitsukoshi, Matsuzakaya, and galleries in Ginza, as well as internationally, including at the Dai Ichi Arts Gallery in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eApart from his artistic activity, Sakamoto also wrote a book titled \"The Rich Table of Mr. Diabetes S\" (Bunshun Bunko), reflecting his varied interests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Seto around 1980\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 27.2 x 21.5 x 10.5 approximately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Tomobako, Original signed box\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772094251354,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/9087AFE3-4416-487B-BB69-27EFA860C445.jpg?v=1753604261"},{"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. 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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. 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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-grande-coupe-par-tsuji-takehiko-1936-2004-vers-1970","title":"JAPAN, LARGE CUP BY TSUJI TAKEHIKO (1936-2004), CIRCA 1970","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titre_p\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan, large bowl by Tsuji Takehiko (1936-2004), circa 1970.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLarge, deep bowl by Tsuji Takehiko. The porcelain is covered with a qingbai-type glaze, the exterior decorated with long horizontal incisions like bamboo or fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSigned on the base in Takehiko in underglaze blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTsuji Takehiko was born in Arita. Graduated from Saga Technical High School. After working for a company, he studied drawing at the Yokohama Modeling Institute. Returning to his hometown, he continued to study under his father Ichido and Inoue Manji. Awarded prizes at the Nitten Exhibition. Received the Minister of International Trade and Industry Award and a special prize at the Kyushu-Yamaguchi Exhibition. Member of the Japan Modern Industrial Arts Association and judge at the same exhibition. Solo exhibitions at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi and elsewhere. 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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. 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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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Kanzaki has presented his work at prestigious exhibitions such as the Nihon Dento Kogei Ten and the Nihon Togeiten, highlighting his ability to combine tradition and innovation.\u003cbr\u003e Its importance in Shigaraki extends beyond ceramic production; it plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting local crafts. Shigaraki, one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan, is renowned for its ceramics that utilize the unique qualities of the local clay, which is rich in iron and feldspar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Kanzaki continues this legacy by integrating modern techniques with his traditional methods, making him a pillar of the Shigaraki ceramics community. His work embodies the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, valuing imperfection and ephemerality, and he continues to influence the local and international art scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This vase, comparable to the one presented at the 7th edition of the Nihon Dento Kogei Ten in 1983, is particularly remarkable. Listed under number 116 in the catalog, it bore the name tsubo with a flame-colored stamped motif.\u003cbr\u003e This vase illustrates Kanzaki's mastery of the natural glazes and textures that Shigaraki clay can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 27 x 25cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52051599065434,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/3687A2E8-A713-47CD-ACFE-C91102E32928.jpg?v=1756449484"},{"product_id":"vase-le-voyage-vers-la-foret-hirokazu-inoue-shiga","title":"“The Journey to the Forest” Vase\n Hirokazu Inoue\n Shiga","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVase called \"Journey to the Forest\". Exhibited in 1996 at the Rakuza Gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHirokazu Inoue was born in Osaka in 1966.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1967 Osaka College of Art Ceramics Science\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1968 Graduated from the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramics Vocational Training School. 1991 Received the Japan Contemporary Crafts Excellence Award.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1995 Selected for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSelected for the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRakuza Gallery, Kyoto, solo exhibition in 1996\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Prize at the 1996 Japanese Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGrand Prize of the Kyoto Arts and Crafts Exhibition 1997\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1996 Second Prize at the Kyoto Arts and Crafts Exhibition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHe lives and works in Isou District, Shiga Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e12.5 x 18 x 4.7cm approximately\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal cardboard box\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52053237399898,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/76C3C6B0-976F-4F62-81FB-C90E56CE5325.jpg?v=1756464770"},{"product_id":"vase-en-porcelaine-tsuji-takehiko-arita","title":"Porcelain Vase\n Tsuji Takehiko\n Arita","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePorcelain vase by Tsuji Takehiko\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe porcelain was engraved to achieve this concentrated effect on the neck of the vase, then highlighted by two shades of underglaze cobalt blue which give impressive movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSigned under the base. Vase having been presented at an exhibition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTsuji Takehiko was born in Arita. Graduated from Saga Technical High School. After working for a company, he studied drawing at the Yokohama Modeling Institute. Returning to his hometown, he continued to study under his father Ichido and Inoue Manji. Awarded prizes at the Nitten Exhibition. Received the Minister of International Trade and Industry Award and a special prize at the Kyushu-Yamaguchi Exhibition. Member of the Japan Modern Industrial Arts Association and judge at the same exhibition. Solo exhibitions at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi and elsewhere.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsuji Takehiko was the president of the Arita Ceramics Association.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e24.5 x 20cm approximately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOriginal box and exhibition label\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52053446099290,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/2339D547-3C0B-4603-9C14-D06C68FC84EE.jpg?v=1756467119"},{"product_id":"space-shape-kyomizu-rokubey-viii-masahiro","title":"Space shape\n Kyomizu Rokubey VIII Masahiro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1992 work by Kiyomizu Rokubei VIII is a remarkable sculpture with geometric form and sharp angles. The piece features a complex structure of inclined planes and voids, creating a fascinating play of light and shadow. The matte black glaze used for this sculpture adds subtle texture and visual depth, accentuating the facets and edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe innovative form of this work reflects the influence of Rokubei VIII's architectural training, incorporating architectural principles into ceramics. The contrast between smooth surfaces and angular edges demonstrates the artist's technical skill and artistic originality. This minimalist, structured approach is characteristic of Rokubei VIII's style, which successfully blends tradition and modernity harmoniously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBorn in 1954 in Kyoto, Kiyomizu Rokubei VIII, whose real name is Masahiro Shimizu, belongs to a prestigious line of ceramicists, the Kiyomizu Rokubei, whose roots date back to the Edo period. A graduate of Waseda University's School of Architecture, Masahiro Shimizu made his debut in the world of ceramics by winning the Grand Prize at the Asahi Ceramics Exhibition in 1983, a milestone in his career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIn 2000, he took the name Rokubei VIII after his father's retirement, continuing the family legacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHis work is distinguished by bold, geometric forms, often inspired by his background in architecture. Rokubei VIII's pieces are known for their clean aesthetic and innovative use of glaze, sometimes resembling enameled metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHis work has been featured in numerous exhibitions both in Japan and internationally, including renowned galleries such as Joan B Mirviss LTD and ccc's Nonaka-Hill Gallery, which held a solo exhibition of his work in 2023 and exhibited some of his sculptures at Art Basel HK.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHis works are also exhibited in prestigious museums such as the Tokyo National Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHeight: approximately 29.5 cm\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":52059417379162,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/0C361D8B-CA40-4464-BDE1-1F918EB89BFC.jpg?v=1756535284"},{"product_id":"vase-kato-kobei-vii-ki-seto","title":"Vase\n Kato Kobei VII\n Ki Seto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeto stoneware vase, modeled and carved, Seto-type yellow-green glaze applied irregularly, leaving unglazed areas that emphasize the accidental form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBorn in 1945, Kato Kobei VII is the heir to a long line of renowned potters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSon of Living National Treasure Kato Takuo, he represents the seventh generation of the Kato family, which has been carrying on ceramic traditions since 1804.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHis work is distinguished by the use of historical glazes, notably celadon or, as here, a traditional Seto or Oribe glaze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIn addition to his artistic contributions, Kato Kobei VII maintained and developed the tradition of Iranian iridescent earthenware in Japan, a legacy of research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHis avant-garde approach to traditional ceramics has earned him numerous awards and accolades, making him one of Japan's most celebrated contemporary potters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCurrently, he is a board member of the Japan Art Nouveau Association, a chief judge of the Chunichi International Ceramics Exhibition, and holds various other influential positions in the field of ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e24 x 13.5 cm 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":52059447525722,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/CEF255D5-0D9D-4BF9-94B7-D67FE17100DA.jpg?v=1756536319"},{"product_id":"vase-a-glacure-brune-nakamura-baizan-ii-1907-1997-kanasawa","title":"Brown glazed vase\n Nakamura Baizan II 1907-1997\n Kanasawa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeramic vase by Nakamura Baizan II, covered with an ash glaze. 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He trained under the renowned master potter Kusube Yaichi. Ichikawa made his debut at the Nitten Exhibition in 1952 and became a judge of the exhibition in 1966. Renowned for his exceptionally fine and impeccable ceramic work, he won numerous awards in Japan and presented his creations in France and Canada. In 2000, he received the Minister of Education Award at the prestigious Nikkokai Exhibition in Tokyo. Today, Ichikawa is celebrated as one of the most prominent artists of Kyo-ware, which was recognized as a traditional craft in 1977.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe porcelain of this round vase with a wavy square neck is worked with surface variations and unglazed parts that create a feeling of movement and texture, giving an impression of mobility to the different fish painted with a very sure brushstroke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003ea dynamic yet serene appearance. 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The vase is signed and dated August 1996.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eKato Tempei, born in 1954, was trained in the art of pottery under his father, Kato Shunto, second son of Keisei VII of the prestigious Akatsu-gama lineage, a family with many branches that continues a rich ceramic tradition. Tempei belongs to the eleventh generation of this lineage, associated with the Akatsu kiln.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA graduate of Nagoya Zokei Junior High School, he went on to create ceramics at the Tatsu kiln in Seto. His work has been recognized at several renowned exhibitions, such as the Tokai Traditional Crafts Exhibition, the Chunichi International Ceramic Art Exhibition, and the Asahi Ceramics Exhibition.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA prominent member of Nitten, he also serves as director of the Seto Ceramics Association.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e33.3 x 22 x 16.5cm approx.\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":52059555627354,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/152ADC5D-C676-4914-84DC-E3791E0B2BBB.jpg?v=1756543701"},{"product_id":"vase-aux-libellules-masaaki-shibata-gres-tokoname-vers-1970","title":"Dragonfly Vase\n Masaaki Shibata\n Sandstone, Tokoname circa 1970","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShibata Masaaki (柴田正明) is a Japanese ceramicist born in 1949.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe traveled to the United States in 1971 to study avant-garde ceramics, greatly influencing his artistic style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eShibata Masaaki has won numerous awards, including the silver medal at the International Exhibition of Contemporary Ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHis works have been presented at various prestigious events, including Expo '70 and the International Exhibition of Contemporary Sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eToday, his ceramics are distinguished by a fusion of traditional Japanese techniques and modern sculptural expressions, placing him as a prominent figure in contemporary ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA traditional technique for this vase which, through its shape, evokes dragonflies and creates accidents of material with an effect accentuated by the double coloring and the play of light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eH 23.5 x 17cm approximately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52059928068442,"sku":null,"price":1600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/2D9478B2-5748-48C1-BF01-6CE9C439D023.jpg?v=1756543984"},{"product_id":"vase-lune-yamato-yasuo-vers-1990-hagi","title":"Moon Vase\n Yamato Yasuo\n Around 1990\n Hagi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1975, Yasuo Yamato won First Prize at the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition and was later a regular member of the Japan Crafts Association. 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The surface of the vase is textured, revealing irregularities and natural patterns that subtly capture and reflect light. The warm, earthy colors and contrasting shades vary from earthy red to pale green-gray to ochre tones, evoking natural landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vase, reproduced in the book dedicated to him, is another fine example of Yamato Yasuo's mastery of manipulating form and surface to create pieces that are both simple and deeply expressive, and which demonstrate the interaction between artist, material and fire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eYasuo Yamato's works have been exhibited internationally, notably at the Japanese Cultural Center in Paris in 2000, and are included in the collections of museums such as the Honolulu Museum of Art and the San Francisco Oriental Museum of Art. 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There, he developed a passion for ceramics and continued his training before establishing his own studio in 1975.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpecializing in seihakuji, or blue-white glaze, Yoshikawa reinterprets traditional forms with a personal aesthetic featuring thick, bold, often architectural, sculptural porcelain forms covered with seihakuji glazes that gather and flow to create concentrated effects of color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHe also uses the technique of sometsuke, or underglaze cobalt blue painting, either to decorate his white-ground works with lively calligraphic motifs or to decorate the bases of his blue-tinted pieces with graffiti-like motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eYoshikawa's unique talent and innovative reinterpretation of classical idioms have earned him national and international recognition. 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