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Pots by Okatani Zeshin Part
Those of you who frequent the IBC forums will remember a fantastic and strange pot I identified for Dan Barton, who had picked it up in Japan and didnt know who made it. It was made by Okatani Zeshin, and … Continue reading
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Bang for Your Buck Potters, Part 1
Not all trees are ready for a 1,2, or 300 dollar pot, and many enthusiasts simply don’t have the funds or desire for the more expensive and collectible of Japanese potters. While I maintain that, for the most part, you … Continue reading
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From My Collection 3
Here are a few more interesting pots from my collection, to tide you readers over until I finish the first part of the “Bang for the Buck Potters” series, should be up tomorrow. A really nice oval from high end … Continue reading
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Glazed Pots by Ino Shukuho
The glazed and painted bonsai pots of contemporary Japanese potter Ino Shukuho are some of the best one can find for the money, in the same price bracket as more well known potters Kouyo and Ikkou. His glazed pots are … Continue reading
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The Pottery of Watanabe Kazuhiro(Ikkou)
Watanabe Kazuhiro is a contemporary Tokoname potter. Both his glazed and unglazed pots are popular, although prices are consistent and very reasonable for the quality. Born November 13, 1956, the son of famous master potter Watanabe Masami of the Syouzan … Continue reading
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Famous Painters of Sometsuke
In this post I’d like to show several examples from a wide range of my favorite pot painters, both antique and modern. Some of these painters’ works are very well known here in the West, others are more unfamiliar. In … Continue reading
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The Hanko and Rakkan Of Heian Tofukuji
Tofukuji used at least 15 stamps in the course of his career, plus his signature. Discrepancies in the stamp are often one of the easiest ways to spot a forgery. Some things to look for in comparing stamps for forgeries … Continue reading
The Unglazed Pots of Heian Tofukuji
While Tofukuji is certainly most famous for the quality, variety, and depth of his glazed pots, his unglazed pots are equally well appreciated, listed in the ranks with the best unglazed potters of Japan. Tofukuji used several types of clay … Continue reading
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Glazed Pots by Shigeru Zyubei
Shigeru Zyubei is a potter from Osaka, Japan. Virtually unknown here in the United States, and not very well known in Japan either. Despite this, I think his pots are sublime; with gorgeous glazes reminiscent of Tofukuji, Aiso, Shukuhou, Ikkou, … Continue reading
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A Few More From My Collection
A pre-war green glazed Heian Kouzan with rope detailed rim. A very old Kouzan with a marvelous patina. The glaze has become rough and pitted with tiny imperfections over the years, its feel is like fine grained sandpaper, while the … Continue reading
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