Category Archives: Famous and Antique Potters

F@$&*%#g Forgeries!

Posted on June 19, 2013 by japanesepots

It’s often mentioned that there are many forgeries of famous Japanese potters’ work, in fact, I’ve heard some claim that there are more fake than real. The truth is, I think, that these claims are sometimes exaggerated. While I often … Continue reading →

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Still More New(Old) Pots up For Sale

Posted on June 18, 2013 by japanesepots

More pots posted up on the “For Sale” page! Big names, Big pots! Zeshin, Shoseki, Koyo, Keizan, Tofukuji and Bushuan!! Click here to check them Out! For Sale

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More new(old) pots for Sale!

Posted on June 12, 2013 by japanesepots

Another 30 or so lists today on the “For Sale” of the site. Many budget level Tokoname shohin pots with excellent patinas. Something for every budget! More still to come tomorrow, when I’ll be listing a couple of Tofukuji, super … Continue reading →

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New Pots Up for Sale!!!

Posted on June 10, 2013 by japanesepots

After 6 months of hoarding, more than 50 pots now going up for sale on the For Sale page here at the site! I’ve listed 30 today and will list the rest tomorrow. You can check them out by clicking … Continue reading →

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Okatani Zeshin Part 3

Posted on May 24, 2013 by japanesepots

A while back, we looked at several pots from the master of surreal and interesting carved miniature pots, Okatani Zeshin. I received a lot of feedback and mail on those posts, so I’ve been putting together a few more pots … Continue reading →

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Heian Kouzan(平安香山)Part 2

Posted on May 8, 2013 by japanesepots

My apologies to everyone who received this post earlier today in error. Hit the publish key instead of the draft key! All too easy to do on a phone! Now for the real post! In Part 1 of our look … Continue reading →

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Heian Kouzan(平安香山)Part 1

Posted on April 14, 2013 by japanesepots

There are 3 potters in Japan whose work is considered the pinnacle of Japanese design and aesthetics in Bonsai pottery: Heian Tofukuji, Tsukinowa Yusen, and Heian Kouzan; also known as the “Big Three”. We’ve taken a look(or 3!) at the … Continue reading →

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Seifu Yohei(清風与平)

Posted on April 2, 2013 by japanesepots

Seifu Yohei comes from a long line of Kyoto area potters and painters. He was the 4th generation of the Yohei pottery line, currently in the 5th, and lived from 1921 to 1991. The first generation lived from 1803-1863, just … Continue reading →

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From My Collection 15

Posted on March 31, 2013 by japanesepots

A few new pots have made it to, and from, my shelves in the last couple of months, so let’s have a look. So, this one isn’t really from my collection, but as it is passing through my hands today, … Continue reading →

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Tsukinowa Yusen Part 2

Posted on March 13, 2013 by japanesepots

So, this is part 2 of the masterpiece pottery of Tsukinowa Yusen. Glazed and Unglazed Yusen A typical celadon glazed Yusen, with clean lines and a very thick glaze, which softens the edges quite a bit. Another porcelain unpainted Yusen, … Continue reading →

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