Category Archives: Famous and Antique Potters

Sano Daisuke

Posted on September 21, 2012 by japanesepots

Sano Daisuke was born in 1919, and died in 2000. He began painting small bowls in 1949, and his works are varied, numerous, and unique. For more than a decade, the pots he painted were made by Konno Shinzan, and … Continue reading →

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Trees and More Pots Up, 8/20

Posted on August 20, 2012 by japanesepots

I’m forced to sell some trees due to some unexpected medical expenses and a lack of insurance. Check out the “For Sale” page and email me if youre interested. I’ll be posting more trees as I find time to photograph … Continue reading →

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New Pots for Sale, 8/19

Posted on August 19, 2012 by japanesepots

New pots for sale on the For Sale page under the menu bar. Check em out, and I’ve got a bunch more to add as soon as I find time to take some photos, Teizan, Shikoh, Bikoh, there’s some goodies … Continue reading →

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New Pots For Sale 8/16

Posted on August 16, 2012 by japanesepots

New pots for sale on the For Sale page under the menu bar. Check em out, and I’ve got a bunch more to add as soon as I find time to take some photos!

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A very Interesting Yuzan

Posted on August 15, 2012 by japanesepots

So, moving on from the Shenanigans of yesterday…. I posted about the work of Fujikake Yuzan last week, but felt this piece deserved a post all to itself. Currently, it’s for sale. I believe it will be very very expensive. … Continue reading →

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A Forgery!

Posted on August 11, 2012 by japanesepots

Often I have friends who are searching for specific pots for specific trees, and also other friends who simply have me keep an eye out for big name potters’ work up for sale. When I find one of these big … Continue reading →

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Fujikake Yuzan

Posted on August 10, 2012 by japanesepots

Fujikake Yuzan was born in 1936, and began bonsai and pottery as a hobby when young. He built his first kiln in Kiryu in 1970, but later moved it to Gunma in 1978. He owns and runs the Cafe Dosenbo, … Continue reading →

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Tofukuji, 1st or 2nd?

Posted on July 24, 2012 by japanesepots

Here’s a Tofukuji pot that I picked up last month, and even after staring at it for a month, I’m at a loss as to whether it is a first or second generation. The glaze, patina, method of attachment for … Continue reading →

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New up on the For Sale page, 7/24

Posted on July 24, 2012 by japanesepots

A few new pots on the for sale page, 1st generation Heian Kozan, Owari-yaki, Ino Shukuho.

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A Quick Shot of a Kifu Shimpaku

Posted on July 20, 2012 by japanesepots

After putting up a new bench in the garden today, I decided to grab this Shimpaku and take a couple of quick shots before some heavy pinching. The plan for the future is to reduce the total weight of the … Continue reading →

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