Category Archives: Famous and Antique Potters

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 →

A pair of green glazed pots with blue highlights, two pots in which the later influence of Tofukuji on potters such as Aiba Kouichiro(Kouyo) and Ino Shukuho can clearly be seen. A blue glazed rectangle with a similiar glaze to … Continue reading →

Among the many well known Japanese potters of the late 19th and early 20th century, no potters’ work is more varied, in size, shape, glaze, colour, and clay than Heian Tofukuji. In addition to high quality and great usability, it … Continue reading →