Category Archives: Modern Potters

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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Some More Bushuan Pots

Posted on August 7, 2012 by japanesepots

It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of pots by Shigeru Fukuda, aka Bushuan. So I thought I’d show a few more today. Other than the second and third, and the last, all are available for sale, but they … 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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Tsukinowa Shousen

Posted on July 18, 2012 by japanesepots

So, I promised an individual post on the 3 generations of the Tsukinowa line of bonsai potters, and we’ll start with the most recent. Tsukinowa Shousen was born in 1960. He truly embodies the spirit and skill of his Grandfather, … Continue reading →

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Kutani Painters and Potters

Posted on July 15, 2012 by japanesepots

So, I admit to a woeful ignorance of Kutani painters and potters. There are a few big names, like Kutani Chikusan, Kutani Shozan, and Kutani Yasokichi, that I recognize, but when a Kutani potter I’d never heard of popped up … Continue reading →

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New on the For Sale Page, 7/14

Posted on July 12, 2012 by japanesepots

New pots up on the For Sale page, 7/12! Some really cool stuff up, and I’ll be adding more later this week, so check back!

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Suruga Yamasyou

Posted on July 5, 2012 by japanesepots

In today’s post we will take a look at the carved pots of Suruga Yamasyou. Yamasyou is one of the most respected makers of carved pots in Japan, and his works fetch correspondingly high prices! Born March 4, 1925, Yamasyou … Continue reading →

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Bijutsu Bonki!

Posted on June 28, 2012 by japanesepots

I’ve been looking for this book set for over a year(at a reasonable price!) and this week the copies I picked up arrived. Published by the Nippon Bonsai Association in 1990 as a commemorative of an event, the two volume … Continue reading →

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Finally…Itou Gekkou

Posted on June 21, 2012 by japanesepots

Itou Gekkou is one of my favorite painters, and these days he’s one of my favorite potters as well. Gekkou comes from a very long line of fantastic potters, of bonsai ware and other items, and I find the story … Continue reading →

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New Links Page Up

Posted on June 18, 2012 by japanesepots

I finally managed to begin posting links to sites that I frequent and recommend highly, you’ll find it at the top menu bar. It includes both western and eastern sites about bonsai, pottery, and general tree info. I still have … Continue reading →

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