Category Archives: Modern Potters

From My Collection 9

In today’s post we’ll take a look at a few more pots from my collection.  Its been awhile!  Spring has sprung here, so between repotting and spring bonsai work, and working on some articles for Peter Krebs’ excellent website, I … Continue reading

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Collection 10:Western Potters

Just so you readers dont think I’m a one note collector, I’d like to take a post an showcase a few of my favorite pots in my collection by Western potters. A Peter Krebs dragon pot, a relatively new and … Continue reading

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Bushuan Pots Part 2

Today’s post we’ll look at a few more pots from Shigeru Fukuda, aka Bushuan, the subject of our last post. In addition to the Bushuan from my collection on my “For Sale” page, all of the pots shown in today’s … Continue reading

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Pots by Shigeru Fukuda(Bushuan)

Today’s post is a selection of pots from contemporary potter Shigeru Fukuda, who makes pots under the trade name “Bushuan” or sometimes, “Fukumo”. A former professional motorcycle and automobile racer, Fukuda took up Bonsai as a hobby at 27, became … Continue reading

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Pots From My Collection 8(and 6)

Here are a few more pots from my collection that I thought were worthy of a few shots. As one of my readers pointed out, I completely skipped Collection Post 6 and went from 5 to 7. So this will … Continue reading

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Chop and Signature Resource

If you look at the top of the page here next to the “About” page you’ll see that the new “Chop and Signature Resource” page is now up. Either hover with your mouse over the chop image or click on … Continue reading

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Gyouzan: Pots by Nakano Yuuji and Yukizou

Up for your consideration today is a selection of pots by Nakano Yukizou and his son, Nakano Yuuji, of the Gyouzan kiln. Pots by Yukizou are most commonly refered to as “Gyouzan”, while pots by Yuuji are, simply, “Yuuji”, although … Continue reading

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Bonsai Pots By Satomi Terahata

Satomi Terahata is one of the lessor known bonsai potters of the modern era, but his glazes are unique and rich, so after a discussion on The Bonsai Study Group forum, I felt a little more exposure of this great … Continue reading

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From My Collection 5

A few more pots from my personal collection for your enjoyment. Antique Chinese, Red Clay with cut corners and large lip. This pot has a marvelous patina, the “water gloss” of very old unglazed pots, which makes them feel greasy … 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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