Category Archives: My Personal Collection

Local Show

Posted on April 24, 2012 by japanesepots

Sorry, readers, it’s been awhile! It’s been a busy(and early!)spring, so I haven’t had a moment to write or take any photos. So I’ll see if I can’t make up some lost time with a bunch of new posts this … Continue reading →

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Ogurayama

Posted on March 13, 2012 by japanesepots

Born September 12, 1920, Ogurayama has been making pots as an independent since 1975. He first gained great fame upon his first entry in the Japanese Kobachi Exhibition, in 1981, wherein he took a prize. He’s gone on to win … Continue reading →

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From My Collection 9

Posted on February 28, 2012 by japanesepots

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

Posted on February 28, 2012 by japanesepots

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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Pots From My Collection 8(and 6)

Posted on January 10, 2012 by japanesepots

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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Antique Chinese Pot

Posted on December 30, 2011 by japanesepots

Here is another antique Chinese pot I picked up a while ago. I thought the recent information I found about it would be interesting. The pot was made well over 100 years ago, and is middle crossing. The clay is … Continue reading →

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Bonsai Pots By Satomi Terahata

Posted on November 30, 2011 by japanesepots

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

Posted on November 9, 2011 by japanesepots

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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From my Collection 4

Posted on August 9, 2011 by japanesepots

Here are a few more interesting pots from my collection I’d like to share. All are from very famous potters, some of whom I’ve shown before.   An Oval Sometsuke pot by Itou Gekkou. One of my favorite painters of … Continue reading →

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A Few More From My Collection

Posted on May 28, 2011 by japanesepots

A pre-war green glazed Heian Kouzan with rope detailed rim.  A very old Kouzan with a marvelous patina.  The glaze has become rough and pitted with tiny imperfections over the years, its feel is like fine grained sandpaper, while the … Continue reading →

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