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26/09/2026

26/09/2026

Texture, fire, and fiery red iron tones

This Heisei-era Aka Shino (赤志野) yunomi by Mino-ware master Kato Toyohisa (加藤豊久) is an absolute celebration of tactile, wood-fired ceramics.

Hand-sculpted with subtly faceted walls and an organic rim, its surface showcases a dramatic interplay of warm iron-red slip and thick, crawling white Shino glaze. High kiln temperatures caused the glaze to contract into fissured textures (kairagi) and soft pitted marks, split by a bold dark band sweeping across the middle.

Accompanied by its original signed wooden box (tomobako) and artist wrapping cloth

Dimensions: 10.5cm (h) x 9cm (w) x 8cm (d)

25/09/2026

A timeless symbol of optimism cast in bronze

Titled Kibō (希望), meaning "Hope," this magnificent Showa-era cast bronze vase is the work of master metal sculptor Nakajima Yasumi I (1877–1950).

An internationally acclaimed artist, Yasumi I served as a juror for the landmark 1925 Paris Exposition (Art Deco) and his works grace elite public collections, including the Imperial Household Agency and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

Standing at nearly 34cm tall, the vase features sweeping vertical ribs that rise gracefully toward a slender neck, creating a striking sense of upward motion. Finished in a rich reddish-brown patina, it captures light with an extraordinary soft luster.

Accompanied by its original signed wooden box (tomobako)

25/09/2026

A stunning display of natural ash & fire marks

An exceptional Haikaburi Yōhen Shino tea cup by celebrated Mashiko ceramic master Ken Matsuzaki. Layers of creamy Shino glaze melt through scorched wood ash, amber highlights, and deep olive tones.

Includes original signed tomobako (wooden box)

24/09/2026

Discover the distinctive Shibugami (渋紙) of Kato Shunto (加藤舜陶), a master of Seto ware and ash glazes. Inspired by the warm reddish brown appearance of traditional persimmon dyed paper, his Shibugami ceramics combine rich earthy colour with subtle kiln variation. Explore how Shunto transformed traditional Seto techniques through experimentation with glaze and firing.

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24/09/2026

The raw beauty of unglazed Bizen clay

A vibrant, wood-fired yunomi by award-winning master Fumio Kawabata. Sweeps of fiery russet and soft grey ash marks wrap around an organic, comfortable form.

Accompanied by its original signed tomobako (wooden box)