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Moritoki Taiyu was an highly regarded calligrapher and Bizen potter. He is far more known for the former, as his pottery production was very limited in comparison. Showing immense skill at both disciplines, this piece beautifully combines them. A classic stacked mochi form reminiscent of ancient Bizen works with beautiful clay flavor. Graced with spotted natural ash deposits on one side, which get heavier and begin to flow on the reverse. Both sides are decorated with a bamboo design and that make wonderful use of the artists brushwork prowess. Comes with its original matching lid, which is always preferred vs a lacquered wood replacement, along with the box and cloth. Measures 21cm wide by 17cm tall and in excellent/unused vintage/antique condition. $220 shipped to the USA, payment via PayPal friends and family. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional pics.

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Hey there, the visible area is 8 x 10.5 inches. Thanks for your interest!

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Good afternoon NMB, On offer today is beautiful woodblock print that harkens back to the glory days of the bushi. This particular piece is the cover to a collection of prints by the artist Kikuchi Yosai, a prominent late Edo/Meiji painter and printmaker and was published in 1894 by Aoki Suzando. The Image is classic - an early period armor set belonging to Minamoto no Tametomo (1139-1170), complete with longbows, arrows and a tachi complete with the instantly recognizable bear fur saya. The print itself is in phenomenal condition and presents with a fabulous patina. The paper has mellowed beautifully, yet the images retain sharp color and are blemish free. A heartfelt tribute to the warrior class, printed shortly after its downfall. This was professionally framed by my local shop, who does immaculate work and gets all of my pieces. The frame is very high quality, dark brown solid wood with a subtle texture to compliment the strength and age of the print. I believe the material is walnut but not 100% sure. Finished off with a French mat style accent line that I chose to accentuate the iconic Japanese red orange featured in the artwork. The size of the frame is 15 by 18 inches. Asking $350 shipped within the USA, which is about what it cost to frame. International buyers please contact me for a quote. Payment via PayPal friends and family is strong preferred but will accept Venmo if necessary. Thanks for looking!

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Good morning NMB! Available today is a stunning sake bottle by a Bizen potter that beautifully combines the thousand year history of the style with modern aesthetic. Kenji Takenaka’s works are hard to come by, and this is one of the most fabulous pieces of sake ware I’ve seen come out of his kiln. A powerful, classic Bizen form from the Momoyama period is masterfully executed in black Bizen clay, which creates a stunning contrast against the natural ash glaze that graced the pot during firing. This piece is in perfect condition and measures 15.5cm tall by 14 cm wide. Its generous size adds versatility, functioning perfectly as either a sake bottle or flower vase. Comes with its original signed box. $180 shipped to the USA, international buyers please contact me for a quote. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional pics. Thanks for looking!

Good afternoon NMB and happy Saturday! On offer today is a stunning example of the historic Hagi pottery tradition. Known as Oni, or demon Hagi, this sub style uses dark, iron rich clay as a base against the silky white glaze. This produces a dramatic, high energy effect when fired, as the glaze crawls in places and contracts with the body underneath. This piece has taken it a step further, with the glaze having been scraped away down the middle of each side, adding tension and strength to the design. This artist works out of a noborigama (climbing kiln) outside of Osaka and produces some of the most dynamic modern Hagi wares I’ve seen. This one stands 13cm tall and is 9.5cm wide. In perfect condition and stamped on the side with the artist’s seal, a nice callback to the old wares that were done like this so they could be easily identified in large, communal kilns. While made as a sake bottle, this piece would also function beautifully as a flower vase. $100 shipped to the USA, payment to be made by PayPal friends and family. International buyers please contact me for a quote. Thanks for looking!