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Masao Akiya - Kuro small bowl

6,600 YEN

size : W11.4cm×11.2cm×H6.2cm

This is a newly fired Kuro small bowl by Masao Akiya, who studied under Jun Isezaki, the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, and creates highly original works with a fresh and distinctive spirit.

This is one of his latest works, newly fired in February 2026.

It is made using the Kuro-Bizen technique inherited from his master, Jun Isezaki, and the black surface is especially attractive, combining a deep luster with a warm tone.

A special clay collected in areas such as Osafune, near Bizen City, is applied to the surface of the piece after being mixed with a small amount of cobalt, producing a stylish and richly profound black finish.

At the same time, the center of the interior has intentionally been left uncoated to preserve the Hidasuki, enriching the pleasure of using it as a vessel.

This small bowl is versatile enough to hold a wide variety of foods, from colorful side dishes, salads, and fruit to sweets and ice cream.



Masao Akiya - Bizen small bowl

4,400 YEN

size : W11.6cm×11.3cm×H6.2cm

This is a newly fired Bizen small bowl by Masao Akiya, who studied under Jun Isezaki, the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, and creates highly original works with a fresh and distinctive spirit.

This is one of his latest works, newly fired in February 2026.

This small bowl is especially appealing for its splendid fire pattern created through the traditional Anagama firing of the Isezaki lineage. Against a base of amber and reddish-brown clay tones, beautiful Tobi-Goma and Hidasuki appear across the surface.

It vividly shows one of the defining characteristics of Anagama firing, in which the flames rush powerfully through the kiln toward the back. The rich variety of Goma patterns gives the piece a strikingly different impression depending on the angle from which it is viewed.

In the center of the interior, refractory clay was placed on the bottom during firing to preserve the Hidasuki, adding further pleasure to its use as a vessel.

This is a versatile small bowl that can be used for a wide range of foods, from colorful side dishes, salads, and fruit to sweets and ice cream.



Masao Akiya - Kuro small bowl

6,600 YEN
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size : W11.5cm×11.2cm×H5.9cm

This is a newly fired Kuro small bowl by Masao Akiya, who studied under Jun Isezaki, the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, and creates highly original works with a fresh and distinctive spirit.

This is one of his latest works, newly fired in February 2026.

It is made using the Kuro-Bizen technique inherited from his master, Jun Isezaki, and the black surface is especially attractive, combining a deep luster with a warm tone.

A special clay collected in areas such as Osafune, near Bizen City, is applied to the surface of the piece after being mixed with a small amount of cobalt, producing a stylish and richly profound black finish.

At the same time, the center of the interior has intentionally been left uncoated to preserve the Hidasuki, enriching the pleasure of using it as a vessel.

This small bowl is versatile enough to hold a wide variety of foods, from colorful side dishes, salads, and fruit to sweets and ice cream.



Yuho Kaneshige - Imbe Hidasuki Mukoduke

16,500 YEN

size : W13.7cm×10.3cm×H11.7cm

Yuho Kaneshige, though a member of the Kaneshige lineage, has always continued to question himself and to create as an individual ceramic artist.
This is a somewhat earlier Ibe Hidasuki handled Mukozuke by Yuho Kaneshige.

It was fired in the electric kiln at Imbe designed by Sozan Kaneshige, and is said to have been made around 2002 as a culmination of his work in tableware.

Each piece is crafted with extraordinary care and precision, resulting in a level of detail that seems to go beyond the category of functional tableware and enter the realm of fine artistry.

As if competing in the art of delicate workmanship, the bifurcated handle is beautiful in itself, but above all, the proportions are masterfully calculated, with the slenderness of the handle and the balance in scale with the footed body being especially remarkable.

The delicate Hidasuki achieved with high-quality clay is also superb, and because this is Hidasuki without natural ash glaze, the sharply defined lines made possible by slab construction can be fully appreciated.

The body is made somewhat deep, making it suitable even for dishes with sauces or broth, while the delicate Hidasuki and elegant form greatly enhance the appeal of whatever food is served in it.

Originally, this work was made as part of a set of eight pieces, but it is now being offered individually, and a new wooden box can be made for it.
A wooden box for storing multiple pieces can also be prepared, so please feel free to inquire if you are considering purchasing more than one.

A work of the same form is currently on display in the exhibition “Yuho Kaneshige: The Kotodama of Clay,” held at the Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art from March 8 to May 17, 2026.



Yuho Kaneshige - Imbe Hidasuki Mukoduke

16,500 YEN
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size : W13.8cm×10.3cm×H12.4cm

Yuho Kaneshige, though a member of the Kaneshige lineage, has always continued to question himself and to create as an individual ceramic artist.
This is a somewhat earlier Ibe Hidasuki handled Mukozuke by Yuho Kaneshige.

It was fired in the electric kiln at Imbe designed by Sozan Kaneshige, and is said to have been made around 2002 as a culmination of his work in tableware.

Each piece is crafted with extraordinary care and precision, resulting in a level of detail that seems to go beyond the category of functional tableware and enter the realm of fine artistry.

As if competing in the art of delicate workmanship, the bifurcated handle is beautiful in itself, but above all, the proportions are masterfully calculated, with the slenderness of the handle and the balance in scale with the footed body being especially remarkable.

The delicate Hidasuki achieved with high-quality clay is also superb, and because this is Hidasuki without natural ash glaze, the sharply defined lines made possible by slab construction can be fully appreciated.

The body is made somewhat deep, making it suitable even for dishes with sauces or broth, while the delicate Hidasuki and elegant form greatly enhance the appeal of whatever food is served in it.

Originally, this work was made as part of a set of eight pieces, but it is now being offered individually, and a new wooden box can be made for it.
A wooden box for storing multiple pieces can also be prepared, so please feel free to inquire if you are considering purchasing more than one.

A work of the same form is currently on display in the exhibition “Yuho Kaneshige: The Kotodama of Clay,” held at the Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art from March 8 to May 17, 2026.



Yoshiteru Takariki - Bizen Wan

6,050 YEN
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size : W12.0cm×11.1cm×H7.4cm

This is a Bizen wan by Yoshiteru Takariki, who studied under Sozan Kaneshige and Yuho Kaneshige.

This piece was unloaded from the kiln in September 2025 (Reiwa 7).

For this bowl, a larger proportion of mountain clay was used. Its matte surface, containing many small stones, offers a different kind of appeal from field clay.

The firing also makes full use of the toughness characteristic of mountain clay. Around the lower body on the exterior, there appears a gray ash-covered fire pattern known as namako-hada, while the base reveals a vivid hi-iro, each providing its own pleasure to the viewer.

The underlying clay character itself shows a rich shiso-purple tone, a sign of high-quality clay, and it reveals different expressions both during use and after use.

Compared to Takariki’s earlier works, this piece is made in a simpler and slightly thinner style, making it lighter and easier to use while still retaining the durability characteristic of Bizen ware.

Designed as a footless bowl so that it can be used freely as a Bizen wan for many purposes, it generously displays Takariki’s skill, reflecting his deep passion for the study of tea ceramics.



Toukoubou Yu - Imbe Ashitsuki Mukozuke

6,600 YEN
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size : W15.3cm×14.3cm×H4.5cm

They inherit the careful and quiet style of Yuho Kaneshige.
In fact, when the studio was first founded, they were too afraid to use Bizen clay—it was simply too precious.
You can clearly tell how much care and respect they have for their materials.
This Mukozuke is made using clay rich in mountain soil, resulting in a surface expression that evokes the dignified austerity and vibrant earthen character often seen in the mid-period works of Yuho Kaneshige.
The firing, which prominently features Goma, further enhances this powerful, organic impression.
The central part of the vessel is gently swollen, reminiscent of a baby’s navel.
This form, combined with the shell-like curvature of the overall shape, creates a unique presence—
as if the ingredients placed within are being softly embraced by the vessel itself.



Toukoubou Yu - Imbe Mukozuke

5,500 YEN
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size : W14.6cm×14.3cm×H4.6cm

They inherit the careful and quiet style of Yuho Kaneshige.
In fact, when the studio was first founded, they were too afraid to use Bizen clay—it was simply too precious.

You can clearly sense the care and respect they have for their materials.
This Mukozuke by Toukoubou Yu is a luxurious piece made with exceptionally fine Bizen clay—the very clay the two potters once felt was “too precious to use.” Subtle undulations remain in the clay, letting the maker’s quiet breath linger within a rigorously unadorned form.

Rich in mountain soil, the body and the Kase-Goma-forward firing evoke the dignified austerity and vibrant earthen life often seen in Yuho Kaneshige’s mid-period works.

The strength and usability of old Bizen suribachi are deftly translated into a modern design, making it versatile for everything from side dishes to slightly sauced foods—and even desserts or fruit.

Here, the color and texture of Bizen clay and the high technical standard of Toukoubou Yu’s tableware come together seamlessly, achieving a poised balance of simplicity, function, and presence.



Toukoubou Yu - Imbe Mukozuke

5,500 YEN
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size : W15.5cm×13.8cm×H5.6cm

They inherit the careful and quiet style of Yuho Kaneshige.
In fact, when the studio was first founded, they were too afraid to use Bizen clay—it was simply too precious.

You can clearly sense the care and respect they have for their materials.
This Mukozuke by Toukoubou Yu is a luxurious piece made with exceptionally fine Bizen clay—the very clay the two potters once felt was “too precious to use.” Subtle undulations remain in the clay, letting the maker’s quiet breath linger within a rigorously unadorned form.

Rich in mountain soil, the body and the Kase-Goma-forward firing evoke the dignified austerity and vibrant earthen life often seen in Yuho Kaneshige’s mid-period works.

The strength and usability of old Bizen suribachi are deftly translated into a modern design, making it versatile for everything from side dishes to slightly sauced foods—and even desserts or fruit.

Here, the color and texture of Bizen clay and the high technical standard of Toukoubou Yu’s tableware come together seamlessly, achieving a poised balance of simplicity, function, and presence.



Yoshiteru Takariki - Bizen Ricebowl

3,850 YEN
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size : W11.9cm×11.7cm×H7.2cm

He inherits the skills and spirit of Sozan Kaneshige.
The simple and undecorated design highlights the beauty of Bizen clay.
He believes that the work will be completed in the hands of the user.
This is his latest work, which he fired in June 2023.
This work is a traditional style rice bowl of Bizen.
Bizen rice bowls are convenient because rice grains are less likely to stick to vessels.



Yuho Kaneshige - Imbe Hidasuki Suhama Mukozuke

38,500 YEN

size : W16.2cm×13.1cm×H5.1cm

He has been creating unique pieces in primitive kilns in recent years.
He has also produced a work titled "Shiro.
However, this "Shiro" was not fired in a primitive kiln, but in an electric kiln.
It was fired at a high temperature and has slight Hidasuki adhering to it.
It is very hard, but the surface is smooth and almost worn.
The design is also interesting as it has repeatedly shrunk and expanded on the potter's wheel.
One feels that the work is not made of a single piece of board, but is put together like a three-dimensional puzzle.



Gosuke Yashiro - Imbe Konohazara

7,150 YEN

size : W18.5cm×14.2cm×H6.1cm

Gosuke Yashiro was so captivated by Bizen ware—unglazed and fired in its natural state—that he relocated from Hokkaido to Bizen City.
He prefers creating works in the traditional style that has been handed down since ancient times.
This piece features a bluish-gray Kase-Goma surface combined with a softly matte clay texture, evoking the aesthetic of Yuho Kaneshige’s early “mountain clay” period works.
Small stones naturally included in the clay contribute to the character of the piece, enhancing the surface with visual depth. They move along with the spatula marks and appear rhythmically in tune with the wheel-thrown grooves—showcasing the clay’s expressive potential.
Inside and at the base, a refreshing orange coloration emerges, like autumn leaves turning color.
With use, the clay will absorb moisture and reveal even more stunning transformations over time.



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