Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Rope Inlay Ceramic Pottery Bowl Plate
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government.
Earthenware
H 9.5 in W 10 in D 8.25 in
Ovid Vase by Japanese National Living Treasure Tatsuzo Shimaoka
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Baroda, MI
This piece was wood fired with multiple glazes and is made by Japanese NAtional Living Treasure Tatsuzo Shimaoka.
Stoneware
H 8 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
Ovid Vase by Japanese National Living Treasure Tatsuzo Shimaoka
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Baroda, MI
He originally studied pottery at the Tokyo Institute of Technology and then apprenticed to Shoji Hamada before starting his own kiln and complex next door in 1953. he later received ...
Stoneware
H 6.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Japanese Glazed Rope Inlay Pottery Ceramic Vase with Signed Box
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government.
Earthenware
H 10.25 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Ovid Vase by National Living Treasure of Japan Tatsuzo Shimaoka
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Baroda, MI
He originally studied pottery at the Tokyo Institute of Technology and then apprenticed to Shoji Hamada before starting his own kiln and complex next door in 1953. he later received ...
Stoneware
H 4.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Pottery Glazed Rope Inlay Vase with Box
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government.
Earthenware, Pottery
H 3.25 in W 11.75 in D 11.75 in
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Rope Inlay Mashiko Pottery Plate Charger
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government.
Earthenware, Pottery
H 9.9 in W 6.4 in D 3.75 in
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Henko Rope Inlay Pottery Vase with Box
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government.
Earthenware
H 2.25 in Dm 10.5 in
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Japanese Kaki Glazed Rope Inlay Mingei Pottery Bowl Plate
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government.
Earthenware, Pottery
H 2.75 in Dm 12.5 in
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Banana Leaf Mashiko Pottery Plate Bowl
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government.
Earthenware, Pottery
H 9.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Pottery Glazed Rope Inlay Vase with Box
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government.
Earthenware, Pottery
H 3.75 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Pottery Rope Inlay Square Plate with Box
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government.
Pottery, Stoneware
H 11.5 in W 3 in D 6 in
Tall Vase with Signed Tomobako by Living National Treasure Tatsuzo Shimaoka
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Baroda, MI
This tall vase was crafted by Japanese National Living Treasure Tatsuzo Shimaoka.
Stoneware
H 0.67 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Living National Treasure Terai Naoji Maki-e Plates, Set of 10
Located in Taichung, TW
Maintained in excellent condition, the complete set retains the warm, lustrous glow characteristic of world class Japanese lacquerware. The Era & Origin: Crafted by the legendary la...
Wood, Lacquer
H 4.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Mashiko Ware Single Flower Mingei Pottery Vase Hamada Shoji
By Hamada Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Stoneware Mashiko Ware single flower bottle form vase created in the style of the renowned Japanese potter and National Living Treasure, Shoji Hamada (1894–1978).
Clay
H 9.5 in W 3.25 in D 3 in
Japanese Beautiful Antique Bronze Bamboo Form Ikebana Vase- Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find red bronze "Bamboo" Form Ikebana Vase This bronze vase was designed and signed by Japan National Living Treasure artist, Takahashi Keiten.
Bronze
H 1.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Japanese Mashiko Mingei Bamboo Art Pottery Plate in the Manner of Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
During the Showa Era, Shoji Hamada and Tatsuzō Shimaoka, both renowned potters and each Japanese Living National Treasures, set up kilns and worked in Mashiko.
Pottery, Stoneware
Japanese Signed Mashiko Mingei Art Pottery Plate in the Manner of Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
During the Showa Era, Shoji Hamada and Tatsuzō Shimaoka, both renowned potters and each Japanese Living National Treasures, set up kilns and worked in Mashiko.
Pottery, Stoneware
Japanese Contemporary Green Gold Red Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
This artist apprenticed himself to Inoue Manji, Japan’s living national treasure in the field of white porcelain.
Gold
H 3.5 in Dm 3.5 in
Kyohei Fujita 'Dream' Blown Glass Box
By Kyohei Fujita
Located in New York, NY
Then in 1997, Fujita received an award from the Japanese government for “Distinguished Achievement in the Cultural Arts” and became recognized as a National Living Treasure in Japan.
Glass
H 2.5 in Dm 12 in
Charger Attributed to Shoji Hamada On Contemporary Stand
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Stamford, CT
In 1955 he was designated a Japanese "Living National Treasure".
Clay
H 5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Brother Thomas Bezanson Signed Benedictine Monk Studio Pottery Glazed Art Vase
By Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1978 he traveled to Japan where he met and worked with five Japanese potters, designated “Living National Treasures” by the Japanese government.
Ceramic, Pottery
Brother Thomas Bezanson Signed Benedictine Monk Studio Pottery Glazed Art Bowl
By Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1978 he traveled to Japan where he met and worked with five Japanese potters, designated “Living National Treasures” by the Japanese government.
Ceramic, Pottery
H 19.13 in W 12 in D 5.25 in
French Modernist Stoneware Sculpture “Serpent” (1946) by Marcel Derny
By Marcel Derny
Located in Shippensburg, PA
In 1999, he was recognized in Japan as a “Living Treasure.” Marcel Derny died on April 29, 2003, in Clamart.
Stoneware
H 13 in Dm 6.25 in
Wood-Fired Ceramic Vase by Paul Chaleff
By Paul Chaleff
Located in Atlanta, GA
His vessels are strongly influenced by Japanese pottery, especially the work of one of Japan’s National Living Treasures, Takeshi Nakazato.
Ceramic
H 12.85 in Dm 12.85 in
Wood-Fired Ceramic Jar Paul Chaleff
By Paul Chaleff
Located in Atlanta, GA
His vessels are strongly influenced by Japanese pottery, especially the work of one of Japan’s National Living Treasures, Takeshi Nakazato.
Ceramic
H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Porcelain Flower Vase by Living National Treasure Imaizumi Imaemon XIII
By Imaemon Imaizumi XIII
Located in Berlin, Berlin
The vase was made by Imaizumi Imaemon XIII (1926-2001), who was designated a Living National Treasure of Japan for his talented skills and his efforts in preserving the traditional t...
Porcelain
H 3.55 in Dm 3.15 in
Bizen Tea Caddy with Botamochi Decor by Living National Treasure Fujiwara Yu
By Fujiwara Yu
Located in Berlin, Berlin
As son of famous Fujiwara Kei (1899-1983) he has also been awarded the title "Living National Treasure" in 1996 for his continuous efforts to preserve and teach the traditional techn...
Stoneware
H 5.12 in Dm 3.94 in
Bizen Sake Set Flask and Cup by Living National Treasure Fujiwara Yu (1932-2001)
By Fujiwara Yu
Located in Berlin, Berlin
As son of famous Fujiwara Kei (1899-1983) he has also been awarded the title "Living National Treasure" in 1996 for his continous efforts to preserve and teach the traditional techni...
Stoneware
H 9.45 in Dm 5.12 in
Outstanding Heavy Ash Glazed Japanese Bizen Vase by Isezaki Mitsuru
Located in Berlin, Berlin
His younger brother is Isezaki Jun (1936), who is a Japanese "Living National Treasure".
Stoneware
H 7 in W 3.5 in D 3.3 in
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Glazed Rope Inlay Pottery Ceramic Vase with Box
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government.
Earthenware
H 10.5 in Dm 4.5 in
Japanese Hand Glazed Vase by Tokuda Yasokichi III, Living National Treasure
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Tokuda Yasokichi III (1933–2009), doyen of Japan’s Kutani porcelain kilns, was elevated in 1997 to the rank of “living national treasure” – the highest accolade awarded by the Japane...
Porcelain
Japanese Blue Hand Glazed Vase By Tokuda Yasokichi III Living National Treasure
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Tokuda Yasokichi III (1933–2009), doyen of Japan’s Kutani porcelain kilns, was elevated in 1997 to the rank of “living national treasure” – the highest accolade awarded by the Japan...
Porcelain
H 7.88 in Dm 7.88 in
Bronze Vase with Shakudo Patina by Takahashi Keiten, Living National Treasure
Located in Fukuoka, JP
An elegant bronze vase by Takahashi Keiten (1915–2007), one of Japan’s most celebrated metal artists and a designated Living National Treasure.
Bronze, Copper
Porcelain Contemporary Table Lamp Red Green Gold by Living National Treasure
Located in Takarazuka, JP
“Living national treasure” in Japan refers to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional levels of mastery and is designated as a preserver of a certain skill by the Japanese gov...
Gold
An Exquisite Quality Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bud Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Presenting a truly remarkable piece, this large exquisite quality cobalt ground Meiji Period Japanese cloisonne Enamel Bud Vase. This magnificent artwork embodies the timeless beauty...
Enamel
H 14.25 in W 13 in D 2.75 in
Brother Thomas Bezanson Honan Tenmoku Flask Form Vase, 1998
By Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Littleton, CO
Later, he was invited to travel to Japan where he met five Japanese potters, designated “Living National Treasures” by the Japanese government.
Ceramic
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Japanese Glazed Rope Inlay Pottery Tea Bowl Chawan, 1957
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government.
Earthenware
H 3 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Large Japanese Glazed Rope Inlay Ceramic Pottery Bowl Dish
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government.
Ceramic, Earthenware
Japanese Mashiko Mingei Art Pottery Plate Bowl Attrbuted to Tatsuzo Shimaoka
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government.
Stoneware
H 1.75 in W 7.75 in D 8 in
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Japanese Glazed Rope Inlay Pottery Ceramic Plate Low Bowl
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government.
Earthenware
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Japanese Glazed Rope Inlay Pottery Ceramic Plate Low Bowl
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government.
Earthenware
H 9.8 in W 4 in D 3.8 in
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Monumental Japanese Drip Glazed Pottery Ceramic Vase
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government.
Earthenware
H 1.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Glazed Rope Inlay Mingei Pottery Bowl Plate
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government.
Earthenware
H 6 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Pottery Glazed Rope Inlay Vase with Box
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government.
Earthenware, Pottery
H 10 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Exhibited Japanese Mingei Glazed Pottery Vase with Box
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government.
Earthenware, Pottery
H 3.25 in W 12 in D 12 in
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Rope Inlay Mashiko Pottery Bowl Plate
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government.
Earthenware, Pottery
H 7 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Large Glazed Rope Inlay Ceramic Vessel with Signed Wood Box
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government.
Ceramic
H 1 in W 2.6 in D 2.6 in
Imperial Emperor's Treasure Sterling Silver Box "Phoenix", 1915 FREE SHIP
Located in South Burlington, VT
Give a gift fit for a King or Queen. Japanese Imperial Emperor's sterling silver "Imperial Phoenixes" Keepsake Box- Gift from the Taisho Emperor 1915. This lovely box featuring...
Sterling Silver
H 7.5 in W 5.88 in D 3 in
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Fishnet Textured Japanese Flask
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Sharon, CT
Beautiful flask in the tradition of Hamada, but with the original embossed textured fish net innovation of his protoge Tatsuzo Shimaoka (1996 Japanese National Living Treasure).
Ceramic
H 5.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Jun Isezaki Signed Japanese Pottery Bizen Ware Sake Bottle Vase with Signed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully made pottery bottle/vase by famed Japanese Bizen ware master artist Jun Isezaki who was named a Japanese Living National Treasure.
Earthenware
H 13 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Izuru Yamamoto Japanese Bizen Ware Pottery Yohen Tsubo Jar Vase With Ash Glaze
Located in Studio City, CA
A stunning and sumptuously, naturally glazed large work by Japanese pottery master Izuru Yamamoto (Born 1944- He is the son of the late Toshu Yamamoto- a Japanese Living National Tr...
Pottery, Stoneware
H 11.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Jun Isezaki Signed Japanese Bizen Yaki Ware Large Pottery Vase Signed Sealed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully made large Bizen Yaki Ware vase by famed Japanese Bizen pottery master artist Jun (Jyun) Isezaki (born 1936) who was designated a Japanese Living National Treasure in 2...
Earthenware, Pottery
H 1 in Dm 9.9 in
Plate by Shoji Hamada
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shoji Hamada (1894-1978) legendary Japanese ceramist, designated Living National Treasure, and second director of the Mingei Museum of Tokyo was, along with his great friend Bernard ...
Stoneware
Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Glaze Japanese Studio Pottery Yunomi Teacup
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, beautifully crafted, and wonderfully designed Yunomi teacup by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada featuring his wax-resistant technique and highly coveted rich Kaki gl...
Stoneware
H 3 in W 4.75 in D 4.85 in
Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and very engaging Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The fired stoneware bowl features a vast array of shifting, vibrant,...
Pottery, Stoneware
H 11.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Persimmon Glaze Vase Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, beautifully crafted, sumptuously glazed vase by Japanese Mingei Mashiko pottery master Shoji Hamada, which features a fine example of his highly coveted rich Kaki/persi...
Pottery, Stoneware
H 9.8 in W 8 in D 3.5 in
Modern Japanese Studio Pottery Oribe Moon Flask Vase by Ken Matsuzaki
By Ken Matsuzaki
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary studio ceramic vase made by Japanese potter Ken Matsuzaki (1950-). The vase showcases distinguished "moon flask" form with shoulder loops. The moon flask form was wide...
Ceramic
H 4.75 in W 6 in D 6 in
Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, perfectly shaped antique Bizen ware Chawan tea bowl by renowned Japanese master potter/artist Kaneshige Toyo (1896-1967) featuring a unique natural, organic forming ash ...
Stoneware
H 11 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Persimmon Glaze Vase Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, beautifully crafted, sumptuously glazed vase by master Japanese Mingei potter Shoji Hamada, which features a fine example of his highly coveted rich Kaki/persimmon glaz...
Stoneware
H 9 in W 5 in D 5 in
Shoji Hamada Japanese Pottery Mingei Bamboo Tetsue Hakeme Vase with Signed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, beautifully crafted and designed vase by master Japanese Mingei Moshiko potter Shoji Hamada, a fine example of his iron pigment and glazed hand painted tetsue brushwork...
Pottery, Stoneware
H 4.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Glaze Japanese Pottery Yunomi Teacup Signed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, beautifully crafted, and wonderfully designed Yunomi teacup by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada featuring his wax-resistant technique and highly coveted thick rich K...
Stoneware
Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Japanese Pottery Vase with Signed & Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, beautifully crafted, and designed gourd vase by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada, which features a fine example of his famed rich Kaki or persimmon glaze. The origin...
Stoneware
H 3.25 in Dm 5.15 in
Rosanjin Kitaoji Signed Painted Chawan Tea Bowl with Original Sealed Signed Box
By Rosanjin Kitaoji
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely gorgeous hand-painted pottery Chawan tea bowl by Japanese master potter Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) who was arguably one of if not the greatest artists/ceramicists of ...
Ceramic, Pottery
H 19 in W 9 in D 8 in
Large Contemporary Japanese Shigaraki Vessel Kohyama Yasuhisa
By Kohyama Yasuhisa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking stoneware vase made in the tradition of Shigaraki ware by celebrated Japanese potter Kohyama Yasuhisa (1936-) in the year of 2005. Born in the town of Shigaraki, Yasuhisa ...
Ceramic
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.
Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.
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The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
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