Contemporary Ceramic Bowl by Teruo Hara

A ceramic bowl with celadon glaze by Japanese potter Ono Kotaro (Japanese, b. 1953). Named "Circular Reef", the fine porcelain bowl features an irregular ed...

A rare ceramic bowl with over glaze painted decoration by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan ((1842–1916). Unlike the better known works Kozan made for the expositions in the west and export to the foreign market, this piece exemplifies his work for the domestic market and the tea ceremony. The bowl was made in the so called "Utusushi" Ogata Kenzan (1663-1743), an celebrated Edo painter and ceramicist. Utusushi is loosely translated as "in the spirit of". It is not at all a simple imitation of a master, but a Japanese concept of embracing the spiritual essence of a master while the creator is free to mix in his or her own unique artistic interpretation and flavor. The bowl was made to hold fruits during the tea ceremony. It has a very distinguished form with a circular lower body morphing into a square upper portion that further opening with flared rim. The surface has a grey glaze onto which Asagao flowers (Japanese morning glory) on the vines were painted in a free and poetic style. White was used for the petals, green for the leaves with touches of gold highlight. Asagao, the symbol of the summer was rendered in the spirit of Ogata Kenzan, and interestingly the shape of the blossom echoes the unique form the bowl. It was likely reserved for the tea ceremony during the summer months. Under the base, Kozan was signed in black on an white porcelain plaque inlay. For two similar examples of Kozan's work Utusushi Kenzan, see Page 168-169 of the book: Sekai ni Aisa Reta ya Kimono Miyagawa Kozan Makuzu...

A glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The well-balanced form is hand built and shows...

A small elegant glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The well-balanced form is hand b...

A small elegant glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The well-balanced form is hand built and shows just a slight irr...

A large ceramic bowl by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The deep form bowl features a robust body of thick wall, s...

Ceramic bowl in orange / yellow colors from the 1960s. This product will be inspected thoroughly at our professional workshop by our educated employees, who assure the product qua...

Exquisite contemporary signed decorative porcelain bowl, intricately hand-painted in blue and cream, a stunning progression of the artist's interpretation of peaches, a signed master...

Unique Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain decorative bowl, intricately gilded and hand painted in red, purple and blue on an elegantly shaped round body, a signed masterpiece...

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This three-legged Chinese ceramic bowl was dipped in a muted Chartreuse, fired, and then was hand-painted with beautiful white flowers and plants.

Exquisite large contemporary hand-glazed decorative porcelain decorative bowl in vibrant red, blue and white on a stunningly shaped body, an exhibition masterpiece by a master porcel...