Modern Ceramics

A Japanese storage jar (tsubo) made in the ancient Echizen ware tradition by Fujita Jurouemon VIII. Echizen is one of the six ancient kilns in Japan, directly influenced by the Sue ware...

An early ceramic vase in a cylinder form by potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). Unusually tall at 21.75 inches, the vase strikes the viewer with its slender silouette with a tapering neck and mouth opening. What is extraordinary about this piece is the complex glaze Bezanson applied on the surface. Three vertical black glaze stripes are featured around the surface. On one side, stacks of horizontal finger-like marks were placed on a brown and silvery iridescent background, characterized as "Honan tenmoku" glaze. The other side, the glaze took on a brilliant silver oxidation in a mottled effect. The top conical portion is largely covered with a thick and oily "black olive" glaze, which is dripping down in high saturation. Circles surrounding the rim was less iron-saturated, forming a more orderly visual border. In close range, the different glazes across the vase displays subtle changes of shimmering, iridescent and textured effects and are visually mesmerizing. Bezanson's ceramic and glaze techniques was rooted in Asian ceramic tradition but utterly modern looking. The vase was marked on the base "Benedictine Monks Weston Vermont", "^60 BRENER" and Bezanson's decipher as shown. The decipher indicated that this vase was made in Weston VT circa 1965-1970, same period of another vase with similar glaze effect in our gallery (shown in the last photo), showcasing the highly sophisticated techniques Bezanson mastered and used fluidly in his ceramic work. Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007) was a Canadian born artist and Benedictine monk primarily known for his porcelain pottery and mastery of complex glazes. Strongly influenced by Asian pottery, often adapting traditional Chinese and Japanese pottery methods and materials to his work. He is renowned for his original glaze recipes and perfect forms and always sought to create something new and beautiful. His exacting standards made for the shattering of over 80% of each firing. One "rescued" piece however is now in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. His estate is represented by Pucker Gallery...

Moon set of 4 bowls A sophisticated complement to any decor, this set of four bowls owes its distinctive crackles - creating unpredictable trace...

Yunomi is the taller tea cup, compared to the Chawan ( that has a usage during the tea ceremony ), which has a more formal everyday tea-drinking use. The Japanese design is elegant a...

Goccia incenso holder L Named after the Italian word for "drop" which recalls its delightful shape, this sculptural incense holder is distinguished by a gorgeous pattern elegantly breaking into its clean lines. Handcrafted following the Japanese naked Raku...

Blackfringe Set Of 4 Bowls Defined by a bold and clean-lined silhouette, the four bowls composing this set handcrafted from Raku-style ceramic echo the refi...

Hydria vase Borrowing the generous silhouette of amphoras from ancient Greece, this stunning ceramic vase results from a painstaking artisan crafting pr...

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary large porcelain table lamp, a stunning masterpiece hand painted, hand-glazed and edtched on a large glob...

Wake Vase A vase representing the concept of japanese Wabi-sabi, revealed the moment the piece is observed in its entirety. The sharp white lines and deep natural green harmonical...

Wu bowl duo This one-of-a-kind set of two ceramic bowls is a showcase of pottery craftsmanship in impeccable Japanese style. Result of the ancient Raku technique, the dynamic crac...

Goccia incenso holder This extraordinary work of art will easily blend in with any contemporary setting, thanks to a clean and timeless allure of sophisticated charm. Handcrafted ...

A ceramic rectangular form vase, part of the artist's "Meditation-Staying" series by South Korean artist Sung-Jae Choi (b. 1962) circa 2000s. The modern vase was heavily potted with ...

Recovered from the roof of an ancient masseria ( farmhouse ) outside Matera - Basilicata, these series of pieces have been treated to recover their insulation properties first, and t...

Incenso set An extraordinary addition to a contemporary decor for a stunning visual allure, this set of two incense holders features a raw, porous shape deftly handcrafted following the Japanese technique of naked Raku ceramic firing...

An oribe stoneware square dish with four notched corners and up-turned edges made by Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) circa 1950s. The Mingei style dish h...

A glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The hand-built form shows slight irregularity and is covered with a brilliant ...

A richly glazed ceramic sculptural slab in the shape of a centerpiece plate by Japanese ceramic artist Yoshikawa Masamichi (1946-). The highly abst...

Aurora Set Of 4 Bowls This superb set of four bowls actualizes a refined synthesis between abstract art and impeccable craftsmanship, resulting in...

Earth 3 cups This set of three cups in matte, black ceramic deftly handcrafted on the lathe makes for an exclusive addition to modern tableware collections, accenting them with a ...

A glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) circa 1960s made by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011), whose work was heavily influenced by the Japanese ceramic tra...

Yochiya explore the untapped possibilities of cloisonné by combining improvisational and serendipitous modern techniques such as welding and hydraulic pressure, rather than relying solely on traditional techniques. Sculpting as if drawing, and embracing the accidental moments that arise, led to many fascinating discoveries. Cloisonné ware is a craft in which a glassy glaze is applied to silver or copper and enclosed into the small sections separated by a wire. Japanese cloisonné enamel reached a technical peak, producing items more advanced than any that had existed before. In Japan cloisonné enamels are known as shippō-yaki Using this craft Yochiya present the Shippo vases...

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...

The striking monochrome of this vase draws on a long Chinese tradition of ceramics glazed in a single, statement-making color. The gracefully curved form of this porcelain vase is enlivened by a vibrant orange glaze inspired by the persimmon, an auspicious symbol in Chinese art. The timeless form is known as a yuhuchunping or pear-shaped vase and is defined by a rounded body, narrow neck, and flared mouth originally used for pouring wine.

Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of ceramics, this striking long-necked vase is cloaked in an all-over persimmon-orange glaze. With a rounded, globular body and cylindrical neck, ...

Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this tall gooseneck vase is glazed in cheerful citron-yellow glaze. The vase features a rounded, globular body and a narro...

Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of ceramics, this striking long-necked vase is cloaked in an all-over citron-yellow glaze. With a rounded, globular body and cylindrical neck, the...

A spindle form porcelain vase by Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). As a modern interpretation of "Mei-Ping", a classic form of Chinese vase,...

A ceramic square plate with white-celadon glaze by Japanese potter Yoshikawa Masamichi (1946-). The sharp-edged plate features a concaved center an...

A large and bespoken stoneware centerpiece platter in sculptural form by Japanese ceramic artist Ryuichi Kakurezaki (1950-) circa 2000s. Made in Bizen ware tradition in a thick slab ...

Recovered from the roof of an ancient masseria ( farmhouse ) outside Matera - Basilicata, these series of pieces have been treated to recover their insulation properties first, and t...

Moon Set Of 5 Bowls Handcrafted of white ceramic following the ancient Japanese technique of Raku to create an elegant crackled effect, this set of five bowls will set a distinc...

Yochiya explore the untapped possibilities of cloisonné by combining improvisational and serendipitous modern techniques such as welding and hydraulic pressure, rather than relying solely on traditional techniques. Sculpting as if drawing, and embracing the accidental moments that arise, led to many fascinating discoveries. Cloisonné ware is a craft in which a glassy glaze is applied to silver or copper and enclosed into the small sections separated by a wire. Japanese cloisonné enamel reached a technical peak, producing items more advanced than any that had existed before. In Japan cloisonné enamels are known as shippō-yaki Using this craft Yochiya present the Shippo vases...

Yochiya explore the untapped possibilities of cloisonné by combining improvisational and serendipitous modern techniques such as welding and hydraulic pressure, rather than relying solely on traditional techniques. Sculpting as if drawing, and embracing the accidental moments that arise, led to many fascinating discoveries. Cloisonné ware is a craft in which a glassy glaze is applied to silver or copper and enclosed into the small sections separated by a wire. Japanese cloisonné enamel reached a technical peak, producing items more advanced than any that had existed before. In Japan cloisonné enamels are known as shippō-yaki Using this craft Yochiya present the Shippo vases...

Yochiya explore the untapped possibilities of cloisonné by combining improvisational and serendipitous modern techniques such as welding and hydraulic pressure, rather than relying solely on traditional techniques. Sculpting as if drawing, and embracing the accidental moments that arise, led to many fascinating discoveries. Cloisonné ware is a craft in which a glassy glaze is applied to silver or copper and enclosed into the small sections separated by a wire. Japanese cloisonné enamel reached a technical peak, producing items more advanced than any that had existed before. In Japan cloisonné enamels are known as shippō-yaki Using this craft Yochiya present the Shippo vases...

This large tapered vase reinterprets the classic curves of traditional Chinese ceramics with simplified lines and a bright, persimmon-orange glaze. Sculpted by artisans in China's Zh...

Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this tall gooseneck vase is glazed in vibrant persimmon-orange glaze. The vase features a rounded, globular body and a nar...