American Studio Ceramic Bowl in Shino Glaze by Warren MacKenzie

A stoneware tea bowl by American ceramist Warren Mackenzie (1924-2018). Potted in a column shape with a prominent encircling ridged node in the midsection, the upright bowl evokes th...

A bespoken Japanese ceramic glazed tea bowl with fabric insert, pouch and original padded wood tomobako box. The chawan has a slightly irregular wall supported by a high notched foot...

A stoneware center bowl by American ceramist Warren Mackenzie (1924-2018). Thickly potted in an alms bowl shape and supported by a short foot ring, the bowl has a robust and earthy a...

A rare ceramic bowl with overglaze paint 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), a 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 a 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...

Warren MacKenzie ceramic bowls circa mid-1970s. The vessels have a thin clay body, footed base and unusual glazing. Price listed is for the set of two.

A beautiful, perfectly shaped antique Bizen ware Chawan tea bowl by renowned Japanese master potter/artist Kaneshige Toyo (1896-1967) featuring a unique one of a kind, natural, organic forming ash glaze. Kaneshige is universally considered to be the founder of modern Bizen Yaki Ware pottery. In 1956, Kaneshige was certified as a Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural Heritage) for his work in Bizen Ware pottery/ceramics. Bizen Ware is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from the Bizen province, presently a part of the Okayama prefecture. It is considered one of the Six Ancient Japanese Kilns (along with Echizen ware, Seto ware, Shigaraki ware, Tamba ware, and Tokoname ware). The piece is signed on the base with one of Kaneshige's traditional incised marks (fundo weight mark of Toyo) . The work also comes with the original Toyo Kaneshige...

Beautiful early stoneware bowl by Edwin and Mary Scheier. Footed form in glossy copper, oxblood and blue. Signed in clay on bottom: Scheier E...

Made by Hungarian born Gustav and his Swedish wife Ulla, hand thrown and glazed ceramic bowl, dated 1976. These artists are know for their sublime forms and expressive glaze techniqu...