Born in China in the Song Dynasty (960-1279), tenmoku has captivated viewers for centuries with its shimmering, otherworldly quality. In Japan, a small handful of contemporary Japanese potters have heeded the call and devote their lives to keeping this ancient technique alive.
The works of one tenmoku artist, Koji Kamada, shine particularly bright among them
Mr. Takashimaya Master potter, using tenmoku glaze. In Japan, you can see what pottery sells for by one who has made a lifetime of working with other great potters. Here in Japan, pottery work is honored.
When I was in Nagaoka, many years ago, small rice bows were selling at a gallery at a local department store, for 6,000.00 dollars. Most everythng including huge ginger jars almost as large as me, were sold. Not that size is everything. People equate size with price, but that is not always the case.
Look at diamonds.
Take a look around this extensive site of Japanese pottery and other items. Great for the soul that loves beauty.
This is an Ikebana flower arrangement bamboo basket.This is in the shape of a gently cradled double gourd with pieces of twisted wisteria branches which have fantastic natural knods. bamboo basket from Japan on Wisteria branch Antique basket
antique cake mold Japanese for conissiere Other Japanese antiques; books, etc.
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