Koheiji Miura Japanese tea cup, Celadon type,

Saturday June 27th, 2026

[Description of the Work]

This is a celadon teacup with “mame-sai” decoration, created by Mr. Koheiji Miura, a Living National Treasure in the field of celadon, during the final years of his life.

“To-sai” combines celadon with “Tosa-sai” (a technique blending colored painting and underglaze blue), and is renowned as one of Miura’s most original works—considered one of his masterpieces.

Many “Seiji Tosai-sai” pieces are themed around the Silk Road, and this teacup features a design depicting a woman in the red traditional attire of the Western Regions carrying a water jug balanced on her head.
Teacups are extremely rare among Miura Koheiji’s works, and those in the “Seiji To-sai” style are even more limited in number.

The footring bears the signature “小平二 Koheiji” in blue underglaze.

Koheiji Miura 三浦小平二

1933
Born in Sado, Niigata.
1955
Graduated from the department of sculpture of the Tokyo University of Arts.
1976
Received the prize of the minister for education at the Japan traditional art crafts exhibition.
1977
Awarded by the Japan ceramic society.
1990
Became a professor at the Tokyo University of Arts.
1996
Received a Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon.
1997
Designated the Living national Treasure.
2006
Passed away at the age of 73.

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Kitaoji Rosanjin : Beer mug

Saturday June 27th, 2026

[Description of the Work]

Master Kitanoji Rosanjin was one of Japan’s leading artists, a giant in the field who left behind numerous masterpieces across a wide range of disciplines—primarily ceramics, but also calligraphy, painting, and seal carving.
Taking “aesthetic living” as his creative theme, he overturned conventional wisdom regarding tableware and made his mark by developing an innovative artistic style.
This piece symbolizes Rosanjin’s broad-minded pursuit of beauty. It is a rare beer mug created during his final years, crafted from “Benishino”—a type of Shino ware characterized by its deep reddish hue.
It was exhibited at a large-scale retrospective held in 1972, 13 years after his death, and is featured in the deluxe illustrated catalog *Works of Kitanoji Rosanjin* (published by Tokuma Shoten), which was released around the same time.
It is considered a masterpiece and is said to be the most famous beer mug among Rosanjin’s works.

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GINZA KURODA TOUEN
5F 7-8-17 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo JAPAN.
TORAYA Ginza Building 5th Floor
11:00-18:30
closed every Monday
Tel: +81-3-3571-3223