Yearly Archives: 2026

Matsui Kose : Sake cup

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[Description of the Work]
This piece was created by Kosei Matsui, a Living National Treasure in the field of ceramics, using the “neri-age” technique, which involves mixing multi-colored clays to create patterns.
This guinomi (sake cup) was produced during the final years of his career and is titled “Hana-Sango” (Flower Coral).
Composed primarily of coral-colored clay with accents of white and brown, it exudes a sense of beauty.
It is a piece whose beautiful colors radiate a lustrous glow.

 

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Arakawa Toyozo : Sake cup

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[ Description of the Work ]
Mr. Toyozō Arakawa is one of Japan’s leading ceramic masters, a Living National Treasure and recipient of the Order of Culture.
This piece is a sake cup created during Arakawa’s later years.
It was fired in a climbing kiln using the “Kobiki” technique from the Joseon Dynasty.
Iron-painted grass motifs are gracefully rendered on the Kobiki surface.
It has been carefully preserved in its original, unused condition and is in excellent condition.

 

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5F 7-8-17 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo JAPAN.
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11:00-18:30
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Kaneshige Toyo : Sake cup

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[Description of the Work]
Toyo Kaneshige, a Living National Treasure in the field of Bizen ware, deepened his artistic horizons through interactions with senior potters such as Handeishi Kawakita and Rosanjin Kitaoji.
This piece is a guinomi (sake cup) of the Bizen kiln-change type, created during the very late period of his career.
It is a work of exceptional beauty, featuring a stunning gradient—known as “kumadori”—where the base color transitions from reddish-brown to gray and finally to black.

 

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

Kato Hajime : Sake cup

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[Description of the Work]
Professor Hajime Kato of the Tokyo University of the Arts was designated a Living National Treasure. She was a master ceramist known for her research and development of diverse techniques, including Kinrande and Yuuri-kinsai.
This piece is a guinomi (Sake cup) featuring a floral design inspired by Ekaratsu ware, with the wheel marks prominently highlighted. It is a highly practical piece.

 

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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

Ishiguro Munemaro : Sake cup

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[Description of the Work]
Master Ishiguro Munemaro, a Living National Treasure, is a ceramic artist renowned for his styles such as iron glaze and Karatsu ware.
He is also known for having mentored many up-and-coming ceramic artists.
This piece is a guinomi (sake cup) created during the very end of his career, incorporating the “Madara Karatsu” technique.
Given that he had a studio in Kyoto, the inscription on the box reads “Hakudaku-yū” (white opaque glaze) rather than “Karatsu”—a touch that is very characteristic of Ishiguro.
Guinomi (sake cup) of this type are rare, and this particular piece is of such exceptional quality that it can truly be called a special edition.

 

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5F 7-8-17 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo JAPAN.
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11:00-18:30
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Arakawa Toyozo : Sake cup

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[ Description of the Work ]
Toyozō Arakawa is one of Japan’s leading ceramic masters, a Living National Treasure and recipient of the Order of Culture.
This piece is a guinomi (sake cup) modeled after a hexagonal Kise-to cup from the Momoyama period.
It is finished with Toyozō Arakawa’s signature Kise-to glaze, resulting in a stunning piece.
It has been carefully preserved and remains in the same condition as when it was first created.

 

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11:00-18:30
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Nakazato Taroemon 13th : Sake bottle

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[ Description of the Work ]
This is a sake bottle by the 12th-generation master Taroemon Nakazato.
It is a slightly oversized piece of E-Karatsu ware, featuring a relaxed, flowing arabesque pattern.
The lightness of its feel, which immediately reveals it as the work of a master, is what makes this piece so appealing.

 

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5F 7-8-17 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo JAPAN.
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11:00-18:30
closed every Monday
Tel: +81-3-3571-3223