Obscure Japanese Pots & Iker/ Braverman Early Pots

[Shogun610]

Hello,
Anyone have any of these pots in their collections they would be willing to part with? Please let me know about Imari Shinsen or Tsuji Kensho?
Along with Iker or Braverman Pots but early productions.

 

[Leo in N E Illinois]

The 99cent Bonsai Auctions on Facebook, are a good place to start if you "do facebook". local bonsai club auctions are another option. And of course you did the right thing by putting an add here in the "Wanted to Buy" sub-forum.

 

[rockm]

IF you're looking for a specific Japanese maker, I'd contact Matt Ouwinga--he's a long-time, experienced importer of Japanese bonsai pots. He knows who is who and where to get stuff. Might be worth an email to him. He's a great guy and responsive

Antique Chinese and high end Japanese pots – Kaedebonsai-en

There are a number of Braverman pots on ebay...

 

[rockm]

Matt is also near Dunkirk Maryland. He's a half day drive for you. Worth the trip if you're after stuff like Shinsen and similar. He's got amazing things.

 

[Shogun610]

Matt is also near Dunkirk Maryland. He's a half day drive for you. Worth the trip if you're after stuff like Shinsen and similar. He's got amazing things.

I did contact Matt so thanks for the lead I see his stuff on EBay but haven’t seen those names was after …. I do see one Iker but only one from early production, looking for others.

 

[shinmai]

When you say ’early’ Chuck, what are you thinking of?

 

[Shogun610]

When you say ’early’ Chuck, what are you thinking of?

I don’t have exact time frame but I’d say first 10 of his 20 years of work. The pots that have a signature and heavily influenced by Japanese glaze formulas.

 

[Carol 83]

I don’t have exact time frame but I’d say first 10 of his 20 years of work. The pots that have a signature and heavily influenced by Japanese glaze formulas.

All of mine from him have a signature, but are only maybe 6 years old.

 

[shinmai]

Most of mine are recent as well. Meanwhile, on the subject of obscure potters, this one Is by Ishida Shoseki. It was done between 1970 and 1974, while she was learning to make pots and before she started painting them. It’s approximately an inch in diameter. Ishida’s daughter in law, Yuki, and Yuki’s son Matsumoto would also go on to paint exquisite pots. I love this one precisely because it’s not painted.

 

[vp999]

I second Matt Ouwinga, very nice guy and knowledgable guy and probably have the most Tokoname pots inventory in the US and he gets new stuff like every week or so. Shoot him an email.

 

[Shogun610]

Reached out to Matt, maybe I’ll hear back soon if he ever came across those potters…
Was looking at other Tokoname pots , I can see @Pitoon whether he was inspired by them idk… in Eimei or Machinao mame pot styles too. It’s very interesting, even listened to @NaoTK podcast on Bonsai wire , suggest you all listen to that and the one w Mirai. Very insightful, he’s truly an engineer/ materials scientist and it’s reflected in his work. There is a whole world of ceramics m, and so many different subtle styles in pots. Which is why was so drawn to those obscure uncommon pots , other than some of the bigger names we see in Tokoname. While also very fortunate to have communication with the American potters that I’ve found and want to reflect w my trees… through here and fbook , looking forward to continue working w them.

 

[Pitoon]

Reached out to Matt, maybe I’ll hear back soon if he ever came across those potters…
Was looking at other Tokoname pots , I can see @Pitoon whether he was inspired by them idk… in Eimei or Machinao mame pot styles too. It’s very interesting, even listened to @NaoTK podcast on Bonsai wire , suggest you all listen to that and the one w Mirai. Very insightful, he’s truly an engineer/ materials scientist and it’s reflected in his work. There is a whole world of ceramics m, and so many different subtle styles in pots. Which is why was so drawn to those obscure uncommon pots , other than some of the bigger names we see in Tokoname. While also very fortunate to have communication with the American potters that I’ve found and want to reflect w my trees… through here and fbook , looking forward to continue working w them.

I reference any pot that catches my eye regardless of where the pot originates from. I have a lot of books as well which helps. The hardest part of making a one off pot is being unique while at the same time keeping the proportions in check.

 

[shinmai]

When I got home from Montana I went through the Chuck pots on the porch [in use] and the workshop.I have a total of about 18, and the ones I got directly from Chuck date mostly from 2017 and 2018. I do have a couple that I got from others that appear to have a serial number, but no identifiable dating system. I have no idea about when he used whatever numbering system, or when that might have changed.

 

[Shogun610]

When I got home from Montana I went through the Chuck pots on the porch [in use] and the workshop.I have a total of about 18, and the ones I got directly from Chuck date mostly from 2017 and 2018. I do have a couple that I got from others that appear to have a serial number, but no identifiable dating system. I have no idea about when he used whatever numbering system, or when that might have changed.

PM me if you’re interested in selling any. Especially ones w glazes, shallow rounds

 

[Carol 83]

PM me if you’re interested in selling any. Especially ones w glazes, shallow rounds

All of my Iker pots are glazed, which is what drew me to him in the first place.

 

[Shogun610]

Matt O had a Imari Shinsen… I’ll see what else he’s able to find , will be posting more of his old pots he acquired soon. Let’s fa-king go! Iker emailed back and I’ll be in touch w him too. Christmas bonus is around the corner might just get some other pots I’m looking for around them too… hehe

 

[Shogun610]

Got two Iker pots , really like this era of feat on the bottom, will be on hunt for more like this if they pop up anywhere. Turtle shell one will be for a K Hornbeam, and smaller blue will be for a Chojubai or Japanese quince one day.

 

[Carol 83]

Got two Iker pots , really like this era of feat on the bottom, will be on hunt for more like this if they pop up anywhere. Turtle shell one will be for a K Hornbeam, and smaller blue will be for a Chojubai or Japanese quince one day.

First "real" pots I bought were from him. Very good quality and reasonably priced.

 

[Shogun610]

Came across another 5*4.55*1.5 Imari
Really like the matte finish that comes with porcelain