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Robert Yellin on sun 11 apr 99

Greetings from Numazu-
Just wanted to let interested parties know that I'm posting
my Japan Times articles to a list at www.onelist.com
Go there and search Japanese ceramics.
Also, a gallery in Tokyo has started a webpage with quite a few
ceramic pieces for sale as well as scrolls and prints. It's in
English- www.Jikoh.com

Sincerely,
Robert Yellin

Robert Yellin on sun 20 jun 99

Greetings from Numazu-
A very good and interesting website just got on-line out of Tokyo
that has some good interviews, information, and classical stlye
ceramics for sale- all in English- do check it out:

http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~namazu

Robert Yellin

Lori Leary on tue 5 mar 02


I don't remember who on the list recommended this web site.....
http://www.2000cranes.com/index.html .....but I have to say thanks. If you
want to see some lovely pots, take a peek.

Although the tea bowls are out of my reach moneywise, I would like to think
I could own one of the green tea or sake cups someday.

I emailed this page to my hubby...our 23rd anniversary is coming
up.....forget the jewelry.....I know what I want!

Lori L.
lleary@epix.net
looking forward to NCECA.....AND the
*ROAD TRIP OF THE CENTURY*
Me, Carla, Russel, Pat Voss, and lovely Linda Blossom .....new and improved
Merry Pranksters...or maybe the Pyro Pranksters....

Bob Ellis on sat 16 mar 02


Mrs. Leary,

That may have been me. Another member was looking for some information
about Tomio Suzuki's purple shino, so I referred him to 2000 Cranes.
http://www.2000cranes.com/

I've been to Kyoto several times now and, actually, I don't find their
prices any higher than what you'd find if you were actually shopping right
there among those beautiful, dusty old ceramic shops. And they do an
excellent job at recreating the varitey you find in Kyoto: shino, temmoku,
kyomizu, etc. It's a wonderful source for Japanese pottery! I just wish
they would update their site with new items more frequently. My pottery
addiction needs a hit every 2 or 3 months.

On that note, perhaps you should warn your husband first.

Happy hunting,

Bob

Mary White on mon 5 jan 04


I have to confess I always make free use of my delete button when it
comes to discussions about Japanese pottery. I'd only seen pictures
and I couldn't see why people were so fascinated with these clunky
pots.

But yesterday I received a gift from a friend who has just returned
from Japan. It's a small rectangular plate about 8 x 5 with a
rectangular foot-ring. The glaze is grey with a very fine crackle and
iron specks. There's some blue-black brush work. A paper that came
with it says it's Miyajima Pottery. It's heavy and the surface isn't
smooth, it's a bit irregular like a pinch-pot. The best single word I
can come up with to describe it is--personal. Like someone made it
for me.

Maybe I'm beginning to get it.

Mary

Lee Love on tue 6 jan 04


Mary wrote:

>>
>> But yesterday I received a gift from a friend who has just returned
>> from Japan. It's a small rectangular plate about 8 x 5 with a
>> rectangular foot-ring. The glaze is grey with a very fine crackle and
>> iron specks.
>

Hey, can you photograph it?

Lee In Mashiko
http://mashiko.us

Rick on tue 6 jan 04


That is beautiful. Pictures will never substitute for a pot in hand.

Rick

On Jan 6, 2004, at 6:45 AM, Mary White wrote:

> I have to confess I always make free use of my delete button when it
> comes to discussions about Japanese pottery. I'd only seen pictures
> and I couldn't see why people were so fascinated with these clunky
> pots.
>
> But yesterday I received a gift from a friend who has just returned
> from Japan. It's a small rectangular plate about 8 x 5 with a
> rectangular foot-ring. The glaze is grey with a very fine crackle and
> iron specks. There's some blue-black brush work. A paper that came
> with it says it's Miyajima Pottery. It's heavy and the surface isn't
> smooth, it's a bit irregular like a pinch-pot. The best single word I
> can come up with to describe it is--personal. Like someone made it
> for me.
>
> Maybe I'm beginning to get it.
>
> Mary
>
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