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I write about Japanese ceramics, Japanese antiques and Japan. I have been making and selling ceramics and antiques full time in Japan since 1994. Read more hereMy site.
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Japanese antiques 4-26-2012
Here are some antiques. The first pictures are of 2 Jomon pots. They are large, between 50-85 cm. tall, and are from a collector in the Sendai region who is trying to sell them. One of the most interesting things … Continue reading
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Tagged edo, japanese antiques, jomon, makie, muromachi, pewter, saketsuke, sendai earthquake, Shino
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Gifu Earth Day
I am at the Earth day festival in Gifu. I have largely stopped going to festivals to sell ceramics but this is a chance for me to get away for a day so here we are. The best way to … Continue reading
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Tagged all you can drink, gifu, gifu earth day, hotel, japan
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New auction
I spent the morning at an antiques shop on the outskirts of Iga-Ueno. The guy specializes in Imari and Iga ceramics. He is very helpful in my studying since not only is he a wealth of information about antiques he … Continue reading
Recent finds
It was a strange day at the auction. I was outbid on what I really wanted. The bidding went to 30,000 yen in a last gasp type of bid. That is to say, if I had put in one or … Continue reading
Nara today
I went to a tea ceremony held by Mr. Kawase in front of his house, along the Saho river in Nara. It is the first time I have been to a tea ceremony, and the first time I have seen … Continue reading
CS 101, Udacity, Python class
This week is the end of the Udacity CS 101 class I have been taking. Content. If you are willing to work hard and concentrate this class will provide a very solid ‘first cut’ foundation. It is an accelerated course … Continue reading
Nanban ceramics 