Ken'ichi Iwase Pottery Exhibition - In Search of Flowers Yet to Be Seen -
Iwase Kenichi Ceramic Exhibition — In Search of Flowers Yet Unseen —
| Exhibition period Schedule |
June 7, 2026 (Sun) – June 12 (Fri) June 7 - June 12, 2026 |
| Gallery opening hours Opening Hours | Open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM [Until 5:00 PM on the final day, June 12th (Friday)] Open every day during the exhibition period. Open daily 11 am to 7 pm except for June 12, when the gallery will close at 5 pm. |
| Exhibiting artist Artist | Ken'ichi Iwase Iwase Kenichi |
| Introduction Introduction |
One noon in April, I stepped off the train at Takao Station to visit ceramic artist Ken'ichi Iwase . The crisp, clean air, so different from Shinjuku, is refreshing and puts me in a great mood. Iwase Pottery Studio is located on the far left edge of Tokyo, just a short distance west of Yamanashi Prefecture, and is situated in a lovely old house that is over 100 years old. When I visited Kasuga, I heard nightingales singing "ho-hokecho," and the last of the red camellias were still in bloom.
Even now, at the age of 80, Mr. Iwase continues to dedicate himself to pottery making, primarily focusing on Korean-style tea bowls. The subtitle, "Seeking the Flowers I Have Not Yet Seen," is a poem by the monk Saigyo, and it embodies his desire to always try new things. This exhibition, the first at our gallery in three years, will feature approximately 100 works, including tea ceremony ceramics. Looking at his latest work, the ash-glazed red tea bowl shown above, I can't help but feel that the way he crafted the rim is one of the charms of his tea bowls these days. Please feel free to pick it up and give me your frank feedback.
At the pottery studio, we savored the delicious home-cooked meal prepared by his wife, and enjoyed a delicious cup of matcha tea brewed by Mr. Iwase himself. We were deeply impressed by his dedication to the tea ceremony. During this period, we will also be hosting a tea ceremony where he will serve as the host for the first time in his life. Of course, I will also be helping out in the kitchen, so I would be delighted if you could join us there as well. Shop owner Takashi Yasuda |
| Biography Biography | Born in Tokyo in 1946. 1966: Studied under Professor Yasunari Matsui. In 1968, I studied under Professor Seimei Tsuji and Professor Kyou Tsuji In 1972, an independent kiln was established in Hachioji City, Tokyo. In 1985, he was selected for the 8th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, and has been selected for numerous other exhibitions since then. 1986: Solo exhibition at Matsuya Ginza; 29 exhibitions held since. In 1998, he was selected for the 45th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, and has been selected for numerous other exhibitions since then. 2009: Selected for the 3rd Kikuchi Biennale Exhibition. 2022: Received the Oribe Encouragement Award at the 14th Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition. 2025: 17th Contemporary Tea Ceremony Ceramics Exhibition, Toki City 70th Anniversary Special Award Currently a full member of the Japan Crafts Association |
| Artist in the gallery day Date Artist in Gallery | I plan to be at the gallery every day during the exhibition period. |
| Exhibited works Exhibited Works | Tea bowls, tea utensils, water containers, flower vases, hanging flower vases, flat jars, lidded containers, side dishes, sake bottles, sake pitchers, sake cups, bowls, plates, individual plates, small containers, teacups, etc. |
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| Exhibition view photographs Exhibition Scenery Photo | 
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| Exhibition history at our gallery Exhibition Archives |
November 23, 2023 (Thu) – November 28 (Tue)
June 17, 2021 (Thu) – June 23 (Wed)
October 20, 2018 (Sat) – October 26 (Fri)
September 3, 2016 (Sat) – September 9 (Fri)
October 30, 2014 (Thu) – November 5 (Wed)
April 10, 2012 (Tue) – April 16 (Mon)
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| special tea party Tea Party | ▶ All seats are now sold out (Updated May 14th) Thanks to your support, both the 11:00 and 13:00 slots are now fully booked. Thank you so much to all the customers who applied. We are currently accepting waitlist registrations for both types of seats. If you would like to be added to the waiting list for cancellations, we apologize for the inconvenience, but please contact our gallery by phone (03-3352-5118) or email (gallery@kakiden.com). ▶ The 11:00 AM session is now fully booked (updated May 8th). Thanks to your support, all seats for the 11:00 seating are now fully booked. Thank you so much to all the customers who applied. We are currently accepting waitlist registrations for seats available at 11:00 AM. If you would like to be added to the waiting list for cancellations, we apologize for the inconvenience, but please contact our gallery by phone (03-3352-5118) or email (gallery@kakiden.com). ▶ Invitation to the Commemorative Tea Ceremony - The Way - A commemorative tea ceremony for this exhibition, titled "The Way," will be held in the tea room of Shinjuku Kakiden, located above the Kakiden Gallery. The host will be Ken'ichi Iwase , who is currently holding an exhibition. Beginners who have never participated in a tea ceremony before are more than welcome, so please feel free to join us and enjoy a cup of tea during this time of year. We look forward to receiving your applications. • Date and Time: Tuesday, June 9th, 11:00 AM (Seats available) [Fully Booked], 1:00 PM (Seats available) [Fully Booked] * Please gather at the reception/donation area (7th floor) 15 minutes before seating begins. - Host: Ken'ichi Iwase • Location: Shinjuku Kyo-kaiseki Kakiden (Yasuyo Building, 3-37-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) Reception and donations: An'yo Hall (7th floor) ↓ Light tea ceremony "Zangetsutei" (9th floor) ↓ Dim sum restaurant "Kokin Salon (6th floor)" ・Dim Sum The meal consists of a small appetizer, a tiered bento box filled with seasonal vegetables from June, a simmered dish, rice, and pickles. Of course, we also have plenty of delicious Japanese sake available. • Membership fee: 7,000 yen (tax included). Payment will be accepted on the day of the event at the reception desk (An'yo Hall, 7th floor). * We apologize, but we only accept cash payments. ・Attire: Please feel free to come in comfortable clothing. • Estimated time: 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours Contact information TEL 03-3352-5118 ／FAX 03-5269-0335 MAIL gallery@kakiden.com Phone calls are accepted from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (excluding gallery closing days). |
| Main exhibited works Main Exhibited Works |
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No.1
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| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Ash glaze red tea bowl |
| price | 150,000 yen (excluding tax) (165,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 11.1 × H 9.0 (㎝) |
No.2
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| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Powdered clay tea bowl |
| price | 150,000 yen (excluding tax) (165,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 14.1 × D 13.4 × H 8.9 (㎝) |
No.3
| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Aoi-do tea bowl |
| price | 100,000 yen (excluding tax) (110,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 14.0 × H 7.0 (㎝) |
No.4
| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Ash glazed vase |
| price | 38,000 yen (excluding tax) (41,800 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 10.8 × H 13.7 (㎝) |
No.5
| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Todoya tea bowl |
| price | 120,000 yen (excluding tax) (132,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 14.4 × H 5.9 (㎝) |
No.6
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| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Ido tea bowl |
| price | 150,000 yen (excluding tax) (165,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 15.3 × H 7.2 (㎝) |
No.7
| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Powdered tea bowl “Shiratsuki” |
| price | 150,000 yen (excluding tax) (165,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 12.9 × D 12.3 × H 7.2 (㎝) |
No.8
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| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | ash glaze water fingers |
| price | 85,000 yen (excluding tax) (93,500 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 17.3 × H 15.9 (㎝) |
No.9
| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Iraho tea bowl |
| price | 120,000 yen (excluding tax) (132,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 13.8 × H 7.7 (㎝) |
No.10
| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Persimmon calyx tea bowl |
| price | 200,000 yen (excluding tax) (220,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 12.8 × D 12.2 × H 7.7 (㎝) |
No.11
| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Brushstroke tea bowl |
| price | 120,000 yen (excluding tax) (132,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 14.1 × D 12.8 × H 6.4 (㎝) |
No.12
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| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Ash glaze tea bowl (with two wooden lids) |
| price | 40,000 yen (excluding tax) (44,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 5.9 × H 7.8 (㎝) |
No.13
| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Powdered tea bowl “Shiratsuki” |
| price | 180,000 yen (excluding tax) (198,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 14.6 × D 13.6 × H 9.2 (㎝) |
No.14
| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Ash glaze red tea bowl |
| price | 150,000 yen (excluding tax) (165,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 12.3 × H 7.4 (㎝) |
No.15
| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Ido tea bowl |
| price | 120,000 yen (excluding tax) (132,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 13.6 × H 8.4 (㎝) |
No.16
| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | ash glaze vase |
| price | 18 yen (excluding tax) (198,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 10.7 × H 29.1 (㎝) |
No.17
| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Powdered tea bowl “Shiratsuki” |
| price | 150,000 yen (excluding tax) (165,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 14.8 × H 5.8 (㎝) |
No.18
| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Persimmon calyx tea bowl |
| price | 100,000 yen (excluding tax) (110,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 14.6 × D 13.8 × H 7.0 (㎝) |
No.19
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| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Ash glaze tea bowl |
| price | 120,000 yen (excluding tax) (132,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 11.6 × H 9.2 (㎝) |
No.20
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| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Blue red glaze chamfered vase |
| price | 50,000 yen (excluding tax) (55,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 8.4 × H 23.7 (㎝) |
No.21
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| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | ash glaze flat jar |
| price | 150,000 yen (excluding tax) (165,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 27.4 × D 7.4 × H 30.2 (㎝) |
No.22
| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Powder plate ``Zu'' |
| price | 50,000 yen (excluding tax) (55,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 22.5 × H 4.8 (㎝) |
No.23
| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Ash glaze plate “Tamaki” |
| price | 70,000 yen (excluding tax) (77,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 31.0 × H 4.0 (㎝) |
No.24
| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Kohiki Kakebun Square Flower Vase |
| price | 80,000 yen (excluding tax) (88,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 11.6 × D 8.7 × H 26.2 (㎝) |
No.25
| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | [Left] Ash glaze plate “Tamaki” [Right] Powdered ring with flower arrangement |
| price | [Left] 9,000 yen (excluding tax) (9,900 yen including tax) [Right] 80 million yen (excluding tax) (8,800 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | [Left] Φ 15.8 × H 2.6 (cm) [Right] Φ 14.2 × H 5.7 (cm) |
No.26
| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | [Left] Brushstroke style serving dish [Right] Ash-glazed octagonal bowl |
| price | [Left] 10,000 yen (excluding tax) (11,000 yen including tax) [Right] 8,000 yen (excluding tax) (8,800 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | [Left] W 15.4 × D 14.6 × H 5.0 (cm) [Right] W 15.0 × D 15.0 × H 4.3 (cm) |
No.27
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| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Powder-glazed flower vase |
| price | 32,000 yen (excluding tax) (35,200 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 10.8 × H 15.7 (㎝) |
No.28
| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | [Left] Kohiki sake cup [Sold] [Medium] Ash-glazed sake bottle [Sold] [Right] Ido sake cup |
| price | [Left] 13,000 yen (excluding tax) (14,300 yen including tax) [Medium] 30,000 yen (excluding tax) (33,000 yen including tax) [Right] 13,000 yen (excluding tax) (14,300 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | [Left] Φ 7.1 × H 4.7 (cm) [Medium] Φ 9.4 × H 14.6 (cm) [Right] Φ 7.0 × H 4.4 (cm) |
No.29
| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | [Left] Ido sake cup [Medium] Powder-glazed sake bottle [Sold] [Right] Ido sake cup |
| price | [Left] 13,000 yen (excluding tax) (14,300 yen including tax) [Medium] 18,000 yen (excluding tax) (19,800 yen including tax) [Right] 13,000 yen (excluding tax) (14,300 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | [Left] Φ 7.1 × H 4.5 (cm) [Medium] Φ 8.2 × H 10.8 (cm) [Right] Φ 6.2 × H 6.0 (cm) |
No.30
| Author name | Ken'ichi Iwase |
| Work name | Kohiki Kakebun Square Flower Vase |
| price | 150,000 yen (excluding tax) (165,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 22.8 × D 15.0 × H 37.8 (㎝) |
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