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Hello All,

I have several pieces of studio pottery with what I believe are Japanese characters for the signature. I have also had one dealer tell me that these works are the from a Japanese-American potter who worked in the SF bay area in the 1960s-70s. Are any of you familiar with these works? I have uploaded 3 pics - of pieces, bottoms with signature, and glazes. I appreciate any info. I buy these whenever I see them (4 over a dozen years), but would like to know more about who I am collecting!

- Be well.

Matthew

I had seem a number of them in the San Francisco bay area, but they are not signed, I always thought they are studio pottery export from Japan. The style is correct from Japan 60-70's. I think I am pretty good with ceramic history in the California. I can't recall any famous potter work in this period in this style in California. I would be happy to know the answer too.

Hi Mathew and KK,
I agree with KK, the vases look to me Japanese pottery from 1960's or after, possibly sold through the bay area importer during that period to local Japanese Asian gift shops. The signature could be read as Keizan. Nothing I could find by that name which leads to the maker of these items, the kiln could be closed after a short period or this name was only used for a certain product line by the maker.
Best Regards,
Emiko

Thanks to both of you. Yes, this would also make since in that the two large vases are same form but different glaze - so perhaps a studio that was manufacturing in volume and shipping. I never thought they were rare or valuable, but I do love the glazes they used.

Great forum. Went back and read a few dozen posts and it was not only education, but entertaining! (especially when people disagree)

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