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​Koyo - Koichirou Aiba.

Koichiro Aiba is one of Japan's most popular potters. He was born in 1944, and is currently retired. He is husband to 'Kouso', and father to 'Juko' (Kuniaki Aiba), who now runs the Koyo kiln, which he built in 1970. 
He was from a family of potters, albeit not of bonsai containers. 
He is most famous for his superb oribe yu glazes, which can arguably rival those of Ino Shukuho, and Heian Tofukuji. However he does also produces superb unglazed pots, as well as suiban, and some beautiful pots with carved motifs. 
The Japanese fan stamp (or ginko leaf?!) are his premiere line of pots, and are often carved from a single block of clay, unique glazes, and more detailed designs. 

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D887

A wonderfully formed rectangle. Quite masculine, with prominent detailing such as: the lip, cut corners, and large cloud feet.
31.5cm
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D1436

A stunning shohin rectangle, with more delicate features; cut corners, slight flare to the rim, and smaller cloud feet.
​13.7cm
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D1474

A similar style pot to above, in a darker clay and a little larger at 14.7cm.
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D1580

Nanban style pot, or Barbarian bowl. With superb variation in colouring.
​ 28.7cm
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D1608

A darker nanban pot  / barbarian bowl.
The upper volcano stamp means this is a Fuyo-en (bonsai nursery) commission piece,
​27.1cm

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