Kiichi Takeuchi (b. 1979, Tokyo, Japan) is a New York-based ceramic artist whose practice explores the relationship between material, fire, memory, and human intervention. Working primarily with wood firing, wild clay, and both wheel-thrown and hand-built forms. He develops surfaces through natural ash, flame, layered clay, carving, and subtraction. His ongoing series include Kimono Saggar and Momoke, both of which examine the tension between control and chance, construction and absence. Takeuchi has presented at NCECA and wood firing conferences in the United States, and teaches pottery and sculpture at Long Island University.

Wood-Fired Teabowl 3, 2025
Stoneware with Shino glaze and natural ash glaze
Made from clay sourced in Pennsylvania and fired in a traditional Japanese-style anagama wood kiln for five days.
3.5 × 3.5 × 4 in.

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All three Wood-Fired Teabowls by Kiichi Takeuchi are available as a set for $600, please contact us for more information.