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You cannot fail to be moved
by the integrity and life of the works of these masters of the
Kotura Kiln. Brian is most generous and a pleasure to do
business with. He is also a trustworthy advisor,
especially if you are not a ceramics expert or just need
additional perspective from someone who is truly immersed in the
artistry of Kyoto. I assure you that your experience with
2000 Cranes will be a special one.
R. Kelly, New Jersey
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"I can't begin to tell you
how much I appreciate the trust that was established on my first
IKAI Yuichi acquisition. I've never been comfortable
buying art like this online, but 2000 Cranes was there at every
step of the way with advice, concern, and cordiality. With
so many dubious online dealers out there peddling questionable
works, it's nice to finally find one that knows the art, knows
the artists, and knows how to do honest business."
C. Sallows, London
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"The works you sell at 2000 Cranes are absolutely lovely."
S. Rao, Style Editor, Food & Wine Magazine
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"The
Tamba-yaki green tea set by Ken Nagai arrived safely, and I was
surprised how fast it went from Japan to Germany. I couldn't wait
and looked inside the lovely wooden box directly after the postman left
the office. The pieces are wonderful and the set fully meets my
expectations. The rusty red, the traces of the flames, the
rough texture of its surface; it is a simple (in the sense of wabi)
but very special pottery. At home I prepared it for green tea use
and then had my first cup. I like it very much."
K. Schierz, Erfurt, Germany
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"Thanks again for the amazing
ceramics!! I just received by second piece by Suzuki-san and it is
more beautiful than I imagined. He is a master of shino and
2000cranes.com is a master of customer service. A million thanks
for giving everyone outside of Japan a way to obtain and enjoy this
timeless art."
G. Leishman, Ohio
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"On clear days I am usually sitting in my backyard
with my H-Alpha solar telescope, studying the Sun and sipping tea from
one of my Tomio Suzuki cups. One morning, I had the cup and an
eyepiece sitting on a small bench and I gently lifted the bench to move
it a couple of feet. As I was setting it down, it bumped against
my foot and both the eyepiece and the cup fell on their sides and
started to roll off the bench, heading for the cement patio floor!
I was able to get one hand free and lunged for.....the cup (of course),
grabbing it just in time. In that instant, I reasoned that
although the eyepiece was actually more expensive to purchase, the cup
is a work of art, one of a kind, not to be duplicated and I could always
buy another eyepiece. The eyepiece tumbled to the cement, suffering mild
scratches. The Suzuki cup, I'm happy to say, survived and
continues to provide me with enjoyable mornings drinking tea."
R. Adams, CA
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"I've received the package and the
dishes arrived safely. Thanks for the very good packaging from
your company. I'm very satisfied with the service that you
provided and it gives me more confidence to order from you in the
future. The dishes from young Mr. Wada are really beautiful!
Surely they'll become one of my treasures. Please convey my thanks
to him, and I look forward to seeing more of his creations on your
website."
I. Elvira, The Netherlands
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"Mr. Kamada's tenmoku cup arrived today
and it is very beautiful - even better than I expected from the pictures
on the website. I am very impressed with the excellent service you have
provided. I have made many purchases on the internet, but I have never
received such superb service before."
R. Prutton, UK
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"The cup has arrived, and it is
beautiful. I am delighted! It has been tempered, cleaned,
and makes a wonderful cup of tea. Thanks again for your
attentiveness and congeniality. It's truly a pleasure doing
business with you. Your thoughtfulness and going the extra mile to
assure my satisfaction is deeply appreciated."
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"WARNING. This site is highly addictive and
dangerous. Too many nice things to choose
from.
Beautiful ceramics, well presented and backed up
with excellent service. Highly recommended."
P. Blok, UK
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"Wow, what a surprise to order a pot on Sunday
afternoon my time from Japan and receive it Wednesday morning in
Williamstown, USA! Your service is incredible and your website
very complete. Excellent muti-shots of the pieces shown, and very
informative about the artist and care of ware. Thank you for
helping me add a piece of work by a Japanese potter to my collection and
having it go so smoothly."
Liz G., New Jersey
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"Back
from the Biennale di Venezia, I already had the two wonderful shino tea
cups on my doorstep. I could not have imagined a better welcome home!!
The cups arrived in perfect condition and I am absolutely delighted and
thrilled by their beauty. I would like to thank you and Mr. Suzuki, and
I look forward to hearing and seeing more of his work in the future."
Markus L., Zurich
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"I received the seiji green tea cup set by Yuichi
Ikai for a Valentines gift from my girlfriend. I have to say it was the
best V-day gift I've ever received! I check your site several times a
month to drool over the products. Keep up the good work."
A. Graves, Fresno
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"I've
been to Kyoto a number of times, so I know the wonderful sensation of
ceramic shopping along those old, historical streets. 2000 Cranes is the
closest thing to that feeling without actually going there. Many,
many thanks!"
B. Ellis, New York
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"I cannot
express how delighted I am with the tenmoku cup. It far surpasses
my expectations, and you must feel very proud to represent the artists
who make such quality pottery as this. The amount of detail about
the items you sell and in-depth biographies of the artists is
exceptional. Congratulations."
Roy B., UK
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"The cup arrived in perfect condition and in record
time. I can't express how pleased I am with it and 2000 Cranes. I really
appreciate the emails and your interest in me as a customer. I
also enjoyed reading about Mr. Suzuki and ribbon tying. You've gained an
appreciative customer. Thanks again.
S. Polk, Austin
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"Your site is the one of the best I
have seen under any subject - easy to use and the best close up photos
of the pottery a person could wish for. I visit regularly just to
look at the pictures! It seems that you
could feel the texture of the pottery on the screen. I have liked
Japanese ceramics all my life, and I hope you'll continue the same quality
that I see now."
B. Richardson, Utah
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"The
items came in today's mail. All are really wonderful. Mr.
Ikai's sake cups are even better 'in the flesh', and the purple shino
tea cup of Mr. Suzuki's is a very fine piece. Many thanks."
D. Taylor, Virginia
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"I lived in Kumamoto for 11 years and fell in love
with the Japanese and their culture. I have been looking for a
site such as yours. Up until now, it has been
very difficult to buy from Japan at reasonable prices. Thank you
sincerely."
Steven S., California
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"The Kamada pieces arrived safely
today and I must say... they are Gems! I'm pleased with the
overall quality and diversity of the pieces. Thank you for the
first class service you provide and for working with me along the way.
I look forward to our next transaction together."
S. Sell, Pittsburgh
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"The package arrived on Saturday (a
wonderful surprise!) and Mr. Suzuki's green tea cup came in beautiful
condition. I am so very happy with it. The wooden box so elegantly
sealed by the cloth ribbon was a wonderful ritual to experience.
2000 Cranes is a beautiful website. Thank you."
L. Witt, Boulder
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"It is
difficult to buy art like this, especially pottery, which is so
personal, so actively human an art form. The art I carefully choose to
grace my living is personal and contributes to the spirituality of my
life. It is a living, breathing part of my living patterns. Mr. Suzuki's
chawan has a simplicity, a human touch, a link with the spirits in
nature that I adore. I will be able to write poetry by merely looking at
it in the sunlight."
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