A pair of modern raku, tea bowls ‘Sun and Moon’ types the first with gold on the interior, the other with silver. Made by Shoraku, 3rd generation from Kyoto. Impressed raku seal mark. Inscribed and sealed kiri-box with papers. Late Showa, ca. 1980. Moon, diam:17 cm. Sun, diam: 14 cm. Condition: Very fine with minimal wear to inner surfaces due to use.
A very unusual but highly attractive bottle-shaped vase made of Oribe ware with a deep, bluish-green, partially covering glaze. It has a heavy, cylindrical body with deeply carved, parallel groove and a thin neck with a narrow mouth. Small artist’s seal impressed on bottom rim (we have been unable to decipher it, see last 2 photos) . A superbly designed piece. Showa, ca. 1950. H 22.5 cm. Condition: Perfect.
A bronze figure of kneeling young. The bronze has a fine dark patina. Very fine, expressive sculpture in naturalistic style characteristic of human representation in the Post-War period. Signed: Yoshiake.* Japan, ca. 1960–1970. H 22.5 cm. Condition: Excellent.
* Tatekawa Yoshiake (b. 1918). He began his training as a sculptor at the College for Fine Arts in Tokyo in 1940 where he remained for a period of 4 years. Since then he has participated in numerous exhibitions, including the prestigio ...click for details
A small, but finely cast bronze sculpture of an elephant covered in a uniform dark brown patination. The ears in a lighter brown color. Inserted tusks of ivory. Signed on the front, left foot: Seiya. Meiji, ca. 1880–90. H 8 cm, L 13 cm. Condition: Excellent.
A small, rounded incense box (kogo) of “silver 900” also called “white silver”. The piece is decorated all-over with chrysanthemum. Made by Ryuun. The inside and bottom surface has a dull finish. Fitted and inscribed kiri-box. Japan: 20th cent. Showa, circa 1950. D. 7 cm. H. 4,5 cm. (2,8 x 1,77 inches). Condition: Excellent.
A large, heavy-thrown vase of Shigaraki ware in the characteristic raw-fired and brow mottled chamotte clay. It has been covered w. splashes of running whitish glaze running dark-grey w. drops and encrusted cinders to finish it off. On one side the lip and shoulder have been compressed to leave a rustic and highly attractive impression for the viewer. Signed on the bottom with an impressed seal and two, deep parallel lines which indicate the maker’s mark. Japan, Showa, first half of 20th cent. H ...click for details
A very attractive Koransha vase of porcelain in Art Deco style decorated with a symmetrical and overlapping pattern in various tones of under glaze blue. Rims at foot and mouth decorated with painted rings in soft gold. Signed with the bamboo mark for Koransha, Tokyo. Dating from the 1930s. H 17 cm, D 16 cm. Condition: Perfect.
A decorative and attractively shaped, deep tray of heavy cloth covered with gold lacquer. The textile pattern creating a harmonious and pleasant surface. Signed kiri-box. Japan, early Showa, ca. 1930. H 4.5 cm, D 23 cm. Condition: Very good with minor wear.
A curious Shinto-Buddhist house-shrine of plain, undecorated wood with partly coloured image of Ebi (holy snake). Glass door. Japan, Taisho-Showa period, first half of 20th cent. H 19 cm, W 11.5 cm. Condition: Excellent w. very little wear.
An interesting and very decorative lacquer vase with gold foil surface and geometric pattern in shades of gold. Fixed insert of copper. Japan, Taisho-early Showa, 1925/30. H 21 cm. Condition: Over-all very good with minor wear to surface. However, name in bottom scratched off.
