A superb example (perfect condition) of an increasingly hard to find genre of Japanese SETO dish
earthenware Mingei or folk art. This 11.25"
diameter "horse-eye" design in brown overglaze on a cream-colored base in displayed in many museums around the world, including a museum in Oakland, CA. This is a particularly beautiful (and rare) example because of it's large size and perfect condition. Circa: early to mid-Meiji era
(1868-1890.) As always, additional pictures are a ...click for details
Japanese SETO-WARE earthenware VASE well potted and covered in a rich chocolate brown "Kymer-type" glaze. There is a small protrusion(what the Japanese call a "Kama-kizu," or Kiln error by God) about the size of a penny (see enlargement #3)on the upper cavetto. No cracks or chips or fritting. Circa 1900-1920. Height is 8 inches and the diameter at the top is 4 inches.
Japanese SETO earthenware OIL LAMPS with an iridescent brown glaze can be used as a VASE in a bathroom or other small area. The pictures do NOT unfortunately do justice to the subtle, SHIBUI beauty, of these small vases. Excellent condition, no chips, cracks, repairs or any other problems. Circa: 1890-1910. Height is 5" with a 4" diameter at the shoulder.
Large (19.5" diameter) Japanese earthenware ORIBE Charger with typical moss greens and brown floral grasses painted freely on a cream background. Oribe ware, a folk pottery, is still produced in kilns in Seto and Mino and was never made for export. It's bold and spontaneous designs are asymmetrical and done in styles that are imaginative, vigorous and distinctly Japanese. Condition is perfect. Circa: 1880-1910, end of Meiji Era. This large charger sits 4" in height with a 19.5" ...click for details
Two Seto-ware (ORIBE) earthenware Japanese
TSUITEKI (Waterdroppers) of CATS. Two (one standing with the paw in the air and a bell around it's neck and another one sitting on all four paws, are dated 1740-1790 or Mid-Edo Era. Conditon is generally good. Some pitting, and some "kami-kizu," or "Kiln-errors." Dimensions of all are about 3" x 2". Circa:
18th Century. EDO era.
Japanese Yellow glazed CENSER with three characters in turquoise relief and 3 characters inscribed on the back and also inside on the biscuit. Molded with handles on two sides gives this strange ceramic an "archaic" feel. This is definitely a late Edo era piece (1800-1860) but unusual.
COndition is perfect. Dimensions are 2.33" in height x 2.75" in diameter.
Japanese Bizen, Pottery INCENSE BURNER (2 pieces) in the form of a complex of three cottages with thatched roofs. There is a potter's signature impressed in the base. Length is 8". Taisho era, pre 1920. Comes with a newer kiriwood box. Condition is perfect!
$900-disacenssioned from Strong Museum, Rochester, NY
A beautifully modeled, with great detail (complete with private male parts) BIZEN, Japanese Shishi, lion-dog mythological animal almost always found at the gates of Buddhist temples. There is some slight damage to the back of the neck, the tail and both eyebrows. (see photos)but these damages are easy to live with considering that this is pre 1868! Circa: 1800-1840's. The number 15.1883 is written on the right lower foot. It was disacenssioned from the M. Strong Museum in Rochester, NY. Heig ...click for details
Large Japanese HIBACHI suitable for a planter or coffee table stand, earthenware with a striking blue/purple glaze. Circa: early 20th Century. Condition: good with a few scratches to the outside as to be expected with an antique this age. Dimensions: 18 inch (45.7 cms) outside diameter, 14 inch (35.5 cms) inside diameter, and the height is 12 inches or 30.5 cms.
Japanese pottery Tsuiteki (waterdropper) in rectangualr form with a tiger and bamboo design in relief. Light celadon glaze with an "iron spot." Included a kiriwood box and cover with inscription. Dimensions are 3.5 inches x 2.5" x 1". There are some small knicks and "rim chips" on the top and bottom of this item. Circa: 1890-1910.
