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Japanese Mingei Studio Pottery Box Fukuhara
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Pre 1970 item# 547777
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14 cm x 6.5 x 8. 5.5" x 2.5" 3.25. Excellent condition, no damage. Beautiful Mingei Studio box, with post card that shows the show came from (a gallery at Mitsukoshi). There is no date on the piece but the post card appears to date from the 60s. The name of the potter seems to be Tatsuro Fukuhara. The Mingei movement was an artistic and also somewhat philosophical movement starting in the early twentieth century that took inspiration from the great tradition of anonymous craftsmanship of mostly Japan but also Korea, with a modern air contemporary with the cultural and artistic climate of early twentieth century Japan. This is a lovely example of Mingei Studio pottery.
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Japanese Mingei Plate Vintage Fine Studio Pottery
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Pre 1940 item# 547771
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22 cm square, 8.5" square. c1930-1950. Signed but unconfirmed. Very good condition, two miniscule nicks along edge. This is a lovely square plate, porcelain, impressed and textured from the use of a textile, and decorated with over enamaling, which appears to be a design derived from the character for happiness in Japanese. It is marked with characters that appear to me similar to some of Tomimoto Kenkichi's signatures (which varied considerably) and has visible age. It's a dynamic spirited piece very much in place with other examples from famed Mingei potters of the early 20th century, it does not feel at all derivative or dull like so many later or contemporary examples. The Mingei movement was an artistic and also somewhat philosophical movement starting in the early twentieth century that took inspiration from the great tradition of anonymous craftsmanship of mostly Japan but also Korea, with a modern air contemporary with the cultural and artistic climate of early twentieth century Japan. This is a striking example of Mingei Studio pottery.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Lacquer Mizusashi signed
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Pre 1980 item# 462149
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6.75" tall x 7" wide. Signed (Mafu?) with marked tombobako box, "Kobai Makie Mizusashi" and dating probably second half of the twentieth century. Excellent condition, very minor surface wear. This piece shows fine lacquer work done in low relief, of a design of plum blossoms on branches. The low relief work highlights the texture of the flower branches beautifully in shades of brown and gold. Mizusashi, also known as the fresh water jar, are of particular importance among tea utensils used for tea ceremony. Generally brought into the room by the host, it is made to be a reasonable weight when filled with water, and at the same time as a relatively larger piece, to work harmoniously with the utensils as whole. This is an unusual example of lacquer work, being more common to see in the form of the smaller tea storage jars, natsume.
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Tea Ceremony Chagama Drum Kettle &
Box
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Pre 1940 item# 28107
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This finely made chagama is a drum form of cast iron, a multi metal top, and original box, indicating the name of the maker as "Tobei". In tea ceremony a "kama" is a kettle for hot water; two basic types were made, one for winter which is set in a hearth or fire pit, and one for summer which stands on a "furo", or portable brazier. Kama are made in a great variety of shapes, and surface treatments. Excellent condition, normal rusting on interior. 7 X 7.5", 17.8 cm x 19 cm. Showa Era (1926-89). This is a high quality uncommon piece by a skilled 20th century artisan.
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Raku Kogo Gensei’s Loved Deep -Grass
Kiln
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Pre 1960 item# 28065
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Excellent condition, no damage. 3” x 3” x 2.5”. With signature on base and box. Originating from the Fukakusa area of Kyoto, the story of this marvelous Raku kogo is left on the box. The monk "Gensei" (1623-1668) and founder of Zuiko-ji temple in Fukakusa (Gen sei Osho) died leaving love (Iai no kama) in a kiln named “the deep grassed monk’s kiln” (Shin-so Gensei-an), expressed in this simple Raku form . Made by a potter named Sozen believed to have worked in the Taisho and Showa eras.
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Vintage Taisho Era Japanese Lacquer Food Tray Lobster
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Pre 1920 item# 26763
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With original box, dated March, 1922, see below. Marvelously designed carved nuri style lacquer tray with a lobster (or Isu ebi shrimp) in low relief. Very good condition, with some surface scratching and edge wear from normal use. (Taisho Ju-nen San-gatsu, (unknown character)- Nuri, Ebi-bon, hyakuichiyonichi-go); (Taisho Era, 10th year, 3rd month, unknown-"nuri" lacquer Ebi (shrimp plate, #141). A handsome period piece.
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