An attractive globular Satsuma vase by Hosai, late 19th century. The vase is decorated with three family crests, including the Paulownia of the Toyotomi clan, the Hollyhock leaves of the Tokugawa shoguns and the cross of the Shimazu clan who ruled over Satsuma, Ōsumi and Hyūga.
Within the foot-rim can be found the gold mark ‘Satsuma Hosai’ and a Shimazu mon in white enamel...
A diminutive image of the three monkeys made to support the Kettle lid in the Japanese Tea Ceremony dating from the later 19th to early 20th centuries by Nagaoka Kuumi enclosed in the original signed wooden box. A warning to all, the little creatures hear nothing, see nothing and speak nothing. What passes in the tea room stays in the tea room. The figure is 4.5 cm (roughly 2 inches) diameter the same height and in excellent condition. Impressed into the base is the artists seal...
Very rare XII Eiraku Wazen (1823–1896) Kiseto Sake Cup (Sakazuki) with original box.
The seal of the potter is stamped on the bottom.
XII Eiraku Wazen (1823–1896) belongs to one of the most influential pottery family in Kyoto in 19 century.
He became the head of the family in 1843 at the age of 20 with the name Wazen after retirement of his father Hozen...
Edo Period (19c) Karatsu Guinomi (sake cup) from old Kansai pottery collection.
Karatsu pottery is one of most desired pottery type in Japan based in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture since 15th century.
It is made from high in iron clay often decorated with an iron-based underglaze, giving an earthy and natural feeling to the fired items.
Width 5.7cm
Height 6.7cm
Weight 89g
In excellent antique condition. No cracks...
Rengetsu Otagaki (1791-1875) was Buddhist nun who is widely regarded to have been one of the greatest Japanese poets of the 19th century.
She was also a skilled potter and painter and expert calligrapher and adorned her ceramics with poems written in her unique calligraphic style.
The cup style and the age of the glaze is consistent with authentic Rengetsu work.
Size
Diameter: 5.8 cm
Height: 4.3 cm
Condition
The cup has a crack but it is not a probl...
A Bairin Yaki Suiteki water dropper in the shape of an eggplant and bowl covered in that quintessential Bairin purple and green glaze flowing into the water bowl. It is 10.5 x 6 x 4.5 cm (4 x 2-1/4 x 2 inches and is in overall nice condition, with miniscule chips repaired on the rim. Suiteki are used to provide water for grinding ink on an ink stone.
Bairin Yaki was a resurrection of the ancient Omi style of ceramic called Zeze favored by Kobori Enshu and Honami Koetsu...
Very rare Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese Antique Hohin Teapot for Sencha/Gyokuro with wonderful Wabi Sabi atmosphere
Size
Length 10.5cm
Width 8.5cm
Height 6cm
Weight 190g
Condition
Overall good
There are minor chips and lack of glaze
Please see the photos for reference
Rare Nakamura Donen (1876-1937) Mishima Ware Chawan Bowl with Gold Repair Kintsugi.
Nakamura Donen was a famous potter during Meiji-Taisho periods who worked in different styles such as Raku and Mishima.
He has a lot of Korean influence in his works as he studied the pottery in Korea.
Size
Width 11.5cm
Height 8.6cm
Condition
Overall good, the bowl the some repair with gold. Please see the images for details.
Supplied with old wooden box.
19-20cc Karatsu Guinomi (sake cup) With Gold Decoration Antique Sake Ware
Skillfully decorated with gold however it is not a repair but a decoration of unglazed areas.
Karatsu ware is one of most desired pottery type in Japan based in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture since 15th century.
Size
Width 7cm
Height 4.6cm
Condition
No cracks, no chips
A set of 8 small dishes dating from the later 19th century known as Mame-zara (bean plates) covered in cream colored crackled glaze decorated in the traditional Mugiwarade pattern of alternating stripes of russet red, pale blue and orange emanating like rays from the center. Each plate is roughly 8.5 diameter and all are in excellent condition, enclosed in a modern, black-lacquered wooden box...
Rare Antique Japanese Shino bowl Chawan Old Shino Pottery for Tea Ceremony made during Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Shino pottery is produced in today's Gifu prefecture since 16th century and it is distinguished by thick white glazes, red marks and the surface of small holes.
Size
Diameter 12.3cm
Height 6.4cm
Condition
Overall good. No chips, no cracks.
Supplied with wooden box
Meiji period (1868-1912) Antique Japanese Pink Raku Ware Tea Bowl Chawan with Poetry.
The bowl bears Ryosen mark which can be attributed to Ryōsen-ji Buddhist temple in the city of Shimoda, Japan...
Very nice example of Meiji Period (1868-1912) Nezumi Shino Ware Chawan for Tea Ceremony.
Shino pottery is produced in today's Gifu prefecture since 16th century and it is distinguished by thick white glazes, red marks and the surface of small holes.
Size
Diameter 12cm
Height 7cm
Weight 375g
Condition
Overall good. No chips, no cracks.
Antique Japanese Katakuchi of Old Karatsu Ware near the end of 19th century (about 120-130 years ago).
Karatsu ware is one of most desired pottery type in Japan based in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture since 15th century.
It is made from high in iron clay often decorated with an iron-based underglaze, giving an earthy and natural feeling to the fired items.
Dia. 4.3"(11.0cm) x Height 3.2"(8.2cm)
Condition
Good. No chips, No cracks.
Supplied with the box
17th/18th century Shino-Ware Kogo (Incense box) Edo period (1603-1868)
Shino pottery is produced in today's Gifu prefecture since 16th century and it is distinguished by thick white glazes, red marks and the surface of small holes.
Size
Height 4.8 cm
Width 5.7 cm
Weight 93 g
Condition
No chips, no cracks
Supplied with a wooden storage box
Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese Antique Kuro Raku Tachi-Zuru Tsutsu Chawan for Tea Ceremony Wabi Sabi
Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony since as early as the 16th century.
Size
Height 10.3cm
Width 10.2cm
Weight 325g
Condition
Overall good considering the age, no cracks, no chips.
The seal of the potter is stamped at the bottom.
Rare Antique Japanese Iga ware vase Hanaire with potter's signature made during Meiji Period (1868-1912).
Iga Pottery is traditionally produced in former Iga Province in central Japan and it generally reflects wabi-sabi aesthetics with its famous rustic appearance.
Size
Height 23cm
Width 7cm
Weight 890g
Condition
Good, no chips, no cracks.
A Japanese water dropper in the form of a karashishi. It has a fine patina with the surface smooth from handling and darkened in places from accumulated grime. Inscribed signature on the base, unread. Probably 19th century.
Approximately 7.5cm long., 6.5 cm high. Perfect condition...