Antique Japanese Edo Karatsu Yobitsugi Sweets Dish

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1900: item #720043
TCR2299

An unusual large basin made up of 11 pottery Karatsu shards dating from the Momoyama to early Edo periods called in Japanese Yobitsugi. This particular bowl is quite fine, with the pieces bound together with a silver gray lacquer mixture, one side slightly flattened, with a large bubble swelling outside the bowl like a second leg. The dish is roughly 10 inches (25 cm) diameter, the undulating rim averaging roughly 3 inches high. The Yobitsugi tradition of assembling chawan and other tea relat... Click for details

A Mid Edo Period Japanese Pottery Sake Cup

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1837 VR: item #718128

A most unusual sake cup from the mid Edo Period, circa 1775-1825. It features a design of several crabs in black and red on a grayish toned pottery glaze. The cup is formed in the shape of an unfolding lotus leaf and the base is formed with a snake like coil of unglazed clay. There is an impressed mark on the coiled base, however we have not been successful in getting it translated. The cup is clearly a 17th to mid 18th century in age. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or res... Click for details

Antique Koro Incense Burner by Kiyomizu Rokubei

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1920: item #717160
TCR2297

A flaring form decorated with iron florals between latticework pillars on a foot of petal-like frets by Kiyomizu Rokube V enclosed in the original wooden box. The piece very much represents the artist and his time, expressing concisely the movement in design in the dawning years of the 20th century. It is stamped on the base with a hand made silver hoya lid of high quality. The piece is 4-1/2 inches (11 cm) tall, 5 inches (13cm) diameter and in fine condition. The Rokebei family is one of th... Click for details

Taisho Era Japanese Stoneware Spouted Jar

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1920: item #716581
AC-293

This early 1900’s glazed stoneware spouted vessel was used to hold soy sauce, vinegar or sake. A wonderful creamy blue ash glaze spills over the deep iron glazed shoulder. Excellent condition. Dimensions: Height: 11” Diameter: 7”

Japanese Ceramic Toban Serving Platter

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1920: item #716233
JM-54

This thick natural ash glazed Iga toban or food serving platter was used for the Matcha Tea Ceremony. It has a wonderful irregular shape with remnants from the firing present along the edges. Early 1900’s. Good condition except for normal firing irregularities. Dimensions: 9” x ½”

Japanese Seated Boy Doll - Edo Period

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1900: item #708221
JDOL-002

A healthy round-faced, plump figured, seated boy wearing a typical high hat of boy doll figures of the period. He is also wearing a checker-patterned loincloth. His hands are positioned under his chin, where he is holding his hat ties together. The stoneware was formed with a mold (you can see the faint molding line on both sides and underneath--it is not a crack.) The surface has a natural patina from age. Age: Late 19th Century. Size: H. 10.5cm. W. Base. 7.5cm. Condition: No repairs or... Click for details

Large Japanese Crockery Bowl, signed

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1920: item #705808
697-6H-214

Three blue spots surround the rim of this heavy bowl. The color is reminiscent of a pickle crock with large cobalt blue dots. No chips or cracks. The base is signed. Dates from Meiji or early Taisho, pre-1920.
Dimensions:
Height: 6-1/4"
Diameter at rim: 12... Click for details

Antique Japanese Shigaraki Tea Storage Jar c.1900

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1900: item #702240
KA537

Late Meiji Period c.1900 Shigaraki stoneware tea leaf storage jar. Shigaraki being the ceramic centered area outside of Kyoto famous for wabi-sabi tea utensils and natural wood-fired ash glazes. This piece is no exception. Four ears adorn the neck and the jar is in fabulous condition. c.1900. (8" diameter x 9") (20cm diameter x 23cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $85.

Fine Japanese Satsuma Butterfly Tea Set, Signed, 1900

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1900: item #701459
3769

A JAPANESE SATSUMA BUTTERFLY TEA SET, MEIJI, CIRCA 1900.

The tea set decorated in enamels with butterflies and netting on a typical finely crackled body. It dates from 1900 to 1920’s. Signed with a single character on each base.

As a guide the teapot is 5 inches high. The condition is very good overall and the gilding in excepti... Click for details

A Sea Green Celadon Tripod Censer – Song Style

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1920: item #700301

A handsome sea green celadon tripod censer in the style of the Lung-ch’uan porcelains of the Southern Song Dynasty. The censer is a porcelaneous stoneware with molded décor of multiple rings under a thick celadon glaze. It sits on a tripod base. On the base are five spur marks, caused by the used of small clay saggers to hold the piece above the floor of the kiln during firing. It measures 5 5/8” diameter and is 3 ¾” high. The piece is in excellent condition with no chips or restorations. We bel... Click for details