Japanese Ohi Shishi Koro Incense Burner

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1920: item #722648
JM-50

This early 20th century Ohi koro incense burner is shaped as a shishi or mythical lion. It has the characteristic Ohi rich amber iron glaze and has been finely crafted with wonderful stylized detailing. There is a carved signature on the base and it comes in the original signed box. Very good condition with a minor chip on a lower tooth. Dimensions: Height: 5” x 5” x 3 ½”

Bizen style Kannon, by Kozan

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1920: item #721884
2750

A beautifully executed model of Kannon by Miyagawa Kozan (1842-1916), also known as Makuzu Kozan. Here the studio closely followed Bizen stoneware sculpture of the late Edo and Meiji periods. The figure is 13.5 inches or 34.5cm high and is marked Kozan on the back. It has a chipped finger. It is part of the studio's production meant for the domestic Japanese market rather than for export.

Superb early 19th C. Japanese pottery vase w/ tadpole

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1837 VR: item #720343
303

Wonderful rare early 19th C. Japanese footed stoneware vessel. Open mouth with poliwog peering over edge with center tadpole and plant decoration. Outside is painted in black with Kenzan style mountain landscape. Charles Freer provenance. The vessel measures 6 1/8" high x 6 7/8" diameter. Signed on bottom in gourd shaped cartouche. 1" rim chip, otherwise fine.

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