A Japanese Pottery Chawan (tea bowl) - Meiji

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1910: item #767798

A Meiji period Japanese pottery tea bowl (Chawan) with a tannish glaze and an underglaze decoration of a flowering blossom on a limb - we think possibly a plum blossom signifying Spring. The chawan measures approximately 5" diameter at the top and stand 3" high. It is in excellent condition.

Old, 19th cent. black RAKU chawan ( tea bowl )

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1900: item #767049
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A tea bowl (chawan) of black raku covered w. an interesting oily glaze. Impressed raku mark. Meiji. Condition: Fair w. minor fritting on edges.

Japanese Carved Boxwood Lotus Leaf Tea Tray

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1900: item #766912
11-350

This wonderfully detailed boxwood tray has been realistically carved in the form of a curled lotus leaf holding a lotus flower seed pod. Meiji period (1868-1912). The close-grained hardwood has a rich brown color and a soft dark patina reflecting many years of careful use and care. The front depicts the top of an open lotus leaf with curled outer edges. A lotus seed pod, on a stem that curls around the left edge, sits on the lower left corner of the tray. A smaller curled lotus leaf, with a stem... Click for details

Shizen-Boku Keyaki Burl Tray for Tabako Bon

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #765885
861-7K-497

The sea is implied both in the curled edges and in the grain on the side of this burl tray. It's for holding the tabako bon, or smoker's hibachi and accessories and was used in the tea ceremony. The bottom is lacquered; it's worn on the outside and chipped on the inside. Some small nicks to the patina of the burl. Dates from the Meiji period.
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An intersting water kettle (TETSUBIN)

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1900: item #764741
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An intersting water kettle (tetsubin) of cast iron decorated w.scenes of people enjoying tea as well as tea utensils. Lid also cast. Unsigned. Meiji, around 1890/1900. H 20 cm (w. raised handle). Condition: Fine.

Antique Japanese Tetsubin (tea kettle)

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1900: item #763175

Charming antique Japanese tea kettle (tetsubin), made of cast iron with scene of mountain village and bridge in relief on either side of the kettle, signature chop on back near handle, handle and lid are made of bronze, underside of lid is signed with 4 characters, Meiji Period (1868-1912). Size: 8 1/2" high (with handle) x 7 1/4" wide (with spout).

Shizen-boku Keyaki Burl Tea Tray or Tobacco Tray

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #762026
850-7K-197

A keyaki burl surrounds a keyaki slab to form this tea tray. The burl edges curl like breaking waves over the tray bottom. The inside of the tray is black lacquer, which shows wear. The center is crackled and there are chips. The bottom of the tray shows wear as well. The bottom reveals the square nails that were used in assembly. This was made in the Meiji period and used in the sencha tea ceremony to hold either tea or smoking articles. ... Click for details

Unusual Fine Kuro Raku Chawan by Kairaku

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #753609
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The size of Chawan: 4 3/4" Dia x 3 1/2" High. Very unusual and nice Japanese Kuro Raku Chawan by Kairaku. The raku chawan(tea bowl) is made inthe shape of rounded shape. It is deeper than normal chawan size. It has one reddish brown Keshiki inside as well as outside. The reddish keshiki are in different spot. It makes very unique from other Kuro chawan usually has only in Kuro glazing. The condition of chawan is excelent, no chip, no crack and no hairline. The chawan has Kairaku seal as well as ... Click for details

Antique Japanese Chagama Cast Iron Tea Ceremony Pot

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1800: item #748328
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From Horeki period (1751-1763), Japanese cast iron chagama pot for tea ceremony room by Nakoshi Jomi, born in ealy 18th century, his family has known as one of the oldest and most prominent founders since 16th century in Kyoto. It comes with custom wooden box signed and sealed by Onishi Jocho (1866 - 1943), 13th genaration of Onishi Seiuemon, one of the long-established famous foundrer. The box says Shoamidado Kaga (name of the pot), sizes , and this pot was made Horeki period, mid 18th centur... Click for details

Early Tashio Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowls

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #747573
J80L20

Two very lovely and richly brocaded Japanese tea bowls, with varying scenes capturing the Japanese thematic sentiment of peaceful tranquility. These bowls are a true and delicate delight, as each is made of eggshell porcelain, and the scenery is stenciled by hand. Accents of gold amid a vibrant background of oriental red beckons the tea drinker to a peaceful solace reminiscent of the days of old. These beauties are in excellent condition and date to the early Tashio period 1912-1920.