Japanese Arita Compote for Tea Ceremony, Meiji

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #746090
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A set of Japanese serving dishes for the tea ceremony, each would contain various foodstuffs that were typical for serving guests. These geometrically designed dishes were produced in the Arita kiln and date to the first decade of the 20th century of the Meiji period (1868-1912). This set would make an impressive center piece for the table, or presentation for parties. In excellent condition the largest measures 7 inches diameter to the smallest being a little over 2" in diameter.

Japanese Cast Iron Teapot

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1900: item #745797
#93233

Cast Iron Japanese Teapot With Stationary Handle. Circa 1860. Size: 6"W(spout to handle) x 5" Dia. x 9.25" H.

Early EDO, rare and beautiful black Oribe CHAWAN

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1700: item #745066
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A rare and highly attractive tea bowl (chawan) of Black Oribe ware in irregular shape on a smaler, central foot. The flattened shape is accenturated by an abstract pattern in 2 different glaze tones, silvery black and a deep grey, which cover both the outside as well as the inside of the bowl. In addition there are 3 sets of triple, incised lines to the body. Edo, late 17th cent. H 7,4 cm, W 14,5 cm. Later kiri-box. Condition: Perfect.

19c tea ceremony Raku KOGO marked

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1900: item #744103

19th century/Meiji period Japanese Raku pottery kogo (box for incense during tea ceremony) in a form of pot with 3 mock handles, and cover with a strap handle. Raku pottery was produced in the Kyoto region, wonderful potting with intentional carelessness characteristic for this type of objects. Tan color body, pink/caramel glaze with yellow streaks and beautiful crazing, the inside of the cover is gold lacquered. Stamped with the seal of the potter on the bottom - it appears to read TOJIN. Wonde... Click for details

19c tea ceremony Kyoto Japanese ceramic dish PHOENIX

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1900: item #740894

19th century Kyoto ware Japanese ceramic octagonal kashiki dish with enameled on the inside with a phoenix in flight above blooming flowers. Used for holding sweets served with tea. Very pleasant potting, sand-colored stoneware with beautifully crackled glaze. Decorated in Ninsei style with green, light green, red, black and blue enamels. Some wear to enamel, closed line (see Enlargement 2, at about 4 o’clock). Marked in ink on the recessed bottom - I could distinguish RAKU character, but could ... Click for details

19c tea ceremony Arita porcelain sweetmeat DISH

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1900: item #740892

19th century small underglaze blue and white Japanese Arita porcelain sweetmeat dish used during tea ceremony in lozenge shape with decoration of 2 boys among bushes on the inside, and scrolling vines on the outside. Great intentionally careless potting with indented corners, wonderful thick glaze with minute bubbles, beautiful dark spots in the paste consistent with age. Very good quality freehand painting, overall in excellent condition. Length 4 1/8 inches. The piece comes from a small East C... Click for details

19c JAPANESE CLOISONNE tea ceremony KOGO

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1900: item #740889

19th century round Japanese kogo (covered box for incense during tea ceremony) made in cloisonne technique. Very simple elegant shape with decoration of two butterflies in flight among various flowers, avanturine glass enamel highlights. Very pleasant finish, the center of the bottom is plain metal with some tarnish, overall in great condition. Wonderful humble piece in Japanese taste. Diameter 2 1/8 inches. Part of a small East Coast kogo collection.

19c tea ceremony Japanese ceramic KOGO CHICKEN

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1910: item #740888

19th century/Meiji period Japanese pottery kogo (box for incense during tea ceremony) in a form of a nesting chicken. Wonderful potting with great facial expression and well delineated feathers, dark yellow enamel, buff colored pottery body. Bottom shows the seal of the potter and impressions of the knife used to cut off the potted piece. Great piece in Japanese taste. Length 2 1/4 inches. Part of a small East Coast kogo collection.

Antique Japanese Large Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot Kettle

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #738482
3618

From late 19th century, large pumpkin cast iron kettle with beautiful metal work in the motif of flying bird and ocean waves. The lid has sign by an artist, Daikoku. Highly collectible piece.

Stock Number:3618
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Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Vase or Basket BX6

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #738257

This Japanese woven bamboo Ikebana vase measures 15 inches tall by 5 inches in diameter. This vase is unusual in that it has additional painted details on the bamboo (see closeup photos). Vases of this style were traditionally used for the tea ceremony and for flower arrangement(Ikebana).

It is in generally good condition for such an old ba... Click for details