Signed Black Raku Tea Bowl(Chawan)

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1800: item #336261
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Japan circa 1750 Height 8.8 cm diameter 9.5 cm foot diameter 4.5cm One must hold this raku cup to appreciate the subtle tactile pleasure of the various surfaces of the glaze. From perfectly smooth to the raspy feel of sharkskin. At several places the black glaze blushes to a deep brown. The ungulating rim and deliberate uneven surface of the cup are all signs of a master potter. Part of the potter's seal is covered by glaze, but enough is exposed to show this is the work of C... Click for details

Ko kyo yaki kogo, Preening duck

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1800: item #321701
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Japan late 17th-early 18th century length 7.5 cm. Height 6 cm. Lavishly decorated elegant incense box. Enameled in black,peacock blue, green and red. Gold glaze was applied in some areas onto the transparent glaze,but directly onto and completely covering the red enameled feathers. Now some of the gold glaze has worn away and part of the red enamel can be seen. On close examination the other enamels show minute pitting and rubbing. All of these are qualities one expects to find ... Click for details

Superb Japanese Tea Ceremony Chu Natsume, Fall Patterns

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #321148
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A superb tea ceremony Chu natsume or container for powdered thin tea, dating to the mid 20thC or earlier. Delicate hand-painted fall leaf patterns in thick raised relief gold adorn the chocolate-red base coat lacquer. This is most likely a seasonal natsume for use in the fall. The body and lid are turned wood coated in urushi or lacquer. Overall condition is excellent for age. Dimensions: 2 3/4" x 2 3/4". An excellent addition to any serious collection of teaware or for use by the tea practitio... Click for details

Excellent Japanese Hira Natsume for Tea Ceremony

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #321142
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An excellent large tea ceremony Hira natsume or container for powdered thin tea, dating to the mid 20thC or earlier. Delicate hand-painted circular details with thick raised relief gold outlines adorn the black base coat lacquer. The large body and lid are turned wood coated in urushi or lacquer. Overall condition is excellent for age. Dimensions: 3" x 2 1/4". An excellent addition to any serious collection of teaware or for use by the tea practitioner.

Fine Antique Japanese Tea Ceremony Kouaka Natsume

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #321128
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A smart tea ceremony Kouaka natsume or container for powdered thin tea, dating to the mid 20thC or earlier. This natsume is of the low squat type with a square shoulder top. A deep red lacquered lid contrasts with the black base. The body and lid are turned wood coated in urushi or lacquer. Overall condition is excellent for age. Dimensions: 3" x 1 3/4". An excellent addition to any serious collection of teaware or for use by the tea practitioner.

Exquisite Antique Japanese Chaire with Ivory Lid

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #320002
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A superb tea ceremony 'Taikai' chaire or tea caddy, complete with its shifuku or silk storage bag, dating to the early 20th or earlier. This Taikai cha-ire is of the low squat type with a round shoulder (It is slightly larger than the Chukai chaire). A rich honey chocolate glaze with umber accents dance around the body of this Seto chaire. The heavy ivory lid is gold lined and exhibits a slight yellowing through age. The foot is unglazed with the base featuring the typical string-cut pattern, d... Click for details

Superb Antique Japanese Seto Chaire or Tea Caddy

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #319986
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An interesting tea ceremony 'Katatsuki' chaire or tea caddy, complete with its shifuku or silk storage bag, dating to the early 20th. This Katatsuki cha-ire is of the tall square-shoulder type. A rich honey brown glaze with umber accents around the body typical of Seto chaire. The textured bone or antler lid is gold lined and exhibits a slight yellowing through age. The foot is unglazed with the base featuring the typical string-cut pattern, dark through years of use. Overall condition is excel... Click for details

Superb Antique Japanese Tea Ceremony Chaire, Ivory Lid

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #319980
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An excellent tea ceremony 'Chukai' chaire or tea caddy, complete with its shifuku or silk storage bag, dating to the early 20th century or earlier. This cha-ire is of the Chukai low squat type with a generous lid. A rich chocolate brown glaze with flecks around the body. The large heavy lid is gold lined and exhibits a warm yellowing through age; this is clearly an old piece. The foot is unglazed with the base featuring the typical string-cut pattern, dark through years of use. Overall condit... Click for details

Fine Antique Japanese Chaire, Tea Caddy with Ivory Lid

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #319972
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An exquisite tea ceremony 'Bunrin' chaire or tea caddy, complete with its shifuku or silk storage bag, dating to the early 20th century or earlier. Of the several different shapes available, the bunrin or 'bulb' shape' is perhaps the rarest. A rich burnt umber glaze with accents of blue around the neck. The heavy ivory lid is gold lined and exhibits a warm yellowing through age. The foot is bare but bares an artist's / kiln stamp. The base is typically string-cut and dark through years of use.... Click for details

Pair - Tan Glazed Mukozuke Dishes for Kaiseki - Meiji

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #270453

Two mukozuke dishes - appetizer dishes used in the were used as part of the service to serve the kaiseki meal, part of the formal tea ceremony. Both dishes are glazed in a soft tan crackle glaze that is very possibly Karatsu pottery, although we have not encountered Karatsu that also has an overglaze element in the design such as that in these two dishes. The design is an interesting combination of intaglio design made by placing a resist on the dish prior to glazing and then removing the resist... Click for details