Antique Japanese Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot Taisho-Era

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #699683
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Antique tetsubin, a traditional Japanese cast-iron teapot dating to the Taisho-Period (c. 1920). This item features a subtle relief on the body of the pot, highlighted by a prominent relief of a mountain village. The cast-iron handle is decorated with floral inlays in silver and bronze, and the solid bronze lid features a decorative silver handle with a kiri leaf design. The tetsubin measures approximately 6 inches in diameter at the widest point, and a little under 4" diameter at the rim. I... Click for details

Antique Japanese Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot Taisho-Era

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #699680
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Antique tetsubin, a traditional Japanese cast-iron teapot dating to the Taisho-Period (c.1920). This quaint little tetsubin features a hobnail pattern relief on the body, with a snug fitting, solid bronze lid. The cast iron handle is decorated with silver floral inlays. The bronze lid has developed a beautiful patina, and is inscribed with kanji the bottom which reads Ryubundo Zo, a famous family of tetsubin artists in the Kyoto area. The piece measures approximately 6 inches in diameter at ... Click for details

Pr.Bronze Tabako Bon/ Small Hibachi w/Mushroom Handles

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #696827
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This is a delightful little hibachi with its pierced footrim and its mushroom handles. It was a smoker's accessory for the tea ceremony. They sell as a pair, but only one is pictured. Please inquire if you with photos of the second piece; it's quite comparable to the one shown.
Dimensions:
Height: 4-1/2" ... Click for details

Fine lacquer incense container ( KOGO )

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1910: item #694338
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Fine, round and slightly compressed incense box (kogo) of lacquer with design in the form of stylized wave and fishing nets in gold hira- and takamakie, okibirame, and mura-nashiji on roiro ground. Signed with Chidori mark. Meiji, ca. 1900. Diam. cm. 7 cm. Original box. Mint condition.

Japanese Satsuma Intricately Painted Cup and Saucer

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1910: item #692569

Very detailed Japanese Satsuma cup and saucer. There are 4 separate scenes, each possibly telling a story. Women in kimonos as well as monks and deities adorn both the cup and saucer.

Age Meiji

Measurements: Saucer: 5 3/8" in diameter; Cup: 3 3/8" in diameter

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Japanese Cast Iron Tea Pot

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1900: item #688747
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Japanese Cast Iron Tea Pot With Traditional Japanese Hobnail Pattern. This Pattern Symbolizes Strength And Courage, As It Is Adapted From The Armour Of 12th Century Warrior Shoguns. Mid 19th Century. Size: 7.25" Dia. x 7.75" H(with handle upright) - 4.75" H(without handle).

19c Japanese ORIBE tea ceremony CHAIRE

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1900: item #687921

Rather unusual 19th century Japanese pottery Oribe ware chaire (tea caddy for storing powdered green tea used in tea ceremony) with two mock handles and original lid. Characteristic rich green glaze pooling in recessed areas, typical underglaze brown decoration of geometric patterns. Oribe ware (named after Furuta Oribe - a famous 16th century tea master) was produced in Mino and Seto kilns: it is particularly Japanese in taste and was never made for export. The foot shows stoneware body, beauti... Click for details

19c JAPANESE CLOISONNE tea ceremony KOGO

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1900: item #687902

19th century round Japanese kogo ( covered box for incense during tea ceremony) made in cloisonne technique. Simple elegant shape with decoration of two roundels inside a spade shaped reserve, all on a karakusa (scrolling vine) ground. Beautiful work, great quality enameling, flecks of avanturine glass enamel in the black enamel of the spade. Very pleasant finish with original pitting, rare and early piece in terms of Japanese cloisonné, from the period of transition from Chinese to Japanese sty... Click for details

19c Japanese cloisonne tray flowers

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1900: item #687896

19th century small Japanese cloisonne tray decorated on the front with a butterfly in flight above meadow flowers. Back is decorated with karakusa (scrolling vines) on blue ground. Must have been part of a set used in tea ceremony. Traces of gilding on the rim. Rare and early piece in terms of Japanese cloisonne, from the period of transition from Chinese to Japanese style, great for a study collection. Very pleasant matte finish with original pitting. See 2 more trays from the same set in my ca... Click for details

19c Japanese cloisonne tray peaches

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1900: item #687894

19th century small Japanese cloisonne tray decorated on the front with two peaches on a branch with leaves. Back is decorated with circles surrounded by karakusa (scrolling vines) on blue ground. Must have been part of a set used in tea ceremony. Traces of gilding on the rim. Rare and early piece in terms of Japanese cloisonne, from the period of transition from Chinese to Japanese style, great for a study collection. Very pleasant matte finish with original pitting. See 2 more trays from the sa... Click for details