Antique Bamboo Incense Container Japanese Tea Ceremony

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1900: item #620357

Kozutsu (koh-zutsu) is a stick incense container used for Japanese "Sencha" tea ceremony. The pine tree is carved on bamboo with exceptionally artistic quality. The tips (end pieces) of the tube are made from red sandalwood. Signed "Chikusou" with a gourd emblem. It is 10 3/4 inches long. No damages. Circa, Meiji period (1868-1912)

19c tea ceremony KOGO TAMA shape signed

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1900: item #615932

19th century Japanese wooden kogo (box for incense during tea ceremony) made in a shape of Tama (sacred pearl). Very elegant shape and beautiful ridged pattern to the wood, top and bottom fit nicely. Gold lacquered both on the inside and outside, and painted with a pine branch on the outside. Signed with a single Japanese character on the back. Some wear to paint and lacquer as to be expected on an old item. Great subtle piece. Comes with old box and wrapping cloth. Diameter 2 3/8 inches, height... Click for details

Tall Chagama with Embossed Dragon, Trivet and Brazier

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #609250
416-6H-624

This tall cast iron chagama, or kettle is subtly embossed with a dragon and a phoenix. The furo, or brazier contains a (newer) ceramic tile, and a trivet. It has been patched as many (most?) of the furo from this period have been. The furo has a cut-out in the side for access to the coal bed.
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Height: 13" ... Click for details

Te-aburi, or Small Hibachi Handwarmer, from Meiji era

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #609247
414-6H-737

Te-aburi were used as handwarmers and carried from room to room. A guest at a tea ceremony would be offered the use of one.
This piece has a keyaki base with wooden pegs attaching the bronze bowl. The copper top is pierced with flowers and perhaps a mon, or family crest. A bit of leather was sewn around the copper handle to allow it to be picked up without burning one's fingers. The round shape has timeless app... Click for details

Japanese Tea Ceremony Iron Brazier Kama c.1890

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1900: item #607776
KA446

Japanese tea ceremony iron brazier with fantastic tetsu iron mizusashi inside with a poem of Japanese characters in raised relief. The characters explain the Tao of Tea, "Cha No Juttoku", the ten virtues of tea: balance of the five organs; honor all buddhas; respect parents; be aware of impurities; longevity; eliminate drowsiness; prevent disasters; follow the way of good; protect nature; promote peace. Japanese readings available upon request. Very heavy item. c.1890. (14" x12") (36cm x 30cm). ... Click for details

Japanese Takatori Pottery CHAIRE (Tea Vessel)/bag/box

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #606706
J-313

Japanese TAKATORI Pottery CHAIRE (or TEA storage vessel) in ovoid form with black-brown glaze on a tan body, with ivory cover, silk bag with drawstrings and a kiriwood oribinal box with inscription. Condition is excellent, no flaws. Circa, 1880-1910. Height is 2.75 inches.

Japanese Metalwork Sake & Hot Water Pot Combination

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1900: item #602884
CSBM1057

This is an unusual and fascinating combination sake and hot water pot crafted so that it could be brought to the table on a cold winter night. It has its own hibachi which allowed for boiling water for tea and/or warming sake. It works on a similar principal to a double boiler which allows you to heat the sake and keep it hot without boiling it. The set consists of six separate bronze pieces. Glowing coals would be placed in the little tray, which was then inserted into the base of the large re... Click for details

Antique Japanese Turtle-Crane Iron Tea Kettle c.1910

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1910: item #602112
KA236

From the famous 'Nambu' tetsubin ironworks guild in Northern Japan, this exquisite antique Japanese tetsubin has hexigonal turtle shells, each with a crane's head inside. Very rare. The turtle-crane motifs are the traditional symbols of longevity and happiness. Used in the Urasenke Tea School. c.1910. (8¼ x 9¾", base to rim 5") (20cm x 24cm, base to rim 13cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $80.

FINE TAKATORI TEBACHI FOR TEA CEREMONY; JAPAN, CERAMIC

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1837 VR: item #597253
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A FINE TAKATORI TEBACHI FOR TEA CEREMONY CIRCA 1800. Here is a perfect and beautiful tebachi (handled dish) from the Takatori kiln on Kyushu Island. Presentation pieces for tea ceremony were required to carry the marutaka or domain mark after 1823. Accordingly, this tebachi probably dates from the late 1700s to very early 1800s. It comes with a fitted sugi-wood presentation box and is in perfect condition. The base clay of this vessel is the typical red of the original Takatori kiln whereas... Click for details

1900s Japanese RAKU tea ceremony NATSUME boxed

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #592094

Late Meiji - early Taisho (1910s-1920s) Japanese pottery Raku ware natsume (tea caddy for storing powdered tea used in the final portion of tea ceremony) of cylindrical shape slightly widening towards the top. Wonderful potting, beautiful purplish glaze with salad green decoration of two long-tailed birds and a butterfly in flight. Very beautiful crackle to the glaze, pleasant patina. Great elegant piece in excellent condition, comes with wrapping cloth and original kiriwood box inscribed by the... Click for details