Bizen Guinomi by Kakurezaki Ryuichi

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese Contemporary: item #778817

Here is a superbly fired and formed Bizen guinomi by Kakurezaki Ryuichi that dates to 2006; in perfect condition with a signed box, 5cm.tallx8,signed on base; a contemporary masterpiece of a Bizen guinomi.

Mashiko Platter by Hamada Shoji

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese Pre 1950: item #777973

In the large English book on Hamada published by Kodansha one can find a very similar platter by Hamada, see photo #59. In the back Hamada describes making this plate, "When this was still in the press mould, I paddled the pattern. The tenmoku glaze is ladled on first, then the nuka glaze edge. I never get tired of this shape and am still making these dished now." The piece in the book dates to 1946 as does the even better work we offer here. Also seen is a photo from a large Hamada book showing... Click for details

Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle of a noblewoman painted.

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese Pre 1900: item #777868
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This uncommonly perfect Snuff Bottle includes the top, spoon and pendent ring. Made from Ivory and painted with wonderful pastel colors like Rose, Green, Blue, red and others.8.5cm and Approx 1” wide.

I see the Snuff Bottles that have the man and woman together but not separate, check a few on our site.

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Set of Five Hagi Small Plates by Udagawa Hosei

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese Pre 2000: item #777004

We've offered a few works by Udagawa in the past, yet this is the first set of small plates. Udagawa Hosei(1946-1993)was a star Hagi potter before his much too early passing. His fans in Japan are many and await any works that come on the market, far and few between. This set comes from a private local collection and was used to serve small tea sweets, of course any small tasty tidbit is fine, such as cheese, sake snacks, or chocolates, for example. Each is 3cm.tallx11, stamped on base, no box.

A Pair of Chinese Porcelain Rabbit Dishes, Kangxi.

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese Pre 1700: item #776668
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A PAIR OF KANGXI ‘RABBIT’ DISHES, LATE 17TH CENTURY.

A pair of small petal moulded dishes each decorated with a central roundel where a rabbit is seen beneath a flowering branch, the scene surrounded by more flowering branches and a couple of cranes. The backs with a lozenge mark. The dishes were made during the Kangxi period, circa 1700. ... Click for details

Chinese Bruspot Holder Inlaid w/Florals & Poem - 18th C

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese Pre 1800: item #776550
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A charming brushpot inlaid with mother-of-pearl, ivory and hardstones. The inlay work is of branch with flowering plum blossoms. The back has a poem of archaic Chinese characters inlaid in silver. The wood is a dark hardwood (unidentified) of a slightly reddish tint.

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Ming Chinese Cloisonné Bowl, Wanli, 16th ~ 17th C.

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese Pre 1700: item #776295
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A MING CHINESE CLOISONNE BOWL, 16TH ~ 17TH CENTURY.

A hemispherical bowl decorated with formal lotus and bats surrounding a white ‘shou’, good luck character. The body of the bowl is copper; the rims and cloisons appear to be gilded bronze. One or two cloisons exhibit the ‘split wire’ characteristic. The blue enamel is quite pale and opaque; the bats are depicted using a semi translucent brown and a deep cobalt b... Click for details

Red-Ash Glazed Handled Vessel by Kako Katsumi

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese Contemporary: item #776267

This te-bachi--handled 'bowl' is usually used to serve tea sweets, yet can be used as a serving vessel for any types of foods. It was made, unmistakably, by Kako Katsumi. The coloration and design are his new vision, and most likely he'll change, like Kamoda Shoji, everything next year. A very nice vessel for the table, in perfect condition, 17.5cm.tallx22.5, signed on base.

Bizen-Sue Mizusashi by Yoshimoto Shuho

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese Pre 1990: item #775786

I've always been attracted to the understated confident works of Yoshimoto Shuho(b.1938) and that started in the late 1980s. His works, as those who follow this gallery know, are unique in Bizen in that Yoshimoto brings to the forefront of his works 5th-12th centuries Sueki tones. He fires in a very traditional kiln he built in the side of a hill just like the days of old, real old that is. This mizusashi is not a radical work in form, yet has a pure cylindrical facade that will be a perfect mat... Click for details

Chinese Huanghuali Brushpot Holder - 18th Century

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese Pre 1800: item #775783
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Huanghuali brushpot with original finish. Late Ming early Qing. Size: H.14cm. Diameter: 14.2cm. Condition: No repairs.