Bizen Chawan by Takahara Shoji

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese Pre 1980: item #762490

Takahara Shoji(1941-2000) was one of Bizen's veteran potters who started in the early 1960s when there were only a dozen or so potters; now there are said to be about 600. He studied with Okayama Intangible Cultural Treasures Ishii Furo(1899-1964) and Isezaki Yozan(1902-1961) before establishing his own kiln in 1962. This kutsu-'shoe' form chawan dates to 1971 after he built yet another new kiln and on the kodai is written hatsu-gama or 'first kiln' to signify that special occasion. The firing i... Click for details

Natural Ash-Glazed Tsubo-Jar by Tsujimura Yui

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese Contemporary: item #762011

If you are familiar with 5th-12th century sueki wares then you'll recognize a bond between those early natural-ash glazed wares and the contemporary works of Nara-based ceramic artist Tsujimura Yui(b.1975). He 'studied' under his father Shiro and the same spirit within Shiro's works is to be found in Yui's works, as well as his younger brother Kai, of whom we'll be having a large one-man exhibition next week. This is the only jar we have by Yui and it has a beautiful-timeless presence. In perfec... Click for details

Japanese Karaki Rosewood Sho-dana Shelf Tansu Osaka

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese Pre 1920: item #761063

A fine example of Osaka cabinetry, this large Japanese sho-dana (shelf tansu) crafted of karaki wood (rosewood) features drawer fronts and doors decorated in silver wire inlay. The double doors at the bottom left open to reveal a single horizontal shelf separating two equal sized shelf compartments. The sliding doors at the top open to a single storage commpartment. The two large drawers at the bottom provide additional storage space. Dates from the early 20th century. 50"H x 41 ¼”W x 14 ½”... Click for details

Antique Japanese Faux Kaidan Step Tansu Chest

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese Pre 1900: item #760656
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Japanese antique angled tansu chest, similar to a kaidan dansu or step chest. Meiji-Period (c.1900). Thoroughly cleaned and waxed, beautiful dark patina. Fair to good condition; separations in the panels of the doors and angled top due to contraction of the wood planks. Typical wear and tear associated with a century of use. Measures 57 inches tall, 61" wide at the base and 28" wide at the top. 16 inches deep.

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Vintage Japanese Lacquered Hari Bako Sewing Box

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese Pre 1930: item #760648
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Vintage Japanese hari bako sewing box. Beautiful golden lacquer and brass hardware. Thirteen inches wide, 10 1/4" tall, and 8" deep. Early Showa-Period (c.1930), very good condition. Includes several period items, including spools of thread and a delicate little lacquered storage box decorated with painted bamboo on the lid.

Vintage Japanese Lacquered Hari Bako Sewing Box

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese Pre 1930: item #760639
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Vintage Japanese hari bako sewing box. Richly figured burl wood drawer fronts, excellent condition. Includes extensive period items, including buttons, cutting tools, and spools of thread. Nine inches tall, 11 1/2" wide, and 7" deep. Early Showa-Period (c.1930).

Aka-oribe Chawan by Aisuke

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese Pre 1970: item #760192

Here is a very interesting Aka-oribe chawan (red oribe tea bowl). The rim has the characteristic emerald and blue tones of Oribe wares. The drawings depict the end of an arrow on one side and a target on the other. In a way, this martial motif is a reminder of the origin of Oribe pottery, which was greatly influenced by General Furuta Oribe (1544-1615), who saw beauty in asymmetrical and cracked tea vessels. Many warlords of Furuta’s era cultivated a keen interest for the tea ceremony. This... Click for details

Red Raku-yaki Chawan by Tanyan

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese Pre 1960: item #760189

This very attractive bowl is a red Raku chawan: a tea bowl made for the Japanese tea ceremony. The subtly nuanced shades of red with hints of greens and the delicate lightness of its design are expressions of its ephemerality and make it a true descendant of the great Raku vessels, which were once called Ima-yaki, literally now-ware. The chawan bears the marks of a potter named Tanyan, who is not really known except for the fact that he must have worked at a kiln near the Saidai temple in Nara... Click for details

Natural Ash-Glazed Mizusashi by Tsujimura Yui

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese Contemporary: item #759688

A fine contemporary Iga inspired mizusashi, rugged and ripped....like Yabebukuro.

Tenmoku-Iron Tsubo-Jar by Sasaki Yuzuru

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese Contemporary: item #759204

The thing about tenmoku iron-glazed wares is that they change dramatically according to the lightning. In a dark zone they take on a shadowy persona and in the light they sparkle and dazzle; that is when the potter is better than good. Sasaki is. This jar attests to that and it's shown in different lighting settings; surely a piece to spark one's imagination in a cosmic way. In perfect condition with a signed box, 23.4cm.tallx18.2, stamped on base; more about Sasaki and other previews of works i... Click for details