Iga Mizusashi by Uda Rakuzan

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1980: item #747389
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An unusual square Iga Mizusashi signed Rakuzan enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Charred shadows under score the deep green glass pools on the surface, raw earth studded with inclusions burnt red. It is 8-1/2 inches (21 cm) square and roughly the same height; of course in excellent condition.

Oribe Hibachi with Vertical Stripes

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1980: item #746692
826-7K-256

This modern hibachi dates from the later Showa period ca. 1970's, and has a great look with the slim vertical stripes under the dripping glaze. The pot has horizontal grooves which show well under the dark glaze and offer contrast to the lower vertical lines. The green is classic Oribe but the look is updated while maintaining a connection to the Oribe tradition. It's melon-shaped with three broad feet on the base.
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Japanese Kyo Square Plate Basin By 16th Zengoro Eiraku

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1970: item #744982
4831

Exquisitely rendering in the motif of Kanzan style, square basin by 16th genearation of Zengoro Eiraku (1917-1998). It has Eiraku mark on the base and it comes with his signed and sealed original storage box. Very good in condition with no chips or cracks.

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Shigaraki O-Tsubo by Yamamoto Ryuzan

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1980: item #744712
216

A perfect example of why Shigaraki is one of Japans most popular ceramic styles; a large tsubo urn covered in Hai-yu ash glaze by Yamamoto Ryuzan, enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Thick glaze covers the shoulder and runs in glassy rivulets down the charred front, while the back of the Tsubo, positioned away from the flame, remains pale white. Bidoro, flying ash all over with a dark kutsuki on front and brittle molten ash-charring at the base. On a small base, the piece leans slight... Click for details

Japanese Dragon Decorated Brushpot / Vase - c1890-1910

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1920: item #743798
# 179

A terracotta coloured stoneware vase from Japan depicting a three-clawed dragon amongst smoke or clouds. This item was made for export during the Meiji period (1868-1911). Condition - very good. No damages 8.6 inches (21.8cm) High

Iga Vase by Miura Chikuken

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1980: item #742923
215

A spectacular large Iga vase by Miura Chikuken (also Chikken) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Olivine glass over gray clouded terracotta, curt and sculpted in the finest Iga traditions. The vase is 12 inches (31 cm) tall, 9 inches (23 cm) diameter and in perfect condition. Miura Chikuken was born the third son of Miura Chikusen I in 1901, and set out on his own path with the new name Chikken early in his career, establishing his own kiln in 1934. Although his father is known more ... Click for details

Banko teapot with sea life

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1940: item #741848
2766

A Japanese Banko pottery teapot molded with sealife, c. 1925. This pot is a well-known type illustrated in The Whimsical World of Japanese Banko ceramics, on the cover. It measures 13cm H X 18.5cm W or 5 1/4 inches X 7 1/4 inches. There are small chips on the spout and lid underside. A fish finial is missing from the lid.

Dripping Marble-glazed Vase in Original Tomobako

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1980: item #741846
814-7K-159

Heavy hanaire, or vase has marbled glaze dripping over chocolate-colored sides. The piece is glazed inside with only the exterior base unglazed. The vase comes in its original tomobako and dates from the Showa period.
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Height: 11"
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Massive Charger by Japanese LNT Tamura Koichi

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1980: item #741174
213

Heavy lines crisscross the ame-iro surface of this deep charger by Living National Treasure Tamura Koichi (1918-1987) enclosed in the original signed and stamped wooden box (with original stamped cloth). Titled Yaso-mon (Wild Grasses) the scene is of autumn grass silhouetted against an amber sky. A very powerful work. It is 15-3/4 inches 839.5 cm) diameter, 3-1/4 inches (8 cm) deep and in fine condition. The box lid has warped some over time. Koichi graduated from the Tokyo University of Fi... Click for details

1920s Japanese porcelain tokkuri SAKE BOTTLE ferns

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1930: item #740900

Rather unusual 1920s (Showa Emperor period) Japanese ceramic tokkuri - sake bottle - with long neck and mock leaf handles. Porcelain with gray glaze and identical delicate transfer decoration of fern leaves in underglaze blue and red on two sides. Use of underglaze red is very uncommon. Excellent humble piece in Japanese taste, overall in excellent condition. Can also be used for tea ceremony. Height 6 7/8 inches. The piece comes from a small East Coast collection.