Gosu Blue Mingei Vase by Kanjiro Kawai

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1960: item #735110
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Here is an amazing vase by the most sought after of all Japanese potters, Kawai Kanjiro dating from the 1940s, enclosed in a fine kiri box endorsed by the Kawai Kanjiro Museum. The box is signed Kanjiro Saku, Gosu Hana-ire Hentsubo, Kawai Koha (Made by Kawai Kanjiro, a Gosu blue flower vase of altered urn shape, endorsed by Kawai Koha. Koha is Kanjiros daughter, and the current head of the Kawai Kanjiro Museum. The stately composure of its dramatic silhouette is surpassed only by the striking ... Click for details

Fine Old Japanese Kamahen Tenmoku Vase by Asami Ryuzo

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1940: item #735084
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Exquisite is a great word to describe this early Art-deco influenced form by important artist Asami Ryuzo enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is similar to a piece submitted by Ryuzo to the 1929 Nitten National Exhibition and so we will date it circa 1930. Thin walled with precise edges, the delicate handles are reminiscent of his father/teacher Asami Gorosuke. The blended Shigaraki clay is covered in altered (kama-hen) pale green and olive oil spot glaze over blue on a raked surfa... Click for details

Fine Japanese Raku-yaki Pottery Gourd w/ Gold Maki-e

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1980: item #734823
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Soft grey, green and yellow tinge the burnt red surface of this gourd shaped vase by Raku artist Ogawa Choraku (1912-1991) with an inscription in gold lacquer by Maki-e artist Kinsai enclosed in the original wooden box signed by both artists. Written across one side in gold is Toki no En (the length of time) Omote followed by a character we have not been able to decipher and Ryu Gin (The cry of a dragon), the poem followed by the character Tama (as in the Buddhist jewel). By the arrangement on... Click for details

A very pretty, flat BIZEN tea bowl (chawan)

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1960: item #734127
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A very pretty, flat tea bowl (chawan) of bizen stoneware. On the outside it is decorated w. an irregular, iron-brown pattern. Signed: Toho. Inscribed kiri-box. Showa, ca. 1960. D 15,5 cm, H 6 cm. Condition: Very fine.

Made in Japan Art Pottery Vase

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1930: item #733874
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This unique vase measures 12.25" tall and is 3.5" across the base. It is entirely hand decorated with Lavender and Gold flowers on a Multi-Colored background. I believe this vase to be made in Japan in the 1920's or possibly earlier. The vase is unmarked. There is some minor crazing which is considered normal wear for pottery of this age of 80+ years. The overall condition is considered to be excellent with no chips or cracks. A stunning addition to any decor.

Made in Japan Art Pottery Vase

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1930: item #733873
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This Vase is hand decorated with Orange, Lavender and Green flowers. It measures 12.5" tall and is 8.5" wide including the handles. Vase is stamped on the bottom, I believe, "Made in Japan", but it is hard to read. This vase has some minor crazing which is not unusual for pottery of this age. This is considered normal wear and the overall condition of this 80+ year old piece is considered to be excellent with no chips or cracks. I believe this vase was made in the 1920's or possibly earlier. Thi... Click for details

Made in Japan Art Pottery Vase

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1930: item #733871
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Here is an interesting Vase likely made in Japan in the 1920's or possibly earlier. This vase measures 12.5" tall and the base is 3 5/8" wide. These colors of Orange, Green, and Lavender flowers outlined in Gold just pop out at you! The handles are also highlighted in Gold. There is some very minor crazing on the body of the vase which can come naturally with pottery of this age of 80+ years. The overall condition is considered to be excellent with no chips or cracks. A stunning addition to any ... Click for details

Contemporary Japanese Bizen Vase, Signed Shoen

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1980: item #730714
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This large and solid Bizen vase is the work of one of Japan's leading Bizen kilns, Shoen. The original box is signed "Bizen yaki" Bizen ceramic, "Tsubo" vase, and the name Shoen. The wood firing and ash have produced remarkable colorings, shades and textures. One of the best pieces we have seen out of bizen in a long time. c.1973. Extremely heavy item. (diameter 16" x 14") (diameter 40cm x 35cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $200.

Japanese Takatori Chaire Tea Caddy by 14th Miraku Kamei

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1980: item #725003
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Impressive Takatori firing work by a master takarori potter, 14th generation of Miraku Kamei, chaire tea caddy. It comes with the caddy case and his sgined and sealed original storage box. Very good in conditino.

He was born in 1931 as the son of 13th generation of Miraku Kamei, whom the the Kamei family is the representative Takatori yak... Click for details

Japanese Oribe Pottery Figurine Figure Candle Holder

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware Pre 1950: item #724855
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Old (1950's) Japanese Oribe Pottery Figurine Candle Holder

It is 11.5 inches (29.5 cm) tall by 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.

It is in good condition with no repairs, cracks, or chips.<... Click for details