Nezumi-Shino Chawan by Kato KageakiVII

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1970: item #771995

Kato Kageaki(1899-1972)traces back his lineage to the first Kato who built the legendary Motoyashiki kiln in Toki, Gifu Prefecture during the late 1500s. Today Kato's grandson YasukageXIV continues in the family tradition within a short walk from the Motoyashiki ruins. Kageaki was a master Mino ceramic artist and only one of a handful in the mid 20th century; in 1958 he was designated a Gifu Intangible Cultural Property for his Shino and Oribe wares. This is a classic Nezumu-Shino chawan with a ... Click for details

Chabitsu, Turned & Carved Box for Sencha Tea Ceremony

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1960: item #769984
872-7K-336

Unusual carving is the draw on this chabitsu or tea chest used to store cups for the sencha tea ceremony. The top and bottom of the piece have a cubist style pattern and the sides are textured by more traditional gouging. This little tea box has been well-used. The inside of the top flips to form a tray that shows watermarks, stains, and a tight crack in one edge. The crack is nearly invisible from the outside; see red arrows in photographs. The inside of the box is clean and smooth, and th... Click for details

A BIZEN incense-burner (koro) in shape of a HERON

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1950: item #765470
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A incense-burner (koro) in the shape of a reclining heron in Bizen-ware. Signed: Bizen. Early to mid-Showa. L 22.5 cm. Condition: Fine but for a small, insignificant chip on one of the claws.

Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Kogo Incense Box

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1980: item #762498
5123

Beautiful blue and white in the shape of Japanese Orange MIKAN, porcelain kogo incense box made by a comtemporary artist. Very good in condition with no chips or cracks.

Stock Number:5123
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Japanese Tea ceremony utensils set box tea bowl

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1940: item #759212
5019

From early to mid 20th century, a complete set of Japanese tea ceremony for picnic including two tea bowls, the utensils for making tea, and bamboo basket. They are all fine in condition. Highly reccomended tea set.

Stock Number:5019
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Japanse Ninsei style kyo ware kogo incense box

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1980: item #756438
4747

Stock Number:4747

Size:3.2cm high by10.5cm wide(1.3" by4.1")
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Keiten Takahashi Chagama Kama Japanese Cast Iron Teapot

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1980: item #756126
5050

A masterpiece by Living National Treasure, Keinten Takahashi. Taguchi chagama kama cast iron pot in beautiful round shape. The pot has Keiten's mark near the bottom and comes with his signed and sealed wooden storage box. Overally good in condition.

Keiten Takahashi is designated as the holder of National Important Intangible Cultural H... Click for details

Bizen Daikai Chaire by Kimura Toho

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1980: item #755805

This magnificent piece is a Daikai chaire (large tea caddy), made to contain koicha (thick tea) powder used during the Japanese tea ceremony. It is made in the Bizen style of pottery by a potter named Kimura Toho, born in 1928. The Kimura family is one of the pillars of the Bizen pottery tradition, which is about 800 years old. This particular chaire presents the characteristic red fire marks of Bizen ware, and the wound (see picture 4) inflicted by the potter or during firing gives depth and... Click for details

Japanese Iron Handle Rings for Chagama Teapot

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1980: item #753483
4874

Japanese Iron Handle ring for chagama teapot made by Jirobei Takagi, a long-established founder since 1855. It comes with an original sealed and signed wooden storage box. Very good in condition.

Stock Number:4874
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Japanese Bronze Tea Ceremony Articles by Kanamori Joei

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1980: item #753481
3268

Quality metal work done by Joei Kanamori, Japanese tea ceremony bronze accessary set including water pot, flower vase, Kensui, Lid rest. They come with an original signed and sealed wooden storage box. Very good in condition.

Stock Number:3268
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