Very unusual and rare iron tetsubin tea ceremony kettle. The textured rough casting is the first of this kind that we have seen. The condition is excellent and there are no cracks or leaks. The lid is heavy red bronze and the lid top is copper. It is unsigned. Late Taisho Period. H: about 9" ; diameter about 7 1/2 ". Ask for shipping quote.
Stunning iron 'tetsubin' tea kettle from the famed iron foundry Ryubundo. C.1930 this very attractive kettle has a bronze lid and the a hexagon diaper motif with mokko flowers inside. The hexagon symbolizes the turtle and long life which you would get by drinking green tea out of this kettle everyday. The handle has 4 small silver dots and a small silver circle. Condition is excellent with no leaks or holes. Ask for shipping quote. H19cm x W:16cm
Wabi-sabi early Showa Period c.1930 tea ceremony hanging lacquered bamboo vase. The chain is probably older hand forged iron. The inside is also lacquered in thick layers as well as both ends. Used at the entrance of a tea house. Ask for shipping quote. H:14cm x L:57cm
Fabulously textured burl wood tea ceremony flower vase. Bamboo insets on both the bottom and top hold flowers. Late Taisho Period c. 1930 okimono. Usually placed in the Tokonoma or alcove with scroll above. Perfect condition. Ask for shipping quote. H:15" x W:6"
Very aesthetic tea ceremony mizusashi decorated with green bamboo leaves. Gold color specks in the overglaze lend a regal air of sophistication. Exellent condition. Ask for shipping quote. H:7" x diam.:5"
Superb wabi-sabi c. 1930 iron tea kettle "tetsubin". A silver inlay moon decorates one side invoking a tranquil serenity and the spout is lined in silver as well as the silver pull on the lid. The bronze handle is cast as bamboo. Very shibui. Excellent condition. Ask for shipping. H: 8" x W: 7"
Quintessential Taisho Period c.1925 Oribe sweets tray for the tea ceremony. Beautiful oribe olive greens and iron feldspar brown markings and geometric patterns. The tray seems to have a hanko seal on the back but we can't read it. Perfect condition. Ask for shipping quote. W:27cm x H: 17cm
Wonderful bronze tea ceremony hanging moon vase with cherry blossom crest in raised relief. C.1950 in excellent condition with some slight wear of the bronze finish. See pictures. Ask for shipping quote. H:36cm x W33cm
Lovely tea ceremony bamboo root flower vase c.1950 with lacquered rim and base and copper inset to hold flowers. The culm has a very wabi sabi bend to create the tea ceremony aesthetic. Ask for shipping quote. H:27cm x W:15cm
Lovely Hakudo (white bronze) early Showa Period c. 1930 incense burner in the shape of a boat with a canopy and small bird sitting atop. On the bow is a coiled rope in relief and the metal workmanship is very elegant and defined. Used for the Tea Ceremony. Ask for shipping quote. L:23cm; H:14cm
