Remarkable wood fired natural ash glaze tea leaf storage jar c.1900 from Tamba outside of Kyoto.
The glaze has created a wonderful texture and spontaneous pattern. Tamba is one of the main ceramic pottery centers that produced tea ceremony utensil. Perfect condition. Ask for shipping quote. (H:21"; diam: 14").
Just superb Edo Period zen buddhist travelling altar or zushi. The rounded contoured roof and the outstanding metal work on the door and hinges indicate a high level samurai or retainer. Thick black lacquer and fine gilt on the inside. The roof dates the piece to late edo period c. 1860. The altar on the inside has 2 pillars and a cross beam with painted buddhist symbols. Request shippng quote. (H:12"; W:8")
Rare zen buddhist butsudan altar or spirit house of this size. Usually much bigger. The outside is in black lacquer with copper metal fittings and the inside has a double set of doors with hand carved ornamental flowers in gilt gold. Excellent shape and condition.c. 1900. Request shipping quote. (H:22"; W:15")
Wonderful gold gilt amida buddha in a black lacquered zushi travel altar used by samurai.
The metal fittings are copper/bronze alloy. Dated in the late Edo/Early Meiji Period c.1860-1875. Condition excellent. Shipping on request. (H:20"; W:7")
Fabulous sounding bronze zen buddhist temple bell with striker. Rich, long deep tone that continues and continues. The stand is red lacquer wood. Used in zen buddhist sutra service along with mokugyo wooden fish. Get shipping quote. (h:18"; w: 11")
Zen buddhist temple bronze gong and black lacquered wooden stand. Meiji Period, c.1890 with buddhist flames and hoju or sacred wishing gem that symbolizes release from the void. Orange tassles and wooden mallet. Excellent condition with age crcks and lacquer wear. Request shipping quotes.
Wonderful sitting buddha with background gold leaf design with swirling buddhist clouds. The facial expression very serene and rich patina from age. Meiji Period c. 1880. The buddha sits on a black lacquered stand with makie cranes in gold. the band around the stand has buddhist carvings but is missing a small part of the band in back. The top has been fixed but the fix can only be seen from behind. Shipping to usa/western europe $70. (h:32cm; w:20cm
Exceptionally well painted 6 panel byobu screen by the master Bunsho. Early Meiji Period C.1875. 2 cranes frolic among flowers and bamboo covered waterfall. The dynamic flow is fantastic. The cranes are painted in lovely detail. The screen is only 140cm high making it perfect on a wall or standing.
Japanese zen buddhist 'juzu' dated c.1930.
wood beads made of karaki, with daruma wheel ornament with stone tie. The beads come in the original 'kiri' paulownia wood lacquered box with raised makie maple leaves. Shipping to usa/western europe $75. (box: l:54cm; w:18cm)
Gorgeous white egret on a snowy winter branch vigilent and extremely well painted. A tint of yelow in the eye gives the egret a real life feeling. Painted in the Taisho Period c.1926 by Hekisui, an acclaimed master of the time. Shipping to usa/western Europe $50. (L: 200cm; w: 50cm)
