Absolutely lovely old Meiji Period C.1890 Oribe tea pot with the distinctive blue - green Oribe hues and feldspar brown markings that make Oribe so desirable. Comes in the original paulownia wood box. Great condition with a minor chip on the bottom of the lid which can't be seen from the outside. (see pictures). Outside perfect. H:12" x W:8 1/2". Ask for shipping quote.

Absolutely fantastic late Meiji Period C.1900 Oribe hibachi that can be used for ikebana flower arrangements. In perfect condition. Rich Oribe green patina and classic feldspar stripes on a white hagi base. Signed on the bottom with the seal of 'Inayama'. Lovely feel and art deco appeal. H:34cm x diameter 22cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Museum piece from the Late Edo Period (could be earlier)from Iga in Mie Prefecture near Shigaraki another great kiln producing area outside Kyoto. This style of Tsubo or jar is called 'Senbei Tsubo' and it was thought to either have stored money or tea leaves. Classic 'hi-iro' red colorings of the clay due to crystalization when fired at high temperatures. Fired in an underground 'anagama' using copious amounts of wood for three days. Natural flowing vitrified glaze 'biidoro' creates amazing textures and fabulous glaze patterns and colorations. 'Geta in' markings on the base. Exceptional. H:29cm x W18cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Stunning wood fired tea ceremony earthenware ceramic flower vase from Shino, one of the great kiln areas of Japan. C. 1860 Edo Period vase, it can be hung on a wall. The superb natural glaze patterns from the ash and heat have made a remarkable textured masterpiece. Comes in the original paulownia wood box. Ask for shipping quote. H:20cm x diameter : 10cm

The essence of Oribe pottery can be seen in this late Edo Period C.1860 brazier used for heating the old houses. The brown feldspar markings along with the trademark Oribe olive green glazes on a white hagi base truly epitomize a perfect pottery piece. A kiln scars which occured in the firing (or maybe they are chips) on the rim (see pictures) but they are so old they definitely are 'aji' or character. A museum piece. H: about 16"; W: about 14". ask for shipping quote.

Another great wood fired ceramic tsubo from the climbing kilns of Shigaraki. Taisho Period c. 1912-1926, this vase has a wonderful playful twist on the mouth and the natural glaze runs and textures from the heat have produced a mosaic of colors and shapes. Excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote. H: about 32cm; diameter: about 25cm.

Exceptional set of 6 Oribe ceramic plates from the late 19th century, C. 1895 Meiji Period. Wonderful lines and art deco feel exhibiting the trademark olive greens and iron feldspar markings. Japanese used the plates for 'okazu' or side dishes. Excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote. About 15cm wide and 12cm deep.

Epitamy of wabi-sabi natural wood fired glaze art. Nature takes over in the kin with the play of fire , air , earth, and wood to produce glazes and textures no one could plan. This Meiji Period C.1890 tea leaf storage jar has it all. Simply stunning. H:32cm x 24cm diameter. Ask for shipping quote.

Fabulous wood fired Shigaraki vase with a patina of ash glazes creating a mosaic of textures and spontanaity. Shigaraki was one of the famed cermaic centers of ancient japan. C.1900. H:22cm x diameter 17cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Simply stunning late Edo Period C.1868 Tamba old tea leaf storage jar. Tamba which is north of Kyoto was one of the 7 great kiln areas for pottery and tea utensils in ancient Japan. This is a museum piece that somehow snuck through the cracks. The wood fired natural glazes are a wonder of creation. Ask for shipping quote. (H:34cm x W: 26cm)

Very rare antique Japanese tea leaf storage jar fired in the late Edo Period c.1870 in Tamba north of Kyoto. Tamba was one of the giant seven kilns famed in Edo and Meiji for their ceramics. Tamba was especially known for its tea vessels. This kotamba tea leaf storage vessel is called kotamba, with 'ko' meaning old, to distinguish it from post -1867 ceramics. In excellent condition. (10" x 14") (25cm x 36cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $90.

Shochu, a distilled sake much like cheap vodka was produced in shochu jugs by shigaraki kilns in quantity during the late Meiji Period (1867-1912). The characteristic form is easily recognizable; a large bottle shaped jar in the classic Shigaraki shape. This piece is very rare and decorated with shigaraki 'tiger fur' glaze, which is achieved by splashing Hagi-white glaze over the dark base. Usually 'nagashi' or decorative streaks of green and or blue glaze were ladled over a base of Hagi-white glaze. c.1900. (17" x 10" )(43cm x 25cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $95.