Rich Oribe Taisho Period c. 1912-1926 ceramic hibachi which is now used as a vase or incense burner. In gorgeous relief on both sides is a dragon frolicing amongst budddhist clouds as the protector of the buddha's teachings. The handles have mythical elephant heads and the base has a geometric diaper design. Excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote. H: about 22cm ; Diameter: about 27cm.

Remarkable blue Nagashi glaze adorns this lovely Shigaraki tea leaf storage tsubo or jar. Beautiful Hagi under glaze and Meji Period c.1890 patina. Very rare blue pattern glaze design; first we have seen. Excellent condition with minor chips or kiln scars on lip. (19" x 15") (48cm x 38cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $300.

Wonderful wood fired ash glaze with a dripping green overglaze which has created a fantastic Art Deco look. The Shigaraki kiln area is one of the most famous pottery traditions in Japan. They created the tea jars to transport tea leaves to Kyoto as well as sake jars and tsubos. Favored by the emperor and collectors. c.1920. (17" x 15") (43cm x 38cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $200.

Antique Japanese Shigaraki jar. Shigaraki is one of the seven most famous ceramic centers of ancient Japan. Favored by the Imperial Court after Sen No Rikyu, the originator of the tea ceremony chose Shigaraki wares as the epitomy of the Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic for the tea ceremony. The striped green glazes for the soy and tea vessels are world-famous. c.1910. (17" x 10½") (43cm x 27cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $190.

Lovely wood fired ash glaze on this pure Tamba yaki ceramic tea leaf storage jar from the Meiji Period, c.1885 make it a museum piece. Perfect condition. A Tamba ceramic collector's dream. c.1885. (12" x 7") (30cm x 18cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $100.

The natural, unpretentious beauty of Shigaraki ash glazes and accidental firing qualities of Shigaraki-ware often caught the eye of the tea masters in antiquity. Very apparent in this tea jar "chatsubo'". These type of tea jars were used to transport tea leaves from south Kyoto to the capital in Meiji Period. c.1890. (22" x 19") (59cm x 48cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $300.

Brilliantly cloaked in trademark Mashiko brown, black and white, this tokkuri sake jug has three art deco circles and is in perfect condition. Mashiko is a famous kiln area in Gifu Prefecture. c.1920. (12" x 8") (30cm x 20cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $80.

Fabulous antique Japanese Shigaraki tokkuri sake jug dated early Meiji Period c.1885. The trademark Shigaraki green nagashi striped overglaze is on a white hagi underglaze at the top while the base is a dark blueish-black contrasting glaze. There is a spot in the black where the glaze didn't take in the kiln leaving us a glance at the original clay, which rather adds to this piece's wonderful allure and charm. No cracks. c.1885. (diameter 9" x 13") (diameter 23cm x 33cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $80.

Unusual antique Japanese ceramic flower vase with hexigonal rim and Buddhist clouds in silver painted on as an overglaze. Rich hues and siver clouds give this vase a wonderful texture. Some age on the clouds but very intact. Exceptional piece. c.1915. (12½" x 11cm) (diameter 32cm x 28cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $130.

Dating from the late Edo Period c.1860, this fabulous antique Japanese Seto ceramic vase is signed and in its original box. Written on the box is 'Koseto Heishi' meaning 'old Seto vase, narrow neck'. Also on the box are the characters 'Kabin' meaning 'flower vase'. The signature is also on the box but the characters are difficult to read as they are in the old script. This vase is exceptional. c.1860. (7½" x 7½") (19cm x 19cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $85.

Early Taisho Period splendid antique Japanese Oribe plate with spout. Trademark rich Oribe olive greens with brown flowers and lattice motifs. No cracks or chips. Mint condition. c.1920. (17" x 3") (43cm x 7cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $110.

Rare brown and white oveglazes over a dark olive green base. Beautiful antique Japanese Shigaraki sake jug in excellent condition. c.1890. (11" x 7½") (28cm x 19cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $70.