Unusual porcelain serving blue and white hand painted serving dishes from the early Taisho Period C. 1915. Undulating rolling top and bottom with flower and vine motif. 4" tall and 5" long. Ask for shipping quote. (more pieces available upon request.)

Exceptionally rare 'tsuitate' wood carving C.1910 for the tea ceremony alcove display. Carved in wild , art deco waves out of 'keyaki wood' (zelkova) the carving sits also on a keyaki base. Gorgeous in both conception and executed carving. A stunnning sculpture. W:43" x H:18". 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.

Very stylish Oribe tea ceremony plates used for small sweets. Rim is bamboo motif as well as leaf on each plate. Set of 5. C.1935 from Mino where the famous oribe greens originate from. Perfect condition. W: 18cm x Depth 11cm. ask for shipping quote.

Very rare and exceptional Late Taisho Period C. 1915 set of 4 lacquered tea cups made from the culm of Madake bamboo. First we have ever seen. The rich patina on the bamboo indicates much use. Just lovely to behold let alone use. Ask for shipping quote.

Well executed bronze carp swimming amongst waves all in finely crafted detail. Lost wax cast. Showa Period c. 1940. The face on the carp is fabulous especially the whiskers. Used as an ornament for tea ceremony in the tokonoma or alcove. 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

Outstanding wood-fired ceramic earthenware tea ceremony misusashi from the famed kiln area of Shigaraki. Fired for three days in a climbing kiln, the natural glaze formations and organic colorings are simply a treasure. Textures and shape round out this piece to a masterpiece of ceramic art. C.1930. White 'choseki' long life stones which predominate in Shigaraki clays are in abundance in this piece. The bottom has firing scars but from the inside no cracks can be seen. When filled with water it did leak a bit. Ask for shipping quote. H: about: 10"; Diameter about 8".

Very wabi sabi Taisho Period C.1920 iron tea ceremony tetsubin kettle used for making the green tea water. It is believed boiling water in these kettles confers on the participants long life. The kettle has characters in relief of a poem celebrating the mystical Horai Mountain in ancient China where the sages lived. It has the seal of Eirin, the foundry where it was made. Excellent condition, no leaks or cracks. Slight chip on the spout mouth or a firing scar, not sure which. Bronze lid with copper top. Ask for shipping quote. 26cm high ; 17cm wide.

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.

First of its kind we have seen. A late Meiji Period C.1890 Tea Ceremony paulownia wood hibachi brazier with copper lining and bronze metal fittings. The brazier actually opens in half to reveal small compartments and shelves for Tea Ceremony implements. A museum piece. Inside the copper lining is a iron stand to hold the tea kettle over the charcoal. W:about 18"; H: about 13" ; Depth: about 12". Ask for shipping quote.

Simple elegance envelops this wonderful late Meiji Period C.1910 bronze 'koro' crane incense burner. The piece has two parts; the top consisting of the crane's feathers and head, and the bottom which contains the ash. On the underside of the bottom in relief are the crane's legs tucked under. Typical understated japanese beauty. Used in the tea ceremony. 'Aka (red ) bronze. Not a fake. Excellent condition. H:about 11cm; W:about 18cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Lovely, brilliantly woven bamboo flower basket used in the 'tokonoma' or alcove along with a scroll to set the atmosphere for the tea ceremony. C.1930. Old 'susudake' or smoked bamboo taken from kitchen ceilings of old farmhouses when they changed the roofs. Wide strips have been inserted and a beautiful plaited weave keeps them in place. Handle is woven rattan. Perfect condition and very sturdy. Has bamboo inset lined with copper. Ask for shipping quote. H:35cm x W:18cm

Simple but elegant late Taisho Period c. 1925 bronze flower vase with original paulownia wood box. The vase has a branch of bamboo leaves in raised relief and the vase is cast as a section of bamboo. Excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote. H:29cm

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