Here is a magnificent Maki-e Lacquer tray dating from the end of the Edo period (1615-1868). It is decorated in sublime details, which show a great level of craftmanship, with Akikusa (fall grass) inlaid in gold, silver, mother of pearl and different tones of red lacquer.

The tray is in excellent condition, except for a minute dent in it (please see picture 10)...

A beautifully made suzuri-bako (writing box) dating from the Meiji period (1868-1912). It is made in exquisite details with gold and nacre inlaid, and sprinkled gold on black lacquer...

A beautifully made lacquer box dating from the Meiji period (1868-1912). It is made in exquisite details with gold and nacre inlaid, and sprinkled gold on black lacquer...

A tsuba (sword guard) dating from the Edo period (1615-1868). It is decorated with what seems to be incised paulownia leaves. That symbolized leaf has been widely used in Japan in crests, and it is currently the symbol of the government of Japan. It was also the crest of the Toyotomi clan...

A tsuba (sword guard) dating from the Edo period (1615-1868). It is decorated with two rabbits engraved on its edge.

The tsuba is in good condition; it shows traces of rust.
Dimensions: 6.7 x 6.8 cm (2.68 x 2.72 in); 79 g (2.8 oz)

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Here is a rare small kyusu (tea pot) dating from the end of the Edo period (1615-1868). It is a soma ware, made in the Mutsu province (current Fukushima prefecture). That tradition was born at the end of the 17th century, patronized by the local lords, the Soma clan.

The clear-celadon glazed kyusu features a hand drawn horse, a favored motif for soma ware...

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This wonderful chawan (tea bowl) was made by a potter named Moritoki Taiyu. It is part of a series of bowls which come directly from his warehouse. Moritoki Taiyu was born in Bizen in 1920. At the age of 30, he began studying pottery, starting with Bizen ware and moving on to Mino ware (oribe, seto, shino...). Moritoki Taiyu is also known for his calligraphic works, which shows honesty, fortitude and dynamism, traits also found in his pottery...

This remarkable chawan (tea bowl) was made by a potter named Moritoki Taiyu. It is part of a series of bowls which come directly from his warehouse. Moritoki Taiyu was born in Bizen in 1920. At the age of 30, he began studying pottery, starting with Bizen ware and moving on to Mino ware (oribe, seto, shino...). Moritoki Taiyu is also known for his calligraphic works, which shows honesty, fortitude and dynamism, traits also found in his pottery...