$600.00
Light colored stoneware with white glaze, over which iron red and some black (lobster) and thick, dripping green glaze.
Signature on the outside: Kenzan.
Ogata Kenzan-ware, Japan, Meiji-Taisho era, early 20th century.
H 3.9 x W 9.5 in.
Tiny, old chip on the rim in the green glaze, otherwise excellent condition
$225.00
H ca. 1-1/4 x L 2-1/2 inches
Fine condition
Paper collection label with no. 106. From a private FL collection of incense boxes, water droppers and other antiques
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H 3¾ inches
Firing crack at lip, several old gold lacquer repairs at lip and foot and bottom, all in all fine condition
This probably was a drinking cup (mukozuke) originally and was converted into a tea caddy at some point.
Provenance: Private collection of chaire; purchased at Christie's South Kensington Japanese Art and Design Including Arts of the Samurai Wednesday 9 November 2011, Lot #81; Cleveland Museum of Art (paper labels TR2741; 17 146; and 17 146A); several other collection labels.
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H 3¾ inches
Some scraping of glaze on lip and body, consistent with age, all in all fine condition
Private collection of chaire (collection no. 54); bought from ‘private dealer’ (according to label inside piece); collection number in black lacquer written on bottom: 0-Ja-2-TOK-31-G
$175.00
Comes with the original fitted wooden tomobako, inscribed on the outside … chawan; on the inside signed ‘made by Ryoichi, 7th generation of the Munakata kiln’ and with the seal Munakata-gama (Munakata kiln).
H 3-1/8 x Dia 4-1/2 inches
Perfect condition.
Munakata Ryoichi (b. 1933). For more information on the artist (in Japanese), see www.munakatagama.net
$400.00
$550.00
Seto region, Japan, Edo period, 1800-1850
H 2 x Diam 10.5 in.
Several knicks and chips esp. on the rim edges and a short, old crack commensurate with age and heavy usage. All in all very good condition
From a private collection of mingei ceramics in NJ
$450.00
The figure was molded in a cast in two halves and joined before firing. A hole in the back functions as a vent and prevents the statue from exploding while fired in the kiln.
Stoneware with gomma. Details are beautifully worked out, showing best in the expression on his face.
Two small characters impressed in the back, forming the name Bizen.
H 7.75 inches
Japan, Bizen/Inbe, early 20th century
Excellent condition
Gomma (sesame seed) is created by the ash of the pinewood with which the kiln is fired. It lands on the object and melts due to the high temperature. Gomma cannot be steered, it occurs spontaneously. It occurs more profusely near where the fire is. The ashes blow into the kiln flowing on the flames. The further away from the fire, the less ashes remain flowing through the air.
$1,500.00
Japan, Edo period, 19th century or a bit earlier
H 11.25 inches
Very good condition
$1,000.00
Japan, 18th/19th century.
Height 7.5 inches, width 6 inches at the neck. Ash glaze partially rubbed off at upper edge and at the body commensurate with holding and using, otherwise very good condition.
$500.00
Grayish brown stoneware built up from coils of clay; the inside covered with green glaze, the outside left unglazed. On the outside sits a dark brown, three-dimensional octopus, the way an octopus would sit on an octopus trap under water, on its way to inspect the inside of the jug.
Black ink inscription, almost washed away completely.
Unsigned. Seto ware, probably Meiji era (ca. 1900).
H 10.25 x W at widest point ca. 6 in.
Small and old chip at edge of foot, few minor frittings along the bottom edge. All in all in very good condition
$600.00
H ca 7 in., W at foot 4 ¼ in.
Mint condition. The piece does not come with a box.
Nakazato Muan (1895-1985) inherited the artist name Taroemon XII, in 1927, following his father who was Taroemon XI. In 1928 he reconstructed the Ochawan kiln that had been used since feudal times. He studied old Karatsu ware, which had died a long time ago, in an attempt to revive it.
1955: Acknowledges as an Intangible Cultural Asset for Karatsu ware
1967: Received the Medal with Purple Ribbon
1969: Received the Fourth Class Order of the Sacred Treasure
1970: Received the Western Japan Culture Award
1976: Acknowledged as an Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) for Karatsu ware
In 1959 Taroemon XII retired and entered priesthood in Daitokuji in Kyoto, carrying the name Muan henceforth. His son took over the business under the name Taroemon XIII. Muan dedicated himself from there on to creating his original pottery.
$1,500.00
Stoneware with some inclusions, pitted surface and natural ash glaze patches.
Iga ware, Mie Prefecture, Japan, Edo period, 17th or possibly a little later (early 18th century).
Comes with wooden storage box of a later date.
H 10-1/2 inches
Excellent condition
From the Collection of Osborne and Victor Hauge and their wives
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Brown stoneware with white inclusions and a green splash of natural ash glaze. Slightly widening from bottom to shoulder, with a short more or less straight neck with everting lip.
Japan, Momoyama – Edo period, 16/17th century.
Height 12 ½ inches.
Excellent condition.
$800.00
Height 17 inches (43.2 cm), diameter at shoulder ca. 17 inches (43.2 cm).
Mint condition.
$500.00
Height 11½ inches.
One small chip underneath rim, missing areas (mouth and shoulder) in glaze, generally in very good condition.
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Comes with wooden storage box.
H 6-1/8 inches
Fine condition
Provenance: Private collection of chaire (collection no. 17); purchased at Sotheby’s New York Important Japanese Works of Art, Sale 4599Y, May 6, 1981, Lot #314; collection c.m.s.p (oval handwritten label with no. 150)
$1,600.00
The vase is heavy Imari porcelain, decorated on shoulder/neck and above the foot with flower motifs and treasures (shippo) in underglaze cobalt blue, overglaze iron red and gold. The shishi decoration on the body of the vase is completely done in strong colored overglaze enamels.
Possibly an older Imari vase was painted over in the Meiji period with this bold design. Re-enameling does not require high kiln temperatures, so it is easily accomplished. However, even at low temperatures, the Imari gilding would have burnt. Most likely, the bold shishi design was done at the same time as the iron red and gold decoration that is so typical for Imari.
H 12.25 in.
Few green paint stains, gold somewhat rubbed, few irregularities in the red enamel, which are not considered damages. Overall excellent condition.