All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900 item #1457550 (stock #0528)

Outstanding Ohi Chawan from the early stage of the Meiji Era (1868-1912) with a rarely seen octopus and coral sculpture on it. The outer earthy amber glaze harmonises wonderfully with the colourful interior landscape of the bowl. A firework of colours running into each other. What an impressive demonstration of the artistry of this 19th century artist...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900 item #1433729 (stock #0482)

From our collection of unique Japanese Tea Bowls we present you another rare piece of art: a Japanese Wan-Nari Chawan with Urushi lacquer, shaped in wabi-sabi tradition in the 19th century (late Edo Period 1603-1868). Wan Nari (椀形) Chawan are quite rare and a fine addition to any collection of Japanese Chawan. It is the only one we were able to acquire in the 20th century.

No chips or cracks.

Size: 7,5 cm height x 16,5 cm in diameter.

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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900 item #1279171 (stock #0192)

Wonderful Mishima chawan with irregular form, made around the end of Edo, surely during the early Meiji period.

The first mention of the Mishima style comes in Eiroku 8 (1565) in a tea diary...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #1305336 (stock #1461)
A Very Rare/Fine Set of 3 Lady’s Korean Silk Ornamental Pendant with Jades -19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. A set of 3 colored, purple, red and golden yellow, silk tassel pendants with a pot for a symbol of wealth with fine one solid apple green jade carved with “Shou” character--longevity-with a floral head carving for the top, and natural red coral (산호), and a geometric diamond patterns of knots with character, “Shoe” on the top of the tassels...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1082102
Very rare and beautiful antique chinese clock with fantastic cloisonne from the 19th century. The clock is set within a domed cloisonne stand and hangs within. Floral interlacing pattern with dragons in frames. The top of the stand has interlacing dragons. The clock comes with a key so that it can be wound. The clock has a soldier with a weapon for the minute hand and a dragon for the hour hand...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Paintings : Pre 1900 item #529727 (stock #226)
A Portrait of Monk:Moo-Hak(1327-1405): Korean, Choson Dynasty,19th Century His Buddhist name is "Moo Hak",(1327-1405), his name is "Ja-Cho", and his family name is "Park",...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #29582 (stock #5003)
Meiji period Japanese flat bronze vase decorated with two koi. Signed Nishikawa. It is in excellent condition. H: 8 inches, Diam: 14 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #779752
Beautiful and rare Japanese antique choba tansu (merchant's chest), made all of heavy keyaki (elm) wood, keyaki wood bracing on sides and back, original deep reddish brown translucent lacquer finish with wonderful patina, heavy iron hardware, interior has 2 drawers, Edo Period c1800. Size; 36 1/2" high x 40" wide x 23 1/4" deep.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #1456871 (stock #1778)
A Very Rare/Fine Pair of Korean Silk-Brocade Woman’s Shoes (당혜(唐鞋)-19th C: Korea, Joseon dynasty, Late 19th century. A pair of shoes with a leather and red and light-yellow colored silk for a royal family’s women, the soles are pig skin, sewing done unbelievably very well done, they’re very rare with a good condition like these ones today...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1458037
An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kiri (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the stylized Kakute handles. Two pairs of sliding doors were used to store merchant records and books. 6 drawers were used for keeping business accessories and valuables. Main drawer lock plate features an incised Turnip with leaves. Constructed using dovetail joinery and side support slats...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1473401 (stock #TRC230109)


Beautifully encapsulating the Japanese aesthetic of wabi sabi, this cast iron tea kettle has an elegance that far outshines more ornate versions of this ceremonial implement. Likely from Meiji, the craftsmanship is excellent, the overall proportions ideal, and the texture of the metal very pleasing...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1900 item #1286261 (stock #0204)

A rare Qing dynasty gilded bronze Buddha, from the mid 19th century with extraordinary fine face. Please have a look on it!

The base, clothes and expression are very exquisite, especially his clothes. Almost the whole body is still gilt, only some parts are worn off.

Marked leaves relief patterns on the bottom. Worth you get it.

Size: height: 8 1/4"; bottom: 3 3/4-4 3/4"; net weight: 2.409 lbs.

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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1456645
An antique Japanese Kotansu made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. Made in a rare design to look like a miniature Kimono tansu. All original iron hardware including the Warabite style handles. Complete with front drawer corners. Straight dovetail joinery with hardened wooden nail construction. An unusual and unique personal storage chest.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 25 1/4" Wide by 14 1/4" High by 13 1/8" Deep.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900 item #1447785
Meiji Period (1868-1912) Japanese Shino Ware Mizusashi (Fresh Water Container) for Tea Ceremony

Shino pottery is produced in today's Gifu prefecture since 16th century and it is distinguished by thick white glazes, red marks and the surface of small holes.

Size
5.7in. (14.5cm.) high;
5.4in. (14.5cm.) diameter;
1470g weight.
Condition
Good.
No chips, no cracks.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900 item #1312030 (stock #0256)

Rugged, heavy, startlingly strong and breathtakingly beautiful, Iga ware has a special place in the heart of every collector of tea ceremony items. For many, it is the epitome of Japanese ceramics. From the combination of the potters' hands and the clay itself — at its best, Iga appears to be born rather than made. With Iga ware, nothing is hidden...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900 item #1471046
Edo period (1603-1868) White Glaze Kyo Ware Tea Bowl for tea ceremony

This is rare Kyomizu work from the late Edo period. A white glaze tea bowl inspired by the white Nanjing ceramics of the Qing dynasty in China.

It is a tea bowl with a unique taste which combines the hard body fired at a high temperature and the beautiful white glaze...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #24754 (stock #2001)
Meiji period Japanese cloisonne vases. Silver wire teardrop form. Light beige ground with bird and flower design. Good condition. H: 7 inches