Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian (71)

This piece have very sophisticated picture of iron glaze by the professional painter, the motif are plum tree and crythansmom. Plum tree is the symbol of early spring and crythansmom is one of autumn, they are loved among the eastern Asia people from ancient. The picture are painted under transparent glaze with iron glaze. And it have long neck just like the nose of a gun, this feature is seen in many pieces at 18th century. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0PTlbOI4bg&feature=youtu.be Size: 16.5cm(D)/28.0cm(H) Accessary : wooden box

Phan kiln had been producing appliances for the loyal family of ｌanna Thai kingdom, however it was abandoned in short term, so Phan kiln is called "mysterious kiln" and prized among collectors. Phan kiln is famous for elegant pale green of ceradon. This piece has been stored by a famous Japanese collector with wooden box. There are seen a small chip at the back of fringe and a small hole at the bottom fringe, please refer photo 7 and 8. Size D(mouth):255mm H:64mm

The products of Sukhothai kiln had been exporting to neighboring countries, this piece was found in Philippines. It is covered with white slip and expressed fish by iron paint. The fish has a expression like human and humorous, so it has been popular in Japan, This piece was stored by famous Japanese collector with wooden box. There are seen small peeled glaze places(about 6 places) round fringe, please refer photo 10,11,12, Size D:265mm H:74mm

Kho Noi kiln is one of the Si Satcharanai kilns. This kiln had been making appliances for the loyal family of Skhothai kingdom and the works are very sophisticated among the Sawanakhalok kilns. The color of celadon is very refreshing green and comparable to Chinese one. This piece is stored by a famous collector in Japan with wooden box. There are some small chips at the bottom fringe. No repairs. SIZE D:187mm H:99mm

The Sankampaeng kiln is well known as an ancient kiln in northern Thai area. The kiln made the appliances for the loyal family of Lanna Thai kingdom,so the style of this kiln is famous for sophisticated and elegant. This piece has collected in Japan with old wooden box. No damages and no repairs are seen. Size D:205mm H:46mm

In northern Vietnam the ceramic industry had been developing under Chinese influence and especially the art of blue & white glaze was excellent just comparable with YUAN DYNASTY pieces.They used the　cobalt glaze imported from Persian so coloring of blue is very beautiful. 「福」Chinese letter　means "happiness". SIZE D:170mm H:98mm

Korean celadon had begun to be made in early 10th century under influence by Chinese. Especially in the early stage the color of celadon was very clear to be comparable to fine Chinese celadon. This work is presumed to have been made in the early stage, examining the color and the shape. It has a small repaired crack at the adoral edge and there is a small part that the glaze does not lay on, near the inside bottom. This tea bawl was excavated in mid 20th century and used as a tea ceremony instrument chawan in Japan. SIZE: 14.0cm(D)/4.6cm(H) ACCESSORIES: BAG, WOODEN BOX

Since Satsuma printed porcelain have got a great reputation at Expo 1867 in Paris, Satsuma brand has been very popular in Europe.The specialization on making body and printing has been going on in early Meiji period, the bodies was made in Satsuma area Kagoshima pref.and was printed in Yokohama or Kyoto and so on. This piece was printed at Chindo workshop in Yokohama and stayed in Japan not be exported. It has sophisticated patterns of mainly shrimps. No chips no repairs. SIZE: 21.4cm(D)/2.4cm(H)

Since Satsuma printed porcelain have got a great reputation at Expo 1867 in Paris, Satsuma brand has been very popular in Europe.The specialization on making body and printing has been going on in early Meiji period, the bodies was made in Satsuma area Kagoshima pref.and was printed in Yokohama or Kyoto and so on. This piece was printed at Chindo workshop in Yokohama. It has sophisticated patterns of mainly fishes. And there is a tiny chip repaired on the edge. SIZE: 21.4cm(D)/2.4cm(H)

The blue and white porcelain made in ARITA erea Japan had been exported to Europe and much prized among the people, instead of Chinese porcelain. They are called as IMARI from the name of shipping port. We call the works produced in the EDO period as Ko-Imari meaning old Imari. This piece is supposed to be produced on the last EDO period. Extremely minute strokes in this piece are very excellent. No repairs or damages. Size: 18.8cm (D) 3.0cm(H)

The blue and white porcelain made in ARITA erea Japan had been exported to Europe and much prized among the people, instead of Chinese porcelain. They are called as IMARI from the name of shipping port. We call the works produced in the EDO period as Ko-Imari meaning old Imari. This piece is supposed to be produced on the mid EDO period. The simple stroke in this piece is very favorable. No repairs or damages. Fine iron grains from the clay are appeared as black points. Size: 18.8cm (D) 3.0cm(H)

A large amount of works made in INDOCHINA,for example Skhothai, Annan,Burma was exported to JAPAN. They were very prized as tea ceremony goods among the domination and the similar green glazed jars are transmitted from generation to generation, This jar was excavated in 20th century and　selected as mizusashi at tea ceremony in Japan and exhibited at the Simabara castle in 1987. SIZE: 13.3cm(D) 12.3cm(H) ACCESSORIES: cover made by Japanese lacquer wooden box

In Tang dynasty many sansai figures were received in tomb rooms and likewise many painted unglazed pottery figure what had been making from ancient times were received too. This figure is very excellent and with good condition. Considering that this figure is greeting with Chinese style, this person is supposed as a Sogdian delegate. Size: 26.5cm High Accessory: wooden box custom made in Japan

This piece is produced in late Ming dynasty. Conch pattern has been liked as good luck charm. No repairs. SIZE: 13.4cm(D) 2.5cm(H)

In Changsha kiln, undergalze painted works are created Tang Dynasty 9th century world first.And also it is known that many of them are painted by iron and copper as coloring agent. So they are very variable, This ball was refloated from Chinese wrecked ship at Java offshore. The peeling off of glaze are recognized at several parts on the edge, and no repair or no re-burned. SIZE: 15.5cm(D) 5.5cm(H)

In Changsha kiln, undergalze painted works are created Tang Dynasty 9th century world first.And also it is known that many of them are painted by iron and copper as coloring agent. So they are very variable, This ball was refloated from Chinese wrecked ship at Java offshore. The peeling off of glaze are recognized at several parts on the edge, and no repair or no re-burned. SIZE: 15.1cm(D) 4.8cm(H)

In Changsha kiln, undergalze painted works are created Tang Dynasty 9th century world first.And also it is known that many of them are painted by iron and copper as coloring agent. So they are very variable, This ball was refloated from Chinese wrecked ship at Java offshore. The peeling off of glaze are recognized at several parts on the edge, and no repair or no re-burned. SIZE: 15.1cm(D) 5.1cm(H)