Treasures of Old Times
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Top quality Korean tea bowl called Gohon Hanshi Chawan from Joseon dynasty (17th century) which was imported to Japan in the Edo period.
Similar bowl was sold at Christie's in 2011:
https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5498073
Gohon tea bowls represent the quintessence of the aesthetics of what tea bowls have to be at that moment.
This is the type of Koryo tea bowls which were made by the order from Japan in the 17th and 18th centuries....
Similar bowl was sold at Christie's in 2011:
https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5498073
Gohon tea bowls represent the quintessence of the aesthetics of what tea bowls have to be at that moment.
This is the type of Koryo tea bowls which were made by the order from Japan in the 17th and 18th centuries....
Treasures of Old Times
$250.00
$250.00
Lovely Seto ware chaire (tea caddy) made by Japanese Seto ceramist Kato Bakutai (1861-1943).
The mark of the artist is stamped at the bottom.
Kato Bakutai was a prominent potter who initially worked under Kato Shuntai (1802-1877) being responsible for revival of Seto ware techniques in Japan in the 19th century. He is also known to work with a variety of traditional pottery styles including Shino, Tenmoku, Mishima etc.
Seto pottery, dated as early as the 13th century,...
The mark of the artist is stamped at the bottom.
Kato Bakutai was a prominent potter who initially worked under Kato Shuntai (1802-1877) being responsible for revival of Seto ware techniques in Japan in the 19th century. He is also known to work with a variety of traditional pottery styles including Shino, Tenmoku, Mishima etc.
Seto pottery, dated as early as the 13th century,...
Treasures of Old Times
$300.00
$300.00
Edo Period (19c) Yusai Awazu Brown Glaze Chawan formerly in the collection of Nishimura Toshimichi.
The mark Awazu is stamped at the bottom.
Yusai Awazu (1770-1848) was a government official in Inaba Province, an old province of Japan in the area that is today the eastern part of Tottori Prefecture, in the late Edo period.
He was from the house that served as Toneri (servants for imperial house and aristocrats) for generations, and was a disciple of Suehiro Unge in Hig...
The mark Awazu is stamped at the bottom.
Yusai Awazu (1770-1848) was a government official in Inaba Province, an old province of Japan in the area that is today the eastern part of Tottori Prefecture, in the late Edo period.
He was from the house that served as Toneri (servants for imperial house and aristocrats) for generations, and was a disciple of Suehiro Unge in Hig...
Treasures of Old Times
$300.00
$300.00
Okuiso Taigaku (b. 1965) Oribe Sake set
The signature of the artist is carved on base.
Size (tokkuri)
Height 17.5cm
Width 9cm
Unused
Supplied with signed box
Okuiso Taigaku, born as the eldest son of Okuiso Eiroku, a master ceramicist renowned for his expertise in Mino and Shino ware, grew up under the influence of his father's craft. Although he had a fondness for pottery from an early age, it was after graduating from university that he...
The signature of the artist is carved on base.
Size (tokkuri)
Height 17.5cm
Width 9cm
Unused
Supplied with signed box
Okuiso Taigaku, born as the eldest son of Okuiso Eiroku, a master ceramicist renowned for his expertise in Mino and Shino ware, grew up under the influence of his father's craft. Although he had a fondness for pottery from an early age, it was after graduating from university that he...
Treasures of Old Times
$340.00
$340.00
Kazuhiko Sato (b. 1947) Ashido Glaze Rope Design Chawan made in 1992.
The mark of the artist is stamped at the base together with year of production.
Size
Height 9cm
Width 12cm
Condition
Excellent
Supplied with signed box and leaflet
Sato Kazuhiko, born in Fujisawa City in 1947, is a notable artist with a remarkable artistic journey. He completed his education at the Department of Crafts, Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, ...
The mark of the artist is stamped at the base together with year of production.
Size
Height 9cm
Width 12cm
Condition
Excellent
Supplied with signed box and leaflet
Sato Kazuhiko, born in Fujisawa City in 1947, is a notable artist with a remarkable artistic journey. He completed his education at the Department of Crafts, Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, ...
Treasures of Old Times
$350.00
$350.00
Original painting of Ukita Ikkei (1795-1859), a significant figure in the revival of yamato-e painting, a revered Japanese form of court painting.
He was also the master of waka poems and calligraphy.
Ukita Ikkei was captured and imprisoned in Ansei Purge and died shortly after he was released from prison when he was 65 years old.
The artist's signature and red stamp seal are on the lower right.
Sugawara no Michizane (845-903) was a scholar, poet, and politician of t...
Ukita Ikkei was captured and imprisoned in Ansei Purge and died shortly after he was released from prison when he was 65 years old.
The artist's signature and red stamp seal are on the lower right.
Sugawara no Michizane (845-903) was a scholar, poet, and politician of t...
Treasures of Old Times
$350.00
$350.00
Ninsei Style Iron Painted Bowl by Kiyomizu Rokubei IV (1848-1920)
The seal of the potter is stamped on the bottom.
Rokubei Kiyomizu IV belongs to one of the most influential Kiyomizu family of potters. He was born in 1848 as the eldest son of Rokubei Kiyomizu III. He got his family title and the name Rokubei IV in 1883 when he joined the Toyukai artists’ association.
Rokubei IV was active in Kyoto art circles, helping to establish the Gojozaka Ceramics Union, the Yutoen c...
The seal of the potter is stamped on the bottom.
Rokubei Kiyomizu IV belongs to one of the most influential Kiyomizu family of potters. He was born in 1848 as the eldest son of Rokubei Kiyomizu III. He got his family title and the name Rokubei IV in 1883 when he joined the Toyukai artists’ association.
Rokubei IV was active in Kyoto art circles, helping to establish the Gojozaka Ceramics Union, the Yutoen c...
Treasures of Old Times
$360.00
$360.00
Presenting an Excellent Nezumi Shino Chawan, meticulously crafted by the esteemed Kato Mitsuemon (b. 1937).
Specifications:
Height: 8.4cm
Width: 12.7cm
Condition:
This exceptional piece is in unused condition, attesting to the care and craftsmanship of the artist. It is accompanied by the artist's signed box, further adding to its provenance.
Mitsuemon Kato, hailed as a master of Mino ware, proudly carries the legacy as the second son of Kato ...
Specifications:
Height: 8.4cm
Width: 12.7cm
Condition:
This exceptional piece is in unused condition, attesting to the care and craftsmanship of the artist. It is accompanied by the artist's signed box, further adding to its provenance.
Mitsuemon Kato, hailed as a master of Mino ware, proudly carries the legacy as the second son of Kato ...
Treasures of Old Times
$380.00
$380.00
Inspired by ancient Korean Sueki pottery this bowl features attractive and elegant design and excellent natural ash glazing.
It changes its appearance with time and can be enjoyed for many years ahead.
Seihou Hasegawa is one of the leading names in Japan in reviving the old techniques of Mino-Momoyama pottery.
Seihou Hasegawa
1953 Born in Tokyo
1983 Independently established in Fujino-cho, Kanagawa Prefecture (currently Midori-ku, Sagamihara), building a...
It changes its appearance with time and can be enjoyed for many years ahead.
Seihou Hasegawa is one of the leading names in Japan in reviving the old techniques of Mino-Momoyama pottery.
Seihou Hasegawa
1953 Born in Tokyo
1983 Independently established in Fujino-cho, Kanagawa Prefecture (currently Midori-ku, Sagamihara), building a...
Treasures of Old Times
$390.00
$390.00
Eiraku Zengoro XVI Sokuzen (1917-1998) Double Gourd Vase with excellent red glaze.
The mark of the potter is stamped on the foot ring.
Eiraku Zengoro XVI Sokuzen was the head of one of the most influential Eiraku pottery family in Japan for nearly 60 years and received numerous awards which include Tansai Chado Cultural Award (1981), Kyoto Prefectural Cultural Award Achievement Award (1983), Kyoto City Cultural Achievement Award (1986), Kyoto Prefectural Cultural Award Special A...
The mark of the potter is stamped on the foot ring.
Eiraku Zengoro XVI Sokuzen was the head of one of the most influential Eiraku pottery family in Japan for nearly 60 years and received numerous awards which include Tansai Chado Cultural Award (1981), Kyoto Prefectural Cultural Award Achievement Award (1983), Kyoto City Cultural Achievement Award (1986), Kyoto Prefectural Cultural Award Special A...
Treasures of Old Times
$400.00
$400.00
Massive natural ash glazed Shigaraki flower vase made by veteran potter Takahashi Shunsai (1927-2011).
Takahashi Shunsai 高橋春斎 is the second child of Takahashi Rakusai III. He grew up with his brother (Rakusai IV) watching his father's work, eventually becoming a Shigaraki ceramist himself.
He studied at the Saga Ceramic Research Center, Kyoto Prefectural Ceramists’ Technical Institute and, after mastering his skills, he established his own kiln in 1968.
He has been...
Takahashi Shunsai 高橋春斎 is the second child of Takahashi Rakusai III. He grew up with his brother (Rakusai IV) watching his father's work, eventually becoming a Shigaraki ceramist himself.
He studied at the Saga Ceramic Research Center, Kyoto Prefectural Ceramists’ Technical Institute and, after mastering his skills, he established his own kiln in 1968.
He has been...
Treasures of Old Times
$400.00
$400.00
15th century Goryeo Mishima tea bowl from the Early Joseon Dynasty.
The Mishima tea bowl is a type of Goryeo tea bowl that was made in Gyeongsangnam-do in the 15th and early 16th centuries.
The sides are covered in bluish-grey and red burnt colors as if they were replaced, and you can feel the bitterness of the times.
White inlays are neatly decorated on the upper part. A belt pattern is formed by arranging the seal flowers between the loop lines, and the bluish-gray base...
The Mishima tea bowl is a type of Goryeo tea bowl that was made in Gyeongsangnam-do in the 15th and early 16th centuries.
The sides are covered in bluish-grey and red burnt colors as if they were replaced, and you can feel the bitterness of the times.
White inlays are neatly decorated on the upper part. A belt pattern is formed by arranging the seal flowers between the loop lines, and the bluish-gray base...
Treasures of Old Times
$400.00
$400.00
Excellent example of Nakano ware Blue and White Mukozuke bowl made in the early 18th century
Diameter 15.2cm
Height 8cm
Weight 335g
There are old repairs with staples.
Nakano ware kiln was opened in 1598 in Yamanaka-cho, Hirado city. In the early days, Nakano kiln made Kobiki tea bowls similar to the ones of Joseon Dynasty, but in the 18th century it began to produce ceramics similar to Imari Sometsuke. Nakano-yaki is characterized as half-pottery half-...
Diameter 15.2cm
Height 8cm
Weight 335g
There are old repairs with staples.
Nakano ware kiln was opened in 1598 in Yamanaka-cho, Hirado city. In the early days, Nakano kiln made Kobiki tea bowls similar to the ones of Joseon Dynasty, but in the 18th century it began to produce ceramics similar to Imari Sometsuke. Nakano-yaki is characterized as half-pottery half-...
Treasures of Old Times
$400.00
$400.00
Carved Stoneware Demon Bowl made by internationally acknowledged muralist Fujiwara Ikuzo (b. 1946).
Size
Height 10cm
Width 15cm
In excellent condition
Supplied with signed wooden box and leaflet.
Born in Osaka, Ikuzo Fujiwara completed his education in the Japanese Painting department at Tokyo University of the Arts in 1970. He had the privilege of studying under Kawai Tadashi in Kyoto. Following his training in the United States, Fujiwara became t...
Size
Height 10cm
Width 15cm
In excellent condition
Supplied with signed wooden box and leaflet.
Born in Osaka, Ikuzo Fujiwara completed his education in the Japanese Painting department at Tokyo University of the Arts in 1970. He had the privilege of studying under Kawai Tadashi in Kyoto. Following his training in the United States, Fujiwara became t...
Treasures of Old Times
$460.00
$460.00
Skillfully crafted Shino ware Tea Bowl (Chawan) for tea ceremony made in 19 century by anonymous potter.
Shino ware 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
Height 7.8cm
Width 11.8cm
Condition
There is an old chip of glaze on the side.
Supplied with wooden box
Shino ware 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
Height 7.8cm
Width 11.8cm
Condition
There is an old chip of glaze on the side.
Supplied with wooden box
Treasures of Old Times
$480.00
$480.00
Excellent painted work of Okuda Mokuhaku (1800–1871) who is known as the reviver of the Akahada ware traditions during the late Edo and the early Meiji periods.
Mokuhaku Okuda, a wealthy merchant, was also a notable tea master of the nearby city of Koriyama, worked in the Akahada kiln in the mid 1800`s. His work involved various utensils and tea ceremony installments.
From creating artistic pieces to decorating utilitarian vessels, he is considered the master of Akahada ware...
Mokuhaku Okuda, a wealthy merchant, was also a notable tea master of the nearby city of Koriyama, worked in the Akahada kiln in the mid 1800`s. His work involved various utensils and tea ceremony installments.
From creating artistic pieces to decorating utilitarian vessels, he is considered the master of Akahada ware...
Treasures of Old Times
$480.00
$480.00
Sukisha is the word is used to refer to a person who is an enthusiast of sado (tea ceremony) beside his or her profession, or it refers to a person who owns collectable tea utensils.
The selected pieces include Takahashi Dohachi III (1811-1879) persimmon glaze Tenmoku tea bowl, Mashimizu Zoroku II (1861-1936) Kobiki tea bowl, Hozan kiln tea bowl, Akahada Hakeme tea bowl from the early 19th century , Kohagi tea bowl from the early to mid-Edo period, and Karatsu Itome tea bowl from the ...
The selected pieces include Takahashi Dohachi III (1811-1879) persimmon glaze Tenmoku tea bowl, Mashimizu Zoroku II (1861-1936) Kobiki tea bowl, Hozan kiln tea bowl, Akahada Hakeme tea bowl from the early 19th century , Kohagi tea bowl from the early to mid-Edo period, and Karatsu Itome tea bowl from the ...
Treasures of Old Times
$500.00
$500.00
Magnificent Late Edo period (19c) Shino ware Chawan for tea ceremony Wabi Sabi
The fine crackle look with natural kiln vivid cracks gives the bowl an authentic wabi sabi feel. Overall, it is a great example of an old, beautifully crafted Shino tea bowl.
Size:
Height 10.3cm
Width 15.5cm
Weight 655g
Condition
Very good.
No damage. No repair.
Shino ware, also known as Shino-yaki, is a type of traditional Japanese pottery that...
The fine crackle look with natural kiln vivid cracks gives the bowl an authentic wabi sabi feel. Overall, it is a great example of an old, beautifully crafted Shino tea bowl.
Size:
Height 10.3cm
Width 15.5cm
Weight 655g
Condition
Very good.
No damage. No repair.
Shino ware, also known as Shino-yaki, is a type of traditional Japanese pottery that...