Antique Japanese Katakuchi of Old Karatsu Ware near the end of 19th century (about 120-130 years ago).
Karatsu ware is one of most desired pottery type in Japan based in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture since 15th century.
It is made from high in iron clay often decorated with an iron-based underglaze, giving an earthy and natural feeling to the fired items.
Dia. 4.3"(11.0cm) x Height 3.2"(8.2cm)
Condition
Good. No chips, No cracks.
Supplied with the box
Middle Edo Period Japanese Antique Ko-Imari Porcelain Cup with Dragon Painting made over 200 years ago.
It was used for buckwheat (Soba-choko).
Imari ware has been produced in Hizen area of Saga prefecture of Japan since 17th century.
Size
Width 2.8in ( 7cm )
Length 2.8in ( 7cm )
Height 2.3in ( 5.9cm )
Weight 3.53oz ( 100g)
Condition
Overall good. Used.
There are few tiny cracks on the edge of bottom rim.
Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) Antique Japanese Sake Cup with inscribed poem and signature.
Rengetsu Otagaki (1791-1875) was Buddhist nun who is widely regarded to have been one of the greatest Japanese poets of the 19th century.
She was also a skilled potter and painter and expert calligrapher and adorned her ceramics with poems written in her unique calligraphic style
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The cup style and the age of the glaze is consistent with authentic Rengetsu work.
Size
Width 2.4in ( 6.2cm )
Lengt...
Rare Antique Japanese Hand-painted Porcelain Sake cup of Kutani ware made in 19 century.
Kutani mark is painted on the bottom.
Old wooden box with no signature is also provided.
Size
Height 2.1" ( 5.3cm )
Diameter 1.8" ( 4.5cm )
Condition
Overall good.
No cracks, no chips.
This amber Raku chawan was made in late Edo Period (1800-1868).
Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony since as early as the 16th century.
Size
Width 4.0in (10.3cm)
Length 4.1in (10.5cm)
Height 3.4in (8.7cm)
Weight 10.93oz + Box 6.35oz (310g + Box 180g)
Condition
Good considering the age.
There is gold repair, please see the pictures for details.
This Bajo Hai style Sake cup made in Japan about 120 years ago.
Size
H: 60mm x W:58mm (2.4"H x 2.30" W)
Condition
Overall good, no cracks and no chips
Original box is provided
Very nice example of rare Meiji period (1868-1912) Antique Inuyama pottery Teabowl of unusual design with many scholars.
Inuyama pottery is a traditional ware of Aichi Prefecture which dates back to Edo period.
Size
Width / 4.914 inch ( 12.6cm )
5.031 inch ( 12.9cm )
Height / 2.808 inch ( 7.2cm )
Total Weight / 275 g
Condition :
There is a repair of gold kinnaoshi technique.
This elegant Edo Period Japanese Antique Imari Porcelain Mukozuke Cup was made about 200 years ago
Imari ware has been produced in Hizen area of Saga prefecture of Japan since 17th century.
Size
Width 3.9in ( 9.9cm )
Length 3.9in ( 9.9cm )
Height 2.4in ( 6.1cm )
Weight 4.23oz ( 120g)
Condition
Overall good. Used.
Rare Japanese Imari Blue & White Sake Cup with Landscape Design made in the second half of 19 century.
Unlike soba cups, Imari sake cups from Meiji period are rare to find.
Imari ware has been produced in Hizen area of Saga prefecture of Japan since 17th century.
Size
Width 1.8in ( 4.5cm )
Length 1.8in ( 4.5cm )
Height 2in ( 5cm )
Weight 50g
Condition
Overall good. Used.
Fantastic antique teapot with inscribed poem and signature attributed to Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)
Rengetsu Otagaki (1791-1875) was Buddhist nun who is widely regarded to have been one of the greatest Japanese poets of the 19th century.
She was also a skilled potter and painter and expert calligrapher and adorned her ceramics with poems written in her unique calligraphic style.
Size
Width 3.9in ( 10cm )
Length 3.705in ( 9.5cm )
Height 2.535in ( 6.5cm )
Weight 200g
Condition
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Rare Antique Japanese Kashiki Bowl for used ceremony of Meiji Period made by Rokubei Kiyomizu 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.
He co-established the Kyoto Ceramic Research Institute in 1895...
Meiji period (1868-1912) Antique Japanese Pink Raku Ware Tea Bowl Chawan with Poetry.
The bowl bears Ryosen mark which can be attributed to Ryōsen-ji Buddhist temple in the city of Shimoda, Japan...
Japanese Antique Gold Enamel Kinrande Bowl made by XII Eiraku Zengoro (1823–1896) with Phoenix Motif and Exquisite Gold Kintsugi Repair
The bowl has a cobalt blue signature of the potter translated as "Made by Eiraku in Great Japan"
XII Eiraku Zengoro (1823–1896) belongs to one of the most influential Kutani pottery family in Kyoto in 19 century.
He became the head of the family in 1843 at the age of 20 with the name Wazen after retirement of his father Hozen...
Very Rare Antique Pottery Bowl with Kenzan Signature made by Kiyomizu Shichibei (1818–1891).
Shichibei Kiyomizu was born in Kyoto in 1818 as the eldest son Takejiro of the second generation Rokubei Kiyomizu (1790-1860).
Instead of taking over the family title, he founded his own kiln by 1839 with the name Kiyomizu Shichibei.
It is not clear what was the reason behind that but it is known that Takejiro was a heavy drinker and was not allowed to use the same family name.
His works are ofte...
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item #1427994
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Very rare Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese Antique Hohin Teapot for Sencha/Gyokuro with wonderful Wabi Sabi atmosphere
Size
Length 10.5cm
Width 8.5cm
Height 6cm
Weight 190g
Condition
Overall good
There are minor chips and lack of glaze
Please see the photos for reference
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1910
item #1429939
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Rare Nakamura Donen (1876-1937) Mishima Ware Chawan Bowl with Gold Repair Kintsugi.
Nakamura Donen was a famous potter during Meiji-Taisho periods who worked in different styles such as Raku and Mishima.
He has a lot of Korean influence in his works as he studied the pottery in Korea.
Size
Width 11.5cm
Height 8.6cm
Condition
Overall good, the bowl the some repair with gold. Please see the images for details.
Supplied with old wooden box.
Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese Antique Kuro Raku Tachi-Zuru Tsutsu Chawan for Tea Ceremony Wabi Sabi
Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony since as early as the 16th century.
Size
Height 10.3cm
Width 10.2cm
Weight 325g
Condition
Overall good considering the age, no cracks, no chips.
The seal of the potter is stamped at the bottom.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1910
item #1442335
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Rare Antique Japanese Shino bowl Chawan Old Shino Pottery for Tea Ceremony made during Meiji Period (1868-1912)
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
Diameter 12.3cm
Height 6.4cm
Condition
Overall good. No chips, no cracks.
Supplied with wooden box
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1910
item #1442345
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Very nice example of Meiji Period (1868-1912) Nezumi Shino Ware Chawan 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
Diameter 12cm
Height 7cm
Weight 375g
Condition
Overall good. No chips, no cracks.
Kato Shuntai (1802-1877) Japanese Antique Shino Ware Chawan Teabowl made for Tea Ceremony Wabi Sabi
The seal of the potter is stamped on the bottom.
Kato Shuntai is a notable potter from Seto area, Aichi prefecture who lived in the late Edo period.
He followed his father profession as a ceramist at the age of 15 and soon he received a name Shuntai from Tokugawa, the 11th Daimyo of modern Nagoya.
Kato Shuntai expanded Seto ware techniques adding Shino, Oribe and Mugiwara styles to his works...
Rare Antique Japanese Iga ware vase Hanaire with potter's signature made during Meiji Period (1868-1912).
Iga Pottery is traditionally produced in former Iga Province in central Japan and it generally reflects wabi-sabi aesthetics with its famous rustic appearance.
Size
Height 23cm
Width 7cm
Weight 890g
Condition
Good, no chips, no cracks.
Iga Pottery is traditionally produced in former Iga Province in central Japan and it generally reflects wabi-sabi aesthetics with its famous rustic appearance.
Size
Height 23cm
Width 7cm
Weight 890g
Condition
Good, no chips, no cracks.
Kato Shuntai (1802-1877) Japanese Antique Seto Ware bowl. The seal of the potter is stamped on the bottom.
Kato Shuntai is a notable potter from Seto area, Aichi prefecture who lived in the late Edo period...
Kato Shuntai is a notable potter from Seto area, Aichi prefecture who lived in the late Edo period...
Very nice example of Edo Period (1603-1868) Nezumi Shino Chawan 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
Diameter 12cm
Height 7.5cm
Weight 600g
Condition
Overall good. No chips, no cracks.
Supplied with box
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
Diameter 12cm
Height 7.5cm
Weight 600g
Condition
Overall good. No chips, no cracks.
Supplied with box
Large and heavy Mid-Edo Period (1603-1868) Seto Ware Blue and White Dish.
Seto pottery, dated as early as the 13th century, produced around Seto city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It is also considered as one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan.
Size
Diameter 31cm
Height 5.5cm
Weight 1570g
Condition
Good, no repairs.
Please see the pictures for details.
Seto pottery, dated as early as the 13th century, produced around Seto city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It is also considered as one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan.
Size
Diameter 31cm
Height 5.5cm
Weight 1570g
Condition
Good, no repairs.
Please see the pictures for details.
17th century Karatsu ware Tea Bowl (Chawan) made in Kihara kiln in Kyushu region
Kihara kiln of Kyushu region was operating during the transition times between the decline of Karatsu tea ceremonial ware and the raise of Shoki-Imari ware (approx. 1624-1671)...
Kihara kiln of Kyushu region was operating during the transition times between the decline of Karatsu tea ceremonial ware and the raise of Shoki-Imari ware (approx. 1624-1671)...
Exquisite Antique Yellow Glaze Ki-Seto Incense Burner 耳付香炉 Mimi-Tsuki Kōro with two ears from Mid-Edo period (18 century).
The hole for the smoke is located under one of the decorative ear.
Seto pottery, dated as early as the 13th century, produced around Seto city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
It is also considered as one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan.
Size
5.265in. (13.5cm.) high;
4.875in...
The hole for the smoke is located under one of the decorative ear.
Seto pottery, dated as early as the 13th century, produced around Seto city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
It is also considered as one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan.
Size
5.265in. (13.5cm.) high;
4.875in...
Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese Red Raku Teabowl (Chawan) for tea ceremony.
Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony since as early as the 16th century.
Size
2.34in. (6cm.) high;
5.07in. (13cm.) diameter;
365g weight.
Condition
There are old repairs at the rim with gold and red lacquer. Please see the photos for details. No cracks.
Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony since as early as the 16th century.
Size
2.34in. (6cm.) high;
5.07in. (13cm.) diameter;
365g weight.
Condition
There are old repairs at the rim with gold and red lacquer. Please see the photos for details. No cracks.
Rare example of Edo Period (1603-1868) White Shino Ware Tea Bowl (Chawan).
The potter's mark is carved at the base.
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
2.925in. (7.5cm.) high;
5.07in. (13cm.) diameter;
405g weight.
Condition
There are chips and cracks due to age...
The potter's mark is carved at the base.
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
2.925in. (7.5cm.) high;
5.07in. (13cm.) diameter;
405g weight.
Condition
There are chips and cracks due to age...
Rare 18th Century Hagi Tsutsu Chawan (Cylindrical Tea Bowl) Made for Tea Ceremony Wabi Sabi Mid-Edo Period (1603-1868).
Hagi pottery became popular throughout Japan for tea ceremony during Edo period (1603-1867). Hagi ware has its distinctive nice cracks together with soft texture which is highly prized among tea lovers around the world.
Size
3.7in. (9.5cm.) high;
4.4in...
Hagi pottery became popular throughout Japan for tea ceremony during Edo period (1603-1867). Hagi ware has its distinctive nice cracks together with soft texture which is highly prized among tea lovers around the world.
Size
3.7in. (9.5cm.) high;
4.4in...
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.
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.
Japanese Antique Raku Teabowl (Chawan) made during Mid-Edo Period (1603-1868).
Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony since as early as the 16th century.
The seal of the potter is stamped at the bottom.
Size
2.613in. (6.7cm.) high;
4.212in. (10.8cm.) diameter;
230g weight.
Condition
Good considering the age.
There is a chip at the rim. Please see the photos for details.
No cracks.
Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony since as early as the 16th century.
The seal of the potter is stamped at the bottom.
Size
2.613in. (6.7cm.) high;
4.212in. (10.8cm.) diameter;
230g weight.
Condition
Good considering the age.
There is a chip at the rim. Please see the photos for details.
No cracks.
1th Generation Zengoro Eiraku Hozen (1795-1855)Tea Bowl (Chawan) for Tea Ceremony.
The Eiraku family is one of the most important and historically significant family of potters in Japan since 17 century.
They belong to a limited number of craftsmen who is allowed to create tea ceremony utensils for three schools of tea ceremony which are Mushakoujisenke, Urasenke and Omotesenke.
Size
2.6in. (6.7cm.) high;
6.2in...
The Eiraku family is one of the most important and historically significant family of potters in Japan since 17 century.
They belong to a limited number of craftsmen who is allowed to create tea ceremony utensils for three schools of tea ceremony which are Mushakoujisenke, Urasenke and Omotesenke.
Size
2.6in. (6.7cm.) high;
6.2in...
Very rare XII Eiraku Wazen (1823–1896) Kiseto Sake Cup (Sakazuki) with original box.
The seal of the potter is stamped on the bottom.
XII Eiraku Wazen (1823–1896) belongs to one of the most influential pottery family in Kyoto in 19 century.
He became the head of the family in 1843 at the age of 20 with the name Wazen after retirement of his father Hozen...
XII Eiraku Wazen (1823–1896) belongs to one of the most influential pottery family in Kyoto in 19 century.
He became the head of the family in 1843 at the age of 20 with the name Wazen after retirement of his father Hozen...
Edo Period (1603-1868) Kiyomizu Ware Bowl with Gold Repair Kintsugi
Kyo/Kiyomizu Ware has several centuries of history with over 300 kilns located around Kyoto, Japan.
The history of Kiyomizu pottery goes back to the Momoyama period (1568-1600).
Size
2in. (5.2cm.) high;
4.8in. (12.3cm.) diameter;
7.05oz...
Kyo/Kiyomizu Ware has several centuries of history with over 300 kilns located around Kyoto, Japan.
The history of Kiyomizu pottery goes back to the Momoyama period (1568-1600).
Size
2in. (5.2cm.) high;
4.8in. (12.3cm.) diameter;
7.05oz...
Meiji Period (1868-1912) Japanese Red Raku Teabowl (Chawan) for tea ceremony.
Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony since as early as the 16th century.
The seal of the potter is stamped at the bottom.
Size
2.184in. (5.6cm.) high;
4.875in. (12.5cm.) diameter;
225g weight.
Condition
Good considering the age.
There are small chips and small gold repair at the rim. Please see the photos for details.
No cracks.
Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony since as early as the 16th century.
The seal of the potter is stamped at the bottom.
Size
2.184in. (5.6cm.) high;
4.875in. (12.5cm.) diameter;
225g weight.
Condition
Good considering the age.
There are small chips and small gold repair at the rim. Please see the photos for details.
No cracks.
Rare Antique Japanese Ofukei ware Chawan with fantastic transparent ash glaze ( result of burning feldspar minerals) and kintsugi repair (gold repair) by Kato Gorohachi (?-1900)
The potter signature is written on the bottom.
There is not much information about this Meiji era potter available even in Japan and his birth year is unknown.
He worked in the Hinno kiln of Aichi Prefecture in late 19 century.
Ofukei ware comes from the Kan'ei era (1624–44) when the first ...
There is not much information about this Meiji era potter available even in Japan and his birth year is unknown.
He worked in the Hinno kiln of Aichi Prefecture in late 19 century.
Ofukei ware comes from the Kan'ei era (1624–44) when the first ...
Edo Period (1603-1868) Hagi ware Chawan (Tea Bowl) for Tea Ceremony
Hagi pottery became popular throughout Japan for tea ceremony during Edo period (1603-1868). Hagi ware has its distinctive nice cracks together with soft texture which is highly prized among tea lovers around the world.
Size
Width 4.1in (10.5cm);
Height 2.85in (7.3cm);
Weight 495g.
Condition
Good.
No chips, no cracks.
Supplied with wooden box.
Hagi pottery became popular throughout Japan for tea ceremony during Edo period (1603-1868). Hagi ware has its distinctive nice cracks together with soft texture which is highly prized among tea lovers around the world.
Size
Width 4.1in (10.5cm);
Height 2.85in (7.3cm);
Weight 495g.
Condition
Good.
No chips, no cracks.
Supplied with wooden box.
Large and heavy antique Japanese Seto ware Kashiki (dessert) bowl made during Mid-Edo Period (1603-1868)
Seto pottery, dated as early as the 13th century, produced around Seto city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
It is also considered as one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan.
Size
5.8cm. high;
21.4cm. diameter;
835g weight.
Condition
Good considering the age.
There small old repairs of the rim, no cracks.
Seto pottery, dated as early as the 13th century, produced around Seto city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
It is also considered as one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan.
Size
5.8cm. high;
21.4cm. diameter;
835g weight.
Condition
Good considering the age.
There small old repairs of the rim, no cracks.
Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) Antique Japanese Tea Cup with inscribed poem and signature
Rengetsu Otagaki (1791-1875) was a Buddhist nun who is widely regarded to have been one of the greatest Japanese poets of the 19th century.
She was also a skilled potter and painter and expert calligrapher and adorned her ceramics with poems written in her unique calligraphic style.
The cup style and the the glaze is consistent with authentic Rengetsu work.
Size
Width 8cm...
Rengetsu Otagaki (1791-1875) was a Buddhist nun who is widely regarded to have been one of the greatest Japanese poets of the 19th century.
She was also a skilled potter and painter and expert calligrapher and adorned her ceramics with poems written in her unique calligraphic style.
The cup style and the the glaze is consistent with authentic Rengetsu work.
Size
Width 8cm...
Antique Japanese Shino Ware Chawan (Tea Bowl) Old Shino Pottery for Tea Ceremony Meiji period (1868-1912).
The potter signature is carved on the bottom.
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
Diameter 14cm
Height 7cm
Weight 370g
Condition
Overall good.
No chips, no cracks.
The potter signature is carved on the bottom.
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
Diameter 14cm
Height 7cm
Weight 370g
Condition
Overall good.
No chips, no cracks.
Antique Japanese Black Raku Ware Tea Bowl (Chawan) with for Tea Ceremony made during Meiji period (1868-1912)
Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony since as early as the 16th century.
The seal of the potter is stamped at the bottom.
Size
Diameter 11cm
Height 7.5cm
Weight 495g
Condition
Overall good, no cracks, no chips.
Old storage box is supplied.
Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony since as early as the 16th century.
The seal of the potter is stamped at the bottom.
Size
Diameter 11cm
Height 7.5cm
Weight 495g
Condition
Overall good, no cracks, no chips.
Old storage box is supplied.
Antique Japanese Red Raku Tea Bowl (Chawan) made by Waraku during Meiji period (1868-1912).
The seal of the potter is stamped at the bottom.
Waraku started producing Raku wares around 1830 in Kyoto and now Motoo Kawasaki is the 8th generation of Waraku.
Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony since as early as the 16th century.
Size
Width 12cm
Height 8cm
Weight 470g
Condition
Good, used.
No cr...
The seal of the potter is stamped at the bottom.
Waraku started producing Raku wares around 1830 in Kyoto and now Motoo Kawasaki is the 8th generation of Waraku.
Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony since as early as the 16th century.
Size
Width 12cm
Height 8cm
Weight 470g
Condition
Good, used.
No cr...
Edo Period (1603-1868) Antique Shino Ware Chawan (Tea Bowl)
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
3.3in. (8.4cm.) high;
5.1in. (13cm.) diameter;
440g weight.
Condition There are repairs and cracks due to age. The bowl doesn't leak and can be used for tea ceremony.
Please see the photos for details.
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
3.3in. (8.4cm.) high;
5.1in. (13cm.) diameter;
440g weight.
Condition There are repairs and cracks due to age. The bowl doesn't leak and can be used for tea ceremony.
Please see the photos for details.
Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese Antique Kyo Ware Tsutsu Chawan (Tea Bowl) for Tea Ceremony.
Kyo/Kiyomizu Ware has several centuries of history with over 300 kilns located around Kyoto, Japan.
The history of Kiyomizu pottery goes back to the Momoyama period (1568-1600).
Size
Height 9.5cm
Width 10cm
Weight 480g
Condition
Overall good considering the age, no cracks, no chips.
Supplied with old wooden box.
Kyo/Kiyomizu Ware has several centuries of history with over 300 kilns located around Kyoto, Japan.
The history of Kiyomizu pottery goes back to the Momoyama period (1568-1600).
Size
Height 9.5cm
Width 10cm
Weight 480g
Condition
Overall good considering the age, no cracks, no chips.
Supplied with old wooden box.
Antique Japanese Red Raku Tea Bowl (Chawan) made by Waraku during Meiji period (1868-1912).
Made in Utsushi (ship design) style, its shape resembles the famous Seppo bowl, an important cultural asset, made by Honami Koetsu which is located in the Hatakeyama Memorial Museum of Fine Art in Tokyo.
Waraku started producing Raku wares around 1830 in Kyoto and now Motoo Kawasaki is the 8th generation of Waraku.
Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea cerem...
Made in Utsushi (ship design) style, its shape resembles the famous Seppo bowl, an important cultural asset, made by Honami Koetsu which is located in the Hatakeyama Memorial Museum of Fine Art in Tokyo.
Waraku started producing Raku wares around 1830 in Kyoto and now Motoo Kawasaki is the 8th generation of Waraku.
Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea cerem...
Edo Period (1603-1868) Mishima calendar (Koyomide) tea bowl (三島暦手茶碗) with Ogata Kenzan mark.
Mishima pottery is a slip inlay technique brought to Japan from Korea in the 16th century.
In the city of Mishima there is a Grand Shrine of Mishima that was famous for publishing an almanac/calendar with bars for describing each day with its good and bad luck connotations.
The Koyomide bowls seemed to mimic these almanacs. Sen no Rikyu, the most famous Tea ma...
Mishima pottery is a slip inlay technique brought to Japan from Korea in the 16th century.
In the city of Mishima there is a Grand Shrine of Mishima that was famous for publishing an almanac/calendar with bars for describing each day with its good and bad luck connotations.
The Koyomide bowls seemed to mimic these almanacs. Sen no Rikyu, the most famous Tea ma...
Kato Harutake (1886-?) Shino Ware Chawan (Tea Bowl) for Tea Ceremony
Kato Harutake is of the same lineage as Seto ware founder Kato Kagemasa (1168-1249), and was born into a family that passed down the name Kato Buemon from generation to generation. Kato himself inherited the title of Buemon VII.
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
...
Kato Harutake is of the same lineage as Seto ware founder Kato Kagemasa (1168-1249), and was born into a family that passed down the name Kato Buemon from generation to generation. Kato himself inherited the title of Buemon VII.
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
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This is a rare antique Mizusashi (water jar) of Japanese Ofukei ware covered with black lacquer lid decorated with wisteria entwined with pine trees which was made in 18-19 centuries during Edo period (1603-1868).
The cylinder shaped jar has unique antique presence and Wabi-Sabi atmosphere and potentially can be used in tea ceremony.
Ofukei ware comes from the Kan'ei era (1624–44) when the first lord of Owari Tokugawa Yoshinao (1601–1650) had a kiln constructed at the corner o...
The cylinder shaped jar has unique antique presence and Wabi-Sabi atmosphere and potentially can be used in tea ceremony.
Ofukei ware comes from the Kan'ei era (1624–44) when the first lord of Owari Tokugawa Yoshinao (1601–1650) had a kiln constructed at the corner o...
Treasures of Old Times
$550.00
$550.00
Rare early 20 century Kutani ware Shunga Sake cup with old box
Kutani Ware has been produced near Kaga mountain in Ishikawa prefecture of Japan from as early as 17 century.
Kutani porcelain can be characterized by rich overglaze enamels and beautiful hand-painted motifs.
Size
1.05in. (2.7cm.) high;
2.3in. (15.9cm.) diameter;
95g weight.
Condition
Very good considering the age. No chips, no cracks.
Supplied with old box.
Kutani Ware has been produced near Kaga mountain in Ishikawa prefecture of Japan from as early as 17 century.
Kutani porcelain can be characterized by rich overglaze enamels and beautiful hand-painted motifs.
Size
1.05in. (2.7cm.) high;
2.3in. (15.9cm.) diameter;
95g weight.
Condition
Very good considering the age. No chips, no cracks.
Supplied with old box.
Late Edo Period (1603-1868) Iga Tetsuki Kashiki (手付 菓子器) dish with ash glazing.
It looks like the dish was produced with inborn kiln crack and generously repaired with kintsugi soon after that and it creates a truly unique appearance.
Kashiki is a dish for sweets used for Japanese tea ceremony.
Natural ash glazed Iga Pottery is traditionally produced in former Iga Province, the birthplace of ninja, in central Japan dating back to 7th century and it general...
It looks like the dish was produced with inborn kiln crack and generously repaired with kintsugi soon after that and it creates a truly unique appearance.
Kashiki is a dish for sweets used for Japanese tea ceremony.
Natural ash glazed Iga Pottery is traditionally produced in former Iga Province, the birthplace of ninja, in central Japan dating back to 7th century and it general...
Antique Japanese Kyo ware Chawan (Tea Bowl) with poetry made during Edo period (1603-1868).
Hand modeled, covered with yellow glaze except foot ring, with written poetry which is hardly seen due to the age.
The bowl is full of tea stain inside as a result of extensive use in the past which creates unique wabi sabi feel.
Kyo/Kiyomizu Ware has several centuries of history with over 300 kilns located around Kyoto, Japan.
The history of Kiyomizu pottery goes back to the...
Hand modeled, covered with yellow glaze except foot ring, with written poetry which is hardly seen due to the age.
The bowl is full of tea stain inside as a result of extensive use in the past which creates unique wabi sabi feel.
Kyo/Kiyomizu Ware has several centuries of history with over 300 kilns located around Kyoto, Japan.
The history of Kiyomizu pottery goes back to the...
Very Rare Goryeo Dynasty (12th/13th century) Korean Celadon Inlaid Crane Stoneware Oil Bottle
Provenance: Japanese private collection
Size
Diameter 7.5cm
Height 4.5cm
Weight 110g
Condition
There is excess of scree around the bottom occurred when firing.
Please see the pictures for reference.
Provenance: Japanese private collection
Size
Diameter 7.5cm
Height 4.5cm
Weight 110g
Condition
There is excess of scree around the bottom occurred when firing.
Please see the pictures for reference.
Classic Shino yaki matcha chawan (tea bowl) for Tea Ceremony made during Meiji Period in late 19 century.
The seal of the potter is stamped on the bottom.
The fine crackle look with natural kiln vivid cracks gives the bowl an authentic wabi sabi feel .
Overall it is lovely example of an old, professionally crafted Shino tea bowl.
Shino ware pottery is produced in today's Gifu prefecture since 16th century and it is distinguished by thick white glazes, red marks and the...
The seal of the potter is stamped on the bottom.
The fine crackle look with natural kiln vivid cracks gives the bowl an authentic wabi sabi feel .
Overall it is lovely example of an old, professionally crafted Shino tea bowl.
Shino ware pottery is produced in today's Gifu prefecture since 16th century and it is distinguished by thick white glazes, red marks and the...
11th generation Raku Kichizaemon Keinyu (1817-1902) White Raku Sake Bottle Tokkuri.
The mark of the potter is stamped at the bottom. Keinyu used this mark after his retirement.
The red clay was used which was glazed and fired. It is a rare work that depicts the standing cranes of parents and child. He often used crane decoration in his later years such as Fukurokuju tea bowl exhibited in Kyoto in autumn 2020. (Autumn Special Exhibition. Teabowls by Successive Generations of the ...
The mark of the potter is stamped at the bottom. Keinyu used this mark after his retirement.
The red clay was used which was glazed and fired. It is a rare work that depicts the standing cranes of parents and child. He often used crane decoration in his later years such as Fukurokuju tea bowl exhibited in Kyoto in autumn 2020. (Autumn Special Exhibition. Teabowls by Successive Generations of the ...
A beautifully crafted Shino ware chawan with fantastic crackled glaze by Kato Gorohachi (?-1900)
The potter signature is carved on the bottom.
Probably inspired by early Korean Ido shape examples, the bowl perfectly lies in hands giving strong Wabi feel.
There is not much information available about this Meiji potter even in Japan and his birth year is unknown.
He worked in the Hinno kiln of Aichi Prefecture in late 19 century.
Shino ware pottery is produce...
Probably inspired by early Korean Ido shape examples, the bowl perfectly lies in hands giving strong Wabi feel.
There is not much information available about this Meiji potter even in Japan and his birth year is unknown.
He worked in the Hinno kiln of Aichi Prefecture in late 19 century.
Shino ware pottery is produce...
Rare 17/18c Red Raku Kyogen Tsutsu Chawan (cylinder bowl) with old golden repair.
No mark. The writing on old wooden box says 'Aka Raku Tsutsu Chawan Ichi' which can be attributed to Ichigen or Ichinyu.
According to Raku museum, the pattern with white circles was popular at that time which refers to a design applied on Hakama trousers used for Kyogen, a form of traditional Japanese comic theater.
Very similar chawan made by Ichigen I (1662-1722) can be seen in Raku mus...
No mark. The writing on old wooden box says 'Aka Raku Tsutsu Chawan Ichi' which can be attributed to Ichigen or Ichinyu.
According to Raku museum, the pattern with white circles was popular at that time which refers to a design applied on Hakama trousers used for Kyogen, a form of traditional Japanese comic theater.
Very similar chawan made by Ichigen I (1662-1722) can be seen in Raku mus...
Very rare Momoyama period (1568-1600) Ko Karatsu sake cup formerly in the collection of Fujio Koyama (1900-1975).
Shallow body with uneven rim typical for Momoyama period. There are skillfully made gold kintsugi repairs over the edge.
The old wooden custom-made Magewappa box has a label which says that the cup was in the collection of Fujio Koyama and dated as Momoyama period.
Koyama Fujio was a scholar of Japanese pottery and a potter as well. He is well known ...
Shallow body with uneven rim typical for Momoyama period. There are skillfully made gold kintsugi repairs over the edge.
The old wooden custom-made Magewappa box has a label which says that the cup was in the collection of Fujio Koyama and dated as Momoyama period.
Koyama Fujio was a scholar of Japanese pottery and a potter as well. He is well known ...
Momoyama Period (1568-1600) Ko Karatsu ware chawan with old kintsugi repair.
With nicely thrown body with uneven rim which is typical for Momoyama period.
Karatsu ware is one of most desired pottery type in Japan based in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture since 15th century.
Size
Width 11cm
Height 6cm
Condition There are cracks and repairs due to age.
Supplied with old wooden box.
With nicely thrown body with uneven rim which is typical for Momoyama period.
Karatsu ware is one of most desired pottery type in Japan based in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture since 15th century.
Size
Width 11cm
Height 6cm
Condition There are cracks and repairs due to age.
Supplied with old wooden box.
Edo Period (19c) Karatsu Guinomi (sake cup) from old Kansai pottery collection.
Karatsu pottery is one of most desired pottery type in Japan based in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture since 15th century.
It is made from high in iron clay often decorated with an iron-based underglaze, giving an earthy and natural feeling to the fired items.
Width 5.7cm
Height 6.7cm
Weight 89g
In excellent antique condition. No cracks. No chips. Supplied with two wooden boxe...
Karatsu pottery is one of most desired pottery type in Japan based in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture since 15th century.
It is made from high in iron clay often decorated with an iron-based underglaze, giving an earthy and natural feeling to the fired items.
Width 5.7cm
Height 6.7cm
Weight 89g
In excellent antique condition. No cracks. No chips. Supplied with two wooden boxe...
19-20cc Karatsu Guinomi (sake cup) With Gold Decoration Antique Sake Ware
Skillfully decorated with gold however it is not a repair but a decoration of unglazed areas.
Karatsu ware is one of most desired pottery type in Japan based in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture since 15th century.
Size
Width 7cm
Height 4.6cm
Condition
No cracks, no chips
Skillfully decorated with gold however it is not a repair but a decoration of unglazed areas.
Karatsu ware is one of most desired pottery type in Japan based in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture since 15th century.
Size
Width 7cm
Height 4.6cm
Condition
No cracks, no chips