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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
Wonderful Early to Mid Edo (17-18cc) Kuro Oribe Kutsugata Chawan (distorted tea bowl) for Tea Ceremony.
Clay covered with black dull glaze, of irregular form with unglazed foot ring and surrounding area. The old label on the box has the name Rinzo (林蔵) who was probably a potter or a tea master.
From Japanese private collection
Oribe ware known since 16th century and it is coming from Mino of Gifu prefecture of Japan.
It has distinctive green or black colo...
Clay covered with black dull glaze, of irregular form with unglazed foot ring and surrounding area. The old label on the box has the name Rinzo (林蔵) who was probably a potter or a tea master.
From Japanese private collection
Oribe ware known since 16th century and it is coming from Mino of Gifu prefecture of Japan.
It has distinctive green or black colo...
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...
Aka Raku Chawan named "Hanshan" made by Matsuo Fushunsai (1792-1830) who was the 5th generation head of Matsuo-Ryu Tea Ceremony School in Higashi-ku , Nagoya.
The box is signed by Matsuo 6th generation Iemoto Gyosai (1820-1856).
The rim is gently undulated moving to the plump body...
The box is signed by Matsuo 6th generation Iemoto Gyosai (1820-1856).
The rim is gently undulated moving to the plump body...
Very rare Isomaru Kasuya (1764 - 1848) Red Raku Tea Bowl (Chawan) nail-carved with his poetry.
Isomaru Kasuya is a Japanese poet of late Edo period.
Born as the eldest son in the poor fisherman's family in Irago Village, Atsumi District , Mikawa Province (currently Irago Town , Tahara City , Aichi Prefecture ). He lost his father at the age of 31, and his mother was ill for a long time who could not read or write after the age of 30...
Isomaru Kasuya is a Japanese poet of late Edo period.
Born as the eldest son in the poor fisherman's family in Irago Village, Atsumi District , Mikawa Province (currently Irago Town , Tahara City , Aichi Prefecture ). He lost his father at the age of 31, and his mother was ill for a long time who could not read or write after the age of 30...
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 6.6cm
Height 3.4cm
Weight 73g
No cracks. No chips.
Supplied with wooden box with the label "Ko Karatsu"
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 6.6cm
Height 3.4cm
Weight 73g
No cracks. No chips.
Supplied with wooden box with the label "Ko Karatsu"
Elegant Agano ware Chaire (tea caddy) with lovely bluish green glaze made in Fukuchi, Fukuoka Prefecture...
Edo period (19c) Aka Raku Chawan (Tea bowl) made by Ninnami Dohachi.
Slightly deformed on one side, with unglazed foot ring.
Good example of well-known Dohachi family red Raku tea ware made in late Edo period, this would make an valuable addition to any collection of Japanese antique ceramics.
One of the most brilliant Kyoto potter of the Edo era, Ninnami Dohachi is renowned for the revival of the Kyo ware that flourished during the late Edo period...
Slightly deformed on one side, with unglazed foot ring.
Good example of well-known Dohachi family red Raku tea ware made in late Edo period, this would make an valuable addition to any collection of Japanese antique ceramics.
One of the most brilliant Kyoto potter of the Edo era, Ninnami Dohachi is renowned for the revival of the Kyo ware that flourished during the late Edo period...
17th/18th century Shino-Ware Kogo (Incense box) Edo period (1603-1868)
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
Height 4.8 cm
Width 5.7 cm
Weight 93 g
Condition
No chips, no cracks
Supplied with a wooden storage box
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
Original work of Yanagisawa Kien (1703-1758) Antique Japanese Painting of Jurojin, the God of Longevity
Yanagisawa Kien was a samurai in the middle of the Edo period and a pioneer of Nanga painting style...
Yanagisawa Kien was a samurai in the middle of the Edo period and a pioneer of Nanga painting style...
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...
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...
Antique Japanese tea bowl made by Sen Sosa VI, Kakukakusai Genso (1678-1730) who was the 6th Iemoto of Omotesenke school.
There is the "Fu-niko" mark and the inscription which says "with Shigaraki sand soil".
A museum quality masterpiece made by the head of one of the main tea ceremony school in Japan.
Kakukakusai Genso, the son of Soei Hisada, was adopted by the 5th generation Zuiryusai Ryokyu, and inherited the Iemoto title of Grand Master of Omotesenke tea ceremony ...
There is the "Fu-niko" mark and the inscription which says "with Shigaraki sand soil".
A museum quality masterpiece made by the head of one of the main tea ceremony school in Japan.
Kakukakusai Genso, the son of Soei Hisada, was adopted by the 5th generation Zuiryusai Ryokyu, and inherited the Iemoto title of Grand Master of Omotesenke tea ceremony ...