Treasures of Old Times
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1700 item #1465677
Treasures of Old Times
Sold

Suna-Gohon (sand is added to the clay) tea ware was fired at the Japanese consular office in Busan in the early Edo period (1603-1868) and sent to the Tokugawa family and other daimyo. The kiln was closed in 1718.


Size
Diameter 13.3cm
Height 8cm

In good antique condition.
There are minor cracks, old gold lacquer and foot repairs.
Supplied with modern wooden box.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1900 item #1465674
Treasures of Old Times
Sold
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.
The cup style and the age of the glaze is consistent with authentic Rengetsu work.

Size
Diameter: 5.8 cm
Height: 4.3 cm

Condition
The cup has a crack but it is not a probl...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900 item #1464788
Treasures of Old Times
Sold
Rare yellow glazed Ido style bowl made by Raku Kichizaemon X Tannyu (1795-1854) with original box signed by the artist.

Tannyu was born as the second son of 9th-generation master Ryonyu. His father retired at the age of 56, and his elder brother had died young, so Tannyu became Raku master at the age of 17...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920 item #1463476
Treasures of Old Times
Sold
Antique Izumo-Irabo Tea Bowl named "暁の月" (Akatsuki No Tsuki) with 7th Iemoto (grandmaster) of Edosenke tea school signed box.

Akatsuki No Tsuki means yellow moon which shines in the dawn.

Edosenke tea ceremony school was originated by renowned tea master Kawakami Fuhaku (1719-1807) who studied under Joshinsai Tennen Sosa (1705–51), the 7th-generation head of the Omotesenke tea school...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1837 VR item #1462470
Treasures of Old Times
$780.00
Beautiful Edo Period (1603-1868) Iga Tea bowl

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 generally reflects wabi-sabi aesthetics with its unique rustic appearance.

Size
8cm high;
13cm width;

Condition
There are with few cracks. Please see the photos for reference.
Supplied with old box which says Iga Chawan
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1837 VR item #1462428
Treasures of Old Times
Sold
Edo Period (1603-1868) Seto ware Brown Glazed Tea Bowl (Chawan)

Lovely antique Seto chawan with skillful Kintsugi repair.

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
Width 11.5cm;
Height 8cm;

Condition
Overall good.
There are repairs with gold lacquer.
Supplied with the appraisal box.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800 item #1462340
Treasures of Old Times
Sold
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 ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1900 item #1462192
Treasures of Old Times
$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...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1800 item #1462191
Treasures of Old Times
Sold
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...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900 item #1462183
Treasures of Old Times
$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
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1800 item #1462182
Treasures of Old Times
Sold
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
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900 item #1462181
Treasures of Old Times
Sold
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...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1910 item #1462180
Treasures of Old Times
Sold
Elegant Agano ware Chaire (tea caddy) with lovely bluish green glaze made in Fukuchi, Fukuoka Prefecture...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1837 VR item #1461536
Treasures of Old Times
Sold
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"
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900 item #1461016
Treasures of Old Times
Sold
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...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1837 VR item #1460474
Treasures of Old Times
Sold
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...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900 item #1460351
Treasures of Old Times
$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...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800 item #1459888
Treasures of Old Times
Sold
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...