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...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1900
item #1427994
(stock #1)
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
(stock #1)
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
(stock #1)
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