A very interesting chawan (tea bowl) dating from the Korean Joseon period (Richō in Japanese; 1392-1897). This particular piece appears to be from the 17th or 18th century (though could be much older) and comes with a box that looks to have been furnished within the last 50-100 years. In addition this appears to be a collector piece as it also has an outer lacquer decorative box, indicating someone took much time and expense to preserve this exceptional tea bowl for posterity, likel...

This unique and captivating celadon vase is the work of an early 20th century Korean artist who spent a number of years in Japan honing his craft. Gourd-shaped, it has a beautiful light-blue powdery glaze with grape vines and cinnabar highlights to portray the grapes; creating interesting contrast and distinguishing itself as being more playful when compared to much of Asian celadon that tends to be more calm and placid. Below the grape vines you can see children playing, these are k...

A highly detailed spiraling double-gourd shaped pair of bottles, the flattened sides decorated with alternating designs o florals and intricate geometrics by the elusive Nakamura Shuto enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Each is 8 cm (3 inches) diameter, 18 cm (7 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Nakamura Shuto I (1865-1928) was born the son of famous Kaga potter of Daishoji Temple Nakamura Shigeichiro from whom, along with Takeuchi Ginshu from the age of 12, he initially st...

A set of two brightly colored porcelain bottles enclosed in a period wooden box titled Hisago-gata Tokkuri martked with the potters seal beneath reading Yasokichi. Each is 9 cm (3-1/2 inches) diameter, 11 cm (4-1/4 inches) tall and both are in excellent condition.
Tokuda Yasokichi I (1873-1956) was born into a family of textile dyers in Ishikawa prefecture, but entered the ceramics world under the tutelage of his Brother Matsumoto Sahei, specializing in the Yoshidaya decorative techniqu...

Another Exquisite Tea Pot by the young Kyoto University graduate Usami Kensuke enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Dobin. It is 10.5 x 13 x 16.5 cm (4 x 5 x 6-1/2 inches) and in perfect condtion, directly from the artist.
Usami Kensuke was born in Saitama prefecture in 1995, and graduated the elite Kyoto University Faculty of Comprehensive Human Studies in 2020, before making the life-altering choice to march down the path of a potter. He enrolled in the Tajimi Municipal C...

A pair of gourd-shaped Tokkuri colored with blue, green, yellow and aubergine over white fading to purple by Living National Treasure Tokuda Masahiko ‘(Yasokichi III) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Each is 9 cm (3-1/2 inches) diameter, 17 cm (6-3/4 inches) tall and in perfect condition.
Tokuda Yasokichi III (Masahiko, 1933-2009) was born the first son of Tokuda Yasokichi II who had been adopted as a teenager into the Tokuda family. Masahiko graduated from the Kanazawa scho...

Antique Japanese 18th century, Edo period, Soten school iron tsuba for Japanese samurai sword. The tsuba of marugata shape is made of nade-maru-gata iron, featuring a yo-sukashi design. It is intricately carved on both sides in relief with motifs of chrysanthemums and leaves, which are beautifully highlighted with gold.

DIMENSIONS:

72 mm x 67 mm x 4 mm .

2.83 inches x 2.64 inches x 0.157 inches.

WEIGHT: 100 grams.

CONDITION: The signs of age and usage are evident, bu...

A Korean water dropper in shape of a carp. Cobalt blue glazed porcelain. Joseon dynasty, 19th century. Good condition, with kiln grit adhering to the foot. Length, 2 3/4 inches

An antique pair of Japanese ceremonial boxes made of wood and decorated in natural Urushi lacquer and mother of pearl (Raden). All original hand forged iron fittings. Calligraphy writing reads "Kameyama, Kawara Town, Sweets Shop, Made by Hataya Yasushige." Family crest is shown on opposing sides of the boxes.

Age: Edo Era (1850-1868)

Dimensions: 16 1/4" Wide by 23"High by 13 5/8" Deep

A handled basket of split bamboo woven into an open form by Tanabe Chikuunsai II enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Tetsuki Morikago. It is 31.5 cm (12-1/2 inches) diameter, 23 cm (9 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Tanabe Chikuunsai II (1910-2000) was born in Osaka the son of Tanabe Chikuunsai I and trained under his father. In 1930 he became a member of the Naniwa Ranyukai and exhibited was first accepted into the Teiten (Modern Nitten) National Art Exhibition in ...

Two cuddly rabbits vie for our attention, a beautifully sculpted wood carving signed Yamaguchi Toshio from Hita Takayama in Gifu prefecture dating from the first half of the 20th century. It is 29 x 15 x 17 cm (11-1/2 x 6 x 7 inches) and is in excellent condition.

A spiraling porcelain tower in two parts forming a container by Yamaura Yosuke enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shiroyari no Futamono (White Spear Container) It is 20 cm (8 inches) tall and in perfect condition.
Yamaura Yosuke was born in Fukui in 1982, and graduated with a masters from the Shizuoka Universilty of Art and Culture in 2008. He went on to further study at the Tajimi City ceramics Design and Technical Center, graduating in 2010. He held a position in the pr...

A porcelain box bridging the Jigen (Time & Space) series and the influential Mist Series by Kondo Takahiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Jigen Tobako. Silver mist beads on the outer surface decorated inside with blue and white designs. It is 22.5 x 12.5 x 9 cm (9 x 5 x 3 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Kondo Takahiro (b. 1958) was born the grandson of Living National Treasure Kondo Yuzo. However, he graduated Hosei University not with a degree in sculpture or ...

A Taisho/Showa era 2 panel Japanese Rimpa painting of 3 strong carp swimming in a dark pool of water amongst an ethereal mist. This peaceful quiet contemplative moment in time feels to occur right before droplets turn to rainfull. Artist signed at the bottom right corner.

Age: 1920-1930

Dimensions: 59 3/4" High by 55" Wide.

Paul Jacoulet
Les Jades, Mandchoukuo
1940s~1950s.
Image size: 6.0 x 4.25 inches.
Card size: 7 x 4.75 inches.
Self-published, one of a series of surimono.
Signed and sealed by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print attached along the top edge only to an unused holiday card.
Condition: Very light crease at upper right. Paper of card has toning and bends.

Large round lacquered wooden plate, decorated in relief with a majestic wave inspired by the famous “Great Wave of Kanagawa” by Hokusai. Signature engraved under the base. Period: Taisho Showa 20th century. Dimensions: 36 x 5 cm. Condition: Excellent. There are slight signs of aging.

A set of Chinese pottery figures of entertainer.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 18 - 19 C.M. / Width 11 - 12.3 C.M. / 8 - 8.3 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for ...

A Satsuma cylindrical vase in the shape of a bottle decorated and painted with polychrome enamels and pure gold. The two reserves present, on one side, a scene of daily life, with geishas and Karako children, while on the other side a rooster and a hen stand out. The reserves are framed by elegant geometric motifs that separate the scenes. Signed Kozan under the base. Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 12 x 5.5 cm. Condition: Excellent