This handmade 18th-century Raku tea bowl is a beautiful representation of traditional Japanese pottery, reflecting the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic with its natural, irregular shape. The bowl's glaze displays a delicate mix of earthy orange-red hues, creamy whites, and subtle green highlights, reminiscent of a peaceful, cloud-filled sky. Its textured surface and flowing glaze patterns evoke a sense of tranquility, creating a harmonious and poetic beauty...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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

Lacquered wooden plate, characterized by a warm orange-red patina and skillfully carved in the delicate shape of a cherry blossom. Signature engraved under the base. Period: Taisho Showa 20th century. Dimensions: 30 x 4 cm. Condition: Excellent condition. There are slight signs of aging.

Ivory okimono depicting a Gama Sennin, an immortal of Japanese tradition associated with the symbolism of toads. In his right hand he holds a stick while, in his left hand, he supports a branch with leaves, on which a toad is perched. Signed Isshin 一審 under the base. Period: Meiji, late 19th century. Dimensions: 18.5 x 7 x 9 cm. Condition: Excellent.