Tokkuri, or sake bottle, made of porcelain, its belly cut to eight vertical facets, covered with a white opaque glaze with a few brown specks.

Unsigned

Kato Kiyonobu, Japan, 1975 or shortly before

H 5.4 x W ca. 3.5 in.

Minimal traces of usage, otherwise excellent condition

Comes with the original wooden storage box inscribed on the cover: White glaze, faceted. Signed: Kiyonobu. Red seal: Kiyonobu...

The weeping branches of a gold willow cascade over this mirror black Tea Caddy lined with powdered silver by Suzutani Tetsugoro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Natsume-Me-yanagi (Tea Caddy, Willow in Spring Folliage). It is 7 cm (just less than 3 inches) diameter, 7.5 cm (3 inches) tall and in excellent condition, wrapped in the original artist signed and stamped silk cloth.

Two long eared Rabbits, one rising up on the back of the other, together form an adorable incense burner dating from the later 19th to early 20th centuries. Together they are roughly 22 x 14 x 16.5 cm (9 x 5-1/2 x 6-1/2 inches) and are in overall excellent condition, with some wear on the patina revealing the bright yellow bronze where they rest on the table evidencing age.

A set of five narrow Teacups covered in Shino glaze by important contemporary artist Suzuki Goro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shino Yunomi. They are roughly 5.5 cm (2 inches) diameter, 8 cm (3-1/4 inches) tall and in perfect condition...

A black glazed ceramic slab engraved with a bird mounted in the original signed frame by Yagi Kazuo of Sodeisha fame. It is 21.5 x 13.5 cm (8-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches). The frame is 39 x 31.5 x 5.5 cm (15 x 12-1/2 x 2 inches). There is some moisture staining on the cloth backing in the frame, otherwise is in excellent condition.
Yagi Kazuo (1918-1979) was one of the most influential Avant Garde potters of 20th century Japan...

Elegant, beautifully crafted heavy bronze vase. Grape leaves and grapes in bold relief. Exceptional. Tectured body with smooth neck. 15" wide x 14" tall. great condition.

Museum quality tea shop sign from late Meiji Period, Ca. 1900. With Japanese characters "Uji" , the famed tea growing area south of Kyoto, and the character "Cha" tea. Hand made iron fittings and made of wood. Age wear, very wabisabi. 16" wide; 22"tall ; 5" deep. great condition.

A ceramic container sculpted with Buddhist figures by Saito Kairaku enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Ao-Kochi Koro (Blue Kochin Style Incense Burner). Kochi pottery is made in the style of Kochin ware from China, in this case Ao refers to the green visible under the gold. The entire piece has been glazed in green, which is in turn covered in gold. It is 10 x 10 x 13 cm (4 x 4 x 5 inches) and in excellent condition...

A woven work of bamboo art by Suemura Shobun enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The main framework is created from a single sheath of bamboo. The nodes creating both ends of the basket have been cut down the middle and split into canes separated only by a cross weave which spreads the single cane open to form the basin. It is signed beneath, and retains the original bamboo insert. The basket is 25 x 44 x 12.5 cm (10 x 17-1/2 x 5 inches) and is in excellent condition...

1900's Japanese Solid Silver Mixed Metal Sword Menuki Shakudo Bracelet with Samurai Marked "Silver"

It is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) in inner circumference by 1.65 inches (5.6 cm) in inner diameter and 0.57 inch (1.45 cm) wide. It is 66.1 gram.

It is tarnished and has minor rubbing of gilding, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell...

Large square platter with rounded corners, scalloped rims and an uneven surface. Yellowish cream-colored stoneware that turned orange-brown by the fire, covered in a gray-blue finely crackled glaze with greenish spots.

Signed on the back: Getsu (Yamanaka Gesson).

Hagi, Japan, 1980?, 1990s?

H 2¼ x W 11¾ x D 12 in.

Mint condition

Comes with the original wooden storage box...

1940's Japanese Lacquered Wood Carved Noh Mask Nogaku Old Man

It is 8 inches (20.5 cm) in length by 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) wide. It is 0.4 lb.

It has peeling of lacquer, chips, hairline cracks, rubbing paint, and retouched white paint (as seen in the photos).

Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the amount you originally paid...

Rare 1910's Japanese Hand Painted Noritake Nippon Plate with River Scene Marked Toki Kaisha

It is 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) tall by 10.1 inches (25.77 cm) wide. It weighs 1.5 lb.

It has dark spots and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the amount you originally paid...

SEA BREAMS

Anonymous vintage Japanese oil painting on wooden board, attached with wooden frame, Showa period, 20th century. 51.5 x 42.5 x 6 cm (20.27 x 16.73 x 2.36in)...

ASAGUTSU

Literally 'Shallow shoes' in Japanese, as the lacquered wooden shoes of chief Shinto priest for the ritual use. Showa period, early-mid 20th century. 28 x 11 x H 10 cm (11.02 x 4.33 x 3.93in). The condition is as seen as is...

A large tear drop shaped slab of sheer white porcelain covered in trasnsparent green by Kato Tsubusa enclosed in the original signed wooden box decorated with an image of the work...

An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware and natural aged patina. Warabite style handles. One main drawer with two recessed drawers and a security door that hides two small drawers where valuables were stored. Constructed using straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wood nails.

Age: Edo Period (1603 - 1868))

Dimensions: 23 1/4" Wide by 19 1/8" High by 14 3/4" Deep

Antique Japanese bronze vase inlaid with silver in a design of wild flowers, flowering vines and peonies being visited by butterflies and dragonflies. Baluster form with arching handles joined to the neck of the vase with animal heads.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 11 1/4" high x 6 3/4" wide x 6" wide