A beautiful 19th century Mishima style Hakeme-chawan inlaid with designs in white slip from the Rakuzan kilns of Shimane prefecture. It comes in a silk lined cloth pouch enclosed in an old kiri-wood box titled Rakuzan Yaki Chawan. Inside the lid is a poem accompanied by a painting of a soaring bird. It is 13.6 cm (5-1/2 inches) diameter, 6 cm (2-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition...

Rare Bizen Mizusashi, dating from the early to mid-Edo period, features an incised kiln mark on its base.

The jar has a slightly irregular, rustic shape typical of Bizen ware, with visible throwing marks and an organic form...

Rare Edo period red Raku bowl made by potter Hakuzo and named ‘White Peony’ (Fuyu Botan) by renowned Japanese samurai Kuro Hirosawa. The bowl features a distinctive reddish-orange glaze with variegated tones and a glossy finish, typical of Raku ware. The surface displays a natural, almost rustic texture with crackles and small pitting, characteristic of traditional Raku firing techniques.

The bowl appears to be irregularly shaped, adding to its handmade aesthetic...

An aka-Raku Chawan decorated with a phoenix by Kikko Jusoken sealed on bottom with what appears to read “the 7th Kyoto Gosho Hakurankai enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 12 cm ( just less than 5 inches) diameter, 89 cm (3-1/8 inches) tall and is in excellent condition.
Kikko Jihei (the firs Jusoken, 1784-1861) was born in Kaminada Village, Iyo country (mod. Ōzu City, Ehime Prefecture), as the eldest son of Todara Genbei, a retainer of the domain...

An austere wide low Chawan tea bowl from the Asahi kilns of Nara prefecture emblazoned with Daibutsuden (Great Buddhist Hall). This was made to fund the rebuilding of the Great Buddhist Hall at Todaiji Temple during the late Meiji period. It is 15 cm (6 inches) diameter, 6 cm (2-1/4 inches) tall. There is a single gleaming gold repair to a chip in the rim.
Tōdai-ji in Nara, Japan, was founded in the 8th century by Emperor Shōmu as the head temple of all provincial Buddhist temples...

This is a silk Nishikiori bag made in the Taisho period. It has a dragon and flower motif. There are no stains or damage. There is some slight rubbing on the top of the inside snaps, no stains or damage.It is in very good condition. Size:Width　22㎝　/ length 15cm

Japanese limited edition woodblock print by French artist Paul Jacoulet (1902-1960) titled "Old Ainu Lady. Chikabumi. Hokkaido. Japan" (Vielle Aino) published October 28, 1950. A full page color illustration of this print is on page 35 (plate 109) of “The Prints of Paul Jacoulet” by Richard Miles, 1982. It is described on pages 113. The print is pencil-signed and bears the red owl seal to the right of the lady's head...

Stoneware banko teapot depicting the Seven Gods of Happiness with rattan handle.

The Seven Gods of Happiness are skillfully arranged, combining iconographic and physical characteristics of the teapot.
The lid features Jurôjin, god of longevity and wisdom, depicted as on old man. His moustache is used to grip the lid. The pointed cap of Ebisu, deity of peach trees and agriculture, serves as the spout...

Biwa-shaped kobako box in gold and silver hira maki-e lacquer.

In the center of the biwa, a bachimen (pick-guard) decorated with a temple in a pine landscape and fake resonance holes in the shape of crescent moons (hangetsu). Back and interior in nashi-ji lacquer.

The biwa is a three-stringed lute used to accompany storytelling...

Oblong brown lacquer kobako box imitating a cherry branch. The lid is decorated with cherry blossoms in gold takamaki-e lacquer. The inside is in brown lacquer.

Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)
Length: 8.3 in / 21 cm – Width: 2.5 in / 6.5 cm

Very old mask of the Kyogen traditional theater representing the character of Bishamon, with a very fierce expression enhanced by finely, well detailed, carved features. Wood, with traces of the original colouring. Japan, early Edo period. Height: 21 cm. Abrasion due to great age, otherwise very good condition. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand. NOTE: Bishamon, or Bishamon-Ten, is one of the four guardians of Buddhism, often shown at the entrance of temples.

GHOST UNDER THE WILLOW TREE

Hand-drawn Japanese yurei-ga ghost painting on silk mounted to hanging scroll (paper). Early 20th century. Length 143 cm x Width without roller ends 37 cm (56.29 x 14.56in)...

INARI FOX

Worshipped household pottery fox as the messenger of Inari god, early 20th century, Japan, H 26 x W 13 x D 19 cm (10.23 x 5.11 x 7.48in)...

RIVER OF GOLD, SEA, AND UNIVERSE

Vintage Japanese calligraphy on old washi Japanese paper with some strokes of gold dust, with unidentified artist's red-seal, Showa period, 20th century, 135 x 69 cm (53.14 x 27.16in). Because of too free-style Japanese poem in unique rhythm and composition to translate (express) in English in detail, if summary in one sentence like "Sea and universe are waiting for the golden river with massive heave, confident, and thought..."...

The deity is presented standing with his hands together in a position probably of prayer. It is carved in a piece of solid wood, lacquered in black and gilded with gold leaf. The crown and jewels are in cut and embossed copper, there are traces of mercury gilding in inaccessible places. Glass paste beads hang from the crown. The eyes are made of rock crystal, mica or glass. It is difficult to date these Japanese sculptures because the styles have to little evolved for centuries. For this Kwann...

This rare antique bowl has a traditional, round shape with a slightly flared rim and a glazed foot ring at the base.
The surface features subtle horizontal ridges, while the inner surface shows concentric circles and patterns, both indicative of the Mishima style technique.
The visible gold lines highlight the repairs made to the bowl using kintsugi. This technique not only fixes the item but also adds beauty and history, embracing the flaws and imperfections. Some of the gold repair, p...

MARBLED CHAWAN

Anonymous marbled pottery ware tea bowl in such free and rustic style of forming. Heisei period, Japan. D 13.8 x 7.5 cm (5.43 x 2.95in). Inborn crackles under glaze as is as seen.


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ROUGH SKETCHES OF JAPANESE SIGNBOARD CRAFTSMAN

Washi Japanese paper, 18 pieces, Taisho period (1912-1926). Very accurate design by amazing skill.

Photo#1: 50 x 53 cm (19.68 x 20.86in) each
Photo#2: 95 x 30 cm (37.40 x 11.81in) each


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