A fabulous cubist form with charred surfaces and natural ash which can be used both flat on a surface or with all sides rising by Furutani Taketoshi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Shizen Yu Kaku Hanaire. The texture appears to have been chiseled away, leaving deep clefts in which the flowing ash and coals have hidden and cooled. It is 18 x 18.5 x 18 cm (7 x 7-1/4 x 7 inches) and in excellent condition, directly from the artist.
Furutani Taketoshi was born th...

Elegant curves arc across the slightly flattened form of this Bizen Vase by veteran potter Isezaki So enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Bizen Henko. It is 22 x 24 x 28 cm (9 x 10 x 11 inches) and is in excellent condition. This was acquired directly from the artist on our recent trip to Bizen this summer.
Isezaki So was born the third son of important potter Isezaki Mitsuru in 1968, and was raised alongside the family kiln. At 18 he apprenticed under Bizen master Yamashita...

An iconic faceted tea bowl by Atarashi Manabu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Shinogi Chawan. The faceted body is shot through with color filled fissures, with a thick coating of green ash glaze on the fire side, raw flame colored clay opposite. The bowl is 12.5 cm (5 inches) diameter, 10.5 cm (4-1/4 inches) tall and in new condition, directly from the artist this summer. It compliments perfectly the Mizusashi from the same firing.
Atarashi Manabu has been growing...

Very good Han Dynasty heavy spinach green lead glazed jar with zoomorphic impressed band at the top. Excellent condition, small unglazed spot near mouthrim- please examine enlargements. D: 14cm/5.5in and H: 11.5cm/4.8in.

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Vintage Japanese folk clay doll of Sumo wrestlers, Showa period, 20th century, 23 x 13 x H 14.5 cm (9.05 x 5.11 x 5.70in).


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First edition Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Rainy Season at Ryoshimachi, Shinagawa" from the series "Selection of Views of the Tokaido" by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) dated in the lower right margin February Showa 6 (1931). The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the lower right corner with the Watanabe "C" seal (used 1929-1942) in the left margin beside it. Paper size: 15 1/4" x 10 1/8" (image size: 14 1/8" x 9 3/8"). The print does not appear to have been previously fra...

Lifetime edition Japanese shin hanga woodblock print by Shiro Kasamatsu (1898-1991) executed in shades of purple titled "Spring Rain - Yushima Tenjin Shrine" dated 3rd month of Showa 10 (1935). Post-WWII edition bearing the round 6mm Watanabe publisher's seal at the lower right corner. The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the lower left. Paper: 10 1/2" x 15 1/4" (image: 9 1/2" x 14 1/4"). The print does not appear to have been previously printed and is in very good overall co...

Japanese shin hanga woodblock print depicting sailboats under a full moon viewed through a pine branch titled "Full Moon at Akashi Beach" by Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949) dated in the left margin "Showa 9" (1934) with the title above. The black ink signature and red seal of the artist are at the lower right corner of the image. Post World War II edition with the Watanabe 6mm circular seal at the lower left corner. Paper measures 15 3/8" x 10 1/2" (image: 14 1/4" x 9 1/2"). Very good overall condit...

A Very Rare/Fine Korean Four Warrior Spirits (四天王) (the four Devas)-the four heavenly guardians of Buddhism-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, An each painting in mineral pigments on silk and named. It’s in good condition with bright colors and An each painting measures 50cm x 35.5cm *** See it’s details below (四天王): 1): Jee-Guk Cheon: The King of the East [東方持國天王] 2): Gwang-Mok Cheon: The King of the West [西方廣目天王] 3): Joong-Jan...

A Fine modernist vase by master of the Japanese bronze tradition, world renowned Hasuda Shugoro, enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seido Tsubo, Shajiku (Pure Bronze Vase, Hub). The contemporary belted form is finished with matte olive patination. It is 15 cm (6 inches) diameter, 19 cm (just under 8 inches) tall and in excellent condition. The box is dated on the side an auspicious day in the 4th month of Heisei 8 (1996).
Hasuda Shugoro was born in Kanazawa City in 1915....

Height on Stand: 20 cm (8 in)
Width: 5.8 cm (2.4 in)

Quality Chinese green crackle vase with a wooden lid and stand; fine overall crackle over a very good foot; good condition

Height: 7 cm (2.7 in)
Width: 6.5 cm (2.5 in)
Depth: 9 cm (3.5 in)

Japanese carved wooden okimono of a yawning man; very characterful piece with inlaid horn eyes; good condition with few signs of age

An exquisite work of colored clay by Matsui Koyo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Mukuhai-yu Neriage Kensho-mon Tsubo. It is 30 cm (12 inches) diameter, 27 cm (11 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Matsui Koyo was born in the pottery village of Kasama, son of future Living National Treasure Matsui Kosei, in 1962. He graduated in sculpture from the University of Tsukuba in 1985, then began potting under his father at his Gessouji Studio. Work by Koyo has been selected...

Height: 7 cm (2.8 in)
Width: 4.5 cm (1.8 in)
Depth: 2.1 cm (0.8 in)

Fine example of a Chinese carved cinnabar snuff bottle; features two main panels of buildings within rural settings with scroll-work across the shoulders and sides; standing lappets to the base rim and original knop and bone spoon; inscribed Qianlong mark to the base; very good condition

This piece seems to intimate the cool of a Shibori-dyed summer Yukata, the light cloth billowing in the breeze, a stunning work by Matsui Koyo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Neriage Tsubo. It is 31.5 cm (12 inches) diameter, 27.5 cm (11 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Matsui Koyo was born in the pottery village of Kasama, son of future Living National Treasure Matsui Kosei, in 1962. He graduated in sculpture from the University of Tsukuba in 1985, then began po...

Height: 4 cm (1.7 in)
Length: 13 cm (5.2 in)
Depth: 4 cm (1.7 in)
Weight: 140 gm

Chinese silver box by Luen Wo; decorated with dragons chasing flaming pearls; marked on the base LW and script; late 19th century; good condition

Height: 22.8 cm (9.1 in)
Width: 10.5 cm (4.2 in)

Chinese heavy cloisonne vase of good age; polychrome enamel floral decoration throughout; minor surface wear with age-related issues; good condition

Height: 33 cm (13.2 in)
Width: 12 cm (4.8 in)

Chinese porcelain famille verte lidded vase; features the emperor and attendants moving through a rural setting; standing lappets with hatched borders on both rims; lid with foo dog atop; good condition