This stunning stoneware bowl by Japanese potter Hamada Shoji showcases his signature simplicity and natural beauty. The bowl has a smooth, glazed upper section that transitions into a textured, rough lower portion. The variations in color and texture are a result of the firing process, reflecting Hamada's embrace of natural imperfections.

Hamada Shoji was a key figure in the Mingei (folk craft) movement, dedicated to reviving traditional Japanese pottery. His works are known for their...

Large winter bowl by Hayashi Kotaro (1940-1981), with the artist's mark incised on the base.

Dimensions:
Diameter: 13.5cm
Height: 9.6cm
In excellent condition, includes a matching wooden box and leaflet.

Hayashi Kotaro was a renowned ceramic artist from Toki City, Gifu Prefecture. He studied ceramics starting in 1959 under Kobei Kato at the Gifu Prefectural Ceramics Experimental Institute. He was recognized in exhibitions like the Japan Traditional Crafts Ex...

One of such rare antique Hagi Chawan with wonderful glaze and aesthetically pleasing patina from the mid 19th century (Edo Period 1603 - 1868).

It comes together with its antique wooden box and rare authentication and appraisal of the 5th Kohitsu Ryōchū 古筆了仲 (1820-1891).

Like many of the great Japanese ceramic traditions of western Japan, Hagi originated with Korean potters. Indeed, in the Momoyama era (1573-1603) and in the early years of the Edo period (1603 ...

Netsuke in polychrome ivory depicting an oni characterized by bright colors in shades of red and gold. Signature engraved Tomomasa. Period: Edo 19th century. Dimensions: 3.8 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm. Condition: Excellent.

This is an antique Japanese Gotaiten-shibori indigo dyed cotton kimono. There are a few stains. No damage and in good condition. Size: Length: 136cm (38.5") / Sleeve cuff to sleeve cuff across the back: 126cm (49.6")

This piece was made at Korea in last Goryeo dynasty. It has very clear and beautiful pattern inlaid. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8Y0QZMyw8A Certification; written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan. Size: 20.0cm(D)/7.0cm(H) Accessary: new wooden box signed by Noriki Shimazu(connoisseur)

Fine pair of black temmoku bowls with russet rims and traces of silver leaf patterns. Both are in excellent condition. D: 9.1cm x H: 3.9cm. Suitable for tea ceremonies. These are about 90% correct for being of the Song period, but the lack of excavation traces and inside the foot rim being to level and flat throws doubt on this, also the patterns are usually seen on Wuyi Shan Kiln pieces and not in Jianyang.

Ido glaze chawan was translated from Korea in 16th century, Japanese tea masters has been loved Ido chawan very much just as one of them has been registered as a National treasure. So ido glaze is liked by many potters in Japan, however it's too difficult to make, especially about "Kairagi" crinkled glaze. Sugimoto has completed Ido wares challenging to antique Ido pieces. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWHZKaOEwa8 Size: 8.8cm(D)/12.3cm(H) Accessary: wooden box signed by arti...

The great master in Japan pottery art scene Sadamitsu Sugimoto has been challenging and made up new works celadon pieces at 88 years old. He has boosted 4 types of celadon works, this piece is one of them, celadon named "Sky blue after rain". It has very beautiful blue color just like blue sky after rain. YouTube movie/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfu7E4oyfck Size: 8.6cm(D)/4.5cm(H) Accessary: wooden box signed by artist

Slip ware with white mud is called "Kohiki" in Japan. This piece is made of very interesting clay that makes changes in firing, so it's not only white but also complicated color. Firing is made by charcoal, YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMD6XUAmAdQ Size: 9.2cm(D)/ 12.8cm(H) Accessary: wooden box signed by artist

A celadon vase with beast head handles clasping ringlets decorated with a band of intense blue featuring civets frolicking among vines burgeoning with grapes enclosed in the original singed wooden box. It is18 cm (7 inches) diameter, 22 cm (9 inches) tall and in perfect condition.
The name Kozan was granted by Prince Yasui-no-Miya in 1851 in honor of the tea ware produced during the later Edo for the imperial Court by the tenth generation head of the Kyoto pottery family Miyagawa Chozo. ...

A Fine/Rare Korean Goryeo 高麗 Bronze Mirror with a Sailing Boat-14th C. Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 11th to 14th century. The design is cast in relief on the obverse of this Mirror depicts a ship sailing on a stormy sea. A large dragon arises from the upper left and right with clouds of spray cap the surging waves. At the top, above the ship’s banner, are four-character inscriptions in archaic seal style script: Huang Pi Chang Chon (clear, vast, luminous heaven) with a good silver-greenish p...

Antique Chinese pair of porcelain cranes. Each perched on one foot on a rock formation. The feathers have intricate incised details. This pair of cranes symbolize good fortune and prosperity.

Age: mid 20th century

Dimensions: 22" high x 9 1/2" wide

A Pair of Korean Fine Orchid/Rock Paintings by소호(小湖). 김응원 [金應元] 1855 ~ 1921: Korea, Joseon dynasty, A very fine two scroll paintings depicting orchids on rocky sides, with poems and two seals, signed in the upper right corner, with brocade silk borders under glazing in carved wood frames, It’s in good condition with some wrinkles, it measures 32.5cm x 101.5cm or 50cm x 144cm overall.

A Very Rare Korean Gaya Period (加耶時代]/Iron Period (BC1–AD6) 51 Iron Arrowheads/collector’s red seal (尹 X 善 ) Korea, Gaya Period (BC 1 - AD 6) A very rare collection of 51 Iron Arrowheads from Gaya period. They’re in very good condition but deeply rusted irons due to its age, It measures 8 cm largest Provenance: A sealed collecter’s red seal (尹X 善 ) on the top left surround by 건곤감리(乾坤坎離) 4괘(四卦) of the Korean flag (太極旗] each seal. ...

A Fine/Rare Korean B/W Porcelain Milk Bottle Painted 壽福 Characters-19th C. Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. The cylindrical shape bottle painted with 3 longevity and happiness characters underglaze blue on the ring foot and surmounted by a tall cylindrical neck with everted rim, covered warm, even,, white glaze overall. It is in fine condition but a small chip and repaired with gold, It measures 10.9cm h x 9.2cm d.

Chinese antique carved panel with fu-lions. Scene of two frolicking fu-lions (shi-shi) and large peony blossoms. Carved of hardwood and accented with gold lacquer.
Shishi (fu-dogs, fu-lions) are strong and playful Buddhist protectors.

Age: early 20th century

Dimensions: Hight: 17", Width: 34"

Large Chinese late Qing dynasty pewter double-handled lidded teapot decorated in low relief with calligraphy and a crane among flowering foliage. A separate removable strainer is in the interior. Measures 7” high to top of finial x 9” across to the end of the spout. Late 19th to early 20th century. Very good overall condition with typical wear. From the estate of Gerhard Lohmeier, a Diplomat at the German Embassy in Beijing from 1985 to 1989. The calligraphy might be translated as fol...