Japanese, Edo period, carved and painted wood Noh mask. Depicting Otafuku (popularly known as Okame), boldly and adeptly carved with full, deep, expressive features. Painted white all over, blackened teeth as was the custom, red lips, and black hair in distinct, fine brush strokes for affect. The hollowed out verso displaying the tool marks of the unknown artisan. Surfaces moderately distressed and with much patina from use and handling. Length, 8 1/4 inches.

A rare Korean folk art, turtle form, carved wood candle stand base. Hints of once vibrant polychrome stain or paint decoration accentuate parts of the turtle’s shell, front feet, face, eyes and apparently teeth. So perhaps it depicts a mythical turtle. Subsiding water is suggested by a decorative detail bridging the top and bottom of the beak tip of the turtle’s mouth. An aperture of square section on the turtle’s back supported the candle holder. Joseon dynasty: 19th century or earlier. G...

An Edo period kake-suzuribako (scroll calligraphy box). Iron hardware all in place. Lock face and key but lock works mostly gutted. Original tray with liner retained. Wood surface naturally distressed from use but with expected, even patina with all the accompanying charm. A smoothly finished zelkova (keyaki) may be used for the primary wood, and sugi (cedar) for the aromatic secondary wood. Length, 14 1/4 inches. Depth, 9 1/2 inches. Height, 9 3/4 inches.

A large bronze vase in olivec-olored textured orange-peel finish signed Gyokuho and inscribed as having been made to celebrate the 10th year of the founding of the modern Tokyo Stock Exchange, which means the vase was cast in 1959. It is 27.5 cm (11 inches) diameter, 36.5 cm (14-1/2 inches) tall and weighs 5.5 kg (12 pounds). It is in excellent condition.

A shell-shaped bowl of raw burnt kalium clay glazed inside and about the rim with white decorated with blue crabs and surmounted by an iron glazed octopus dating from the later 19th to early 20th centuries. It is 12.5 x 15 x 8 cm (5 x 6 x 3-1/2 inches) and is in overall excellent condition.

A spiral-sided Chawan by Sakiyama Takayuki in his signature sandy clay enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Choto (Sound Wave). It is 12.5 cm (5 inches) diameter, 8.7 cm (3-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Sakiyama Takayuki (b. 1958) graduated the Osaka Art University in 1981. In 1984 he exhibited for the first time at the Nitten National Exhibition. He established his kiln in Shizuoka in 1987, and was accepted into and prized at the National Ceramics Exhibition (...

A striking receptacle in rippling sandy clay by Sakiyama Takayuki enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hamon (Ripples). It is 25 cm (10 inches) diameter, 15 cm (6 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Sakiyama Takayuki (b. 1958) graduated the Osaka Art University in 1981. In 1984 he exhibited for the first time at the Nitten National Exhibition. He established his kiln in Shizuoka in 1987, and was accepted into and prized at the National Ceramics Exhibition (Nihon Togeiten...

A finely carved scoop for powder tea (macha) made in the form of a folded lotus leaf. On the side a large centipede (mukade) in raised, red lacquer. With fitted cloth bag with artist’s name and seals, Migaku Akira a Taisho-Showa maker of tea utensils in bamboo or wood. Late Taisho to early Showa, c. 1930. L 15,5 cm. Condition: Perfect.

Antique Tea bowl Chawan for Tea Ceremony Chado. Mino pottery, Mino yaki. Inscribed with poetic impression in grass script calligraphy. Maker seal on the lower side. Diam 11,5 cm x H 7,5 cm. Good condition but signs of use of course.

Japanese Katakuchi Kyo Tea Bowl with hand painted Oni devils made by Yoshizo Asami. It comes with its originally signed and sealed wooden box.

Especially such Kyo-ware bowls are rarely available in the version of a Katakuchi bowl. Essentially, it's a bowl with a spout. But not just any bowl: its details are specially designed for the preparation of Matcha. It allows you to either prepare and enjoy Matcha directly inside it, like a Chawan bowl or to prepare a perfect base and then po...

Antique Kuro Oribe Chawan with wonderful design, made by one of the best potters of the greatest modern potters, the 2nd Sakusuke Kato (Shunsen Kato). It comes together with its originally signed and sealed wooden box.

Shunsen Kato, also known as the 2nd Sakusuke Kato (1844-1923), lived during Japan’s Meiji era—a time of profound social and cultural transformation that influenced his approach to pottery. Born in the Seto region of Aichi Prefecture, known as one of Japan’s pri...

This piece is the new work by master Sugimoto, using madara glaze made of ashes from rice straw. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8NqWCYeatE Accessary: wooden box signed by artist Size:8.6cm(D)/4.5cm(H)

A well made Japanese cloisonné vase. The alternating dragon and phoenix chevron panels symbolize harmony and balance. Areas of flower, vine and pendant decoration. Lots of engaging, balanced color. Sparkling goldstone embellishment technique demonstrated in dark green background on the shoulder. Some interesting areas of mottled color enamel details. Meiji era (1868 - 1912). Very good condition. Height, about 7 1/4 inches (18.4 cm)

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. Also comes with the original orange cotton wrapping cloth stamped wit...

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.
Suzuki Goro has a list of shows and prizes too lengthy to go through, but the highlights are, Nitten National Art Exhibition, Nihon Shin Kogei Ten (New National Crafts Exhibition), Nihon Gendai Kogei Ten (National Modern Crafts Exhibit...

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. He was born into the family of potter Yagi Isso, a noted specialist...