Heartwarming Hagi Tea Bowl by the Last Korean Princess, Yi Bangja (1901 - 1989), with the original signed box. This bowl is a spectacular achievement in ceramic artistry and technique. The glaze is a pale biwa color that was highly prized by 16th-17th century Korean Hagi potters living in Japan. The foot features the shrunken glaze that was used in those days. Diameter: 5.5 inches, 14 cm. Height: 3 inches, 7.5 cm. Part of a special and stunning collection we have acquired of ceramics created by ...

Pair of Hagi Tea Cups with Stylized Orchid Motifs by the Last Korean Princess, Yi Bangja (1901 - 1989), with a wonderful drip glaze. Includes the original signed box. Orchids are an ancient Korean symbol of purity, modesty, and virtue. Height: 3 inches, 7.5 cm. Width: 3 inches, 7.5 cm. Part of a special and stunning collection we have acquired of ceramics created by one of Korea's most revered artists and beloved humanitarians. You now have the rare opportunity to own a beautiful work of art and...

Bold Buncheong Tea Bowl by the Last Korean Princess, Yi Bangja (1901 - 1989), with the original signed box. The white slip is applied in powerful brushstrokes in the style of Joseon Dynasty potters. The chrysanthemums have their ancient symbolism for prosperity multiplied with the many flowers painted on the bottom of the bowl. Diameter: 5.5 inches, 14 cm. Height: 2.5 inches, 6 cm. Part of a special and stunning collection we have acquired of ceramics created by one of Korea's most revered artis...

This is a beautifully carved Jade mythical animal known as a Bixie. The piece measures a hair over 3 inches in length (7.6cm) and is 1-5/8" at its widest. This piece has been examined and authenticated by a scholar and author who is universally recognized as one of the foremost experts in Chinese jade. A copy of his COA will be provided to the purchaser. This item is absolutely and unconditionally guaranteed to be as stated and of the period. A FINAL NOTE: Having reached my 80th birthday, I hav...

Fine Chinese Western Han Dynasty Burnished Pottery Jar

This fine and rare pottery jar was made during Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8) or possibly a little earlier. It is made from a relatively highly-fired fine-grained grey pottery and has a burnished surface, very smooth to the touch. The wide body is decorated with two raised bands around the waist that have been impressed with geometric patterns. Around the shoulder there are two bands of impressed lines. Above the short neck is a ver...

A rectangular porcelain snuff bottle, finely painted with ladies in a mountainous landscape respectively in a garden. Enameled in the "Famille rose" palette, the sides with stylized dragon heads between lattice work in overglaze blue. The mouthrim with gilding residue, the stopper made of amber-imitating material, bone spoon. Condition: mouthrim slightly chipped, wear to decoration, some fritting. Dimension: total height: c. 5.8 cm, 3.3 x 1.7 cm.

Baluster and quadrangular in shape, this very original cast iron vase has twisted handles and a gadrooned body. It rests on 4 small round feet. The flared shape of the collar is chiselled and engraved with beautifully golden waves. Signed. Origin: Japan. Period: 19th. Height: 21 cm.

Antique Chinese bronze vase in the shape of a ritual libation vessel (gu). Cast with archaic form and motifs. The gu form vessel was first developed in the Shang Dynasty when it was used for both drinking wine and for offering ritual libations. This 19th century version displays the traditional characteristics (the slender, sloping form and trumpet-like neck). With a single character on the bottom inside.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 9 3/4" high x 5" wide

Hiroshi Yoshida
Kameido
Series: Twelve Scenes of Tokyo.
Date: 1927.
Size: Oban. 15.5 x 10.75 inches.
Brush signed and sealed in the image.
Jizuri seal at upper left margin indicating a first edition self-printed by the artist.
A rare early example for the Japanese market, hence no pencil signature in English.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Publisher: Hiroshi Yoshida
Reference: Abe catalog #62.
Condition: Excellent color. Lightly toned pa...

Antique Japanese set of folding Buddhist shrine doors. Made of wood and lacquered black with accents in gold lacquer and green mineral pigment. Extensive gilt copper hardware incised with scrolling vines. The doors are in four sections: two sets that are hinged together and close with a single latch in the center.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 48" high x 68" wide

This is definitely the best work by modern avangarde artist Hiramatsu Ryoma and it demonstrates his creative imagination and challenges the traditional boundaries of what defines a tea bowl.

He surely needs no introduction. Ryoma is one of those once in 500 years' type of artists. He is a potter who goes beyond that usual appellation. He has developed his own way of expressing himself through ceramics.

For Hiramatsu a chawan should be a kokoro-utuswa, a 'place' in which ...

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Plain wooden drawer as a dead stock in such unlacquered condition that was actually supposed to be started to use by its owner/Japanese lacquerer but closed his business so that unused as the result. Early-mid Showa period, 20th century. H 44 x W 34 x D 25 cm (17.32 x 13.38 x 9.84in). Signs of worm holes at the bottom as is and slightly weaken for that. Smooth closing condition.


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Old Taoist priest's robe, from The Yao ethnic group Southwest China. There are various Taoist deities, dragons and other mythical beasts embroidered on handwoven cloth and also has handwoven hemp lining. The rest of the robe is made from commercial cloth. W: 190cm/74 x H: 100cm/39in. Some of the threads are loose or pulled so please examine the enlargements carefully. The embroidered area is quite old dating to first half of the 20th century or earlier.

A six-panel screen on paper depicting a scene of everyday life, with men sitting in a hilly setting while drinking tea. The men are sitting on tatami mats, engaged in a simple refreshment break and are dressed in traditional kimonos. The panels are surrounded by two silk borders, a thicker blue one with a geometric pattern and a thin one. A black lacquered wooden frame completes and protects this screen. Signature bottom right. Period: Edo Meiji second half of the 19th century Dimensions...

An ivory okimono, carved from a single block, depicting a traditional scene of Japanese daily life. The work shows a mother turning towards her little girl, accompanying her to the Shichi-Go-San (Seven-Five-Three) celebration, a traditional rite and festival in Japan for children aged 3, 5 and 7, celebrated on November 15 to mark their growth and well-being. The mother holds the little girl's hand and with the other hand, holds a bag of sweets with the writing 千歳飴 (Chitose ame), know...

POJAGI WITH COLOR PATTERNS

Pojagi (Bojagi) as traditional folk Korean patchwork hemp textile made from various colored scrap fabrics based on white fabric like unbleached color, late 20th century, 120 x 120 cm (47.24 x 47.24in). Solid and slightly stiff type. Some slight frays, discoloring, and small holes due to aging, but in beautiful vintage condition as is as seen.


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BLUE BOJAGI

Bojagi (Pojagi) as traditional folk Korean patchwork hemp textile made from blue and navy scrap fabrics, late 20th century, 102 x 102 cm (40.15 x 40.15in). Stiff type. Some slight frays and discoloring due to aging, but in beautiful vintage condition as is as seen.


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A spectacular Meiji to Taisho period Golden box decorated with a spray of flowers under an imperial Chrysanthemum. The interior and bottom are elegant Nashiji, and the border between box and lid is protected by a solid silver rim. Kirigane cut gold flakes decorate the raised leaves. It comes enclosed in a custom made kiri-wood storage box. The gilded receptacle is 30 x 24.5 x 14 cm (12 x 9-3/4 x 5-1/2 inches) and it is in excellent condition.