A rare blue and white dish decorated with Arabian Inscriptions to the center within double circle and plain to the cavetto, floral sprays to mouth rim. Underside also with floral sprays and six characters mark of Da Ming Wan Li Nien Zhe and of the period. Condition is good, hairline crack to the center visible on the last enlargement, no any chip and free from any restoration. Ming Dynasty 17th Century Wanli period. Diameter: 29,5 cm

A moulded dish made up of five lotus petals and entirely decorated in underglaze blue. Each petaloid panel with raised ribs and impressed central groove decorated with a single plant with three "gobenka" five petal flowers and elaborate foliage; possibly intended to represent Japanese Azaleas, revered for there evergreen leaves and hence an auspicious association with longevity. The reverse painted with a typical karakusa vine ring, and a double seal to the interior of the foot-ring within a ...

Delightful Qing Dynasty café au lait glazed water dropper in the shape of a fish in a basket, it is quite heavy for its size and the brown glaze has a strong metallic patina possibly emulating bronze. Most likely from a Southern Kiln, in perfect condtion! D: 5.7cm/2.2in and H: 7.2cm/2.8in.

A mysterious carved cylinder of beautifully textured Shigaraki clay displaying HI-iro flame colors, light charring and a light dusting of flying pine ash by Fujimoto Hide enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Tagui Enchu (Round Pilar). 13.5 cm (5-1/2 inches) diameter, 16 cm (6-1/4 inches) tall and in perfect condition, directly from the artist.
Fujimoto Hide was born in the heart of Shigaraki in 1954, and was fascinated with the medium from a very young age. He work...

An organic vessel torn and hollowed from a block of clay in the Kurinuki style covered in lavender tinged white by Kaneta Masanao enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hagi Haku-yu Yohen Kurinuki Hanaire. It is 24.5 cm (just under 10 inches) tall, 18 x 15 cm (7-1/4 x 6 inches) across the base and is in excellent condition.
Kaneta Masanao (born 1953) likely needs no introduction, certainly one of Hagi’s most well known names, he has been displayed both nationally and internat...

This vessel epitomizes the work of innovative artist Hayashi Shotaro, the misshapen vessel enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Manyosai Mimitsuki Hanaike. It is 15 x 18 cm (6 x 7 inches) at the base, 24.5 cm (just under 10 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Hayashi Shotaro (b. 1947) is one of the biggest names in contemporary Mino ceramics. Although initially entering regular employment upon graduating high school, in 1967 he returned to Toki city to help his brother K...

A green pool fills the basin of this steep sided bowl, the walls dragged by the fingers by Murakoshi Takuma enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hai-yu Chawan. Large Shiseki bubbles of white feldspar crystals burst through the surface. It is 12 x 13 x 7.5 cm (4-3/4 x 5 x 3 inches) and is in perfect condition, directly from the artist.
Murakoshi Takuma is one of those enigmas who simply lives to work with clay. He does not seek to make a living through pottery, but through his p...

Kaoru Kawano
Girl with Fan
Date: 1950s-60s
Size: Approximately 16.75 x 11.25 inches.
Sealed by the artist at lower left and on verso.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Top margin edge has tape residue.
Note: The fan shimmers with mica highlights.

Fukutaro Tanouchi
Udon
Publisher: Takemura Hideo.
Size: 5.5 x 3.625 inches.
Date: 1930-40s.
Signed by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Slight toning at left edge.
A rare and wonderful shin hanga design.

An Okawachi Nabeshima Official Kiln shakuzara decorated with the three friends of Winter. This particular class of porcelain was made to the order of the Shogun for distribution to members of the Bakufu. It would have formed part of a service of 52 items of which two of them would have been of this size. It measures 30 cm in diameter and stands 10.2cm high at the rim. Its foot-ring diameter is 14.8 cm. It is in good condition with no cracks, chips or restoration except for one minute glaze f...

A Delicate QING DYNASTY PORCELAIN BOWL, ENAMEL PAINTED WITH NATIVE FLORA. Marking on Base. Size: 23 cm. Diameter. Weight: 1034 gr. Condition: flawless.

A KANGXI Blue & White Porcelain Bottle Vase depicting Figures on Horseback. Has 6 Character Kangxi marking on base. Height 21 cm. (8 1/4"). Weight: 407 gr. Condition:Flawless

A Very Large Giant FAMILLE VERTE Bulbous Porcelain Vase painted with various exotic birds and native flora. Height: 58 cm.!! (23 inches!!). Weight:10.65 kg. (23.43 lbs.). Condition: Very good, no chips, hairlines Nor restorations whatsoever A real eyecatcher with considerable impact for that special spot!

Beautiful women’s apron style skirt from the Bahnar (Ba Na) ethnic group, Central Highlands of Vietnam. Woven from fine handspun cotton using all indigo and natural dyes. The weaving is very intricate and refined, note the use of narrow warp ikat bands throughout this piece. This piece is has small tear at the corner (see last enlargement) and a couple of frays but otherwise excellent condition and dates to 1960 to 1970. The center panel is stitched loosely at the top as it was mea...

A definitely rare underglazed red garlic head vase, well balance potted and vividly painted style, decorated with four continuously big beautiful flowers supporting by small flowers flanked by diaper pattern and lotus panels side on the bottom. The garlic head is lobed side with hanging Ruyi scrolls and classic scrolls, all is being chocolate red which brings out the peerless beauty of the Early Ming Hongwu period circa 1368-1398. Condition is excellent, no any chip, no any crack and free from a...

An important QING DYNASTY, Genuine Translucent Yellow Jade Bowl,19th Century. Very smooth and finest Workmanship. Condition: flawless. Size: 12 cm. Diameter. Weight: 205 gr.

Extremely rare Northern Song Dynasty Ruyao celadon bowl with rounded shaped, covered overall with deep bluish green glazed and ice crackles inside the body. Exterior with carved lotus panels and five sesame spurs mark to the base. Condition is perfect, no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Northern Song Dynasty Ru Ware found at Indonesia area. Diameter: 16 cm and Height: 7 cm.

A concave cube of white porcelain covered in crackled clear green glaze by Kato Tsubusa enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 10.5 x 11.5 x 12 cm (4 x 4-1/2 x 5 inches) and in perfect condition, directly from the artist this summer.
Kato Tsubusa was born in Tajimi city, the home of Shino, in 1962, graduating the municipal Pottery Design and Technical Center in 1979. From then to 1983 he worked as a decorator at the Otai Kiln moving out on his own in 1984. In 2007 he was selec...