Japanese Daruma C. 1900's Match Fire Starter Container. Made of brash with charming hinged head to open up the compartment. Original and complete. Hand worn finish.
Daruma has a design that is rich in symbolism and is regarded more as a talisman of good luck to the Japanese. Daruma are seen as a symbol of perseverance and good luck. Many people see it as a talisman for warding off evil and ushering in good fortune.

Age: Early 20th Century C. 1900's

Dimensions: ...

Antique Japanese hand carved boxwood netsuke. Carefully carved, no losses of a pair of fudogs one large with the baby resting upon the back legs and looking up contemplatively. In Japanese mythology, foo dogs, also known as komainu or shishi, are lion-like creatures that represent protection, prosperity, and success.

The ornately carved toggles were once an integral part of Japanese fashion.
Like all art objects of great worth, netsuke distill the essence of a specific time an...

Artistic and expressive Chawan, sculptural and with a multiple color glaze, made of Mino clay by Norio Ishii. It is in mint condition and comes with its originally signed and sealed wooden box and a profile of the artist. Due to the nature of this work, the drinking point is limited to a single area.

Norio Ishii was born 1963 in Okayama city, Japan and he graduated from OKAYAMA ASAHI High school in 1982 and from Art department of KOCHI University in 1986. When he was a University s...

Small Japanese bronze traveling censer with loop hold. Hinged lid. Complete and original.

Age: 1920's

Dimensions: 1 3/4" wide x 1" high

Small antique Japanese boxwood vessel in the carved in the shape of a fine tea kettle with detailed pine carved all around. Fudog heads are carved for a handle on each side. The fitted cap twist into place. Loop hole on bottom for a tie string to be brought through.

Age: Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 1 1/2" diameter x 1 " high

A high quality porcelain sometsuke underglaze blue san kaku-gata choku, three sided cup decorated with contrasting patterns of a pair of "Dutch" figures, orandajin, set against a diaper brocade ground, and a scene of Chinese boys, karako, one playing with a standard, the other holding a double gourd form tokkuri, and an auspicious kara hana (literally Tang flower) inset within an arabesque of kara-kusa (Tang grasses) painted in kakiwake style. This form of cup is rare and apparently only occu...

A fine clay figure, Tsatsa, of the great Thangtong Gyalpo, commonly known as Chakzampa, the "Iron Bridge Maker”. He lived between the second half of the 13th and first half of the 14th century. He was a famous Tibetan Master, Siddha, who is said to have built a great number of iron chain suspension bridges in various part of Tibet, he travelled extensively and built numerous temples and Monasteries among which is Gonchen Monastery, well known as a printing centre in Derge. He is depicted as...

Twenty-seven identical cubes, each placed in a different part of the kiln, each born with its own singular experience within the flames resulting in each being completely unique from the others with different colors, textures and scars akin to humans, who, despite having disparate backgrounds, differing races, creeds and genders, coexist together. The 27 pieces (individuals) harmoniously support each other, stack up, and together form a large but fragile world of 27 'Peaces' (peace). Perhaps thi...

A beautiful sculpture made up of variously colored pieces by Yorigami Munemi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Re-Creations, Tamago (Egg). It is 17.5 x 13 x 15 cm (7 x 5 x 6 inches) and in fine condition. A hand written letter by the artist is included.
Yorigami Munemi was born in Kyoto in 1944, but went to Tokyo to study gardening at the Tokyo University of Agriculture, graduating in 1967. Two years later he apprenticed in ceramics under Yagi Kazuo, founding member of th...

A small shard slab decorated with indigo by Kato Tsubusa enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is perfect for serving Wagashi Japanese sweets before tea. The dish measures 16 x 12 x 3cm (6 x 5 x 1 inches) and is in perfect condition, directly from the artist.
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 19...

Wow! A powerful large Tsubo by Murakoshi Takuma covered in his signature Shunju glaze combination of iron, feldspar an Kunugi-ash enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shunju Otsubo. It is 36.5 cm (14-1/2 inches) diameter, 40 cm (16 inches) tall and in perfect condition, directly from the artist for this show.
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 primal approach has earned...

An unusual and fun Kakiemon dish. Decoration in underglaze blue, persimmon red, teal and yellow-green enamel. The rim meticulously lined with chocolate brown enamel resist before adding the glaze. A central ‘Ju’ character similarly encircled with a band of persimmon red enamel resist on the biscuit before glazing. The porcelain surface exhibits an early feel (I think of it as a fine ‘pear skin’ texture) that later production doesn’t achieve. The ‘Ju’, or ‘Toshi’, kanji characte...

Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure (AD 618 - 906)

This interesting pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is "heavily-potted" and made from quite a highly-fired reddish-brown pottery that has been "cold painted" in white, red and black pigments, good traces of which still remain. The figure wears a long-sleeved hooded cloak and has his right hand against his chest.

Height 21.5 cm. There is no sign of restoration or repair; an unusual figure in very go...

Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure (AD 618 - 906)

This interesting pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is "heavily-potted" and made from quite a highly-fired reddish-brown pottery that has been "cold painted" in white, red and black pigments. The figure wears a long-sleeved hooded cloak and has his right hand against his chest.

Height 21.5 cm. There is no sign of restoration or repair; an unusual figure in very good condition.

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Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Fahua Glazed Pottery Figure

This fine and attractive pottery figure of an official was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644), more specifically in the 16th century (c.1550 - 1600). It is made from a hard creamy-white pottery that has been decorated in the "fahua" palette of complimentary aubergine and turquoise coloured glazes. The head has been made separately and slots into the hole at the neck. Facial features have been cold painted in white, black and re...

Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Lady

This fine and attractive pottery model was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644). The model depicts a finely-dressed lady holding a flat box. Note the flowing robes and the head gear. It is made from a reddish pottery that has been cold-painted in a creamy-white pigment with facial features picked out in red and black pigments.

Height 21 cm. It is in fine condition with no sign of any restoration or repair.

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Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Saddled Horse

This fine pottery model of a horse was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644). It is made from a reddish pottery that has been cold-painted in a creamy-white pigment on top of which, in places, are traces of red and black pigments. Note the detail to the horse's mane, the saddle and other fittings.

Height 23 cm, length 25 cm. It is a very nice example in fine condition with no sign of any restoration or repair.

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Large Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Hu Jar

This attractively-shaped pottery jar, of "hu" form, was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a fairly high-fired grey pottery. It has a wide body with a relatively short neck that flares out into a wide mouth. The surface has been decorated with geometric and swirling patterns in a variety of coloured cold-painted pigments, good traces of which still remain.

Height 33 cm. It is in fine condition: the...