A fabulous Edo period large Gohon Chawan from the Hagi region, a classical bowl wearing its history in a spider thread of gleaming gold. Broken once, the cracks have been repaired with softly gleaming thin wisps o gold in the highest quality. The bowl is 12.5 × 15 x 8 cm (5 x 6 x 3 inches) and comes enclosed in a period Kiri-wood box. Kintsugi lacquer gold repairs embody the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese aesthetic worldview centered around imperfection, transience, and the beauty of the nat...

FACE MOLD

Old wooden mold once used for making a head of traditional Japanese Ichimatsu doll, with the sign of actual cutting scars for removing the product out, attached with a pedestal arranged in the later years by the former owner. Showa period, 20th century, Japan, Height with pedestal: H 13.5 cm (5.31in)


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HANGING COLUMN DECORATION

Decorative wooden board engraved a verse of classical Chinese poetry once decorated at the house of ‘Yangban’ (Traditional ruling class of Korea during the Joseon dynasty / ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yangban), early 20th century, Korea, 84 x 14.3 x 1 cm (33.07 x 5.62 x 0.39in). Some stains and flaws due to aging as is. *Reference image is quoted from visitkorea.or.kr.


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A masterpiece white porcelain vase by Miura Chikusen III retaining the original richly carved rosewood stand enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled White Porcelain Vase Carved with Flowers, Vines and Sun Designs which is in turn enclosed in a protective outer box, a testament to the import placed on the piece. It is 41 cm (16 inches) tall plus the stand, and in excellent condition. The vase dates between 1921 and 1931.
Miura Chikusen I (1854-1915) made a name for himself as a...

A massive celadon container with finialed lid in Beishoku celadon by Haraguchi Takushi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Beishokuji Kazari Tsubo. It is 34 cm (13-1/1 inches) diameter and in excellent condtion.
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Born in Kyoto in 1947. Graduated from Dokkyo University in 1971, then graduated from the Kyoto Ceramic Art School in 1976. He has won prizes at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, the Kinki Branch Exhibition,...

A playful large bowl by Kim Hono decorated with geometric patterns in black on millet white glaze enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Donburi. The artist has drawn an image of the bowl on the side of the box. The bowl is 14 cm 5-3/4 inches) diameter, 10 cm (4 inches) tall and in perfect condition. Kim Hono was born in Seto City Aichi Prefecture in 1958, and graduated the Prefectural Ceramics School in 1977, then taking up apprenticeship at a local kiln before establishing himsel...

Antique Chinese pair of large ceramic fu-lions. Boldly sculpted with wild eyes and wide, toothy mouths. Glazed a brown color. Fu-dogs or Foo-lions are fierce protectors but are also playful and energetic.

Age: mid 20th century

Dimensions: 26 1/2" high x 14" wide x 20" deep (each).

A Fine Pair of Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Tiles - Qilin, Sun & Moon

This fine and impressive pair of pottery tiles was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644). They are made of a dense grey pottery, quite highly-fired, and have been "cold painted" in black, white, green and orange pigments. Each tile features, in high relief and in great detail, a qilin (a mythical creature with antlers, cloven hooves and several features of the dragon). Note the elaborate details of th...

Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Bird Tile - Crane

This decorative pottery tile was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644). It is made from a grey pottery, quite highly-fired, that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. The tile features, in high relief and highly detailed, a crane holding in its beak a lotus blossom.

The crane represents longevity and in Chinese legends is second only to the phoenix.

This is quite a large tile: length of longest side 3...

Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Bird Tile - Crane

This decorative pottery tile was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644). It is made from a grey pottery, quite highly-fired, that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. The tile features, in high relief and highly detailed, a crane holding in its beak a lotus blossom.

The crane represents longevity and in Chinese legends is second only to the phoenix.

This is quite a large tile: length of longest side 3...

Fine Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Tiles - Flying Horses

This fine pair of pottery tiles was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644). They are made of a dense grey pottery, quite highly-fired, and have been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. Each tile features, in high relief and in great detail, a flying horse surrounded by clouds and, possibly, waves.

The horse represents perseverance, energy, speed, power and freedom.

These are quite large tiles: the t...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Bird Tile - Crane

This decorative pottery tile was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644). It is made from a grey pottery, quite highly-fired, that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. The tile features, in high relief and in good detail, a crane with outstretched wings surrounded by clouds - in its beak it holds a lotus blossom.

The crane represents longevity and in Chinese legends is second only to the phoenix.

This is qu...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Bird Tile - Crane

This decorative pottery tile was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644). It is made from a grey pottery, quite highly-fired, that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. The tile features, in high relief and in good detail, a crane with outstretched wings surrounded by leaves and clouds.

The crane represents longevity and in Chinese legends is second only to the phoenix.

This is quite a large tile: length of...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery Bird Tile - Crane

This decorative pottery tile was made during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644). It is made from a grey pottery, quite highly-fired, that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. The tile features, in high relief and in good detail, a crane with outstretched wings surrounded by leaves and clouds.

The crane represents longevity and in Chinese legends is second only to the phoenix.

This is quite a large tile: length of...

A stone formed bowl covered entirely in platinum by Inayoshi Osamu enclosed in the original signed wooden box accompanied by the shiori and Shifuku. The bowl is carved and torn from a block of clay, then textured with natural stones specially selected for their surface patterns, splashed with glaze and then covered in platinum, creating dry matte regions punctuated by glistening liquid spatters. It is 10.5 cm (4 inches) diameter, 7.5 cm (3 inches) tall and in excellent condition directly from ...

NEW KOKESHI

Contemporary Japanese folk wooden 'kokeshi' doll (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kokeshi) hand-made by Mr. Sano in Shiga prefecture just for his own pure enjoyment of himself. H 10 x D 6 cm (3.93 x 2.36in). He is a parking lot sweeper and picking up wood scraps for the materials to make such his own unique art works.


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NEW KOKESHI

Contemporary Japanese folk wooden 'kokeshi' doll (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kokeshi) hand-made by Mr. Sano in Shiga prefecture just for his own pure enjoyment of himself. H 18 x D 5 cm (7.08 x 1.96in). He is a parking lot sweeper and picking up wood scraps for the materials to make such his own unique art works.


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NEW KOKESHI

Contemporary Japanese folk wooden 'kokeshi' doll (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kokeshi) hand-made by Mr. Sano in Shiga prefecture just for his own pure enjoyment of himself. H 18 x D 6 cm (7.08 x 2.36in). He is a parking lot sweeper and picking up wood scraps for the materials to make such his own unique art works.


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