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Actually used at a private house in Gangwon-do as the northeastern part of Korea, early 20th century, approx. 34 x 29 x 1.8 cm (13.38 x 11.41 x 0.70in). *Teapot is not attached with this item.


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Large early Republic Chinese cloisonne lidded box on stand that could have graced a scholar’s desk. On each side is a 5 toed Imperial yellow dragon with the dragon on the lid chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom; all against a dark sky blue ground, the contrasting yellow stand really makes this piece stand out. The metal and wires are bronze gilt over copper. In excellent condition it measures 13.5" wide x 7" deep x 8.75" high

Green glass puddles in the centers of these fabulous feldspar studded plates in ash glaze by Murakoshi Takuma enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kittate Rokusun Sara. They are roughly 18 cm (7-1/2 inches) diameter and 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 primal approach has earned a following which keeps his work in high ...

Sweeping arcs filled with liquefied green ash cross this large flat platter by Murakoshi Takuma enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hai-yu Shinonome Sara. Shinonome is written East Cloud, and is a poetic term for Dawn, or clouds wavering in the early light of Dawn. Here he has brought the rim out to a razors edge, no easy feat for this rough clay. The vessel is 31 cm (over 12 inches) diameter and in perfect condition. We have the only two the artist ever made, and he said they we...

Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki)
Fireworks at Ryogoku
Size: Mitsugiriban. 14.875 x 6.625 inches.
Date: pre-1936.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Reference: Shotei catalog M-51.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print. Attached at top edge only to original card.
Condition: A little waviness at lower right. Slight fading.
Provenance: Dedication on back reads, "With best of wishes from (Rabbi) Jacob J. Eisen." Rabbi Eisen was the first rabbi appointed as chaplain in the Ro...

A Chinese Qingbai Glazed Granary Vase with Cover. Circa, 960-1279, Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring a long ovoid shaped body, rising from a short splayed foot, tapering to its shoulders onto a waisted neck with an applied decoration of a dragon above encircling figures and is topped with a conical cover. It is covered overall in a translucent green-white 'qingbai' glaze, except for the base which remains fully unglazed. Measurements: height (9.5"inches). Condition: ...

A Pair of Qingbai Glazed Granary Vases. Circa, 960-1279, Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Both vases feature a tall ovoid shaped body, rising from a short splayed foot, tapering to its shoulders onto a long waisted neck and a flanged mouth with an applied decoration of a dragon above encircling figures and both are covered overall in a green-white 'Qingbai' glaze, except for their bases which remains fully unglazed. Measurements: height, approximately (13.5"inches) each vase. ...

Boxwood netsuke in the shape of a trunk, based on the ikebana stand.

In the floral art of ikebana, the flower holder (kenzan) is placed in the base. The flower stems are planted on in. Sometimes a support of this shape is used as decoration, with the flower holder placed inside.

Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century
Width: 1.6 in (4 cm) – depth: 1.2 in (3 cm) – height: 0.4 in (1.7 cm)

Deer horn netsuke, carved naturally from root of the antler.

Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century
Width: 1.6 in (4.5 cm) – depth: 2 in (5 cm) – height: 0.8 in (2.8 cm)

So rare and beautiful: Arita Tenmoku Tea Bowl by greatest Living National Treasure Inoue Manji. Most of his work is made of white porcelain, and only very few have the wonderful Tenmoku glaze. We are very proud to present one of his rare masterpieces. It comes with the originally signed and sealed wooden box, a sealed cloth and a profile of him. He named the tea bowl "Tenmoku Macchawan".

All his items are very high priced, a lot of them higher than 20.000 USD (please see last photo...

Tsuto made of rice straw which is used for containing ceramic plates. It has a small wooden tag "12 plates". In old age, there was no plastic cushioning material so that rice straw was used much for it and for other crafts. In good condition and very few scraps which is usual for old crafts made of rice straw. The first half of the 20th century. Diameter:24cm, H:26cm

Cotton futonji with beautiful kasuri in check pattern, which is handwoven. Warps and wefts are both hand-spun and vegetable dye, indigo and brown color. It is from Fukuyama city in Hiroshima prefecture (Bingo-gasuri). The first half of the 20th century. In excellent condition. W:131cm, L:140cm

Wood urushi plate with kin-makie (gold lacquer) of "Yajirobeh"", a balancing toy motif. In good condition except for a mending, however, it is done by a professional and no serious problem. Meiji period (1868~1912) Diameter:16.5cm, Depth:2.7cm

Chinese Nephrite Jade Bird on Stand with etched design, Ca. 1920, 5/8" high(17mm), 3/4" wide(20mm), 1/2" wide(10mm), in good condition.

Chinese Nephrite Jade Pendant or Charm, Ca. 1920's, 1/2" high(10mm), 1/2" wide(10mm), 1/4" depth(5mm), with etched design, the condition is good.

Chinese White Jadeite Jade Bell shape Pendant or Charm, Ca. 1920, 3/4" high(20mm), 3/8" wide(10mm), in good old polished condition.

Chinese Jadeite Jade Double Gourd shape Pendant with etched design, Ca. 1920's, 1 1/4" high(30mm), 5/8" wide(17mm), 1/4" depth(6mm), the condition is good.

Chinese Nephrite Jade Owl shape Pendant, or Leaf shape, Ca. 1900, 2 1/4" high(60mmm), 3/4" wide(20mm), 3/8" depth(10mm), even white color Nephrite Jade, the condition is good with some old stain..