Shigaraki ceramic artist Kato Takahiko is quietly bringing a sculptural revolution to the valley of the tanuki; his new forms seen in three works we are offering are exceptional and the overall balance of firing, form and texture is A-1. In perfect condition with a signed box, 47cm.acrossX16cm and 45cm. tall. A contemporary Shigaraki ceramic artwork for any museum or private collection.
Estimated from late 19th to early 20th century, impressive Kutani ceramic Hotei God Standing Figure. Overall condition is good with fine patina and minor repair on his arm by a lacquer craftman. His hand is removable.
Koyama Kiyoko(b.1936) was born far from Shigaraki in Nagasaki prefecture; she came to Shigaraki when she was eighteen and then spent some time in Kyoto studying about Kenzan and sometsuke blue and white wares. At the age twenty-seven she decided to pursue Shigaraki and thus entered a very closed male world; her strong will pulled her through some very tough times and she has created some stunning Shigaraki works ever since. More about Koyama can be read in our archives. This is a tsurukubi--cran... Click for details
Impressive tanba firing work, Chaire tea caddy by Tokoku Morimoto, a skillful Tanba potter. It comes with his signed and sealed original wooden storage bow with tea caddy case. Very good in condition. Highly recommended piece.
Estimated from 18th to 19th century, dynamically rendering animated carps on the center around glacial motif, impressive imari porcelain square charger with underglaze in blue and white. It is very good in condition. Highly recommended article.
Estimated from 19th century, exquisitely carved wood in the figure of Oni Demon with beautiful patina. Overall condition is good with worn due to age and minor repair on the right arm.
Impressive mijin karakusa arabesque motif, Japanese Porcelain Vase in underglaze blue and white with inban printed method, from late 19th to early 20th century. Very Good in condition.
A striking Japanese travel shrine portraying the Zen Buddhist priest Kobo-Daishi. The figure of Kobo-Daishi is removable and is cast of bronze and then gilded - much of the gold gilt still remains. The zushi measures 3 1/4" high by 2 1/2" wide by 2" deep with the doors closed. The insides of the left door has a Kanji inscription that reads "Koyasan Seizen-in" (Seizen-in is name of temple at Koyasan). The inside of the door on the right reads "Kaigan" (first time used or blessed by temple.)Showa... Click for details
A gorgeous Later Edo period black lacquered battle armor featuring a large red crest of three linked hexagons on the chest-plate, and a single red hexagon on the helmet. The suit consists of a Zunari-kabuto with three tiered Shikoro, the lower two tiers of which are lacquered in a lightly brown color. The mask is a wide jawed hanpo with four tier throat defense. The Do is an Okegawa Ni-Mai-Do with six rows of Gessan scales, retaining the original leather liner. The Sangu are all matching on... Click for details
