Antique Japanese Dragon Koro Porcelain Incense Burner

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1920: item #917037
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A 3 footed porcelain koro embellished with dragons in red over three cloud shaped feet also decorated with clouds in red. The crisp lines denote two dragons, protectors of Buddhist doctrine, vying under a rim of fretted keys. The pot is 4-1/2 inches (11 cm) diameter, 3-1/2 inches (9 cm) tall and in fine condition. Likely Meiji period Kyo-yaki ware from Kyoto

Additional Photos for Satsuma Cup and Saucer

Japanese: Ceramics: Earthenware Pre 1910: item #917021
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Very Fine Japanese Satsuma Cup and Saucer

Japanese: Ceramics: Earthenware Pre 1910: item #917018
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The size of Cup: 3 3/4" Dia x 1 7/8" High.
The size of Saucer: 5 1/2" Dia x 7/8" High. Very Finely painted Japanese Satsuma Cup and Saucer. The body of cup and saucer with fine crackle Satsuma body. The it is one of prettiest cup and saucer ever seen. It is made by Hattori, famous Satsuma maker in Yokohama in Meiji period. It has marking of Satsuma Hattori zo on saucer and cup. The background has cobalt blue. The sauce... Click for details

Japanese Mashiko Tsubo, Enso by Zenryuji Priest

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 1980: item #917011
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A Tsubo Vase with Enso design of an unending circle from the kilns of Mashiko with calligraphy by a priest of Zenryuji Temple. An excellent complement to the austere confines of a tea room. The vase is 7 inches (18 cm) tall, 4 by 6 inches wide (11 x 15 cm) and is in fine condition, stamped on the base by the maker and signed on the side by the calligrapher. The Enso has long and varied associateins with Zen art, signifying the neverending cycle of rebirth, or the perfection of the Zen mind.

Edo p. Japanese Yellow Tenmoku Chawan Tea Bowl

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 1900: item #916776
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This is my favorite of our new arrivals. The dark clay base of this finely formed Edo period Tenmoku Chawan is surmounted by striking yellow, which seems to glow with its own inner fire. Likely from the Karatsu area of Kyushu judging by the red clay. It is 5 inches (13 cm) diameter, 2-1/2 inches (6.5 cm) tall and in fine condition, enclosed in a wooden box.

Antique Japanese Hagi Gohon Chawan Tea Bowl

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 1920: item #916413
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Spots of fawn and thin runs of translucent green cover the sides of this crisp Wangata bowl harking from the kilns of Hagi. The definitive wari-kodai notched foot is raw and slightly browned with age and handling. The bowl measures 4-3/4 inches (12 cm) diameter, 3-1/2 inches (9 cm) tall and is in fine condition, enclosed in a wooden box.

Antique White Crackle Glazed Tenmoku Chawan Tea Bowl

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 1900: item #916411
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Yellow is infused into the pale blue/white glaze of this fine Edo period Tenmoku Chawan. The dark clay base is exposed and superbly crafted. The Chawan is 5-1/4 inches (13.5 cm) diameter, 2-3/4 inches (7 cm) tall and in fine condition. It comes enclosed in a dark wood box.

Edo p Japanese Karatsu Chawan Tea Bowl

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 1900: item #916406
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Dark red clay of the crushed form is splashed with green glaze over which have been dashed blades of grass in soft iron. This is the best of the current range of tea bowls we are offering, dating from the mid Edo period. It comes enclosed in an antique worm eaten wood box. The bowl measures 5-1/2 by 4 by 3 inches (13.5 x 10 x 7.5 cm) and is in fine condition.

Japanese Shino Ware Vase by Shotaro Hayashi

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Contemporary: item #916328
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Japanese 21st century thickly glazed Shino ware vase by master artist HAYASHI SHOTARO. He entitled this piece HAKUBA. A member of the prestigious DENTOKOGEIKAI for years, Hayashi has exhibited at major exhibitions throughout Japan. This particular piece was exhibited and originally sold at the 3rd exhibition of his work at the Saikaten Department store in Fujisawa in 2001. Comes with TOMOBAKO, original artist signed wooden storage box. It also comes with copy of catalogue of this one man ex... Click for details

Antique Japanese Gohon Hagi Chawan Tea Bowl, Ninsei

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 1900: item #916149
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A finely molded thin walled Gohon Chawan dating from the later Edo period enclosed in an antique wooden box bearing the Ninsei Mark on the base indicating it was potted in Kyoto. There is a black lacquer repair to a hairline crack in the side. The age darkened base is the definitive Hagi Wari-Kodai Notched foot. The Chawan is 4-1/4 inches (11 cm) diameter, 2-3/4 inches (7 cm) tall.