Clouds of cherry blossoms float over roaring waves on this kara-mono Shippo cloisonné work by Hwan Jin Shu (Huang Jing Ren in pinyin) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Lavender scales separate the lid from the body, with a green handle in graffitio wire work. Kara mono Shippo is the enamel style originating in China, which was favored by the early tea masters. It is performed in pale enamel colors enclosed in silver wire frames. This piece is 7-1/2 inches (19 cm) tall, 6-1/2 inches... Click for details
The size of Natsume: 2 5/8" Dia x 2 3/4" High. Very unusual Japanese Roiro Natsume, lacquer tea caddy. Natsume was made with wooden body decorated the design of Kiri Mon. Two kiri mon (paulownia crest)design front area and one on the back side. Inside rim as well as inside cover has gold takamakie work with the design of wave and flower design. I never seen this kind work Natsume before. The condition of Natsume excellent, no chip, no crack and no hairline. Very little wear for the age. It came ... Click for details
The size of Chawan: 4 1/2" Dia x 3 1/4" High. Very attractive Chawan. Chawan was made with Seto Clay, Akazu yaki with Oribe Yu(green glazing). It has very nice Keshiki. Two area of deep green on each side of bowl. It feel very homey when holding in the hand. The type of Raku Chawan. It is made by Nakajima Shunsho. There is leaflet enclosed marked Showa 50th, spring(1975). It came with wooden Tomobako signed and sealed with Shunsho chop seal. The condition of tea bowl excellent, no chip, no crack... Click for details
This is Kogo incense box with impressive makie gold lacquer work on black lacquer dipicting flying cranes in clouds on pine tree, also its inside is lacquered with beautiful sprinkle gold work and rimed with silver. Overall condition is excellent and very slight worn due to use. It comes an original wooden storage box.
Matsui Kosei(1927-2003)was designated a Living National Treasure for his multi-colored neriage marbled wares in 1993. His neriage run the gamut from a riot of rainbow of colors in his latter works to more subdued charcoal tones in his earlier works; Matsui was one of the most important Japanese ceramic artists of the 20th century for redefining neriage. Here is a shibui 1970s chawan that is more suited for matcha then his latter chawan (color combination being a main turn-off with emerald tea); ... Click for details
This uniquely-designed Japanese iron tea kettle (tetsubin) with its silver inlaid handle has been cast in square form with a paulownia (kiri) leaf and flower forming each of the four sides. Early 20th century; unsigned. It was likely made in Nambu, part of northern Honshu, an area famous for the purity of its iron ore. A foundry was established there in the 18th century to make high quality iron teapots for the tea ceremony. The unsigned patinated cast bronze lid is topped with a round pierced “... Click for details
IMPORTANT JAPANESE BRONZE SCULPTURE. The overall size w/stand: 36"H x 27"W x 19"D, Sculpture alone, 29 3/4"H x 22" W x 19 1/2"D. . The subject of Large Elephant with three male tigers. The tusk of Elephant is ivory. It is signed by Artist, HOUSHU on the left two vertical letters, w/marking DAI TOKYO on three letters on the right side.The signature located on the belly of Elephant. Dating this sculpture, done in early Meiji 1870-90. Massive and impressive detail works. The Sculpture is sitting on... Click for details
First off we'd like to sincerely thank everyone who has visited and supported our gallery this year, deep bows of kansha-appreciation. Our Mishima gallery will be closed from December 29th-January 4th, yet Robert will be online each day and some new works shall be offered. As white as Mt.Fuji's snow is the white glaze on this Tamba chawan by very innovative and quite amazing ceramic artist Ichino Masahiko, as many of you know. The form is more in line with a RakuXV chawan then Tamba, yet the poc... Click for details
A brass tea scoop dating from the later Edo period etched on the outer surface with flowers, and originaly lined with applied gold. The gold has largely worn away, leaving a shadow of color on the edges and center. Gold was originally used on tea utensils as it was believed that if it came in contact with poison the gold would change color, thus saving the participants from danger. This scoop is roughly 6-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches (16 x 6 cm) and is in fine condition. This is from a collection of s... Click for details
The size of Chawan: 5" Dia x 3 5/8". Very nice Japanese Maccha Chawan, Tea Bowl made by master artist, Nishikawa Ninoru. It has very beautiful glazing and keshiki from kiln work. The body is stoneware type more like Echizen ware or Iraho type body. He is master of Rokuro turning. The condiiton of tea bowl excellent, no chip, no crack and no hairline. It came with Kiri(paulownia) wood Tomobako as well as cotton cloth with Minoru stamped. The bowl has marking of Minoru. The cover of tomobako said,... Click for details
