Shino Chawan by Kato YasukageXIV

Japanese: Tea Articles: Pottery Contemporary: item #979304

Kato still fires the old-fashioned way in a wood-burning kiln and that makes him one of very few these days who does so; this type of firing brings out a much warmer and richer tone to the glazing. This Shino chawan is a masterpiece of contemporary Shino; notice the form, glazing and the especially the foot-kodai. In perfect condition with a signed box, 8.5cm.tallx13.5-9., signed on base.

Antique Japanese Chaire Tea Caddy, Tetsuzan

Japanese: Tea Articles: Pottery Pre 1920: item #979283
TCR2792

A Tenmoku Tetsu-e Cha-Tsubo decorated with pale characters over the dark glaze from the Tetsuzan Kiln with gold lined ivory lid enclosed in the original signed wooden box wrapped in a stamped shifuku cloth bag. The Chaire is just less than 4 inches (9.5 cm) tall and in excellent condition dating from the first part of the 20th century.

Edo p. Japanese Tile, Tea Room Shiki-Ita

Japanese: Tea Articles: Pottery Pre 1900: item #978451
TCR2791

A tile used as a shiki-ita (base plate for a Kama-Buro) in the Tea Room from an estate we recently acquired. A Daruma wheel in center relief is surrounded by floral arabesques. The hand molded clay is roughly fired and minor chips only serve to enhance the sense of age. Perfect for the tea room setting. The piece is 31.5 x 31.5 x 4 cm (12-1/2 x 12-1/2 x 1-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition.

Japanese Chawan Tea Bowl by Zen Priest Shoun (Gempo)

Japanese: Tea Articles Pre 1920: item #978397
TCR2790

A bowl of celebration by the former Abbot of Daitokuji Temple Sohan Gempo (Shoun) enclosed in an old wooden box. According to the former owner, this bowl was created in Taisho 4 (1915) by the potter Seizan, with calligraphy and decoration performed by Shoun to commemorate appointment of rank by the Taisho Emperor. Outside is written, (In large characters) Banzai!, (Horizontal) GoDaiTen, and (vertical) Murasakino followed by the priests Ka-O signature. Inside is a floral scrawl depicting a chr... Click for details

Antique Japanese Nuri Guri Lacquer Kogo Incense Box

Japanese: Tea Articles: Lacquer Pre 1920: item #978127
11E-145

This striking red and black carved nuri guri lacquer round box with cover is an incense storage container called a kogo. Meiji period, early 20th century. The swirling design on the cover is deeply cut through several layers of red and black lacquer, as are the lappets surrounding the edge of the bottom section. The inside is finished with black roiro-nuri lacquer, a technique wherein the highest quality black urushi lacquer is applied and polished in several layers. ... Click for details

Fine Meiji Japanese High Relief Cast Iron Tetsubin

Japanese: Tea Articles: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #977721
6A-449

This extraordinary antique Japanese “ornamental” tetsubin (iron kettle) is strongly cast and beautifully decorated in high relief with blossoming branches set into deeply recessed irregular panels. Ca.1900; unsigned. The “right” side of this heavy kettle is cast with a high relief flower blossom decoration in the foreground and a mountain peak in the background. The lush floral motif continues on the “left” side, on which there is a figure of a man with a straw hat in the foreground in front of ... Click for details

Edo Chawan Tea Bowl by Takahashi Dohachi & Kobori Sochu

Japanese: Tea Articles: Pottery Pre 1900: item #977595
TCR2788

A wangata Kyo-yaki bowl by the second generation Takahashi Dohachi (Hokyo, 1783-1855) with calligraphy by the 8th generation Kobori Enshu (Masayasu, Sochu, 1786-1867) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. A thin bead of earthen glaze drapes from the rim over the crackled earth tones within, while eleven delicately wavering lines of Chinese style poetry are punctuated by the signature of Sochu outside the bowl. The seal of Dohachi is incised into the perfectly formed base. It is 4-1/2 in... Click for details

Antique Japanese Giant Tetsubin Cast Iron Tea Kettle

Japanese: Tea Articles: Metalwork Pre 1920: item #977030
7463

Approximately from late 19th to early 20th century, very rare giant cast iron tea kettle tetsubin with zogan inlay work. Overall condition is very good with some rust. Highly recommended quality piece.

Stock Number:7463
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Japanese Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot Kettle

Japanese: Tea Articles: Metalwork Pre 1920: item #977027
7462

Approximately dates around early 20th century, impressive tetsubin cast iron tea kettle with rabbit motif, and bronze lid with silver knob. It is excellent in condition with slight rust inside. Highly recommended quality piece.

Stock Number:7462
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Japanese Hail design Jungin Pure Silver teapot Ginbin

Japanese: Tea Articles: Metalwork Pre 1960: item #977020
7609

It dates approximately from early to mid 20th centutury, heavy and thick Japanese pure silver tea pot with pure silver mark. It is excellent in condition. It weigh 908g.

Stock Number:7609
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