Antique Japanese Kaiawase Sokuchusai Hakogaki

Japanese: Tea Articles: Accessories Pre 1900: item #1118815
10923

Approximately mid Edo period, 18th century, or earlier, Japanese Kaiawase made of clam　shell, inside is painted in Yamato-e, Overall condition is excellent with fine patina. It is comes with Hakogaki by Sokuchusai, 13th generation Iemoto of Omotesenke
What is Kaiawase?
A shell-matching game played originally by nobles in the He... Click for details

Oblong Ikebana Basket

Japanese: Tea Articles: Accessories Pre 1930: item #1104121
0-133

An oblong ikebana basket with wide bamboo strips woven in an open-hexagonal pattern, its handle formed of twisted rattan. This purse-shaped ikebana basket has the appearance of leather, its fine bamboo slats dyed a rich, plum color in keeping with the style of bamboo master Waichisai. The celebrated Waichisai family was greatly known for particular treatments to the bamboo in their finished works, such as the richness of the color dyes and leather-like aspect to the bamboo. The basket is a wond... Click for details

Large Japanese Master Kogo in Rabbit Form

Japanese: Tea Articles: Accessories Pre 1910: item #1076882

A very charming studio pottery master Kogo, large incense container for tea ceremony, in the form of a rabbit. Masterfully glazed in Temmoku style with blue, green, red, and white overglaze accents. It measures approximately 5 inches long by 2 1/2 wide by 3 1/2 inches high. In perfect condition. Circa 1900. More photos are available by request.

Japanese Bamboo Flower Basket Signed Shokushosai

Japanese: Tea Articles: Accessories Pre 1930: item #1062761
11C-046

This large elegant Japanese flower basket (“hanakago” or “hanaire”) has been very finely plaited and woven with varied thin strips of split bamboo. Dating to the early 20th century (circa 1900-1930), the bottom is marked with a three-character signature of noted artisan “Shokushosai." Suzuki Shokushosai was an active basket maker in Tokyo during the first three decades of the 20th century. (See Plate 21 in “Containing Beauty: Japanese Bamboo Flower Baskets” for a basket and signature of this mak... Click for details

Vintage Japanese Wooden Sign for Tea Room

Japanese: Tea Articles: Accessories Pre 1930: item #1062736
0060

This is a wooden Nure- gaku (Ita- gaku) , nure means wet, ita means wood, gaku means frame , and they are signs typically hung from the eaves outside tea houses ,this one is from 1930s. It has 3 kanji characters “ Haru Ta Zo “ written in the cursive style, simply means place where there are many springs . Because Nure gaku is usually hung outside, wooden piece is required to be resistant from weathering, this wood was taken from an old waterwheel. Many times, they are made of Funa- ita, old woo... Click for details

Large Bamboo Basket, Daikoku’s Purse, Signed Bijousai

Japanese: Tea Articles: Accessories Pre 1900: item #1053536
11C-045

This unique and truly extraordinary 19th century Japanese flower basket (“hanakago”), finely plaited and tightly woven with varied thin strips of split bamboo, was crafted in the form of Daikoku’s treasure sack. Ca. 1850 to 1880. Daikoku is one of the Seven Lucky Gods. His treasure sack, called the Purse of Inexhaustible Riches (“kinchaku fukuro”), is a distinctive fabric money bag which is tied at the neck and represents prosperity. The neck of this basket is encircled by two thickly woven pla... Click for details

A Celadon Studio Porcelain Mizusashi

Japanese: Tea Articles: Accessories Pre 1920: item #1050432
FC-740a

A classic celadon studio porcelain drum-like mizusashi of rounded form with original lacquered wood lid and matching porcelain cover. Carved in various degrees of relief, sprays of leafy scrollwork decorate the body and porcelain cover, the interior also glazed with celadon. (Mizusashi, or fresh water jars, hold a special place in the tea ceremony and are especially honored in Asian cultures.The great Imperial Studio ceramist, Miyanaga Tozan, received inspiration fo... Click for details

A Tall Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket

Japanese: Tea Articles: Accessories Pre 1980: item #1028642
0-163

A tall ikebana basket of cylindrical form with honey-colored bamboo in open, hexagonal plaiting. A distinct crescent-shaped rim and robust handle of twisted bamboo strands complete the design. Incised signature on base reads Saikosai. This basket is in very good condition with no restoration. Height: 24" Taisho/Showa Period, Japan

Nice Japanese Nodate Tea Ceremony Set

Japanese: Tea Articles: Accessories Pre 1970: item #955586
051022

The size of Box: 8 1/2" Long x 5 3/4" Wide x 5 3/8" High
Tea Bowl: 4 5/8" Dia x 2 5/8" High
Chasen(tea whisk): 4 1/4" High
Chasen Tate(tea whisk holder): 4 3/8" High x 1 5/8" Dia
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Bamboo Ikebana Basket

Japanese: Tea Articles: Accessories Pre 1920: item #943663
FC-362

A rare-form bamboo ikebana basket on a round pedestal base, its forked handle securely attached to the body, supportive wraps and insect stitching along its sides. The basket is composed of superb detailing - mat plaiting, twilling, interlocking v-knots and metallic fittings. Contributing to the rarity of this basket is the beautifully designed "fish-mouth" neck and fluid weaving in both horizontal and vertical striping along its body. The basket is in great condition and i... Click for details