One of the most unusual pieces I have ever seen from this innovative artist, an octopus shaped Koro by Suwa Sozan I enclosed in the original signed wooden box bearing the Teishitsu Gigei-in seal of the Imperial Art Academy. The bulbous top of the head is removable along a line as if the creature were wearing a hachimaki head band, revealing the incense chamber within. It is 26.5 cm (10-1/2 inches) tall, 19.5 cm (roughly 8 inches) diameter and in excellent condition...

Antique Japanese porcelain figure of Manjushri. The bodhisattva is seated on a moss covered rock with one hand on a sword and scroll and the other on the fu-dog in his lap. Manju is usually seen riding on a large fu-dog, this image is a sweet departure from that tradition. The fu-dog look up admiringly. Mulit color glaze and gold details.

Age: Late Meiji Period

Dimensions: 18" high x 9" wide x 7" deep.

An iconic work with dynamic floral pattern in pale white on pink by Kiyomizu Rokubei V enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Taireiji Ichirinsashi. It is 19.5 cm (7-3/4 inches) tall and in excellent condition. The vase retains the original wood stand and stamped cloth pouch. Undeniably Taireiji was the most important development by this innovative artist, and pieces are exceedingly rare...

Old Japanese Sumida Gawa Ware Jardiniere on Pedestal with Sage & Children Marked Ishiguro Koko 石黒香々

It is 30.2 inches (76.7 cm) tall by 14 inches (35.6 cm) wide.

It has minor rubbing of paint, skip glazes, glaze crazing, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

For another similar jardiniere on pedestal by Koko, see the book "Sumida according to us" by Herbert Karp & Gardner Pond, page 127, item 317...

This beautiful processional Satsuma Jar or koro is a treasure from he Meiji era. It is signed by both Sozan and Kinkozan. This stoutly made jar is 4 1/2 inches tall and 5 inches wide. The mixed metal lid is a replacement from the Meiji era, that fits perfect and is possibly more attractive than the original. We also have the original lid. It was broken in half and glued back together. The replacement lid has a gold wash in between the raised flowers. The piece has virtually no wear to the gold...

A striking Peacock feather colored flambe glazed vase by Leading Kyoto Potter Uno Ninmatsu enclosed in a signed wooden box dated the 10th month of Showa 5 (October 1930). It is 28 cm tall and in excellent condition.
Uno Ninmatsu (1864-1937) was born in Kyoto son of potter Wada Sohei and studied under his father as well as from a young age Seifu Yohei II then future Imperial Art Academy artist Seifu Yohei III until setting up his own studio at the age of 21...

Very art deco set of 4 Oribe serving bowls. Geometrical disigns and stripes. Ca. 1920. Featuring the distictive olice green glazes and iron rich clays. 5" long by 2 1/2" tall. Ask for shipping quote.

Nabeshima hard porcelain dish. Okawachi kilns. Decoration in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze enamels. Although the model already exists at the beginning of the 18th century, we do not believe that the dish presented here is authentic. The enamels are perfect, one can distinguish with a magnifying glass discreet wear of use and the enamels show age cracks, but the cobalt blue on the reverse is too pale. It is not a modern copy, as it has been in the Sakura collection for about forty years...

An ornate porcelain image of a horse draped in full regalia by Miyanaga Tozan I enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The detail about the head is fabulous, and the artist has done an excellent job capturing the musculature of the creature while allowing something ethereal. In Japan horses (and cows and foxes and deer and lots of other creatures) are often enshrined as messengers or embodiments of the gods in Shinto. This is 21 x 9 x 23.5 cm (9-1/4 inches) tall and in excellent condition...

Large 1920's Japanese Sumida Gawa Ware Relief Buddhist Monk Vase Marked Sukari Fuji

It is 24.2 inches (61.47 cm) tall.

It has been repaired (replaced and repainted at various areas - with red circles). It also has small chips, rubbing of paint, glaze crazing, glaze cracks, cracks, firing cracks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Height: 38.4 cm (15.4 in)
Width: 18.5 cm (7.3 in)

Japanese large Satsuma square section vase; shows heavily-gilt polychrome Geisha and children surrounding the piece with details of the clothing picked out in colourful moriage diaper work; a flock of cranes are on the wing under the rim; signed to the base; good condition

Width: 10.2 cm (4.1 in)
Height: 6.3 cm (2.6 in)

Japanese Satsuma lidded pot sitting on cute reverted feet; decorated with gilt and polychromed figures in a garden setting; intricate diaper work surround the lid and base rim; gilt wear to rim; signed by Hododa

Splendid set of Oribe ceramic tea pot with 5 stunning cups, each side of each cup with a daruma figure hand painted. Ca. 1920. Tea pot 6" wide by 3 1/2" tall. each cup 2 1/2" tall and 2 1/2" wide. Ask for shipping quote.

This is beautiful Japanese Satsuma incense koro 5 2/4 iin diameter x 4 1/4in height ; The koro has master hand painted work with a lot of gold.condition I’d very fine only has age gild wear no chip or repair.if you have any question please email Thank you

This is beautiful hand painted Japanese nippon Noritake box 1 3/4 in height 2 3/4 in diameter is in very good condition with no damage Only some age wear and green color wear otherwise no hair line chip or repair. Old Nippon mark to the bottom If you have any question please let me know Shipping cost will provide with your shipping address Thank you

This is beautiful hand painted Japanese 1000 flower Satsuma stand 5 in diameter 3 5/8 in height is in very good condition with no damage Only minor gold wear and original pin hole from 1920-1930 If you have any questions please let me know Shipping cost will provide with your shipping address Thank you

A beautiful black Raku bowl with golden lightning splitting across the surface like an eruption of light in the night sky. It is roughly 12 cm (4-3/4 inches) diameter and in excellent condition. An exquisite repair.
Kintsugi embodies the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese aesthetic worldview centered around imperfection, transience, and the beauty of the natural cycle of growth and decay...

This is additional photos of Exhibitions items at
The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Exihibition is now open and thru 3/10/2024 (Sun).
I hope you enjoy the photos of wonderful items.
We were very excited to see all of these items gifted
to Cleveland Museum of Art by Mr. James and Mrs. Christina Heusinger.
Please note, all items showing are not for sale.