Celadon tea cup with corded patterns glazed in the Jômon zogan style made by Tatsuzô Shimaoka (1919-2007, Mingei school). Developed by himself, this style is inspired by ancient processes such as the Jômon string-printing technique (ca. 13,000 – 800/300 B.C.) and the Korean process of the Joseon period (1392-1897) of adding white slip with decorative indentations...

Matcha bowl in clay decorated with two hare, partly glazed.
A fine contrast between the unglazed foot, which retains the raw color and rough, matt appearance of the clay, and the rest of the bowl, which is partly glazed with a brown layer with a smooth and shiny appearance...

1950's Japanese Makie Lacquer Box Silver inner lining with Mandarin Duck

It is 2 inches (5.1 cm) tall by 3.78inches (9.6 cm) long and 4.65 inches (11.8 cm) wide.

It has a chip at he edge, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Japanese Shakudo Mixed Metal Floral Chain Necklace with Fan Shaped Pendant

It is 21 inches (53.5 cm) in circumference by 9.25 inches (23.5 cm) long. The fan is 0.9 inch 1.4 inches (2.3 cm) in length by (3.56) wide. It is 67 gram.

It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Shakudo with Bamboo & Plum Vase Marked "Nogawa"

It is 10.15 inches (25.8 cm) tall by 4.2 inches (10.7 cm) wide. It is 3 Lb.

It is tarnished and has rubbing patina, dings, rubbing off gold, surface wear and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1920's Japanese Solid Silver Furogama with Hibachi & Kettle

It is 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) tall by 8.3 inches (21 cm) wide. It is 1242 gram.

It is tarnished and has bent ring, resoldered finial, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A large Japanese bronze flower vase, Edo period, 17th century. 30 cms. Provenence: The collection of the late Simon Digby, Oriental scholar, 1932-2010. A very similar vase, but with different handles, is illustrated by Michael Goedhuis, Chinese and Japanese Bronzes, 1989, pl.92.

1900's Japanese Bronze Elephant Fighting Tiger Okimono Signed

It is 10.15 inches (25.8 cm) tall by 14.65 inches (37.2 cm) wide. It is 13.7 Lb.

It has some stains (white spots),surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin with Relief Signed

It is 8.75 inches (22.2 cm) tall by 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) wide. It weights 3.4 Lb.

It has rust and loss of gold at the finial (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Japanese Inlaid Silver Cast Iron Teapot Tetsubin with Plum Flower

It is 8.26 inches (21 cm) tall by 8.26 inches (21 cm) wide. It weights 3.3 Lb.

It has oxidation, rust, water stains and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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Over the years we have taken a special interest in Raku pottery, especially in pieces made by the original Raku family (16 generations) and by a branch kiln known as Tamamizu—started by the illegitimate son of the potter Ichinyū, whose work we see here. Approximately 350 years old, this piece displays a beautiful red glaze and has a shape known as “tsutsu” with high walls and a slender form making it ideal for keeping in heat during the cold winter months...

Two(2) Japanese Porcelain Tea Cups, 3 3/4" high, 3" diameter-top rim, the condition is good.

Copper glaze makes red with deducing situation and makes green with oxidation. Accessary: none Size:9.1cm(D) 5.6cm(H)

5 Pieces set of Japanese Contemporary Ceramic Tea Sweet Dishes, Bowls, Compotes, average sizes are 4" wide, 2" high for large pieces, some impressed and marked manufacturer's mark. The condition is good.

These pieces were fired in "anagama" kiln with natural glaze in around 1985, and not used almost new, The price is for one piece. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aclJO4_GNPU Size: 9.5cm(D) 6.8cm(H)

Yunomi, Tea Cup; by Isamu Tagami of Hinata Kiln, Mashiko. Nami Jiro white glaze with brushwork of bamboo on snow pattern. H.3.25"(8.25cm) x Dia.3"(7.75c.) Volume=7oz(210cc.) Tagami Isamu was born in 1947 in Mooka, a village neighboring to Mashiko. He married into the Sudo family and apprenticed under Sudo Takeo. He was originally trained as a Japanese chef and had his own restaurant before embarking on a career in pottery, giving him a unique perspective on functional wares...

Yunomi, Tea Cup; by Isamu Tagami of Hinata Kiln, Mashiko. Kaki glaze with wax-resist pattern of bamboo leaves on snow. Nuka glaze interior. H.3.125"(8cm) x Dia.3"(7.5c.) Volume=7oz(210cc.) Tagami Isamu was born in 1947 in Mooka, a village neighboring to Mashiko. He married into the Sudo family and apprenticed under Sudo Takeo. He was originally trained as a Japanese chef and had his own restaurant before embarking on a career in pottery, giving him a unique perspective on functional wares...

The size of Washi Canister : 6" High x 3" Dia.
This is rare Japanese Washi wrapped tin Tea Canister. It is about 50 - 60 years old. The design of Washi (Japanese paper) has very intricately designed and printed by woodblock or silkscreen printing method, but not offset lithograph. It has printed with several colors. Inside canister with jade color synthetic made knob. The cover and main body match the design perfectly. Please note white designs are more standing out in the photo because of...