Antique Japanese Shino ware Chawan made by Kato Gorohachi (?-1900.
The potter signature is written on the bottom.

There is not much information about this potter available even in Japan and his birth year is unknown.
He worked in the Hinno kiln of Aichi Prefecture in late 19 century.

Size
Diameter 12.7cm
Height 7.6cm
Weight 245g

Condition
Good.
No chips, no cracks

Edo Period (1603-1868) Hagi ware Chawan (Tea Bowl) for Tea Ceremony

Hagi pottery became popular throughout Japan for tea ceremony during Edo period (1603-1868). Hagi ware has its distinctive nice cracks together with soft texture which is highly prized among tea lovers around the world.

Size
Width 4.1in (10.5cm);
Height 2.85in (7.3cm);
Weight 495g.

Condition
Good.
No chips, no cracks.
Supplied with wooden box.

Antique Japanese Kyo ware Chawan (Tea Bowl) with poetry made during Edo period (1603-1868).

Hand modeled, covered with yellow glaze except foot ring, with written poetry which is hardly seen due to the age.
The bowl is full of tea stain inside as a result of extensive use in the past which creates unique wabi sabi feel.

Kyo/Kiyomizu Ware has several centuries of history with over 300 kilns located around Kyoto, Japan.
The history of Kiyomizu pottery goes back to the...

Perfectly thrown Kyo-yaki tea bowl made by Japanese artist Kaizan Heian (born 1940) with hand painted golden Lespedeza flowers.

The seal of the artist is stamped on the bottom. Mint condition. It comes with its originally signed wooden box.

Size: 5 cm height x 14,7 cm in diameter.

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Japanese cast Iron Tetsubin, Iron Tea pot, with Bronze Top, 5" high include top knob, 8 1/2" with handle upright position, 6 1/2" wide- widest part include spout, brown rust inside the pot, pebble sandy finish outside. The condition is good.

Lovely Seto ware chaire (tea caddy) made by Japanese Seto ceramist Kato Bakutai (1861-1943).
The mark of the artist is stamped at the bottom.

Kato Bakutai was a prominent potter who initially worked under Kato Shuntai (1802-1877) being responsible for revival of Seto ware techniques in Japan in the 19th century...

The Size: 10 3/4"L x 3 1/4" Widest x 1" H,
This is Japanese Antique Scale from late Edo 1860's. The scale is made of Bone Rod with three different tick marks on the rod. You can measure, 17 Monme (68.75 gram), 50 Monme (187 gram), and 160 Monme (600 gram). Monme is old Japanese weight scale. The scale bone rod came with brass round tray with threads. Three top threads are used for when measure. It came with also heavy solid copper weight...

The size of Tea Cup: 3 1/8" Dia x 2 1/4" High. The pair of Japanese Hakeme Tea Cups by 1st Kuze Kyuho (1874-1947). It is finely made with brownish earthen clay. It has finish of Hakeme, white brush stroke work glazing. The Tea cup is made finely finish. Each cup bear the Kyuho's round chop seal on the wide of Kodai (foot rim). Each cup has Japanese Kanji writing of "Konnichi An" which is name of Urasenke's Tea Room which was built by Sen Sotan (1578-1658)...

Small and cute box for keeping incense, called kogo, originally used in the tea ceremony. Hand modeled coarse red stoneware with small sediment and mineral inclusions...

A Japanese sooted bamboo boat-shaped basket designed for flower arrangements. The ship form represents a treasure ship (takarabune). The takarabune is a mythical ship piloted through the heavens by the Seven Lucky Gods carrying celestial treasures. In this case, some of earth's most beautiful treasures: its flowers. Originally, a ceramic container would be placed inside to accommodate the flower arrangement. This basket is still very usable having sturdy construction with no apparent breaks...

Exquisite Antique Yellow Glaze Ki-Seto Incense Burner 耳付香炉 Mimi-Tsuki Kōro with two ears from Mid-Edo period (18 century).

The hole for the smoke is located under one of the decorative ear.

Seto pottery, dated as early as the 13th century, produced around Seto city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
It is also considered as one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan.

Size
5.265in. (13.5cm.) high;
4.875in...

Japanese Antique Raku Teabowl (Chawan) made during Mid-Edo Period (1603-1868).

Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony since as early as the 16th century.
The seal of the potter is stamped at the bottom.

Size
2.613in. (6.7cm.) high;
4.212in. (10.8cm.) diameter;
230g weight.

Condition
Good considering the age.
There is a chip at the rim. Please see the photos for details.
No cracks.

1th Generation Zengoro Eiraku Hozen (1795-1855）Tea Bowl (Chawan) for Tea Ceremony.

The Eiraku family is one of the most important and historically significant family of potters in Japan since 17 century.
They belong to a limited number of craftsmen who is allowed to create tea ceremony utensils for three schools of tea ceremony which are Mushakoujisenke, Urasenke and Omotesenke.

Size
2.6in. (6.7cm.) high;
6.2in...

Antique Japanese Red Raku Tea Bowl (Chawan) made by Waraku during Meiji period (1868-1912).

Made in Utsushi (ship design) style, its shape resembles the famous Seppo bowl, an important cultural asset, made by Honami Koetsu which is located in the Hatakeyama Memorial Museum of Fine Art in Tokyo.

Waraku started producing Raku wares around 1830 in Kyoto and now Motoo Kawasaki is the 8th generation of Waraku.

Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea cerem...

Kato Shuntai (1802-1877) Japanese Antique Seto Ware bowl. The seal of the potter is stamped on the bottom.

Kato Shuntai is a notable potter from Seto area, Aichi prefecture who lived in the late Edo period...

This sake cup has abstract painting with copper glaze. And covered by white mud and clear glaze. The highlight and charm of Kohiki is that skin of piece becomes to change as using. Size: 8.9cm (D) 4.0cm(H) Accessary: wooden box signed by the artist

This sake cup is covered by white mud and clear glaze. The highlight and charm of Kohiki is that skin of piece becomes to change as using. Size: 8.5cm (D) 4.3cm(H) Accessary: wooden box signed by the artist

This sake cup is covered by white mud and clear glaze. The highlight and charm of Kohiki is that skin of piece becomes to change as using. Size: 9.0cm (D) 3.9cm(H) Accessary: wooden box signed by the artist