This beautiful Red Raku tea bowl is the work of Raku XI Keinyu (1817-1902), the 11th Raku potter in an unbroken line of artisans stretching back over 450 years. Keinyu was adopted into the Raku family after marrying the daughter of the 10th Kichizaemon, thereupon becoming torchbearer for the most noted and celebrated tradition of pottery within the world of Japanese tea. One of Keinyu’s classic creations, this tea bowl highlights his honed sense of proportion, his versatility as a potter, and ...

Raku-ware carries with it a very naturalistic aura; with its implements made of raw clay, its use of fire water and air to shape and harden these implements, and with its myriad processes that produce smooth glossy surfaces—like those often found in nature. In fact, if you look more deeply into Raku, you find that many of the shapes and motifs are inspired directly by nature.

Born the second son of Raku VII, Chônyû (1714 - 1770), Ryônyû took over the title of Kichizaemon (head...

Tamba-yaki, with its origins reaching back as far as the end of the Heian Era or early Kamakura Period (1180-1230), is one of the six ancient pottery centers of Japan along with Seto, Tokoname, Shigaraki, Bizen, and Echizen. The pottery of Tamba is said to have an elegant simplicity and an understated beauty that stems from its calm simple lines. The hues of Tambayaki are drawn forth from the iron-bearing clay by the flames of the traditional “anagama” and the “noborigama” (styles of kil...

Old (1960's) Japanese Kutani Sleeping Cat Neko Gray & White Marked

It is 2.5 inches (5.7 cm) tall by 6.25 inches (15.7 cm) wide. It is 1.1lb.

It has skip glaze at the ear, and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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Pair of 1900's Chinese Agate Carved Wine Cup with Dragon Ears

They are 2 inches (5.1 cm) tall by 4 inches (10.1 cm) wide. Total weight is 155.8 gram.

One cup has a hairline crack at the top rim, and flea bite chips at the bottom. The other cup has small chips at the bottom. They have surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Pair of 1930's Chinese Silver Enamel Bangle with Flower Marked

They are 7.3 inches ( 18.6 cm) in inner circumference by 2.3 inches (6 cm) inner diameter and 0.55 inches (1.4 cm) wide. They are 69.6 gram.

They are tarnished and have missing enamels, enamel crazing, stains and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Silver Enamel Tourmaline Brooch Marked "Silver"

It is 1.8 inches (4.6 cm) in length by 2.1 inches (5.3 cm) wide. It weighs 35.8 gram.

It has inclusions at the tourmaline, minor missing enamels, tarnished silver, and surface scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Gilt Coral Red Famille Rose Porcelain Box with Lady Figure Marked

It is 4.6 inches (11.8 cm) tall by 8.7 inches (22 cm) wide. It is 4 Lb.

It has dark spots, skip glazes, firing cracks, loss of paint, and rubbing of gilding (as seen in the photos).

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16th Century Chinese Lacquered Bronze Polychrome Monk Figure

It is 10.4 inches (26.4 cm) tall by 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) wide. It is 1939 gram.

It has rubbing of paint and peeling of lacquer, holes at the back, chips at the bottom, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th century silk brocade tapestry woven with dragons & cloud patterns; the silk ground is coral red color, backed with light brown linen; probably made for the imperial household; Excellent condition, minimal sign of use. Measurements- Overall 86" x 55" ( There is a seam in the middle, 2 pieces of 27.5" wide joined together )

There is one silver buckle. The belt consists of eleven silver engraved boxes. Weight approximately 354 g. In good condition.

A stunning large bowl decorated with overlapping palm leaves by Kiyomizu Rokubei V enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 24 cm (9-1/2 inches) diameter, 11 cm (4-1/4 inches) tall and in excellent condition. It certainly expresses the design skil and painting abilities of this important artist.
Kiyomizu Rokubei V (Shimizu Kuritaro, 1875-1959) initially studied painting and decorating technique under Kono Bairei, one of the foremost painters in Japan in the Meiji era. After gra...

An exquisite koro by Kiyomizu Rokube V with solid silver lid enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled: Censer engraved with flowering Paulownia. This style is called Taireiji, developed by and unique to the fifth generation Rokubei. The most famous work in this style is undoubtedly a vase decorated with parrots in a tree held in the collection of the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art. This piece is more subtle, the imagery soft and delicate, breathtaking in person. The paulownia ...

Rare Chinese pottery amphora decorated with bronze ornament. In the past, this kind of vessel was used for wine container.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 17.7 C.M. / Width 19.6 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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A set of Thai wood carving panels with flower.

Age: Thailand, Rattanakosin Period, 19th Century
Size per panel: Height 61.5 C.M. / Width 30.7 C.M. / Thickness 3.6 C.M.
Size for all: Height 61.5 C.M. / Width 92.1 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to their age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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Diameter approximately 15 cm. Height approximately 20 cm. In good condition.

A pair of Chinese painted pottery groom figures.

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 24.8 C.M. / Width 7.7 C.M. / Height including stand 32 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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An incredible Flambe glazed vase by Kiyomizu Rokubei V on a black-wood stand enclosed in a massive red lacquered storage box heavily inscribed and signed by the artist. I rarely use the term, but this is Museum Quality, or perhaps I should more rightly say this unprecedented piece should be in a Museum! It is 55 cm tall (22 inches), 41 cm (16 inches) diameter. There is a firing flaw in one side (see close-up pictures). Less a box than a cabinet, inside the door is a long inscription which des...