A jaw-dropping igneous chawan tea bowl by Inayoshi Osamu like a shimmering mineral deposit found deep inside some calcitic limestone cavern. When I asked him about the effects on the surface, he said that he could not wholly explain them, they were some mystery of the kiln, caused during the firing. The bowl is 13.8 x 13 x 9.5 cm (5-1/2 x 5 x 4 inches) and in excellent condition. It comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box with shiori and shifuku, hand-picked from the artist this summe...

A beautiful example of Shigaraki pottery—the result of techniques perfected over centuries by dedicated artisans residing in the provinces east of Kyoto. This piece, made by master potter Sugimoto Sadamitsu, achieves a kind of asymmetrical balance of both form and color, displaying classic Shigaraki markings of emerald green, red ochre, and pale ash.

Sugimoto (b. 1935) is one of the most important Shigaraki potters alive today and continues to create master works into his old age....

Kawase Hasui
Moon at Matsushima
Date: 1930s.
Image Size: 6.125 x 4.125 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Reference: Hotei Hp-37.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Hasui seal at lower right.
Condition: Excellent.

Futonji or shikimono (carpet) made of many pieces of hand-spun cotton cloth except for the lining. Most of pieces are vegetable indigo dyed and some with chawata (natural brown cotton)It has some holes and mending patches. Late 19th to early 20th century. 120cm x 130cm

Kawase Hasui
Mt. Fuji from Tago
Date: 1930s.
Image Size: 6.125 x 4.5 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Reference: Hotei Hp-12.
Hasui seal at lower right.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Condition: Excellent condition.

Pair of large Chinese Republic period baluster form vases decorated with mirror image famille rose enamelled bird and flower motifs. Black inscription to the back includes Tianjin and the date in cycle years of 1932. There is a prominent luting line in the neck and a barely visible luting line at the mid-section. 17 1/8” and 17 1/4" high. Very good overall condition. They were previously drilled for lamps and the holes in the bottom have been professionally restored. The restoration is not v...

Chinese Blanc De Chine Dehua Zhenwu 真武大帝,18th Century

It is 6.2 inches (15.8 cm) in inner diameter by 3.2 inches (8.2 cm) wide. It is 0.8Lb.

It has chips at the ribbon, hair and toes, glaze cracks, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A wonderful Chinese Song dynasty Jian ware hare's fur Temmoku tea bow. Dia. 13.2 Ht. 4.8. Condition: minor chip to foot rim, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.

A beaytiful Chinese Song dynasty Jian ware hare's fur Temmoku tea bow with silver mouth rim. Dia. 13.2 Ht. 4.8. Condition: mouth rim covered wuth silver, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.

Famous the Jianyao bowl was produced to aim real black one, however various types was born because of the change of kiln condition, for example higher temperature or air inflow etc. These small cups were used for the sake of examination of water at the tea ceremony called "Tocha/Japanese, Gedou cha/Chinese". This type is called 禾目天目"Nogime Tenmoku"in Japan and called 兎毫盞 ”Hare'fur"in China. CERTIFICATION : by the famous antique researcher in Japan Noriki Shimazu Size D...

Massive 18” high Japanese Meiji period “cong” form Satsuma earthenware vase finely decorated on the four rectangular sides in polychrome enamel and gilt highlights with vertical scenes of figures in landscapes featuring the four seasons. The base holds a square four-character “respectfully made by Ryuzan” mark. Circa 1900. 18” high, 7 1/2" square; weight: 17 lbs. Very good overall condition with some typical wear to the overglaze pigments and gilt, particularly at the rim. There ar...

18th Century Chinese Jade Carved Tiger Pendant with 19th Century White Jade Bead & Silver Bead Necklace

It is 17.5 inches (445.45 cm) in inner circumference by 11.8 inches (30 cm) in length. The pendant is 1.48 inches (3.77 cm) long by 2.1 inches (5.4 cm) wide. The beads range from 9.79 mm to 29.6 mm wide. It is 134.2 gram.

The pendant has chips, inclusions, and surface wears and scratches. The beads have inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Turquoise Carved Snuff Bottle with Bird & Flower

It is 2.6 inches (6.7 cm) tall by 2 inches (5 cm) wide. It is 109 gram.

It has inclusions and the stopper is not original and made in different material and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Solid Silver Belt Buckle with Dragon Marked

It is 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) in length by 1.4 inches (3.6 cm) wide. It is 51.3 gram.

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

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1930's Chinese Agate Carved Lady Figurine with Wood Stand

It is 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall measured with stand and 10.6 inches (27 cm) tall by 4.3 inches (11 cm) wide measured without stand. It is 1792 gram without stand (4.2 Lb) with stand.

The agate has inclusions, flea bite chips and surface wears and scratches. The wood carved stand has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Pair of (1930's) Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Dragon & Phoenix

Each is 6 inches (15.2 cm) tall by 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) wide. Total weight is 289 gram.

One of the vase has loss of enamel, bruises, and cracks at the lip and side. Another vase has a possible repair at the base (as seen in the photos).

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18th Century Chinese Lac Burgaute Mother Pearl Inlay Lacquer Box

It is 0.6 inch (1.5 cm) tall by 1.6 inches (4 cm) wide. The lacquer box is 14.5 gram. It is 0.4 lb with box.

It has chips to the lacquer and surface wears and scratches. The silk box has frayed silk, loose, pulling, and missing threads, discolorations, tears, and stains (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Japanese Mixed Metal Cane Handle with Dragon & Phoenix

It is 5.35 inches (13.6 cm) in length by 1.2 inches (3 cm) wide. It is 67.3 gram.

It has rubbing of gold, oxidation, rust, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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