Sobachoko, a table ware for soup for soba noodle to be dipped. In good condition, no crack or no chip. 19th century. Diameter:7.8cm, H:6cm

A bold flower vessel by Murakoshi Takuma covered in rich green Kunugi Ash and enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hai-yu Tobe! (Fly). It is 40.5 x 15.5 x 21.5 cm (16 x 6 x 8-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition, directly from the artist this winter.
Murakoshi Takuma is one of those enigmas who simply lives to work with clay. He does not seek to make a living through pottery, but through his primal approach has earned a following which keeps his work in high demand...

Set of three Japanese Meiji period Satsuma cups and saucers finely decorated with a dense floral pattern in overglaze enamels and gilt highlights on a cream-colored crackle glaze ground. A geometric band extends around the rim of the saucers. One cup has an unreadable rectangular impressed mark on the base. Circa 1900 to early 20th century. Saucer: 4 1/4" diameter; Cup: 2 3/16" high. Very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs...

Japanese Meiji period Satsuma foliate form bowl decorated in overglaze pigments and gilt highlights with a large bird in a cherry tree at the foreground set against a landscape scene with beauties in a pavilion at the right and a waterfall at the left. The exterior features three flying female mythological figures. The base bears a gold on black square “Satsuma Hododa” mark and circular Satsuma family crest. 4 1/4” diameter x 1 3/4” high. Late 19th century...

Dark black glaze covers the majority of this gorgeous guinoimi sake cup by Osumi Arata enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hikidashi Guro Hai It is 6.5 x 7 x 5 cm (roughly 2-1/2 inches diameter, 2 inches tall) and is in excellent condition, directly from the artist...

Shugo Takauchi was born in 1937 and is based in Mashiko of the Tochigi Prefecture in Japan. He worked as a company employee before visiting Mashiko and discovering Shōji Hamada's work. He then decided to leave his life as a salaryman and established his own kiln in 1968. Since the late 1960's, he has had a very successful career as a potter with an extensive number of followers. He primarily fires Mino, Shino and Oribe ash-glazed and black wares...

An incredibly rare set of five small tea cups by Tomioka Haruko enclosed in a wooden box signed by her husband the illustrious literati artist Tomioka Tessai titled Kone Chawan dated Taisho 8 (1919). They are hand formed, pinches and raised in the style of Otagaki Rengetsu (who was mentor to Tessai), and each uniquely decorated and each is uniquely signed Haruko saku...

A large exhibited porcelain box by Hayashi Toshio enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hakuji Senkokumon Dai-Kogo exhibited and awarded at the 13th National Traditional New Crafts Exhibition (Nihon Dento Kogei Shinsaku-ten). It is published and was awarded the Nihon Kogei-Kai-sho (top prize) as noted in the catalog (a copy is included)...

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Bust of vintage Hakata pottery doll of the historical Christian masterless samurai, 'Shiro Amakusa' (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amakusa_Shir%C5%8D), by Hakata Arts and Crafts company, Showa period, 20th century, Japan. H 33 x W 26 x D 17 cm (12.99 x 10.23 x 6.69in)...

As can be seen from the attached images, especially beautiful in natural light; this charming vase features contoured ridges encircling the exterior while rivulets of deep green Oribe glaze drip down its sides. Catching the light at the right angle, rainbows of color shimmer on its surface and the unglazed base reveals the iron-rich clay this piece is fashioned from. An artist we deeply admire, you can find several other pieces by Tamaoki listed among our gallery pages...

Set of 3 (1930's) Japanese Sumida Gawa Samurai and Geisha Figurine

The tallest one is 3.9 inches (10 cm) tall by 3.1 inches (8 cm) wide. The shortest one is 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) tall by 3.34 inches (8.5 cm) wide. Total weight is 1.4 lb.

They have minor rubbing paint, a chip at the geisha's thumb, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A vintage Japanese Aritaware umbrella stand in a cylindrical hexagon shape. Blue and white porcelain with Sometsuke landscape scenes of six different scenes. Its heavy weight suggests being heavily potted prior to firing.

Age: 1950's

Dimensions: 33" high by 10 1/4" diagonal diameter.

A Frankenstein chawan bowl made up of variously textured shards of porcelain put together with gold in the Kintsugi style by rising star Hori Takaharu enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 14 x 15.5 x 7.5 cm (5-1/2 x 6 x 3 inches).
Hori Takaharu was born in Tokyo in 1996. He Graduated from Aichi Prefecture Seto Ceramics High School in 2016 and entered the Udatsuyama Artist Research center, where he lived and worked for five years...

A beautifully rendered tea bowl with thick sides covered in crimson tinged glaze blotted with patches of snow white by veteran Mino pottery Kobayuashi Takeharu (born 1943) enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Shino Chawan. It is 13 cm (just over 5 inches) diameter, 9 cm (3-1/2 inches) tall and in perfect condition.

A stunning Tea bowl by veteran Kyoto potter Suide Masaru enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hakuto-ren Chawan. It is 11 cm (4-1/4 inches) diameter, 8.5 cm (3-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Suide Masaharu was born in Kyoto in 1947 and learned the plastic arts under the tutelage of his uncle Kato Eiho in before completing studies at the Kyoto Municipal Ceramics Research Facility. He opened his own private kiln in 1977 specializing in Kiyomize ware and has a lo...

Japanese Taisho to Showa period bulbous form Satsuma vase decorated in polychrome enamel and gilt highlights with flowering branches draping from the top set against a creamy white Satsuma earthenware background with splashes of gold. A dense floral collar encircles the neck below an everted, flattened mouth covered in gilt. The base holds a "Taniguchi" mark. Dates circa 1920s to 1930s. 6 1/4" high x about 6 3/4" diameter. Very good overall condition. From a Tucson, Arizona collection.

A mischievous squirrel ravishing a grapevine decorates this beautifully rendered dish by Takegoshi Taizen enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iro-e Budo ni Risu-zu Kazari-zara (Decorative Platter with Squirrel on Grape Vine). It is 31.5 cm (12-1/2 inches) diameter, 6.5 cm (2-1/2 inches) tall and in e3xcellent condition.
Yoshiyuki Takegoshi, the Third Generation Taizan (1919–1984), was born on December 1, 1919, as the second son of Takegoshi Yasuyuki (the first-generation ...

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Neko

It is 5.4 inches (13.7 cm) tall by 11.93 inches (30.3 cm) wide. It is 5.9 Lb.

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

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