Marbled clay in earthy gray, white and green form a mapscape on the pebble textured surface of this wan-gata Chawan by Living Natilanl Treasure Matsui Kosei enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Neriage shoretsu mon Chawan. It is 13.5 cm (5-1/2 inches) diameter 7.5 cm (3 ionches) tall and oin excellent condition. It comes enclosed in a second outer wooden protective box (niju-bako)...

This is one to write home about. What an amazing work of art by veteran Kutani master Shimiu Suito enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kutani Kashibachi (Sweets dish). The sheer sides are sculpted in deep flutes, each uniquely decorated with alternating desings in gold on red and blue on white with floral dials. In the center is a remarkable painting of a bird over a voluptuous pink flower. Outside are entirely different designs alternating on each flute...

A large gourd shaped Bottle by Living National Treasure Tokuda Masahiko (Yasokichi III) enclosed in the original wooden box signed Masahiko. It is 19 cm (7-1/2 inches) diameter, 30.5 cm (12 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Tokuda Yasokichi III (Masahiko, 1933-2009) was born the first son of Tokuda Yasokichi II who had been adopted as a teenager into the Tokuda family...

1920's Japanese Satsuma Vase with Bamboo Marked " Kinkozan Zo"

It is 7.5 inches (19 cm) tall by 4.4 inches (11.2 cm) wide. It is 1 Lb.

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

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An exquisite ceramic bowl originating from the Chinese Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD), a period celebrated for its refined and elegant ceramic artistry.

The bowl was Salvaged from the Jepara shipwreck in the Java Sea...

An example of some of the finest porcelain modern Japan has to offer. According to Wakao Kei, the artist who crafted this piece, it took him years of trial and error to perfect these stunning translucent glazes and associated techniques such as getting the right flowing consistency and pooling effect on the sides and around the base of an artwork...

Very striking Kyoto-yaki shishi fu-dog fired in Kiyomizu Ca. 1930. Excellent expression and detail. Great condition. 25cm tall x 25cm wide x 14cm deep. Ask for shipping quote.

A magnificent bowl in dark earth through which run veins of gold with blue glaze draped over the side and accents in red by Ichikawa Toru enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 12 x 13 x 9.5 cm (roughly 5 inches diameter, 4 inches tall) and in excellent condition.
Ichikawa Toru was born in Tokyo in 1973. In 2015 he established his current studio in Bizen after 4 years of apprenticeship under another Bizen Outsider, Kakurezaki Ryuichi...

A small Chinese "Famille verte" porcelain vase decorated with bird, butterfly and prunus, dating to the Kangxi period (1662-1722). The mouth shortened and with later, unmarked silver mount. Base with underglaze blue double ring. Condition: the colors are very fresh, the mouth shortened and chipped, the shoulder with firing cracks. Dimension: c. 15.1 cm height.

A beautiful example of an antique Shigaraki Tsubo (storage jar) Vase displaying sophisticated Shigaraki markings of dark emerald green, shades of yellow and natural ash glaze.

The eye-catching dark green glaze flows from the mouth over the massive body of this jar from the late Edo Period (1603-1868)...

1900's Japanese Gosu Satsuma Earthenware Wine Pot with Flower Marked

It is 4.7 inches (12 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. It is 0.5 Lb.

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

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A set of three dancing figurines by Teishitsu Gigei-in (Imperial Artist) Suwa Sozan I enclosed in their respective signed wooden boxes each bearing the Teishitsu Gigei-in stamp. They are respectively 15.8 x 8.5 x 26 cm, 25 x 10 x 24 cm and 23 x 9 x 23.5 cm (roughly 10 inches tall) each, and in excellent condition. They are published in the book Kirameku Kyo no Meiji Bijutsu (Shining Kyoto Artists of the Imperial Court) and were exhibited at the Kyoto Kyocera Museum in the summer of 2022...

A flaring Edo period Hakeme bowl exquisitely repaired with vivid gold where the side has once been severely damaged. The sand-textured clay is revealed about the rim where the glaze has been worn away with time and use. The foot is masterfully crafted from a dark iron rich clay, likely from the Karatsu region. The workmanship is incredible. The bowl is 16.5 cm (6-1/2 inches) diameter and stands 7 cm (3 inches) tall.

Blue backed plovers soar over silver waves on the pierced sides of this large bowl by Kiyomizu Rokubei V enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Nami Chidori Sukashi Hachi. It is 18.5 cm (7-1/4 inches) diameter , 11 cm (4-1/4 inches) tall and in perfect condition.
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...

1930's Japanese Kutani Porcelain Tea / Sake Cup Marked "谷口製""九谷"

It is 1.88 inches (4.8 cm) tall by 3.26 inches (8.3 cm) wide. It is 0.2 Lb.

It has mild rubbing paint, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese Showa period Bizen style shallow circular form stoneware basin with low sides and irregular form rim. The flat base is incised "ro" in katakana, the mark of Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959). Rope burn marks decorate the buff body which is accented in shades of grey and russet. 9 3/8" diameter x 2 1/8" high sides (tomobako: 12 1/4" square x 3 1/4" high). Early 20th century. Very good overall condition. The tomobako shows minor wear including a small loss to one edge of the slightly war...

A spectacular Shino Vase in deep Murasaki, and white by Tamaoki Yasuo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shino Henko. It is 19 x 18 x 36 cm (7-1/2 inches Diameter, 14-1/2 inches tall and in excellent condition.
Tamaoki Yasuo was born in Tajimi in 1941, one of the homes of Mino ware. He began his path to professional ceramicist at the Tajimi Industrial High School, and a stint at the Gifu Ceramics Research institute, where he followed the footsteps of a number of modern cera...

A fabulous silver earthen bowl by Kako Katsumi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Ginsai Wan. It is 13 x 11.5 x 9 cm (5-1/4 x 4-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches) and is in perfect condition, directly from the artist.
Kako Katsumo was born in Kyoto in 1965, and graduated the ceramics department of Saga Art College in 1986. He was selected for the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition, the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition and the Kyoten held at the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art in 1988, followed in 1989...