Banko polychrome enamelled terracotta teapot, representing on each side masks from the Japanese folklore. Handle in wicker work. On the spout, Hyottoko, a comical and childlike character. He is recognizable by the shape of his elongated mouth with two red dots (he blows fire with a bamboo pipe), his white scarf with blue dots around his face and his eyes of different sizes...

When the founder of the Urasenke style of tea ceremony, Sen-So Soshitsu (1622 -1697) was invited to Kanazawa as the master of tea ceremony for the powerful Kaga lords in 1666, the first Chōzaemon came with him and established Ōhi-yaki in Kanazawa. Chōzaemon had been the chief apprentice to the Raku family in Kyoto and took with him many of the principles and ideas associated with Raku-ware...

A serene boxed sencha tea set in sudued celadon glaze by perfectionist Usami Kensuke enclosed in the original signed and compartmentalized wooden box. It consists of five cups with a teapot and lid. Each cup is 8 cm (just over 3 inches) diameter, 5.5 cm (just over 2 inches) tall. The tea pot is 10 cm (4 inches) diameter, 19 cm (7-1/2 inches) tall and all are in perfect condition, directly from the artist this summer...

This exceptional Bizen Yahazu-Guchi Mizusashi jar, crafted by the esteemed Kimura Mokusuke Sadanao during the Late Edo Period, showcases the remarkable artistry of traditional Bizen ware. The jar features a cylindrical form with a slightly tapered body and a flat lid, accented with two side handles—common to Bizen water jars—enhancing both its practicality and aesthetic balance...

This Edo period Raku chawan exemplifies the profound aesthetics of Japanese tea culture. Its rounded form is coated with an earthy glaze that transitions from greenish tones to ochre and orange, capturing the signature characteristics of Raku ware...

Chagama are traditional Japanese iron kettles used in tea ceremony (chanoyu) for boiling water. Their design tends to reflect the aesthetic principles of wabi-sabi, emphasizing simplicity, rustic beauty, and harmony with nature. Here we have an excellent example, crafted by one of the most talented artisans of the 20th century.The style is known as a “Fuji” kettle as the shape is reminiscent of Mt Fuji...

This handmade 18th-century Raku tea bowl is a beautiful representation of traditional Japanese pottery, reflecting the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic with its natural, irregular shape. The bowl's glaze displays a delicate mix of earthy orange-red hues, creamy whites, and subtle green highlights, reminiscent of a peaceful, cloud-filled sky. Its textured surface and flowing glaze patterns evoke a sense of tranquility, creating a harmonious and poetic beauty...

A very interesting chawan (tea bowl) dating from the Korean Joseon period (Richō in Japanese; 1392-1897). This particular piece appears to be from the 17th or 18th century (though could be much older) and comes with a box that looks to have been furnished within the last 50-100 years...

Another Exquisite Tea Pot by the young Kyoto University graduate Usami Kensuke enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Dobin. It is 10.5 x 13 x 16.5 cm (4 x 5 x 6-1/2 inches) and in perfect condtion, directly from the artist.
Usami Kensuke was born in Saitama prefecture in 1995, and graduated the elite Kyoto University Faculty of Comprehensive Human Studies in 2020, before making the life-altering choice to march down the path of a potter...

Swirling, wabi-sabi bamboo wagumi' Japanese style flower basket from the early Showa Period ca. 1930. Flowing and with lovely patina. Very good condition. W:13" x H: 14". Ask for shipping quote.

A well shaped, big tea bowl, chawan of a type of Mino / Oribe ware, of olive green and dark mottled brown-olive glaze with cartouches decorated on either side with geometric patterns and plant elements in iron-brown on creamy ground. Diam 12,5 cm x H 9,5 cm Excellent condition.

A vintage bamboo basket Ikebana for flower arrangement. Made using different plaiting techniques with bamboo (madake) and rattan; standing on six small feet, closing with bundled plating technique. Unsigned but a real impressive piece! Showa period, 1960/70’s. H 44 cm Ø 24 cm. Condition: Excellent! Almost no ware.

A finely carved scoop for powder tea (macha) made in the form of a folded lotus leaf. On the side a large centipede (mukade) in raised, red lacquer. With fitted cloth bag with artist’s name and seals, Migaku Akira a Taisho-Showa maker of tea utensils in bamboo or wood. Late Taisho to early Showa, c. 1930. L 15,5 cm. Condition: Perfect.

Antique Tea bowl Chawan for Tea Ceremony Chado. Mino pottery, Mino yaki. Inscribed with poetic impression in grass script calligraphy. Maker seal on the lower side. Diam 11,5 cm x H 7,5 cm. Good condition but signs of use of course.

Japanese Katakuchi Kyo Tea Bowl with hand painted Oni devils made by Yoshizo Asami. It comes with its originally signed and sealed wooden box.

Especially such Kyo-ware bowls are rarely available in the version of a Katakuchi bowl. Essentially, it's a bowl with a spout. But not just any bowl: its details are specially designed for the preparation of Matcha...

Antique Kuro Oribe Chawan with wonderful design, made by one of the best potters of the greatest modern potters, the 2nd Sakusuke Kato (Shunsen Kato). It comes together with its originally signed and sealed wooden box.

Shunsen Kato, also known as the 2nd Sakusuke Kato (1844-1923), lived during Japan’s Meiji era—a time of profound social and cultural transformation that influenced his approach to pottery...

This piece is the new work by master Sugimoto, using madara glaze made of ashes from rice straw. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8NqWCYeatE Accessary: wooden box signed by artist Size:8.6cm(D)/4.5cm(H)

A set of five narrow Teacups covered in Shino glaze by important contemporary artist Suzuki Goro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shino Yunomi. They are roughly 5.5 cm (2 inches) diameter, 8 cm (3-1/4 inches) tall and in perfect condition...