Japanese late Meiji to early Showa period cast iron tetsubin decorated with a hailstone pattern in bas-relief around the upper half of the body. Bronze lid with a round openwork finial. The lid is inscribed with a bank name. The handle stays upright. Early 20th century to possibly late 19th. About 8 1/8” high to top of handle x 7 1/4” across. Very good overall condition with some typical rust in the interior from use. There are a few scratches on the underside of the lid.

This plate is made of kiseto glaze that he has inherited from his father master Hamada Junri, this kiseto glaze is well known for that it makes old kiseto color just like antique in Momoyama period. Size: 23cm square 3.5cm height Accessary: none

Celadon of Ru yao Song dynasty is called "Sky blue after rain", has very beautiful blue. The master Sugimoto has been challenging to the celadon of Ru yao for these 2years, it's amazing 90 years old this year. He made it this year. This piece is small tea bowl made of this celadon glaze. YouTube movie: https://studio.youtube.com/video/01_rVAv82EM/edit Size: 10.8cm(D)/7.8cm(H) Accessary: wooden box signed by artist.

Hamada is a hopeful talent in Mino pottery area that is famous for Japanese traditional pottery. This piece has very elaborate lobster shape on the lid with kiseto glaze that is traditional glaze. This type of pottery box is used for Japanese cuisine , however it might be interesting as an ornament. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ164upfAwQ Size:21.0cm/21.0cm/8.5cm(H) except lid Accessary: wooden box signed by artist.

An elegant set of five lotus leaf shaped Chataku Sencha Tea Cup Coasters of carved exotic wood, each leaf inlayed with a bead of glass simulating a single drop of dew. A frog surmounts the edge of each leaf, the tiny creatures each in a differing position. Each piece is signed on the base: Dainippon Shiki Kaibai, Kojin Obara Gyokko. They are 10.5 x 7 x 2 cm (4 x 3 x ¾ inches) and all are in excellent condition, enclosed in a compartmentalized wooden box...

An incredible small basket partly carved from a single piece of burlwood for use in displaying a single small fruit or cake in tea ceremony. Never seen of this size! A great piece of Japanese aesthetics! It is signed in the bottom and has a fully inscribed storage box tomobako: Araryu zo, made by Araryu,and sealed, Sashimono-shi and Ten'nenmoku ki Size: 7,5 x 9 x 8,5 cm. Taisho -Showa Period: 1920-40's. Perfect condition and nice, age patina

Tea bowl of tulip shape with slightly outward-curving lip, suitable for the tea ceremony...

Japanese antique Kyoto ware chawan tea bowl with glaze of straw yellow brown and light green glaze. Reddish orange splash using hidasuki technique. Collector's label #13.

Age: Edo Period (18th century)

Dimensions: 2 3/4″ high x 4 1/2″ wide

Provenance: From the personal collection of Frederic Cheever Torrey (1864-1935),partner of Vickery, Atkins & Torrey, interior design firm and art gallery founded in San Francisco in 1888...

Japanese antique Kyoto raku ware chawan tea bowl with glazes of straw yellow and red. A thick black glaze was applied to the interior and rim. With many gold kintsugi repairs. Collector's label #5.

Age: Edo Period (18th century)

Dimensions: 3″ high x 4 7/8″ wide

Provenance: From the personal collection of Frederic Cheever Torrey (1864-1935),partner of Vickery, Atkins & Torrey, interior design firm and art gallery founded in San Francisco in 1888...

Japanese antique Kyoto raku ware chawan tea bowl with black and red glaze. Decorated with two kiri blossoms; one large and one smaller. The flowers are the bare clay of the bowl. The glaze has been thickly applied, resulting in a lush dripping effect. Probably by Iohiniu...

Japanese antique chawan tea bowl with black, red and light green glaze. Painted hoju, wish-granting jewels are painted in a mat glaze on one side. The bottom is impressed with the signature mark of Seikan...

Important Kyo-yaki Gold Glaze Chawan with Fine Crazing and Oxblood Underglaze

This striking tea bowl, radiant in its golden glaze and resonant with poetic depth, offers a fascinating convergence of refinement and wabi-sabi imperfection—hallmarks of Kyoto ceramic tradition at its most expressive. With its luminous, almost celestial gold surface, it calls to mind the transient beauty of autumn light filtered through clouds, or the muted gleam of gilt screens in an aging temple...

Elegant Bamboo Basket with Flared Rim – Fine Japanese Craftsmanship

This uniquely shaped bamboo basket features a flared rim and hourglass silhouette, showcasing expert hand-weaving techniques. The tightly woven structure emphasizes both strength and refinement...

An antique iron Chagama (water kettle for tea) in the form of Mt Fuji. Mountain forest trees are depicted in relief on both sides. Baku style ears each hold the iron handles. Bronze lid has a rotating finial for fast cooling and handling.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 8" High by 9 1/2" Diameter.

Ki-Seto Chawan — Late Edo Period (c. mid-19th century)

A luminous example of late Edo Period Ki-Seto ware, this tea bowl presents itself with quiet splendor and a softly irregular form that breathes with the rhythm of handcraft...

A small spoon carved from a branch of coral (probably for tea ceremony) with the forked handle. Pale pink. In a fitted holster of deer hide. In an old kiri-box. Meiji - Taisho, ca. 1910–1920. L 15 cm. Condition: good but for tiny chip.

Like many pottery traditions in Japan, Karatsu takes its name from the city where it originated. As early as the 15th century, Korean potters heavily influenced the development of this art form—helping to endow it with the earthy, simple, and natural qualities it is so appreciated for...

This refined white and celadon green Tenmoku tea bowl (chawan), crafted approximately fifty years ago by the distinguished Japanese potter Gaei Matsuyama, presents a masterful blend of traditional form and poetic glaze expression. Measuring 6.9 cm in height and 12.1 cm in diameter, it is a balanced and intimate vessel that invites both contemplation and use.

The chawan is enveloped in a luminous white glaze, flowing like snowlight over the stoneware body...