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 well made Japanese cloisonné vase. The alternating dragon and phoenix chevron panels symbolize harmony and balance. Areas of flower, vine and pendant decoration. Lots of engaging, balanced color. Sparkling goldstone embellishment technique demonstrated in dark green background on the shoulder. Some interesting areas of mottled color enamel details. Meiji era (1868 - 1912). Very good condition. Height, about 7 1/4 inches (18.4 cm)

Tokkuri, or sake bottle, made of porcelain, its belly cut to eight vertical facets, covered with a white opaque glaze with a few brown specks.

Unsigned

Kato Kiyonobu, Japan, 1975 or shortly before

H 5.4 x W ca. 3.5 in.

Minimal traces of usage, otherwise excellent condition

Comes with the original wooden storage box inscribed on the cover: White glaze, faceted. Signed: Kiyonobu. Red seal: Kiyonobu...

1900's Japanese Solid Silver Mixed Metal Sword Menuki Shakudo Bracelet with Samurai Marked "Silver"

It is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) in inner circumference by 1.65 inches (5.6 cm) in inner diameter and 0.57 inch (1.45 cm) wide. It is 66.1 gram.

It is tarnished and has minor rubbing of gilding, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Large square platter with rounded corners, scalloped rims and an uneven surface. Yellowish cream-colored stoneware that turned orange-brown by the fire, covered in a gray-blue finely crackled glaze with greenish spots.

Signed on the back: Getsu (Yamanaka Gesson).

Hagi, Japan, 1980?, 1990s?

H 2¼ x W 11¾ x D 12 in.

Mint condition

Comes with the original wooden storage box...

1940's Japanese Lacquered Wood Carved Noh Mask Nogaku Old Man

It is 8 inches (20.5 cm) in length by 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) wide. It is 0.4 lb.

It has peeling of lacquer, chips, hairline cracks, rubbing paint, and retouched white paint (as seen in the photos).

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Rare 1910's Japanese Hand Painted Noritake Nippon Plate with River Scene Marked Toki Kaisha

It is 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) tall by 10.1 inches (25.77 cm) wide. It weighs 1.5 lb.

It has dark spots and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Anonymous vintage Japanese oil painting on wooden board, attached with wooden frame, Showa period, 20th century. 51.5 x 42.5 x 6 cm (20.27 x 16.73 x 2.36in)...

An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware and natural aged patina. Warabite style handles. One main drawer with two recessed drawers and a security door that hides two small drawers where valuables were stored. Constructed using straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wood nails.

Age: Edo Period (1603 - 1868))

Dimensions: 23 1/4" Wide by 19 1/8" High by 14 3/4" Deep

Antique Japanese bronze vase inlaid with silver in a design of wild flowers, flowering vines and peonies being visited by butterflies and dragonflies. Baluster form with arching handles joined to the neck of the vase with animal heads.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 11 1/4" high x 6 3/4" wide x 6" wide

An antique Japanese Tansu wedding chest called Kannon Biraki that was made entirely from Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware and aged patina. Warabite style handles. Upper section features 2 hinged doors that open and reveals a large drawer for the main wedding kimono, a medium drawer that stored the wedding obi and two small drawers that held the hair ornaments and other accoutrements...

Japanese antique okimono of an ancient turtle. Made of silver and signed Ryobundosei.
The turtle is the subject of many beliefs and tales in Japanese culture. One of the most famous is the Tale of Urashima Taro, the fisherman who saved a turtle from the torment of some young children on the beach. The turtle disappeared into the sea but returned to thank Taro and offer him a ride to the Ryugu-jo, the Palace of the Dragon King...

Antique Japanese handpainted sumu wrestling sign. Two sumo with Gyoji (referee) in middle of match. Straw matt is visible with white banner. Mineral pigments. This would have been mounted inside training space for teaching of sumo in Japan.

Age: early Taisho period (1912 - 1926)

Dimensions: 36 1/2" x 23" high

Japanese arts and craft hand hammered repousse lotus copper candle holder. Four lotus flowers springing up from a large lotus pad. Copper with nice original patina.

Arts and Craft period (1860 - 1920)

Dimensions: 14" x 8" x 20"