TWO PIECES OF HASO

Originally each of wide-mouthed Sue stoneware (Sueki) jar with a hall for installed bamboo spout used as pitcher called ‘Haso’. Excavated pieces as is, 5-8th century, Japan. One with neck: H 9 x 8 x 8.5 cm (3.54 x 3.14 x 3.34in), One without neck: H 6.2 x 8.5 x 9 cm (2.44 x 3.34 x 3.54in). One piece was attached with support at bottom for its stability in the later years.


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A breathtaking tray decorated with early morning Lotus with misty clouds of gold on highly polished ro-iro black signed Kunisada featuring a solid silver rim enclosed in a silk lined box wrapped in blue cloth pouch stamped Ogaki Kunisada. Early morning dew beads like pearls in the basin of the dilapidated leaf in the fore, while the flower bulb, not ready yet to open, glistens gold in the late summer sunlight. The tray is 27.5 x 27.5 x 3cm (11 x 11 x 1-1/4 inches) and is in perfect condition....

A paradigmatic basket by Tanabe Chikuunsai II enclosed in the orginal signed wooden box. This square form of open vertical slats is a favorite of this artist. It is 9 x 18 x 35 cm (3-1/2 x 7 x 14 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Tanabe Chikuunsai II (1910-2000) was born in Osaka the son of Tanabe Chikuunsai I and trained under his father. In 1930 he became a member of the Naniwa Ranyukai and exhibited was first accepted into the Teiten (Modern Nitten) National Art Exhibition in 1...

A voluminous tea bowl of red-tinged clay covered in pin-holed white shino glaze with a dramatic pattern in iron by Mino legend Suzuki Goro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Shino Chawan. It is 15 cm (6 inches) diameter, 9 cm (3-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Suzuki Goro has a list of shows and prizes too lengthy to go through, but the highlights are, Nitten National Art Exhibition, Nihon Shin Kogei Ten (New National Crafts Exhibition), Nihon Gendai Ko...

Cotton cloth with katazome (stencil-resist dye) for kimono (yukata) wich is handspun. Late 19th to early 20th century. In good condition but has a hole in the middle: 5mm x 4cm W:33cm, L:136cm

Cotton cloth dyed with rare suji shibori and katazome, which is named Koyanagi Shibori (Small Willow Pattern). It is first katazome (stencil-resist dye) dyed and then finely pleated by machine and dyed with indigo. The technique is invented in 1949, and the pattern was very popular after a few years for a cotton kimono (yukata). In excellent condition. Mid 20th century. 34cm x 160cm

Fabulous Art Deco Showa Period Ca. 1930 iron candlestand. Excellent condition. 26cm tall x 9cm wide. Ask for shipping quote.

Lovely early Taisho Period, Ca. 1915 bronze incense burner. top features a mythical shishi lion in relief and the rim of the base has a diaper pattern and mythical 'Baku' handles. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote.

Fine & Rare Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Dwarf with Oxford TL Test

This very rare and unusual pottery model of a dwarf was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a hard creamy-white pottery that has been attractively cold-painted in various coloured pigments. Note the fine detail to the face and clothing.

Height 12.5 cm. It is a lovely example in fine condition with minimal surface wear and much of the original coloured pigments remaining.

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Rare Chinese Yuan Dynasty Black Pottery Granary Jar with Cover

This very rare black pottery granary jar, complete with its cover, was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). Yuan black pottery items such as this are relatively unknown and very little has been published about them. They are found in the northern provinces, particularly Gansu province in the north-west.

The vessel is mainly of cylindrical form with a domed top and was used for the storage of grain. To the flat base...

This piece has chicken head shape that Liao people liked, originally these flasks were made just like as a leather bag because Liao people was Nomad. The scratches on the piece occurred when the pieces were fired while stuck together, and are proof of their originality. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93cjHvO1ndg Size: 15.0cm(depth) 15.5cm(width) 24.0cm(height) Certification; written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques.

A fine Tang dynasty Changsha bowl with good thick glaze no damage no ship no crack no restoration please see picture for detail, size: 15 cm diameter.

A Superb and truly stunning small TURQUOISE CUP, Ming Dynasty Style, Hung-Chih Period (1488-1505) with Sgraffito flowers and foliage. Has underglaze marking on base. Height 2.1" x Diameter 2.9"(5.2 cm x 7.25 cm) Good condition.

A very fine Chinese QING DYNASTY Bronze Chimera Pattern Seal. Good overall condition. Size: Height 3 1/2" x Width 3 1/4" (9 cm x 8.3 cm)

A boxed set of five elevated serving trays in red lacquer decorated with floral motifs in black by Urushi-legend Banura Shogo enclosed in the original tiered and signed wooden box titled Natsu no mi Kashiki (Serving Dishes with Summer Theme). Each is roughly 21.5 cm (8-1/2 inches) diameter, 4.5 cm (2 inches) tall and all are in excellent condition, retaining their original white silk lined blue cloth pouches.
Banura Shogo (1901-1982) was born in Nanao, Ishikawa prefecture, and studied la...

Fine Large Chinese Jin Dynasty Carved Stone Panel - Bird (AD 1115 - 1234)

This rare and impressive large stone panel dates to the Jin Dynasty (AD 1115 - 1234). The carving is of fine quality and features a bird standing with outstretched wings within a circle. Truely of museum quality: mounted and displayed well with a raking light this stone panel is a fine example of ancient Chinese stone carving but would look equally at home as a work of art in a modern setting.

Height 53 cm (20.75 i...

Punch'ong "粉青沙器”is the name of wares made of clay included iron and covered with white mud in early Joseon dynasty 15th century. They were made in a only limited short period of time, so original pieces are very curious. This piece have inlay of white mud expressing spring orchid, it's very rare pattern. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRB_kXhy6RM Size: 9.8cm(D)/15.0cm(H) Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan

The last sencha Tea Pot we have 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 condition, 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. He enrolled in the Tajimi Muni...