A globular ceramic vase covered in Rimpa style designs by Taka Akira enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kutani Kabin. It is 20 cm (8 inches) diameter, roughly th same height and in excellent condition.
Taka Akira has been selected for show and awarded at the Ishikawa Prefectural Modern Art Exhibition, Asahi Ceramic Exhibition, Chunichi International Ceramics Exhibition, Kutani Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Issui Kai Ten and Nihon Dento Kogeiten National Traditional Crafts...

A masterpiece of Akahada Pottery ware in the shape of a wooden bucket with elaborate scrolling feet from the kiln of Okuda Mokuhaku. It is 18 x 18 x 19 cm (7 x 7 x 7-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition, enclosed in a modern wooden collector’s box.
Okuda Mokuhaku (1800-1871) was born the son of a merchant in Sakai Machi Yamato Koriyama in Nara Prefecture that served the local lords with hair ornaments, make-up supplies and other fashionable items. His given name was Kamematsu, whi...

An large Japanese bronze Buddhist temple bell called Bonsho with a carrying handle in the form of dragon heads called Ryuzu. The upper protrusions called Chi or Nyu improves the resonance of the sound when struck. Two opposing striking panels called Tsuki-za is the point on the bell where the best and longest sound is achieved. A bell of this size was hung in a neighborhood temple to summon the monks to prayer.
Raised writing on either side just above the lotus striking point (Tsukiza) sta...

An antique Japanese Tansu chest called Kotansu made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original bronze hardware and constructed using Japanese joinery techniques and hardened wood nails. 6 drawer configuration. Perfect companion for any desktop in need of organized storage.

Age: Meiji Era (circa 1890-1910)

Dimensions: 19 1/2" Wide by 14 1/4" High by 10 1/4" Deep

An elegant Chinese hardwood display stand. Surprisingly solid and sturdy, it measures 13" long and 3.5" at highest.

Lovely black glazed Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) bowl with wide lip on rim, and russet splashes. Excellent condition with iron oxide paraffin patina. Please note a similar piece sold at Christie’s, July 24, 2020- lot 57 for $9,375.USD. DD: 18cm/7.1in and H: 8cm/3.1in

Eccentric shaped Han three legged sacrificial pottery ceramic with lid. This globular shape is very unusual as most are squat and truncated. There is a lot going on with this piece i.e., traces of green and amber glaze, an ornate lid decorated with a floral medallion and sinuous intertwined dragons, symbols on the handles and legs as well as an ocher painting inside the lid. There is 4mm discrepancy and diameter between the lid an body but these are from the same site and kiln. There is s...

Chinese antique bronze jue, a wine vessel for drinking fermented millet beverages in rituals to ancestors. The libation cup is supported by three tapered legs. The wide mouth rim is has two finials on either side and an animal-headed handle on one side. The body of the cup is encircled with three raised bands of archaic leiwen motif. The underside of the cup has a raised, rectangular cartouche with and inscription stating the vessel is from the 3rd year of the Qianlong reign.

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A pair of Hyotan grown together as twins with carved wooden lids enclosed in an age darkened display box titled Wago Hisago (Gourds United in Harmony) and dated Kaei 3 (1850) signed Shochiku. The gourds are 14 x 9.5 x 18.5 cm (5-1/2 x 4 x 7-1/2 inches) and are in excellent condition.

This vase is created in the form of a water server complete with removable lid and pouring spout by Atarashi Manabu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Shinogi Sui-Chu Kaki. Shinogi is this method of cutting away portions of the surface, in this case in sweeping patterns like the arcing stroke of a Katana. This both allows the natural ash glaze a foot hold as it blows through the kiln, and as it cools, allows the molten ash to flow and create striking patterns on the surface....

A volcanic extrusion of scorched clay by Atarashi Manabu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Shinogi Hanaire. It is 17.5 x 14 x 34 cm (7 x 5-1/2 x 13-1/2 inches) and in new condition, directly from the artist.
Atarashi Manabu has been growing in popularity as one of the leaders in the Iga pottery tradition since the first time I saw his work nearly 20 years ago when visiting the family showroom in Iga village. Born in 1973 in Osaka son of the second generation artist a...

Exquisite colors blend together into a rich blue pool on this small plate by leading female potter Tokuda Yasokichi IV (Junko) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 15.5 cm (6 inches) diameter and in perfect condition.
Tokuda Junko (Yasokichi IV) was born the first child of future Living National Treasure Tokuda Masahiko in 1961. While on a trip to the United States in her mid-20s, the young Tokuda came across a pot from Jingdezhen, China and drew her back to the fold of the f...

Chinese antique jade carving in the form of a chimera and lingzhi. Carved of yellow and green jade with parts of the jade's rind incorporated into the circular design. The chimera represents the noble virtues of wisdom and benevolence. It is a powerful protector and harbinger of fortune and prosperity while at the same time symbolizing harmony between different elements. The lingzhi mushroom is a powerful symbol of health, spiritual growth, and longevity.

Age: Ming Dynasty / Qing Dy...

Spectacular Tiger scroll 18th century

Yanagisawa Kien, originally Rikyō ( 1703- 1758)
Yanagisawa Kien (1704–1758) was born as the son of Sone Hoko, who served as the chief retainer for Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu. In 1718, upon his coming-of-age ceremony, he was granted the Yanagisawa surname by his lord, Yoshisato. In 1727, he received a character from Yoshisato's name, changing his own to Rikyu, and began referring to himself in the Chinese style as Yanagisawa Rikyu. A man of ma...

Uma-gake (horse cover) made of handspun cotton and katazome (stencil-resist dye) uroko (scale) pattern, dyed with vegetable indigo. In good condition except for some stains in the back. 19th century. W:140cm, L:57cm

Yao zhou yao　'耀州窯’ is one of the most famous kilns in China that had produced many excellent pieces. This piece is sharp shaped and elegant in spite of small size. It has olive green color that is the character of Yao zhou yao celadon. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEJ4UkNsjVc Size: 11.5cm(D)/4.7cm(H) Certificate: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan.

A roll of cotton cloth for one kimono (tanmono) with shibori pattern. It is made in Arimatsu Narumi region in Nagoya city in Aichi prefecture, where shibori textiles have been made since early Edo period (early 17th century). In good condition, but about 2 meters of the cloth from the hem has light suntanned in the white ground, however, the other part is in excellent condition.20th century W:35.5cm, L:10m

Polished layered-lacquer lozenges are inlayed into the surface of this fabulous Art-Deco era vase by important Japanese Bronze artist Yamamoto Junmin. The lacquered pieces have been cut and polished from variously colored layered lacquer. The vase is signed on the base Junmin, and measures 27.5 cm (11 inches) diameter, 18.5 cm (7-1/4 inches) tall. It is in excellent condition.
Yamamoto Junmin (1882 – 1962) learned the metal arts under Katori Hotsuma (Hozuma) and Asakura Fumio at the To...