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Japanese Seto Ceramic Mizusashi for Tea Ceremony - JTXF51
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Our Price: $3,995.00
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Rustic Japanese Seto ceramic mizusashi water vessel for the tea ceremony, late Edo period, 18th century. From the Seto kilns in the Mino area, with a dark brown glaze. One light unglazed area on the shoulder signifies the front of the vessel. Comes with a fitted black-lacquer lid. A dramatic piece offering eye-catching beauty and functionality. Very good condition. Dimensions: 8” x 7”.
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Japanese Shigaraki Ceramic Chaire for Tea - JTXF52
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Our Price: $2,295.00
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Fabulous Japanese Shigaraki ceramic tea storage jar or chaire for the tea ceremony, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditional cream and chocolate glaze on rustic form with original lid. Wonderfully conceived and skillfully rendered. Comes with kiri wood storage box and silk shifuku case. Very good condition. Dimensions: 4” x 2.5”.
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Japanese Ceramic Ido-Wake Style Tea Bowl, Edo - JTXF54
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Our Price: $3,995.00
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Rare Japanese ceramic ido-wake style tea bowl, Edo period, c. 18th century. Exquisite open form, typically for seasonal use, cream-colored glaze with gold lacquer repairs. The inside shows patina from use, obviously a well-loved item over many years. A unique and highly appealing item for the tea ceremony practitioner or enthusiast. Comes with kiri wood storage box. Very good condition. Dimensions:
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Japanese Chawan, Seto Ceramic Tea Bowl, Edo - JTXF44
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Our Price: $2,895.00
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Splendid chawan, tea bowl from the Seto kilns in Aichi prefecture. The Seto kilns are among the oldest in Japan making and firing pottery since the 14th century. Elegant conical shape with a thick black glaze. Mid-Edo Period, 18th century. Diameter: 5".
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Japanese Ceramic Tamba Sake Bottle Tokkuri - JJXJ410
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Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $349.00
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Large Japanese Tamba ceramic sake bottle or tokkuri, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. The Tamba kiln near Kyoto is famous for glazed earthen- or stoneware sake bottles. Dramatic calligraphy gives name or location of sake shop. Rich bronze-colored glaze adds to enchanting earthy feel and appearance. Very good condition. Dimensions: 14” x 8”.
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Japanese Ceramic Tea Bowl - JCXJ2845
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Our Price: $395.00
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Whimsical Japanese ceramic tea bowl, early-mid 20th century. Rustic form and colorations with stylized water fowl motif. Signed/stamped by artist. Comes with kiri wood tomobako storage box. Very good condition. Dimensions: 3” x 4”.
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Japanese Ceramic and Lacquer Tea Bowl, Buddhist Motif - JIXJ2815
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Our Price: $1,995.00
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Eye-catching Japanese ceramic and maki-e lacquer tea bowl by third-generation master lacquer artist Shunsai Maehata, contemporary. Like his father, Gaho Maehata, Shunsai has received the official title of Master of Traditional Arts, a recognition that precedes that of Living National Treasure. One of Japan's most acclaimed young lacquer artists whose pieces grace several museums in the US, Shunsai Maehata here has rendered a singular motif featuring abandoned items used in the practice of Buddhism in gold maki-e on rich, glossy red ground. Beautifully conceived and skillfully crafted. Comes with kiri wood tomobako storage box. Very good condition. . Dimensions: 3” x 4.75”.
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Japanese Oribe Ceramic Jardiniere Cache Pot - JC912178
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Our Price: $995.00
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Striking, large old Japanese Oribe ceramic cache pot or jardiniere, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Beautiful, earthy hues, characteristic of the Oribe kiln. Simple, rustic form with sweeping lip, perfect for garden, courtyard or interior. A rare and remarkable piece! Very good condition. Dimensions: 10.5” high, 11.5” diameter.
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Japanese Mashiko Ceramic Hibachi Handwarmer - JJXJ428
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Our Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $395.00
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Elegant Japanese Mashiko ceramic hibachi, mei-20th century. Rich, sea blue overglaze on robust form. A sturdy, dramatic display piece, originally crafted as a portable heater. Mashiko is a town renown for this type of appealing, rustic-style pottery. A fabulous item for use as a jardinière! Dimensions: 10” x 16”.
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Japanese Tamba Ceramic Sake Bottle Tokkuri - JJXJ46
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Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $249.00
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Fine Japanese Tamba ceramic sake bottle or tokkuri, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. The Tamba kiln near Kyoto is famous for glazed earthen- or stoneware sake bottles. Dramatic calligraphy gives name or location of sake shop. Rich bronze-colored glaze adds to enchanting earthy feel and appearance. Very good condition with minor wear at base. Dimensions: 10.5” x 5”.
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Japanese Tamba Ceramic Tokkuri Sake Bottle - JJXJ47
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Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $249.00
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Eye-catching Japanese Tamba ceramic sake bottle or tokkuri, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. The Tamba kiln near Kyoto is famous for glazed earthen- or stoneware sake bottles. Dramatic calligraphy gives name or location of sake shop. Rich bronze-colored glaze adds to enchanting earthy feel and appearance. Very good condition. Dimensions: 11” x 6”.
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Japanese Oribe Ceramic Sake Flask Tokkuri - JK911252
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Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $295.00
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Charming Japanese Oribe ceramic sake flask, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Enchanting décor rendered in beautiful, earthy hues of green and brown, characteristic of the Oribe kiln. Finely rendered and nuanced. Very good condition. Dimensions: 5.25” high, 2.5” diameter.
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Chinese Oxblood Ceramic Water Dropper, Peach - JK9111710
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Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $295.00
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Enchanting Chinese ceramic suiteki or water dropper in the shape of a peach with fruit bat, 20th century. Traditionally used on the calligrapher or scholar’s desk to drop small amounts of water on the ink stone. Vibrant oxblood glaze, whimsical form. Very good condition. Dimensions: 3.25” x 3.25” x 3”.
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Korean Celadon Ceramic Water Dropper, Monkey - JK911177
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Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $195.00
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Unusual Korean celadon ceramic suiteki or water dropper in the shape of a monkey with baby, 20th century. Traditionally used on the calligrapher or scholar’s desk to drop small amounts of water on the ink stone. Rare animal form. Very good condition. Dimensions: 4” x 2” x 2”.
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Japanese Kyushu Ceramic Jar - JP911416
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Our Price: $1,295.00
Sale Price: $1,165.50
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Huge Japanese Kyushu ceramic tea leaf storage jar, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. An area of Japan famed for a superb aesthetic in the spirit of Mingei, where the creation of everyday pots in glazed earthen or stoneware developed into an art. Four hand-formed “ears” add charm and flair to this example. Rich black and bronze-colored glaze. Enchanting rustic feel and appearance. Very good condition. Dimensions: 26” x 17”.
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Japanese Chawan, Karatsu Ceramic Tea Bowl - JJ8MY141
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Our Price: $695.00
Sale Price: $556.00
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Splendid Japanese karatsu ceramic chawan or tea bowl, 20th century. Pleasing rust-colored glaze with characteristic speckling. Rustic clay flavor and texturing yet graceful form, very comfortable in the hand. Comes with tomobako, kiri wood box. Very good condition. Dimensions: 3” x 5.5”.
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Japanese Ceramic Vase, Bizen Pottery - JK88127
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Our Price: $595.00
Sale Price: $476.00
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Sweet Bizen yaki Japanese ceramic double-gourd vase, early 20th-century. Bizen, along with oribe and tokoname, is one of the oldest kilns in Japan, going back centuries. Rustic and charming handmade features. Ideal for the tea ceremony kaiseki meal. Lovely form overall, wonderful handmade feeling, and appealing rough glaze texture. A beautiful example of Bizen yaki, one of Japan's best known classic and ancient pottery styles loved for its use of natural shapes and the rich color of the clay. Its simplicity and beauty are noted for capturing the Zen essence of wabi sabi. Very good condition. Dimensions: 8.5” high, 5” at widest.
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Chinese Ceramic, Blue-and-White Jar - JP91149
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Our Price: $1,695.00
Sale Price: $1,525.50
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Exceptional Chinese blue-and-white porcelain jar or beaker, Ching dynasty, 18th century. Wonderful, nuanced cobalt-blue underglaze of animated dragon applied with ease and skill. Robust, ovoid form. Four “ears” and spout at neck. Classic item, ideal for the collector. Very good condition. Dimensions: 12” x 10”. 18th century
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Japanese Shigaraki Ceramic Jar or Vase - JP911415
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Our Price: $695.00
Sale Price: $595.00
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Great Japanese Shigaraki ikebana vase, early 20th century. A fine example of the famous pottery crafted at Shigaraki, one of the six ancient kilns of Japan, near Kyoto. Shigaraki dates to the medieval period, and from the 17th century has producing stunning glazed pottery of this type for functional use. Rich light and dark brown contrasts on rough, textured surface with ishihaze or stone burst accents. A wonderful display item or for use with dramatic ikebana display. Very good condition. Dimensions: 17” x 12”.
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Japanese Oribe Ceramic Tea Mizusashi - JJ79675
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Our Price: $595.00
Sale Price: $395.00
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Stunning Japanese Oribe ceramic mizusashi for use in chanoya, the tea ceremony. Teoke style, pail with handle. The mizusashi, or fresh water jar, is a substantial element in the ceremony, larger than most of the other utensils and dramatic in function and appearance. This one is signed by artisan Furouen and comes with original signed/stamped kiri wood box. Cloth bearing official stamp (hanko) as certification of authenticity also included. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 9" high, 9" diameter.
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Japanese Oribe Ceramic Summer Tea Bowl - JJ9A234
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Our Price: $595.00
Sale Price: $495.00
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Inspired Japanese Oribe ceramic summer tea bowl, early 20th century. Exquisite low form, typically for seasonal use, deep iron and green glazing typical of the Oribe kiln, fine crackling throughout. A unique and highly appealing item for the tea ceremony practitioner or enthusiast! Stamped on underside. Comes with kiri wood storage box. Very good condition. Dimensions: 2" x 6".
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Japanese Mashiko Ceramic Studio Vase - JC9102014
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Our Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $395.00
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Glorious Japanese Mashiko ceramic vase, early-mid 20th century. Brilliant red, green and brown overglaze with nuanced crackling throughout, ribbed base. A sturdy, dramatic display piece of practical usefulness or singular display. Mashiko is a town renown for this type of appealing Mingei pottery. Signed on underside. Very good condition. Dimensions: 11” x 7”.
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Chinese Yixing Ceramic Tea Pot - JO91162
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Our Price: $1,695.00
Sale Price: $1,525.50
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Remarkable old Chinese Yixing tea pot with calligraphy, Ching dynasty, 19th century. Made in Yixing town, Jiangsu Province, with a history dating from the Song dynasty. Crafted of unique clay, called zisha, that retains heat and absorbs the flavor of the brewed tea. Deep rust color, handcarved calligraphy along side. Mark on underside. An exceptional item for the collector! Very good condition. Dimensions: 6” high, 8.5” wide (spout to handle).
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Chinese Tea Pot, Yixing Ceramic - JO91163
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Our Price: $995.00
Sale Price: $895.50
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Enchanting old Chinese Yixing tea pot, Ching dynasty, 19th century. Made in Yixing town, Jiangsu Province, with a history dating from the Song dynasty. Crafted of unique clay, called zisha, that retains heat and absorbs the flavor of the brewed tea. Deep rust color. An exceptional item for the collector! Mark on lid. Very good condition. Dimensions: 4.25” high, 6.5” wide, (spout to handle).
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Pair Chinese Shekwan Ceramic Carp Fish Sculpture - JO9102844
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Our Price: $9,200.00
Sale Price: $8,280.00
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Magnificent pair Chinese Shekwan ceramic carp fish figures, Ching dynasty, Tao Kuang period, c. 1821-1850. Known for its skillfully rendered sculpturing and dazzling variegated glazes, Shekwan ceramics developed over a thousand years ago. This pair is composed of two sections each displayed on customized stands. Stunning, rich green and gold glazes. Dramatic detail in animated face and pose. Fantastic for the collector of Shekwan, a provincial pottery with great rustic charm. Very good condition. Dimensions: 30.5” x 17” x 9”.
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Korean Porcelain Tea Kettle, Choson Period - JO910283
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Our Price: $4,495.00
Sale Price: $4,045.50
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Enchanting Korean blue-and-white porcelain tea pot, Choson period, c. 1860. Exquisitely rendered with fine detail and imaginative composition. Motif includes nuanced floral spray and patterning. Very good condition. Dimensions: 6.5” x 7” x 5.25”.
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Japanese Ceramic, Daikoku Mask - JC9102010
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Our Price: $595.00
Sale Price: $535.50
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Charming representation of Daikoku, one of Japan’s Seven Lucky Gods, legendary god of wealth and patron of farming, early 20th century. Animated expression, whimsical form and rendering. Dimensions: 11.5” x 12.5”.
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Japanese Shigaraki Ceramic Tanuki Okimono - JC910208
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Our Price: $595.00
Sale Price: $535.50
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Enchanting Japanese Shigaraki ceramic tanuki or mischievous badger okimono, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. A mythical creature known for mischief, the whimsical tanuki was adopted as a symbol of aristocratic excess during the Edo period. Often displayed in front of sake houses to hint at the entertainment offered therein. Wonderful, detail and exceptional, imaginative crafting. Very good condition. Dimensions: 13.5” high 10” wide.
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Japanese Ceramic Mask, Ebisu - JC910209
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Our Price: $595.00
Sale Price: $535.50
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Whisimical representation of Ebisu, one of Japan’s Seven Lucky Gods, symbol of bountiful fishing and safe sailing and bringer of prosperity to all, early 20th century. Animated expression, charming form and rendering. Dimensions: 13” x 13”.
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Japanese Oribe Ceramic Sake Flask - JJ992711
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Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $195.00
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Whimsical Japanese Oribe ceramic sake flask, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Enchanting décor rendered in beautiful, earthy hues of green and brown, characteristic of the Oribe kiln. Finely rendered and nuanced. Very good condition. Dimensions: 5.5” x 2.75”.
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