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Japanese Bronze Futaoki Tea Rest - JCXF186
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Whimsical Japanese bronze futaoki kettle lid or ladle rest for the tea ceremony, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Dynamic conch shell form with rich, dark patina. Very good condition. Dimensions: 1.5” x 2”.
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Japanese Bronze Futaoki Tea Rest - JCXF188
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Enchanting Japanese bronze futaoki kettle lid or ladle rest for the tea ceremony, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Dynamic conch shell form with rich, dark patina. Very good condition. Dimensions: 1.5” x 2”.
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Japanese Makie Lacquer Kobako Incense Box in Fan Form - JIXF23
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Enchanting Japanese makie lacquer kobako incense storage box in fan form, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used for auspicious occasions such as the New Year. Brilliant, highly detailed gold lacquer work with sea motif. The inside features very fine nashiji gold flakes. Very good condition with mild wear on edge. Charming item for tea ceremony use. Comes with original tomobako wooden storage box. Dimensions: 1.75” x 3.25” x 5.5”.
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Japanese Chawan, Seto Ceramic Tea Bowl, Edo - JTXF44
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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 Tea Set, Traveling Tea Ceremony - JCXJ2844
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Delightful Japanese traveling tea ceremony set with accessories, early 20th century. An enchanting item featuring the Japanese aesthetic of form and function. Includes a variety of items, including mizusashi, tea bowl, natsume, whisk and ladle. Comes with tomobako kiri wood storage box. Very good condition. Dimensions: 20” x 7” x 7” (case).
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Set - JCXJ2847
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Wonderful Japanese traveling tea ceremony set with accessories, early 20th century. An enchanting item featuring the Japanese aesthetic of form and function. Includes a variety of items, including mizusashi, tea bowl, natsume and scoop. Comes with lacquered tomobako kiri wood storage box. Very good condition. Dimensions: 18.5” x 6” x 6.5” (case).
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Set, Shunkei Lacquer Box - JCXJ2849
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Exceptional Japanese traveling tea set with tea ceremony accessories and shunkei lacquer storage box, early-mid 20th century. An enchanting item featuring the Japanese aesthetic of form and function. Includes a variety of tea items including, natsume, kogo, chaire, tea bowl, whisk and feather fans. Comes with shunkei lacquer tomobako kiri wood storage box. Very good condition. Dimensions: 5.5” x 8.5” x 5.25”.
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Japanese Bamboo Water Container for Tea Ceremony - JC912174
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Extraordinary handcarved Japanese bamboo water container, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Carved motif of bird in flowering branch with striking calligraphy accents. A wonderful vessel for use in the traditional tea ceremony. Sought out for their unique natural and organic characteristics, bamboo logs are perfect for formal or informal displays. A great item for tea enthusiasts and practitioners. Artist signed/stamped. Very good condition. Dimensions: 15” high, 6” diameter.
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Japanese Shunkei Lacquer Chawan Tea Bowl Set - JJ912173
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Remarkable traveler’s set Japanese Shunkei lacquer chawan tea bowls, early 20th century. Includes three tea bowls and tea storage caddy. Shunkei lacquer originated 400 years ago in the Keicho Era. It features the natural richness of wood, enhanced by transparent lacquer that becomes more beautiful with use. Comes with original inscribed kiri wood storage box. Very good condition. Dimensions: 3" x 4" (case), 2.75" x 3.75", 2.5" x 3.5", 2" x 3.25", 2" x 1.5".
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Japanese Bamboo Tea Ceremony Cabinet - JJ912167
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Wonderful Japanese bamboo tea ceremony shelf and case, early 20th century. Finely formed in raised cupboard form. Used for storage of traditional tea ceremony items. Charming composition, richly varied and patinated bamboo slatting. Very good condition. Dimensions: 14.5” x 10” x 13”.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Set for the Traveler - JK911254
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Wonderful Japanese traveler’s tea ceremony set, early 20th century. An enchanting item featuring the Japanese aesthetic of form and function. Includes charming ceramic tea bowl, a whisk and foldable tea scoop with bamboo case. All can be tucked into portable basket. Very good condition. Dimensions: 3.5” x 4” x 4”; cup 3.5” x 2.5”; bamboo case 3.75” x 1.5”.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Traveler’s Set - JK911255
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Delightful Japanese traveler’s tea ceremony set, early 20th century. An enchanting item featuring the Japanese aesthetic of form and function. Includes charming ceramic tea bowl, a whisk and foldable tea scoop with bamboo case. All can be tucked into portable basket. Very good condition. Dimensions: 3.5” x 4” x 4”; cup 3.5” x 2.5”; bamboo case 3.75” x 1.5”.
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Set Japanese Shunkei Lacquer Plates for Kaiseki or Tea Ceremony - JJ9112516
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Delightful set of five Shukei lacquer plates for service during the kaiseki meal or tea ceremony. Shunkei lacquer originated 400 years ago in the Keicho Era. It features the natural richness of wood, enhanced by transparent lacquer that becomes more beautiful with use. An exceptional set in very good condition. Dimensions: 5.75” square.
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Japanese Chawan, Karatsu Ceramic Tea Bowl - JJ8MY141
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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 Maki-e Lacquer Kogo Incense Box, Nakaooji Moei - JI99266
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SOLD - Unavailable until Feb. 2010
Our Price: $3,795.00 Sale Price: $3,415.50
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Extraordinary Japanese lacquer kogo or incense storage box by Nakaooji Moei, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Remarkably rendered gold maki-e with raised maki-e crysanthemum motif. Exceptionally well-conceived and detailed with interior equal in beauty and artisanship. Traditionally for tea ceremony use. Nakaooji Moei was a renowned inro artist at the close of the Edo period. Signed on underside. Comes with original kiri wood tomobako storage box. Very good condition. Diameter: 3.5”.
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Japanese Bronze Water Container for Tea Ceremony - JO910286
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Remarkable, old Japanese bronze boshi finial transformed into water container for tea ceremony, late Edo period, c. 1800-1850. Fine age-old patina. Whimsical mythical beast faucet. An extremely rare find! Very good condition. Dimensions: 19.5” high, 14” diameter.
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Japanese Lacquer Kogo Incense Box by Hirano Naoyuki - JI99267
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SOLD - Unavailable until Feb. 2010
Our Price: $3,995.00 Sale Price: $3,595.50
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Breathtaking Japanese maki-e lacquer kogo or incense storage box by Hirano Naoyuki, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Stunning gold maki-e globe form with striking crane motif. Delicate mother-of-pearl accents. Exceptionally well-conceived and detailed. Traditionally for tea ceremony use. Comes with original kiri wood tomobako storage box. Very good condition. Diameter: 2.5”.
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Japanese Carved Wood Tea Tray - JP9J45
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Gorgeous Japanese carved tea tray in leaf form, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Wonderful, lifelike textural effect overall with lovely wood grain. Traditionally used to serve sweet cakes. An exceptionally well- rendered piece in very good condition. Artist signed on underside. Dimensions: 24.5” x 10”.
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Japanese Tea Tray, Carved Wood - JP9J46
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Splendid Japanese carved wood tea tray, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Fine textured effect overall with lovely wood grain. Floral accent at head with stylized wave motif at foot. Traditionally used to serve sweet cakes. An exceptionally well rendered piece in very good condition. Dimensions: 15.5” x 7.5”.
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Japanese Carved Wood Tea Tray with Frog - JP9J47
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Beautiful Japanese carved tea tray in leaf form, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Exquisite form with lifelike textural effect overall and lovely wood grain. Traditionally used to serve sweet cakes. An exceptionally well rendered piece in very good condition. Artist signed on underside. Dimensions: 12” x 10”.
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Japanese Carved Bamboo Vase for Ikebana - JW9MY133
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Exceptional Japanese carved bamboo ikebana vase, Meiji periood, 1868-1912. Floral motif rendered with extraordinary detail and meticulous attention to detail. Charming item for use in ikebana (flower arrangement). A great mingei piece for the collector. Very good condition. Dimensions: 13.5” high, 6” diameter.
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Japanese Tea Storage Box, Sakura Cherry Wood - JJ9F237
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Enchanting Japanese sakura cherry wood tea box, mid-20th century. From the Akita area, famed for its Kanto Festival, this is a skillfully carved piece. Wonderful textured and finely grained effect and beautiful form overall. An exceptional piece in very good condition. Dimensions: 5” x 3.5”.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Gourd Vase for Ikebana - JC9F1225
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Wonderful Japanese gourd ikebana vase with copper liner for the tea ceremony, early-mid 20th century. Rustic, hand-carved, with exquisite wabi-sabi feel. Charming item for use in ikebana (flower arrangement). A great mingei piece for the collector. Very good condition. Dimensions: 16” high, 6” diameter at widest.
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Japanese Lacquer Tea Ceremony Kashibako Sweets Box - JG9F1229
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Exceptional Japanese lacquer kashibako sweets box for the tea ceremony, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Exquisite peony motif in subtle colors and delicate hand. Very good condition with minor wear on underside. Dimensions: 4” high, 8.5” wide, 7” deep.
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Japanese Oribe Ceramic Tea Ceremony Sweets Basket - JG9F1235
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Fabulous Japanese Oribe ceramic container rendered in basket form, mid-20th century. Rich glazing with traditional green and brown colorations. Wonderfully rendered in beautiful, earthy hues, characteristic of the Oribe kiln. Appealing square form with handformed handle. Signed/stamped on underside. Very good condition. Dimensions: 7.5” high (w/handle), 8.5” wide, 9.5” deep.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Display Screen - JJ8D15
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Wonderful Japanese folding tea ceremony screen, 20th century. Traditionally used as a tea ceremony backdrop or display screen for Japanese dolls or ikebana. Beautiful slatted wood. Very good condition. Dimensions: each panel 35” wide, 21” high.
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Japanese Lacquer Tea Ceremony Tray, Basket Weave - JJ9J1012
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Lovely Japanese lacquer tea ceremony tray, early-mid 20th century. Charming basket weave form. Great care and detailing. Very good condition. Diameter: 12”.
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Japanese Lacquer Tea Tray, Kamakura Negoro - JJ9J1013
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Exceptional Japanese Negoro lacquer tea ceremony tray, early-mid 20th century. From the Kamakura area, so well know for intricate wood-carving techniques. Great care and detailing. Features dramatic phoenix motif. Very good condition. Diameter: 14”.
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Set Japanese Imari Kaiseki Serving Bowls, Edo - JK356753
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Difficult-to-find set of five 18th-century Japanese Imari kiln porcelain kaiseki serving bowls, Edo period. Impressive complete set of precisely painted traditional Imari bowls rendered in characteristic brilliant mineral hues. Elaborate, detailed patterns. Appealing octagonal form. A rare find for such excellent condition. The lovely combination of stunning cobalt blue with colorfully painted natural elements compose a dramatic serving set for use or display. Dimensions: 5" diameter, 2" high.
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Japanese Ceramic Tea Ceremony Furidashi Sweets Container - JJ8N2916
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Charming Japanese ceramic tea ceremony furidashi sweets container, early- to mid-20th century. Furidashi literally means “shaking out.” This item traditionally holds the colorful hard, sugar candies offered before taking tea. Beautiful, fine crackle. Richly nuanced cobalt blue décor. Very good condition. Dimensions: 3” x 2”.
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