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Japanese Lacquer Tea Natsume, Maki-e Caddy - JJ87272
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Our Price: $895.00
Sale Price: $716.00
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Extraordinary Japanese hira maki-e lacquer natsume for the tea ceremony, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Gorgeous floral motif featuring kiri (paulownia) leaf and chrysanthemum in gold and red lacquer again rich black ground. Finely conceived and skillfully rendered. Comes with inscribed kiri wood storage box as well as silk shifuku case. Very good condition. Dimensions: 2.5” x 2.5”.
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Japanese Lacquer Bowls, Chinkin Technique - JJ87273
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Our Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $396.00
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Fine set of five Japanese lacquer soup bowls (suimono-wan), Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Rich, glossy mandarin lacquer with gold motif of cranes amid pine trees. Chinkin-bori (gold inlay) technique achieved after a pattern has been incised into the lacquer surface with a fine chisel and gold dust or leaf pressed into them. Very good condition. Dimensions: 3” high, 5.5” diameter.
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Japanese Lacquer Tea Tray, Maki-e - JJ87274
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Our Price: $695.00
Sale Price: $556.00
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Stunning Japanese maki-e lacquer tray, early-mid 20th century. Delicate rendering floral motif in brilliant gold against rich, glossy black ground. Remarkable care and detailing. An extraordinary and truly eye-catching piece. Very good condition. Dimensions: 17.5” x 11.5” x 1”.
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Japanese Zen Scroll Painting, Single-Stroke Dragon - JJ87275
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Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $316.00
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Delicate Japanese Zen Buddhist scroll, early-mid 20th century. Features dramatic and animated dragon and sacred jewel. Since ancient times, the Yamabushi Zen priests in the mountain regions of Japan have practiced single-stroke serpent/dragon painting, a spontaneous expression unifying ink, brush, and canvas. Such paintings are thought to bring good luck and security. Signed and stamped by artist and temple. An exceptional item! Good condition with a few creases. Original mounting. Dimensions: 78” x 20.5”.
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Japanese Lacquer Box, Maki-e Fubako, Meiji - JJ87281
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Our Price: $895.00
Sale Price: $716.00
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Marvelous Japanese black lacquer box, early- to mid-20th century. Exquisite form elegantly handpainted in rich and abundant gold and silver against glossy black ground. Charming pink accents add whimsy. Exceptional attention to detail and wonderful overall impression. Very good condition with some loss on interior commensurate with age and use. Dimensions:
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Japanese Hardwood Tea Tray, Poetry from Samurai Code - JJ8775
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Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $236.00
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Charming Japanese hardwood incense tray, Taisho period, early 20th century. Elegant rendering of poetry from the code of the samurai, Ako-Roshi, penned during the Edo period. Fabulous squared shape with gently rounded inset, and beautiful gilt calligraphy and floral accents. Great charm in craftsmanship. Traditionally used to hold incense before it is used in the tea ceremony. A lovely piece for display or traditional use. Very good condition. Dimensions: 8” square.
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Japanese Zen Scroll, Buddhist Single-Stroke Serpent Painting - JJ8776
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Our Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $396.00
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Fine Japanese Zen Buddhist scroll, early 20th century. Features dramatic and animated dragon. Since ancient times, the Yamabushi Zen priests in the mountain regions of Japan have practiced single-stroke serpent/dragon painting, a spontaneous expression unifying ink, brush, and canvas. Such paintings are thought to bring good luck and security. Signed and stamped by artist and temple. An exceptional item! Very good condition with mild creasing. Dimensions: 46” x 15”.
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Set Japanese Lacquer Bowls, Pine Motif - JJ8MY2816
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Our Price: $1,295.00
Sale Price: $1,036.00
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Remarkable set of five Japanese lacquer soup bowls (suimono-wan), Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Rich, glossy black exterior with exquisite, finely detailed motif of pine cones and needles in gold maki-e inside. Superbly rendered chinkin-bori (gold inlay) technique achieved after a pattern has been incised into the lacquer surface with a fine chisel and gold dust or leaf pressed into them. Kiri wood storage box included. Very good condition. Dimensions: 3.5” (6 cm) high, 5.25” (13.5 cm) diameter.
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Japanese Lacquer Covered Bowl or Box, Wajima-Nuri - JJ8MY2818
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Our Price: $895.00
Sale Price: $716.00
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Stunning Japanese lacquer bowl or box, Showa period, early-mid 20th century. Traditional and renowned Wajima-Nuri lacquer featuring highly detailed pine-needle motif. Silver lip. Accompanied by inscribled tomobako kiri wood box. Very good condition. Dimensions: 4” (10 cm) high, 7” (17.5 cm).
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Set Japanese Lacquer Bowls, Stylized Crane Motif - JJ8MY2819
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Our Price: $995.00
Sale Price: $796.00
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Outstanding set of five Japanese lacquer bowls (suimono-wan), Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Rich, glossy wine-color exterior and red lacquer interior. Exquisite stylized crane motif in brilliant gold maki-e. Comes with kiri wood storage box. Very good condition. Dimensions: 3.25” (8 cm) high, 4.75” (12 cm) diameter.
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Set of Japanese Bamboo and Lacquer Covered Bowls - JJ8MY2820
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Our Price: $1,295.00
Sale Price: $1,036.00
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Fantastic set of five Japanese bamboo and lacquer covered bowls, early-mid 20th century. Exquisitely carved bamboo vessels with gorgeous lacquer interior and maki-e decor on inside of each lid. Exceptional artisanship. Sublime! Come with kiri wood storage box. Very good condition with minor evidence of aging. Dimensions: 3.25” (8 cm) high, 3.25” (8 cm) diameter.
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Japanese Tea Bowl, Aka Raku Chawan - JJ8MY2821
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Our Price: $595.00
Sale Price: $476.00
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Fine, old Japanese Aka Raku ware ceramic tea bowl, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Gorgeous example of famed ceramic originating in 16th-century in Kyoto prefecture. Rich red and gray glaze. A unique and highly appealing item for the tea ceremony practitioner or enthusiast. Seal mark on underside. Comes with tomobako kiri wood storage box. Very good condition with minor wear to lip, evidence that this was a much loved and utilized piece. Dimensions: 3.25” (8 cm) high, 4.75” (12 cm) diameter.
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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 Lacquer Kogo Incense Box, Gold Makie - JJ8MY1410
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Our Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $396.00
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Exquisite Japanese lacquer kogo or incense storage box, mid-20th century. Subtely rendered ginkgo leaf motif in gold makie and the box is finished in silver edge. Exceptionally conceived and detailed by artist Reiho Sasaki. Traditionally for tea ceremony use. Comes with signed kiri wood storage box. Very good condition. Dimensions: 1” x 2.75”.
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Japanese Porcelain Sake Flask Tokkuri - JJ8MY144
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Our Price: $95.00
Sale Price: $76.00
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Sweet Japanese blue-and-white porcelain vase or sake flask, mid-20th century. Wonderful form and charming landscape motif. Highly detailed, finely rendered and nuanced. Very good condition. Dimensions: 6” x 3”.
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Japanese Tea Bowl, Bizen Ceramic Chawan - JJ8MY161
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Our Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $396.00
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Fabulous Japanese Bizen yaki chawan or tea bowl, early 20th century. A stunning example of bizen yaki, one of Japan ’s best-known, ancient and classic pottery styles loved for its use of natural shapes and the rich color of the clay. For use in the Japanese tea ceremony. Robust form, very pleasing in the hand. Potter’s seal mark on underside. A superb example of craftsmanship. Comes with inscribed kiri wood storage box. Very good condition. Dimensions: 4” x 5”.
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Japanese Chawan, Aka Raku Ceramic Tea Bowl - JJ8MY162
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Our Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $396.00
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Beautiful Japanese aka Raku hira ceramic tea bowl, mid-20th century. Exquisite low form, typically used in summer, deep red and black glazing. 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: 2.25” x 5.5”.
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Japanese Copper Vase for Tea Ceremony Ikebana - JJ8MY163
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Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $316.00
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Exquisite Japanese copper vase, mid-20th century. Gorgeous slender, stick-neck form. Lovely mottled finish. Typically used for ikebana floral display at tea ceremony. Comes with kiri wood storage box Very good condition. Height: 11”.
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Japanese Ceramic Serving Bowl, Karatsu - JJ8MY164
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Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $316.00
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Charming Japanese Karatsu ware ceramic bowl or ikebana basin, mid-20th century. Natural form and subtle colorations. Wonderful texture. Artistically handformed with skill and imagination. Signed by artist Rizaemon. Comes with original kiri wood storage box. Very good condition. Dimensions: 3” x 9.25” x 8.5”.
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Set Japanese Lacquer Soup Bowls - JJ8MY165
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Our Price: $695.00
Sale Price: $556.00
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Dynamic set of five Japanese lacquer soup bowls (suimono-wan), Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Rich, glossy chocolate brown and red lacquer with gold crane motif on each, delicate pine motif on interior lid. Chinkin-bori (gold inlay) technique achieved after a pattern has been incised into the lacquer surface with a fine chisel and gold dust or leaf pressed into them. Very good condition. Dimensions: 3.25” x 5”.
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Japanese Scroll Painting, Zen Enso Calligraphy - JJ8MY131
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Our Price: $895.00
Sale Price: $716.00
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Outstanding Japanese Zen scroll painting, Showa period, early 20th century. A stunning depiction of the enso (meaning circle), symbol of the absolute and true nature of existence and enlightenment, entirely rendered in calligraphy. In addition, a poem rendering in elegant, fluid script. Ink on paper, signed and stamped. Very good condition. Dimensions: 70” x 24”.
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Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner - JJ8MY501
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Our Price: $195.00
Sale Price: $156.00
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Sublime Japanese bronze koro or incense burner, early 20th century. Lovely metal craftsmanship in subtle rendering and fine bulb form. Enchanting vessel often used in the tea ceremony and placed in the traditional tokonoma or alcove found in Japanese homes. Very good condition. Dimensions: 3.5” x 4.5”.
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Japanese Calligraphy Brush, Large Size with Storage Box - JJ8MY504
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Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $236.00
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Superb Japanese calligraphy brush with storage box, early 20th century. Handle crafted of bamboo with lovely variations in color and great patina. Tip has been strung with cord for hanging. A fine traditional piece in very good condition. Length: 17”.
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Japanese Kettle and Brazier, Iron Furogama - JJ8MY505
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Our Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $396.00
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Exceptional Japanese furo-gama, cast-iron kettle and brazier for the tea ceremony, early 20th century. Rustic design with fabulous orange peel texture. Bronze lid with persimmon form knob. Tripod iron base and ring handles. Very good condition. Dimensions: 14” x 13”.
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Japanese Wood and Gilt Architectural Element, Waterfall - JJ8MY506
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Our Price: $195.00
Sale Price: $156.00
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Beautiful Japanese handcarved wood and gilt architectural temple shrine element, Taisho, c. 1912-1926. Remarkable, finely detailed three-dimensional waterfall motif. Very good condition. Dimensions: 7.75” x 5”.
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Japanese Ceramic Suiban, Mashiko Flower or Bonzai Basin - JJ8MY507
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Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $236.00
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Wonderful Japanese Mashiko ceramic suiban or flower basin, early-mid 20th century. Rich blue overglaze with nuanced coloring. A sturdy, dramatic display piece of practical usefulness for bonsai or ikebana floral display. Mashiko is a town renown for this type of appealing Mingei pottery. Very good condition. Dimensions: 2.75” x 15.5” x 10”.
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Pair Japanese Wood and Gilt Architectural Elements, Chrysanthemum - JJ8MY508
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Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $236.00
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Striking pair Japanese handcarved wood and gilt architectural temple shrine elements, Taisho, c. 1912-1926. Remarkable, finely detailed three-dimensional chrysanthemum motif. Very good condition. Dimensions: 19” x 3”.
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Japanese Lacquer Tea Plates, Floral Motif - JJ8MY509
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Our Price: $595.00
Sale Price: $476.00
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Exquisite set of five Japanese lacquer and wood sweets plates for the tea ceremony, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Finely conceived and beautifully rendered floral motif in vivid red and gold. Each plate individually signed. Original kiri wood tomobako storage box. Very good condition. Diameter: 5.25” square.
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Japanese Basket, Woven Bamboo Letter Box - JJ8MY510
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Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $316.00
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Wonderful Japanese letter box basket of woven bamboo, early 20th century. A beautiful, subtle piece with lovely, rich patina. Eye-catching open weave design. Very good condition. Dimensions: 4” x 14” x 10”.
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Japanese Zen Scroll, Tama with Mt. Fuji - JJ8A2202
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Our Price: $1,295.00
Sale Price: $1,036.00
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Superb Japanese Zen scroll, early 20th century. A large, stunning work, featuring a depiction of Mt. Fuji and the tama, or sacred jewel, an allusion to the treasures within us, said to bring light into darkness. Ink on paper, signed and stamped. Very good condition. Dimensions: 75” x 24.5”.
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