Haito Chawan with Gold Decoration by Sato Kazuhiko
An ancient technique known as “haito” in Japanese was used to give this piece its distinctive look. Thought to have originated in neolithic times and commonly u
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~ Japanese fine art from the ancient city of Kyoto ~
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A Poem Inscribed Tea Bowl by Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)
The poem etched on the side of this exceptional piece reads: 花を待つ人の心や雲となりて山の端ごとに立ちまよふらん The hearts of those waiting for flowers to blossom — have they turned in
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A Set of Painted Tokkuri by Living National Treasure Kondō Yuzō
Yuzo Kondo is one of the more recognized names in the world of modern Japanese pottery of the 20th century. Though known mainly for his sometsuke creations (blu
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An Asahi-yaki Tea Bowl with Extraordinary Maki-e Gold Repairs
One of the most extraordinary gold repairs I have seen on a tea bowl in my nearly 30 years in Japan. If you search far and wide occasionally you can find maki-e
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An Antique Celadon Tea Container with Pewter Cap
Most likely Chinese in origin, this antique celadon tea caddy is a mesmerizing piece of art that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted during a time when
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An exceptional Tenmoku tea bowl with Yohen glazing
Occasionally while browsing through the temple markets of Kyoto or perusing backstreets tea-ware shops, an attractive piece will catch my eye for no particular
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A Beautiful Antique Koryo Vessel with Inlay and Kintsugi
The gray-blue celadon displays finely crackled glazing with areas slightly darkened by time. A faint pattern made of white inlay can be seen along the upper rim
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A Porcelain Chawan with Gold-leaf by Ono Hakuko
This eye-catching porcelain composition covered in red-glaze and highlighted with sensational gold-leaf inlay is an iconic design often employed by Ono Hakuko.
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An Iconic Hakeme Tea Bowl by Raku XI (Keinyu)
This exceptional tea bowl was crafted by one of the great masters of Japanese pottery and given the poetic name “Nami” (wave) by a famous tea master of the Ura-
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An Antique Karatsu Tea Bowl with Excellent Gold Repairs (Kintsugi)
Like many pottery traditions in Japan, Karatsu takes its name from the city where it originated. As early as the 15th century, Korean potters heavily influenced
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