A Fine Late Edo Black-Lacquer Takatsuki with Gold and Silver Maki-e
An especially elegant late Edo-period lacquer takatsuki, or raised serving stand, supported upon three dramatically curved feet. Against the deep, highly polish
~ Japanese fine art from the ancient city of Kyoto ~
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A Meiji Period Maki-e Gold Painted Five-tiered Jubako Set
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A Meiji Period Maki-e Hand Painted Five-tiered Jubako Set
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A Wajima-nuri Red Lacquer Bowl Set by Kado Yui
A stunning pair of Wajima-nuri lacquer lidded bowls; each formed with a compact rounded body and fitted cover and with a surface finished in a deep, contemplati
Lacquer and Gold Painted Natsume Tea Caddy by Kawase Hyōkan
Exquisitely painted willow branches (yanagi) on a background of jet-black traditional lacquer; this exquisite functional art object appeals not only to practiti
A Modern Shino Kataguchi Vessel by Suzuki Shū
A decidedly modern and innovative take on the classic Shino trope, this “kataguchi” or one-sided pouring vessel lends an air of depth, contemplation, and brilli
Stylized Sake Flask - Suzuki Gorō (b. 1941)
Known for his non-conformist and bold style, Suzuki Goro has outdone himself with this stylized Oribe sake flask (tokkuri). Oribe is a visual style named after
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This depiction of the eternal “ensō” on a backdrop of pearly white feldspar over red clay signifies enlightenment, the eternal, the nothingness, and the freedom
A Tokkuri with Ensō - Tsujimura Yui (b. 1975)
With an uncanny ability to emulate features of the natural environment, the creator of this sake vessel,Tsujimura Yui, is one of Japan’s most skilled potters wo
Lacquer and Gold Painted Natsume Tea Caddy by Wakashima Takao
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An Edo Period Bizen Tokkuri with Hotei Engraving - Researcher Piece
Crafted from locally sourced Bizen clay, this Edo period vase features an engraving of the jolly gift-giver, Hotei. Said to be based on a historical Chinese Zen
A Rare Meiji Period Celadon Shuhai - Suwa Sozan I (1851-1922)
A rare and unusual offering, here we have an exquisite celadon shuhai with Chinese styled patterning lining the inside of the cup. First generation Sozan gained
A Large Bizen Vase from Mid-Edo with Researcher Certification
Crafted from locally sourced Bizen clay, this mid-Edo period vase embodies simplicity, beauty, and understated elegance. Originally crafted as a tokkuri, or sak
A Meticulously Repaired Momoyama Period Sake Cup
The perfect vessel for enjoying fine Japanese sake or whatever spirit fits the mood. Over 425 years old, this excavated and wonderfully restored sake cup is one
An Antique Karatsu Bowl with Exceptional Makie Kintsugi Repairs
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
A Tokoname Sake Flask - Yamada Jōzan III (1924-2005)
Tokoname pottery has a rich history that dates back over a thousand years. Originating in the town of Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, this pottery traditio
A “Gin-sai” Silver Glazed Sake Cup (Guinomi) - Yanagihara Mutsuo (b. 1934)
With awards too numerous to mention, Yanagihara (b. 1934) is still producing masterpieces into his 9th decade. The piece seen here is from a series he did in th
A ko-Seto Mizusashi with Black Lacquer Lid (Tea Master Item)
Seto is a pottery tradition established in the 12th century with the aim of reproducing fine Chinese porcelain and tenmoku-style tea bowls—which were hard to co
An Edo Period Seto-guro Mino Tea Bowl
Living in Kyoto it is not uncommon to come across beautiful antique tea bowls, however, finding pieces that are in good condition, aesthetically compelling, and