~ Japanese fine art from the ancient city of Kyoto ~

A Woven Bamboo Flower Vase by Kajiwara Kōhō (b.1935)

Japanese bamboo crafting, known as "Takezaiku," is a traditional art form that involves the skilled manipulation of bamboo to create various functional and deco

A Bronze Flower Vase - Living National Treasure Takahashi Keiten (1920-2009)

The style of this vase, known in Japanese as karakane (“kara” meaning Chinese and “kane” meaning copper), has been carried on by Japanese craftsmen since its th

An Iga-yaki Vase by Nagatani Yasuhiro

A beautifully crafted vase from a studio potter in the hills of Iga, a few hours drive east of Kyoto. Iga-ware has quite a long history—by some accounts dating

Porcelain Vase by Miura Chikusen (1854 – 1915)

This Meiji period vase is made of fine white porcelain fashioned after classic Chinese pieces from the Song Dynasty. The potter, first generation Miura Chikusen

A Large Celadon Phoenix vase - Suwa Sozan I (1851-1922)

A rare and interesting offering, here we have an exquisite celadon phoenix vase with Chinese form and patterning. First generation Sozan gained wide acclaim in

A Large Karatsu Floral Vase - Nakazato Tarōemon XIV (b. 1957)

In Japan, famous for its generational potting families, only a handful have made it all the way through to the 14th generation—the Nakazato line being one of th

An Iga “Torigata” Vase - Furutani Michio (1946-2000)

In excellent condition, this bird-shaped, or “torigata” vase is a beautiful example of Iga pottery from last century. A master of form, material, and technique,

An Inlaid Clay Vase / Mizusashi - Nishida Shinya (b. 1955)

Japanese inlay ceramics (zōgan) are created by making incisions on the surface of a clay body which are then filled with various colored clays, creating a patte

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

An Edo Period Bizen Vase with Researcher Certification

Crafted from locally sourced Bizen clay, this mid-Edo period vase embodies simplicity, beauty, and understated elegance. Its unassuming form showcases the natur

A Venetian-style Glass Flower Vase - Fujita Kyōhei (1921-2004)

A key figure in the Japanese folk craft movement of the 20th century, Fujita Kyohei is credited with helping to develop a thriving glass-working community withi

An Antique Mugiwara Decorative Flower Vase

Japanese Mugiwara pottery emerged in the Mino region of Japan during the Momoyama period in the late 16th century. It is renowned for its distinctive straw-rope

An Ancient Korean Celadon Vase with Gold Repairs

Several years ago we were invited by our very talented kintsugi craftsman to what is known as a “kura-ake” or storehouse opening. Many reading this may be famil

A Momoyama Period Bizen Vase with Researcher Certification

During Japan's Momoyama period, spanning from the late 16th to the early 17th century, Bizen pottery flourished, producing exquisite pieces such as this symmetr

A “Konoha” Leaf Adorned Black Vase

A technique most commonly seen in Tenmoku tea bowls, “konoha” is accomplished by applying a coating to an actual leaf and then attaching the leaf to the surface

A Green Oribe Vase - Tamaoki Yasuo (b. 1941)

As can be seen from the attached images, especially beautiful in natural light; this charming vase features contoured ridges encircling the exterior while rivul

An Edo Period Oribe Vase with Stylized Grass Motif

Oribe is a visual style named after the late-16th-century tea master Furuta Oribe (1544-1615). Typically, black or green glazes are applied to the bodies of the

A Celadon Vase - Inoue Ryōsai III (1888-1971)

A student of Itaya Hazan, one of the most sought after potters in the world of Japanese art, the ceramicist who crafted this fine vase displays here a high degr

A Fine Bamboo Ikebana Basket - Shimabashi Chikufusai (1888-1949)

Here we see an elegant Japanese flower basket woven from richly patinated susudake, or soot-darkened bamboo. Its softly rounded body combines areas of delicate

A Bamboo Woven Basket for Ikebana - Suzuki Chikuho-sai (1872-1936)

Handwoven with delicate precision, this Japanese bamboo ikebana basket showcases the beauty of traditional bamboo weaving and the elegance of classic Chinese de

A Wajima-nuri Red Lacquer Bowl Set - Kado Yui (b. 1968)

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

A Bamboo Kakehana Vase by Kuroda Shogen (Tea Master Item)

Flower arranging is one of the great arts that Japan has managed to take to ever greater heights of refinement over its long history. Here we have a classic exa

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A Tetsu-yu Henko Vase - Kawai Kanjirō (1890-1966)

Conceived by 20th century master ceramicist Kawai Kanjiro—here an abstract depiction of flowers is used to adorn an exquisite “henko” shaped vase. The glaze use

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A Korean Celadon Goryeo Vase - Yu Geun-Hyeong (1894-1993)

This unique and captivating celadon vase is the work of an early 20th century Korean artist who spent a number of years in Japan honing his craft. Gourd-shaped,

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A Porcelain Vase - Wakao Kei (b. 1967)

Wakao Kei continues to surprise and captivate with this turquoise blue porcelain vase from his recent offerings. Using deep, rich colors not often seen in this

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A Rice Porcelain Vase - Wakao Kei (b. 1967)

According to Kei Wakao, the artist who crafted this extraordinary work, it took him years of trial-and-error to perfect the unique rice-porcelain glaze covering

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A Ring Handled Celadon Vase by Suwa Sozan (1852 - 1922)

A Chinese style celadon vase by one of the 5 Imperial Court Artists of Meiji. Sozan spent his life perfecting techniques for celadon production first used in th

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Red Lacquered Flower Vase - Tanabe Chikuunsai III (1940-2014)

Done in a style reminiscent of Japanese Mingei art, this striking yet functional folk-craft piece is the creation of Chikuunsai Tanabe III. Made entirely of tra

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A Large Sculptured Vase from the Chōtō Series - Sakiyama Takayuki (b. 1958)

From a well-known series entitled “Chōtō” (Listening to the Waves) this large contoured vase features a sandy glaze that the sculptor claims is an expression of

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A Modern Vase - Sakata Jinnai (b. 1943)

A very versatile and innovative artist, Sakata Jinnai produces pieces such as the vase seen here in his easily recognizable trademark style. Many of his pieces

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A Sculptured Vase from the Chōtō Series - Sakiyama Takayuki (b. 1958)

From a well-known series entitled “Chōtō” (Listening to the Waves) this contoured vase features a sandy glaze that the sculptor claims is an expression of the f

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An Extraordinary Edo Period Hirado Cloud Dragon Vase

From a large collection of Edo period Nabeshima and Hirado-ware, this intricately crafted vase features two serpentine dragons intertwined across the face of th

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A Small Flower Vase with Gold Repairs - Nakazato Takashi (b. 1937)

Takashi Nakazato is a celebrated Japanese ceramic artist whose family's mastery of pottery now spans 14 generations. Born in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture in 1937, N

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A Sculptured Vase from the Chōtō Series - Sakiyama Takayuki (b. 1958)

From a well-known series entitled “Chōtō” (Listening to the Waves) this contoured vase features a sandy glaze that the sculptor claims is an expression of the f

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A Mallet Vase - Suwa Sozan I (1851-1922)

This extraordinary vase is a truly Japanese expression of a classical Chinese form. Fashioned after cylindrical Song Dynasty pieces that are thought to have bee

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A Shigaraki Uzukumaru Vase - Sugimoto Sadamitsu (b. 1935)

A beautiful example of Shigaraki pottery—the result of techniques perfected over centuries by dedicated artisans residing in the provinces east of Kyoto. This p

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A Large Sculptured Vase from Sakiyama Takayuki's Chōtō Series

From a well-known series entitled “Chōtō” (Listening to the Waves) this large contoured vase features a sandy glaze that the sculptor claims is an expression of

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A Ridged Bizen Vase - Isezaki Kōichirō (b. 1974)

First born son to Living National Treasure Isezaki Jun, Koichiro (b. 1974) has quickly made a name for himself as an independent artist. Not content to rely sol

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A “Karamono” Woven Bamboo Basket (Tea Master Item)

In Japan, woven baskets such as this are often referred to as “karamono” (Chinese style) to denote their stylistic origins tending towards symmetrical proportio

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An Antique “Chabako” for Carrying Tea Ceremony Utensils

Meticulously crafted from carefully woven strips of bamboo, this traditional “chabako” would typically contain all of the basic utensils for conducting tea cere

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A Chashaku (Poetic Name: Kamigaki) - Tantan-sai (1893-1964)

Here we have a very unique ceremonial tea implement made by one of the most important figures from Japanese tea culture in the past century. While most tea scoo

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A Master Work - Murase Jihei III (b. 1957)

Carved from the trunk of a 400 year old zelcova tree, this lovely mizusashi for tea ceremony perfectly encapsulates the traditional craftsmanship surrounding Ja

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A Red Lacquer Mizusashi - Murase Jihei I (1897-1985)

A testament to the brilliance of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, this lacquered mizusashi—skillfully handcrafted from bamboo—showcases a deep crimson hue th

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