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
~ Japanese fine art from the ancient city of Kyoto ~
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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
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 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
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 “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
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 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
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
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
Hand Painted Lacquerware Bowl Set (10) by Musashino Urushi Kogei
Painted lacquerware in Asia is thought to have more than 3,000 years of history; originating in China and then later spreading to South East Asia, Korea, and Ja
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
A Meiji Period Maki-e Gold Painted Five-tiered Jubako Set
Japanese Jubako—traditional stacked lacquerware food boxes—represent not only a high level of culinary refinement, but also demonstrate the importance the Japan
A Meiji Period Maki-e Hand Painted Five-tiered Jubako Set
Japanese Jubako—traditional stacked lacquerware food boxes—represent not only a high level of culinary refinement, but also demonstrate the importance the Japan
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
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
Lacquer and Gold Painted Natsume Tea Caddy by Wakashima Takao
Exquisitely painted cherry blossoms (sakura) and willow branches (yanagi) on a background of jet-black traditional lacquer. The craftsman, Wakashima Takao (b. 1
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