A Bronze Flower Vase by Living National Treasure Takahashi Keiten
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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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
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
Sculptured Vase by Takayuki Sakiyama
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
A Large Celadon Phoenix vase by First Generation Suwa Sozan (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 by Nakazato Tarōemon the 14th
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 by Furutani Michio
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,
A Fine Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Shimabashi Chikufusai
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 by 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 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