~ Japanese fine art from the ancient city of Kyoto ~

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 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 Wakashima Takao

Exquisitely painted cherry blossoms (sakura) and willow branches (yanagi) on a background of jet-black traditional lacquer. The craftsman who fashioned this fin

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 17th–18th Century Korean Tea Bowl with Gohon Firing and Notched Foot

Here we see a quietly beautiful Korean tea bowl with a rounded, gently tapering form and a tall, dramatically notched foot. A translucent blue-grey glaze covers

Red Lacquered Flower Vase by Chikuunsai Tanabe III

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 Chashaku by Tea Master Tantan-sai (Poetic Name: Kamigaki)

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 Poem Inscribed Tea Bowl by Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)

Sold, Thank You! 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 — ha

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