This early to mid-1900’s Karatsu style chawan or tea bowl has a wonderful thick frothy ash glaze spilling over a deep iron glazed base. The artist's seal is stamped on the bottom. There is a small kiln chip on the rim.
Height: 3 1/4”
Diameter: 4 1/2”
This early to mid-1900’s ikebana basket is distinctly Japanese with its rich nemagaridake bamboo, organic form and irregular weave. Reflecting sensitivity to nature and design, this artist integrated bamboo root into the body and vine around the rim. It has a copper liner. Excellent condition.
Length: 21”
Depth: 17”
Height: 3”
This glazed stoneware jar from a kiln in Kyushu was once used as a container for pickled plums. Thick black glaze with a light blue interior. Very good condition.
Height: 5”
Diameter: 5 ½”
This late 19th century miniature bronze ikebana vase captures the Japanese essence of function and beauty. It has a graceful shape with a design of birds, waves and rocks. There are two minor indentations around the lower section.
Dimensions: Height: 6 12”
This is a wonderful example of Japanese folk art, a piece of distressed wood once used as a fish shop sign. Early 1900’s.
Length: 14”
Height: 10”
Thickness: 1”
This early to mid-1900’s bronze okimono has been naturalistically cast in the form of an ox and young boy, a traditional Asian theme. Good condition with a few scratches on the bottom.
Height: 4 ½”
Length: 10”
Depth: 5”
This early 1900’s Japanese blue and white porcelain hibachi is artistically decorated with stylized pine trees and waves. Good condition.
Height: 12”
Diameter: 17”
This early 1900's Kyoto style hibachi is crafted from beautifully grained keyaki wood. It has a copper liner and heavy iron insert. The piece has wonderful joinery with drawer fronts that combine keyaki and persimmon woods. It has an unusually thick frame. Very good condition.
Height: 15 ½”
Width: 34”
Depth: 24 ½”
This is one of a pair of lacquer and paper portable lanterns. They are dated 1897. The family crest Takahashi is printed on the front and back. Good condition with wear associated with age. They come with the original signed tomobako.
Height: 13 ½”
Diameter: 9"
This lovely kimono made in the late 1800’s is hand painted with embellishments of silk threads. It is made of chirimen silk crepe with a red silk and powder blue chirimen crepe lining. Good condition with slight fading and signs of wear.
Height: 60”
Width: 47”
