Gorgeous art deco Tamekichi Mitsui III signed Kutani plate. He received his artist's name Tamekichi III in 1961 from his teacher, and was soon afterward commissioned to  More »

Gorgeous art deco Tamekichi Mitsui III signed Kutani plate. He received his artist's name Tamekichi III in 1961 from his teacher, and was soon afterward commissioned to create a plate for Edwin Reischhauer's visit in 1962. He was a favorite of the royal family who bought numerous pieces in 1976. Also from 1979-1988 Japanese Prime Ministers took his works abroad as gifts during state trips. He was a professor of art in Washington D.C. from 1997-2004 and had his own exhibition at the Smithsonian Museum in 2002. Perfect condition in a signed kiri wood box. $880. Shipping/insurance to usa/western europe $95   « Less

This is a rare and special Buddhist Daruma that we found in a private collection. Daruma is the revered Buddhist icon that brought dharma, the Buddhist teachings from China  More »

This is a rare and special Buddhist Daruma that we found in a private collection. Daruma is the revered Buddhist icon that brought dharma, the Buddhist teachings from China and India to Japan. He was so determined to reach enlightenment that he decided to sit till his legs fell off. Actually, legend has it that he fell asleep sitting so he cut his eyelids off to stay awake and they fell to the ground whereby green tea seedlings sprouted. Fired in a Hagi kiln with beautiful white glaze and fabulous features. The eyebrows alone make this piece a must. Absolutely a museum piece. c.1880. (16" x 8") (41cm x 20cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $140.   « Less

Wonderful vintage c.1930 ceramic 'Furojin' lucky god holding the Buddhist sacred wishing gem and the Buddhist symbol of release from desire. Beautiful green glaze, one of the  More »

Wonderful vintage c.1930 ceramic 'Furojin' lucky god holding the Buddhist sacred wishing gem and the Buddhist symbol of release from desire. Beautiful green glaze, one of the hallmark glazes from the famed Kutani kiln. Signed on the bottom, 'Kutani Seiho Tsukuri' made by Kutani Seiho. Perfect condition. c.1939. (19" x 10" x 10") (48cm x 26cm x 26cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $190.   « Less

Beautifully done fine antique Japanese inban printed porcelain bonsai tray. The Geometrical disigns on the sides are innovative and unique for the late 1800s. The intricate  More »

Beautifully done fine antique Japanese inban printed porcelain bonsai tray. The Geometrical disigns on the sides are innovative and unique for the late 1800s. The intricate inban printed cobalt blue designs on the rim are suberb. The best bonsai plate we have ever seen. c.1890. (13½" x 11" x 3½") (34cm x 28cm x 9cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $100.   « Less

Used for tea leaf storage and transport, this sensational Antique Japanese Shigaraki jar has the trademark blue and green nagashi over glazes on a white hagi backdrop. The  More »

Used for tea leaf storage and transport, this sensational Antique Japanese Shigaraki jar has the trademark blue and green nagashi over glazes on a white hagi backdrop. The mix of pigments is very unusual and the colors are exquisite. Perfect condition. c.1890. (18" x 13") (46cm x 33cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $200.   « Less

Fabulous antique Japanese Shigaraki tokkuri sake jug dated early Meiji Period c.1885. The trademark Shigaraki green nagashi striped overglaze is on a white hagi underglaze at  More »

Fabulous antique Japanese Shigaraki tokkuri sake jug dated early Meiji Period c.1885. The trademark Shigaraki green nagashi striped overglaze is on a white hagi underglaze at the top while the base is a dark blueish-black contrasting glaze. There is a spot in the black where the glaze didn't take in the kiln leaving us a glance at the original clay, which rather adds to this piece's wonderful allure and charm. No cracks. c.1885. (diameter 9" x 13") (diameter 23cm x 33cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $80.   « Less

A Banko ceramic vase fired at the famous Banko Kilns in central Japan in 1989 (it says 'Heisei Gan' on the bottom meaning 1989), recently known for museum quality art deco  More »

A Banko ceramic vase fired at the famous Banko Kilns in central Japan in 1989 (it says 'Heisei Gan' on the bottom meaning 1989), recently known for museum quality art deco vases. The kilns had their start in the Edo Period (17th, 18th and 19th centuries). This sensational modernistic piece is signed by Hiroshi Shimizu and in its original box. Shimizu, born in 1944, is from a long line of legendary Banko artists. His father was declared a human cultural asset by the Government. Hiroshi himself has won a number of awards and prizes including the Minister's Prize at the Nitten National Art competition. Also he won the prestigious Chunichi National Pottery Prize. The characters on the box read: 'Banko Tobun Tsubo' (Banko Vase) and the characters for 'Hiroshi'. Perfect condition. 1989. (15" diameter x 14") (38cm diameter x 36cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $160.   « Less

Dating from the late Edo Period c.1860, this fabulous antique Japanese Seto ceramic vase is signed and in its original box. Written on the box is 'Koseto Heishi' meaning 'old  More »

Dating from the late Edo Period c.1860, this fabulous antique Japanese Seto ceramic vase is signed and in its original box. Written on the box is 'Koseto Heishi' meaning 'old Seto vase, narrow neck'. Also on the box are the characters 'Kabin' meaning 'flower vase'. The signature is also on the box but the characters are difficult to read as they are in the old script. This vase is exceptional. c.1860. (7½" x 7½") (19cm x 19cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $85.   « Less

Ikuta was born in 1928 and studied with Kawai Kanjiro. He later set up his own kiln in Tamba, one of the seven great Kilns in ancient Japan. He became quite famous for his  More »

Ikuta was born in 1928 and studied with Kawai Kanjiro. He later set up his own kiln in Tamba, one of the seven great Kilns in ancient Japan. He became quite famous for his 'mentori' faceted sided vases. He won the 'Mombu Daijinsho' Ministry of Culture Prize in 1975. He died suddenly in 1982 shocking the ceramic world as he was a rising star. Characters on the original box 'tomobako' read, 'Hyakumentori Tsubo' 'white glaze faceted sides vase' and 'Tamba' and the name 'Kazutaka', which is the artists name, Kazutaka Ikuta. c.1970. (17" x 8") (43cm x 20cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $130.   « Less

Getting rarer and rarer to find these days, these Meiji and Taisho Period (1867-1926) antique Japanese Shigaraki sake jugs exhibit the trademark Shigaraki colorful green and  More »

Getting rarer and rarer to find these days, these Meiji and Taisho Period (1867-1926) antique Japanese Shigaraki sake jugs exhibit the trademark Shigaraki colorful green and blue 'nagashi' streak glazes. Superb shape and condition. c.1890. (8" diameter x 12") (20cm diameter x 20cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $90.   « Less