All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1950
item #1107968
(stock #TCR3035)
The Kura
1,000.00
1,000.00
An Oto-yaki Chawan inscribed by Zen priest Kutsu Deiryu with the Tea phrase Jakunen Fudo (Quiet and immovable) enclosed in a wooden box. The bowl is 4-1/2 inches (12 cm) diameter and in fine condition. It bears the seal of Kawata Ranzan.
Oto Yaki (also Odo Yaki) began in the 17th century under the Yamauchi clan of modern day Kochi prefecture on the Isle of Shikoku...
Oto Yaki (also Odo Yaki) began in the 17th century under the Yamauchi clan of modern day Kochi prefecture on the Isle of Shikoku...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1920
item #1109729
(stock #TCR3046)
The Kura
1,500.00
1,500.00
A set of unique porcelain cups for Sencha green tea by five top names in Kyoto, Seifu Yohei, Takahashi Dohachi, Kiyomizu Rokubei, Mashimizu Zoroku and Miura Chikusen, all carried inside a six sided bamboo carrying case signed and stamped by each artist with each cup described, the case in turn enclosed in a wooden box. The box is titled Kosometsuke (?) Chawan, and signed within (illegible) likely by the collector for whom the set was made followed by one small and one large stamp...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1920
item #1109732
(stock #TCR3047)
The Kura
$800.00
$800.00
A yellow porcelain stand for a sencha green tea brazier by Seifu Yohei III enclosed in a signed wooden box. The piece is 12.5 cm square, signed underneath and includes the original stamped wrapping cloth.
Seifu, unlike many potters of the time, was low production and tenacious in approach. The third generation head of the family (d. 1914) was honored as the first ceramic artist to become a member of the Imperial Art Academy (Teishitsu Gigei-In).
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1940
item #1109784
(stock #TCR3050)
The Kura
$650.00
$650.00
A raw earthen brazier used in the preparation of Sencha tea in the shape of a demons head, mouth open with seihakuji porcelain base by Inoue Shunpo I (1896-1965). It must look fearsome to have the coals glowing inside, with the teapot on top, smoke coming out of his red glowing mouth. Both pieces are signed on the underside. The base is 5-1/2 inches (14 cm) square, the Ryoro the same diameter at the top, just over 5 inches (13.5 cm) tall and both are in fine condition...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1900
item #1140915
(stock #ALR4020)
The Kura
Price on Request
Price on Request
Scholars, sages and hermits enjoy the simple pleasures of life lost among the clear waters and deep foliage of the willow forest in this spectacular literati paradise by Ki (no) Baitei (Kyuro, 1734-1810). One of the most interesting and important scrolls in our collection, and also one of the most difficult to photograph. Ink and light color on paper in the original Edo p. Border and enclosed in an antique wood box...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1900
item #1140918
(stock #ALR4020)
The Kura
Price on Request
Price on Request
Scholars, sages and hermits enjoy the simple pleasures of life lost among the clear waters and deep foliage of the willow forest in this spectacular literati paradise by Ki (no) Baitei (Kyuro, 1734-1810). One of the most interesting and important scrolls in our collection, and also one of the most difficult to photograph. Ink and light color on paper in the original Edo p. Border and enclosed in an antique wood box...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #1141069
(stock #MOR4021)
The Kura
1,800.00
1,800.00
An ancient and worn iron bound wooden Tsurube well bucket turned into a vase and engraved with the calligraphy of Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) enclosed in a period stamped wooden box. Originally a wooden bar would have run through the upper center for the rope to tie to, the hole where it was is now plugged with old wood, and a copper liner inserted with a triad of chains joined in the center from which it could be hung...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1900
item #1141324
(stock #ANR4022)
The Kura
3,000.00
3,000.00
Autumn grasses, vines and a spray of flora decorate this anonymous mid Edo period (18th-19th century) Rimpa Floral Screen. After two centuries the white gofun has worn, leaving only a ghostly trace which accentuates the screens age and beauty. It is performed with light color and pigment on paper with applied gold flake and has been completely remounted, bordered in colorful Edo period cloth in a black lacquered frame. Each panel is 34-1/2 x 61-1/2 inches (88 x 156 cm).
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1920
item #1141327
(stock #ANR4024)
The Kura
2,750.00
2,750.00
The moon rises slowly into the evening sky, draped in the robes of an ancient pine, a fine early 20th century screen by Tatewaki Taizan, performed with ink on silk with a dash of pale gofun. It has been fully Remounted with a simple black lacquered frame accentuating the stately manner of the subject, with sturdy blue cloth backing. At that time some splits in the silk were repaired. Each panel measures 6 feet by 34 inches (182.5 x 86.5 cm)...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900
item #1143165
(stock #MOR4032)
The Kura
$500.00
$500.00
Sumptuous red interspersed with gold geometric lattice to which cling purple and green chrysanthemum, a fine priest robe dating from the late 19th century. The Kesa is backed with unusual pink silk. It is 81 x 35-1/2 inches (155 x 90 cm), and would be a fabulous wall hanging in overall good condition...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1920
item #1144409
(stock #TCR4039)
The Kura
$350.00
$350.00
A haunting crackled glaze of pale yellow and cream with clouds of gray covers the faceted sides of this exquisite antique Mentori Chawan of light soft clay. Inside it is filled with color from years of use. The bowl glows in the dim candle light of the tea room, like the spirit of some past tea master kneeling beside the kama. A stamp beneath appears to read Mukashi (Long Past), but is partly obscured by glaze which makes it difficult to be sure...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1700
item #1145305
(stock #TCR2736)
The Kura
1,100.00
1,100.00
A smattering of goma ash surrounds but is almost worn from the top of this ancient Bizen footed bowl which had been used as a Kensui spent water jar for the Japanese Tea ceremony. A pale gray is visible below the surface, as if looking through the outer red. The bowl is heavily worn outside from much handling, and was likely used on a daily basis. Likely Momoyama period, I have not seen another like it...