topics: August 2010 Archives

Ko Karatsu kofukujawan

By hotoke antiques on August 31, 2010 2:37 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Old initial iron-glazed Karatsu tea bowl allowed to be called as "Ko Karatsu chawan" enough,
dates back to Momoyama - early Edo period circa 1580-1620. 9.9 x 9.3 x H 7.1 cm (3.9 x 3.7 x 2.8 in) [Description]

Unpaid pieces including this bowl (though once sold in auction) are now on listing again.
I hope you enjoy them as second opportunity. http://stores.ebay.com/hotoke-antiques

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Minhwa

By hotoke antiques on August 24, 2010 5:47 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Rare realistic Minwha masterpiece by the superior unknown artist,
as the ornament for upper-class. Particular work, mixed with woodblock print and hand-coloring
as finishing of tasteful elegant similar color. Also, its realistic style of painting motif is unique and
exceptional besides the traditional meaning of motif. Such as, two fat men are the symbol of wealth,
lotus flower is prosperity of large family, and magpie is lucky omen. [Description]

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Twilighting

By hotoke antiques on August 23, 2010 12:20 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Ony, "The eldest son"

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E-Shino hirajawan

By hotoke antiques on August 22, 2010 3:17 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Old Picture-Shino flat tea bowl (E-Shino hirajawan), designed with the motif of reed,
dates back to Edo period circa early-mid 19th century, with an attached signed wood storage box
(as "Ko Shino hirajawan"). D 18.2 x H 5.2 cm (7.2 x 2 in) [Description]

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Kraak b&w dish

By hotoke antiques on August 22, 2010 3:08 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Old Chinese kraak blue-&-white porcelain dish, designed with motif of flowers & bird,
dates back to Ming dynasty circa early 17th century,
as an exported piece which is considered to be housed through the ages in Japan.
D 14.6 x H 2.6 cm (5.7 x 1 in) [Description]

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Teapot of Masu

By hotoke antiques on August 21, 2010 12:08 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Fine Mashiko landscape teapot (Sansui dobin) by the representative Mingei pottery painter,
Minagawa Masu (1874-1960), circa early 20th century.
H 26.5 (with handle) x 25 x 18 cm (10.4 x 9.8 x 7.1 in) [Description]

Starting from $9.00 with No reserve.
Also, more items are coming. Enjoy!

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Splashed shino chawan

By hotoke antiques on August 18, 2010 11:09 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Unusual old Shino tea bowl considered to be influenced from Karatsu style,
dates back to Edo period circa mid-late 18th century, with an aged wooden storage box.
11.5 x 10.5 x H 6.3 cm (4.5 x 4.1 x 2.5 in) [Description]

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