December 2011 Archives
"Unique and exquisite inlay work of Mother-of-Pearl (Raden) in abstract scenic design specially at the top surface, just like a feature composition of Minhwa Korean folk painting, ~" <Description>
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"Three of original woodblocks (Hangi) with the graphic design of Chinese characters (Kanji) and the classic pattern of flowering plants and Shishi lions, printed with red & green ink as unusual type, used for the package of products (incense), ~" <Description>
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"Unique and fine aged hammer-made iron fittings as a "Mountain"-shaped Key ("山" as a Chinese character), sling, and hook, as applyable Japanese folk art pieces (komingu/Mingei). ~" <Description>
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"Fine monochrome Korean folk bowl as larger Kohiki-type wabi chawan in the term of tea (cha), with minimal and calm expression of warm scenic texture, ~" <Description>
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"Sharp and solid flat Totoya tea bowl called Hira-Totoya of Asagao-nari (shape of morning glory), ~" <Description>
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"Shinto worshipper's wooden plaque for the shrine (Ema: meaning "Horse picture") from Tohoku region, ~" <Description>
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"Fine antique illustrated woodblock print book (140 pages) as valuable bibliography of important early tea utensils mostly from China (Ming), Korea (Koryo), and Japan (as "Japanized"), -" <Description>
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