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Notifications with Wishing

By hotoke antiques on March 17, 2011 5:34 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

To The All,

Due to the one of the causes of this Catastrophe by Earthquake and Tsunami we are experiencing in Japan now, we first of all would like you to understand there is some possibility of Shipping items maybe a little delay, though I do not have any information about this now.

Then again as duplicated notification (http://hotoke-antiques.com/topics/2011/03/earthquake-tsunamis.html), please understand We & our Stock are mercifully in the safe place, and will regularly continue to work as usual.

However, on the other hand, the tens of thousands of victims in the damaged area can not get anything of life conservation including water, food, medicine, electricity, gas, etc. in this cold weather as the matter of present fact. Therefore, although this critical state will be getting a little more improved than now when the main land route to the damaged area is revived, they will still need MORE HELP definitely and We would appreciate you to give them donation from the some reliable charity organization in your country and pray for them.

Arigatogozaimasu,

Dai Okumura
http://hotoke-antiques.com

Earthquake & Tsunami

By hotoke antiques on March 12, 2011 4:53 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/11/japan.quake/index.html?hpt=T1

Thank you very much for your kind mails.
To the others, I'm just fine and my all family is fine with no problem as well.
This is quite a terrible disaster...
I mourn for the loss of many lives.

Best wishes,

Dai Okumura
http://hotoke-antiques.com

New pieces

By hotoke antiques on March 7, 2011 9:46 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Ending on March 10-14

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A gate of Mingeikan

By hotoke antiques on February 22, 2011 11:34 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

http://mingeikan.x0.com

And as a reminder, our auctioned items will be ended very soon...

http://shop.ebay.com/suki-mono/m.html

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New lineup

By hotoke antiques on February 16, 2011 12:34 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

White Satsuma incense burner with relief / Edo period ---> DESCRIPTION

New items are now coming up.
Hope you can meet the one from HERE.
Don't miss it.

一期一会 "One time, One meeting"

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Sudden sale!

By hotoke antiques on February 14, 2011 10:13 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

From lower price, 10-day auction.

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Coming really soon.

By hotoke antiques on February 8, 2011 4:05 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Now, our fresh items are ready for listing.
Please don't miss' them!

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Special bargain sale for MAKUZU enthusiast!!! DON'T MISS IT!!!

By hotoke antiques on January 26, 2011 11:42 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

MAKUZU STUDIO PORCELAIN MEOTO TEACUPS by Miyagawa Kozan II ---> DESCRIPTION

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Revision for Karatsu chawan

By hotoke antiques on January 25, 2011 9:11 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Hi,
Short but important revision.
I revised "Reborn Karatsu tea bowl" for a question from a customer (Thank you very much!).
As the reference, the below is the contents of our mails.

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Dear Dai:

I love this bowl. It is similar to my favorite Momoyama Karatsu bowl you displayed at MAK. I am sad about chip on rim.

Is this chip original part of pottery or did it occur after yobitsugi? Could it be repaired to enjoy full beauty of use as chawan? Or is it worth more if unrepaired? Could you share your thought?

Lastly, there is large hairline crack. Does this "ping" clear or with rattle and may also need repair?

P.S. As you can tell, I favor Karatsu and early ash/white slip bowls. I love your selection.

Arigato, ********

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******** san,

Thank you very much for your interest and suggestion.
I think this chip and a big crack you suggest at mouth-rim would be occurred after yobitsugi work because it should have been repaired considering this position.
Unless your lip touch this position and pour hot water over this "line" (because it leaks), I consider this chawan in the present condition would be able to be used for tea specially for Koi-cha.
However, I must add this description for its further condition, and I appreciate you very much for your suggestion.
I'm very glad to hear praise from you, and will continue to list art pieces which inspire us.
Please enjoy.
Arigatogozaimasu,

Dai Okumura
http://hotoke-antiques.com

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Starting New year's bargain sale!

By hotoke antiques on January 14, 2011 12:11 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Dear Customer :

Thank you very much for replying about the survey,
and I hope your valuable voice reflect this coming bargain sale as 7/10 days auction.
(*Start from 1/13 at 13:21:48 PST)

The most of relisting items are starting from nearly 50%off of its 'Buy it now" price, and some items are more discounted! So why not, please check it out, and don't miss this special opportunity.

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Arigatogozaimasu from Japan, and Good luck!

Dai Okumura
http://hotoke-antiques.com

VERY SHORT QUESTIONNAIRE FOR INVENTORY ADJUSTMENT

By hotoke antiques on January 7, 2011 3:11 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Dear Customer:

I hope you are enjoying new year time.
This time, I want to thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you.
Please help us serve you better by taking a moment to answer us about the below questions.

(1) What our existing item (Buy it now items) are you interested in owning? [Multiple items are welcome.]

(2) And, how much can you pay for the above item(s) you are interested in?

That's it, and please send us to mail@hotoke-antiques.com

Thank you very much, we appreciate your cooperation.

Then, after totalization of this survey, we will relist some Buy it now items starting as 7/10-day auction with No reserve as inventory adjustment. The auction will start in next week we consider.
If you have further inquiry for that, please feel free to ask us in advance.
Arigatogozaimasu.

Dai Okumura
http://hotoke-antiques.com

8am, can't imagine the coldness.

By hotoke antiques on December 25, 2010 7:16 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Thank you very much for this year, though featured items are still auctioned now.
I wish you wonderful holiday and happy new year!

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Sale

By hotoke antiques on December 12, 2010 5:24 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

---> DESCRIPTION

This year is almost ending, and new items including bargain pieces are now coming up.
Hope you can meet the one from here.
Don't miss it.

一期一会 "One time, One meeting"

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New lineup

By hotoke antiques on November 30, 2010 4:43 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

---> DESCRIPTION

New items are now coming up.
Hope you can meet the one from HERE.
Don't miss it.

一期一会 "One time, One meeting"

http://hotoke-antiques.com

New construct

By hotoke antiques on November 22, 2010 7:08 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Again, notification.

Our website, hotoke antiques has been relaunched.
The new menu as "auction" was added for easier access, and the contents of "galley" and "application" were newly revised as well. As new system, our stock items (except 7-day auction items) are also available to be purchased from galley menu (--->available items).

So, please check those out, and we would appreciate it if you are interested in this announcement and this relaunch itself.

If you have any inquiries or questions, please feel free to contact us.

All the best,

Dai Okumura
http://hotoke-antiques.com