Many of the objects shown in this gallery lived with our ancestors. Some were part of the daily domestic routine, while others were brought out on special occasions, symbolizing the joy that accompanies a celebration. Some came from the Way of Tea culture, with strict rules about how to use them. Removed from traditional function and transported into contemporary life, each object stands on its own and starts to find an affinity for its new environment.
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artisan's name unknown, iron oil lamp, turn of the 1900s$ 550.00
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artisan's name unknown, Jingdezhen 景徳鎮 plates (set of 16), Turn of the 18th century$ 2,000.00
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artisan's name unknown, loom weight (korean), middle of 1800$ 850.00
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artisan's name unknown, Ko-imari Surie Komon-gara plate set of 5 , mid. 1700s$ 2,200.00
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artisan's name unknown, Candle holder, mid-to late Edo period, ca. early 1800s)$ 900.00
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artisan's name unknown, oil jar, Mid 1770s - Late 1800s$ 630.00
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artisan's name unknown, Roof tile of a temple, Mid 13th Century$ 11,000.00
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artisan's name unknown, Lacquer Tray with legs, Late 1800s to Early 1900s$ 880.00
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artisan's name unknown, Fish basket or Creel, Late 17th century
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artisan's name unknown, Hilt (tosho tsuba), Late 15th Century$ 1,800.00
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artisan's name unknown, Negoro nuri tray, late 1400s$ 8,500.00
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artisan's name unknown, hi-ire, Early Meiji period, Late 1800s$ 630.00
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artisan's name unknown, hanging vase (lacquered bamboo), early 1900s$ 1,800.00
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artisan's name unknown, Tōdaiji lacquer plate (set of 5), early 1900s$ 650.00
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artisan's name unknown, Square Lacquer Tray with Legs, Early 1900's$ 370.00
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artisan's name unknown, Ko-imari sometsuke (set of 5), Circa late 17th century
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Taimei Morino (1934-Present), Ceramic Cube (black and green), Circa 1970$ 6,800.00
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Taimei Morino (1934-Present), Ceramic Cube (black red and silver), Circa 1970$ 8,500.00
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Taimei Morino (1934-Present), Tokkuri (sake decanter), Circa 1970$ 650.00
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Taimei Morino (1934-Present), Vase, Circa 1970 Reserved
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Emile Antoine Bourdelle (1861-1929), Door Knocker in Form of Medusa , Circa 1925
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artisan's name unknown, plates with round legs nunome (set of 4), circa 1920 Sold
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Raku Tannyû (1795–1854), Sake Warmers (called Chirori), circa 1830's$ 5,800.00
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Chinese sake cup, ca. 6-7th century$ 1,500.00
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Taimei Morino (1934 - Present), Sun and Moon (set of twelve), ca. 1970s Sold
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artisan's name unknown, sobachoko ( 12 piece set), ca. 1920th Sold
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artisan's name unknown, Koimari momijimon kakuchoko set of 5, ca mid-17th century
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artisan's name unknown, Ko-Imari ( Arita ware) Sometsuke waves and leaves, c. 1650th
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Sho Kishino (1972-Present), Training Monk, 2019$ 1,300.00
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Sho Kishino (1972-Present), Training Monk, 2019
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Shiro Shimizu (1979-Present), Rectangle Plate, 2017$ 950.00
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Shiro Shimizu (1979-Present), Hira-chawan (shallow tea bowl), 2015$ 1,250.00
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Koukan Murata, Silver Kettle, 1930s$ 1,800.00
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artisan's name unknown, Japanese Art Deco tansu, 1910s-1920s$ 1,500.00
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artisan's name unknown, Outdoor Tea Basket, 1880-1910$ 550.00
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artisan's name unknown, chaire, 17th century
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takuya yokoyama (1973-Present), black bowl$ 300.00
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artisan's name unknown, Tatami Edges$ 1,100.00