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On the tea table, what matters in a vessel is the feel in the hand and the marks left by time. Gathered here are Japanese tea utensils including Nambu cast-iron tetsubin, hand-hammered copper tea saucers, kinrande tea cups and lacquered display stands — mostly one-of-a-kind antiques, gone once sold.

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Kyoto Shoraku Kiln – Black Raku Tea Bowl with White Crane Motif

Shoraku Kiln, Kyoto, Japan | Kuro-raku Matcha Tea Bowl with Crane Motif, Black-Glazed Tea Utensil

Raku ware is one of the most representative forms of pottery in Japanese tea culture, with deep ties to the wabi-cha spirit championed by Sen no Rikyu. Compared with ceramics that pursue regularity, symmetry and lavish decoration, Raku ware places greater emphasis on the feel of the object in the hand, its natural form, and the intimate relationship between the tea bowl and its user. This bowl in the kuro-raku style is covered with a thick black glaze; the color is not a perfectly even pure black, but shifts between deep black, ink-brown and subtle luster according to the angle of the light. The rim has a natural undulation rather than a strictly perfect circle, expressing the irregular beauty prized in traditional hand-formed tea bowls.

Price NT$ 2,800≈ US$ 85
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Japanese Kutani Ware Tea Bowl – Gilded Floral & Peacock Motif with Wooden Box

Kutani Gold-Decorated Bird-and-Flower Tea Bowl・Aka-e Peony and Peacock Design・With Original Wooden Tomobako

Kutani ware is one of Japan's most representative traditional ceramic crafts, known for its vivid colors, rich pictorial subjects and decorative quality. This tea bowl takes a rounded, full form, with a smoothly flaring rim and a belly that draws naturally inward, set on a small foot ring, giving the whole a steady yet gentle proportion. Most striking is the finely painted bird-and-flower decoration on the body, dominated by russet brown and vermilion tones, depicting blossoming flowers, layered overlapping leaves, and birds with delicately rendered feather texture. Touches of gold appear in places, making the bird-and-flower motifs all the more sumptuous against the soft glaze.

Price NT$ 3,000≈ US$ 91
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Vintage Japanese Copper Water Vessel — Traditional Tea Ceremony Mizutsugi

Tea Ceremony Copper Water Pot・Antique Bronze-Toned Handled Mizutsugi・Retro Tea Ceremony Water Vessel

A vintage Japanese copper water pot in the traditional handled (teiryo) form. The body has a solid, composed cylindrical shape, paired with a naturally curved metal handle, a round lid and a side spout, expressing the plain yet practical design spirit of traditional Japanese tea ceremony wares. In Japanese tea ceremony culture, the mizutsugi is a vessel used to replenish water for the tea gathering, commonly seen in the preparation of the tea ceremony and the tidying of the tea setting. Depending on the school and the situation of use, the material, form and purpose of a mizutsugi may differ. The most captivating aspect of this water pot is the antique bronze tone that has formed naturally on its surface. Through years of storage, the original metallic luster has gradually turned to deep brown, russet copper and, in places, verdigris tones. Different areas show oxidation of varying depth, creating a layered, rustic texture.

Price NT$ 3,800≈ US$ 115
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Japanese Chōjū-giga Inspired Tea Bowl

Kozan-ji Choju Giga Aka-e Rabbit and Frog Matcha Bowl

A vintage Japanese matcha bowl, decorated with inspiration from the Choju Giga (Frolicking Animals scrolls), one of the most representative works of traditional Japanese art, bringing the lively anthropomorphized poses of rabbits, frogs and other animals onto a warm, understated ceramic vessel. The Choju Giga is a celebrated classical Japanese picture scroll, and the surviving work has deep ties to Kozan-ji temple in Toganoo, Kyoto. In the painting, rabbits, frogs, monkeys and other animals imitate human activities, and the spirited brushwork presents scenes full of humor and vitality. Particularly worth noting is the side of the bowl, which bears the characters "Kozan-ji" within a rectangular frame, echoing the Choju Giga theme and giving the whole piece a distinctly classical Japanese artistic character.

Price NT$ 850≈ US$ 26
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apanese Kyo-yaki Style Tea Bowl with Heian Court Figures & Wooden Box

Kyo-yaki Signed Tea Bowl, Heian Court Figures, Gold-Decorated Cherry Blossom Motif, with Original Wooden Storage Box

Kyoto has a long history of ceramic culture, and Kyo-yaki (Kyoto ware) is renowned for its rich decorative expression, diverse painted subjects and refined tea ceremony wares. Unlike pottery that emphasizes clay texture and natural kiln effects, many Kyo-yaki pieces place particular importance on the painting art of the vessel's surface, frequently incorporating figures, landscapes, birds and flowers, seasonal scenery and classical literary themes into ceramic work. This tea bowl conveys a strong sense of Kyoto's decorative ceramic art. The bowl has an overall form that flares slightly outward, with a wide mouth rim, a rounded body, and a base drawn in to a footring. The proportions are natural, combining the practical structure of a tea bowl with visual appeal.

Price NT$ 2,500≈ US$ 76
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Chawan (Tea Bowl), Japan

Japanese Oribe ware chawan. This Oribe ware tea bowl is suited to the tea ceremony, family gatherings, tea at the office and personal enjoyment. Its distinctive design and quality craftsmanship make it a perfect combination of collector's piece and practical tableware.

Price NT$ 3,800≈ US$ 115
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Set of Tea Ceremony Utensils, Japan

A set of Japanese tea ceremony utensils comprising a chawan (tea bowl), a chasen (tea whisk), a whisk stand and a wooden box. The set preserves the essence of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony; the rustic design of the wooden box complements the simple character of the utensils, making it a fine choice for collectors and tea lovers. The handmade chawan shows the craftsman's skill, and the whisk with its stand embodies the ritual of tea. The set is suitable for everyday use and also makes an attractive display, bringing Japanese culture into your living space.

Price NT$ 2,800≈ US$ 85
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Nanbu Cast-Iron Kettle with Mist Pattern, Japan

This Japanese Nanbu cast-iron kettle has a distinctive hand-worked mist pattern, full of the refinement and quiet strength of traditional Japanese craft. Its substance and weight keep it stable in daily use and provide excellent heat retention. The cast-iron kettle is an indispensable utensil in the Japanese tea ceremony and one of the antiques most coveted by collectors. There is rust inside, which the buyer will need to treat; this adds to its sense of history and collecting value.

Price NT$ 8,800≈ US$ 270
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Resin Tenmoku Stand, Japan

The tenmoku stand is an important and indispensable utensil in the Japanese tea ceremony; its simple, unadorned form and deep history reflect the long exchange and transmission of culture between China and Japan. The central recess of this stand holds a tea bowl or dish securely and prevents it from slipping, showing its practicality. The surface has a high-gloss finish resembling the look of traditional lacquerware.

Price NT$ 900≈ US$ 27
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Shōwa Metalwork · Selected Silver

1952 Kobe Vintage STERLING SILVER Engraved Jewelry Cabinet

A small jewelry cabinet made in Kobe in 1952, crafted in STERLING SILVER. The double-door body is finely engraved with flowers and foliage, and the doors, hinges and clasps show layers of classical metalwork. Over the years the silver has naturally oxidized into varied tones and signs of use, making the delicate engraving stand out more vividly in light and shadow.

NT$ 88,000 Condition: visually very beautiful
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DASING Japan Art Warehouse antique collection: metal seated figure in the style of Water-Moon Guanyin
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Chinese Antique | Metal Seated Figure in the Water-Moon Guanyin Style

NT$ 30,000

Wearing an ornate jeweled crown, draped in celestial robes and necklaces, the figure sits in the "royal ease" posture, one leg raised and the other hanging naturally, capturing the graceful, relaxed pose of Water-Moon Guanyin. The face is lowered with a calm expression, and the bronze-toned finish is naturally deep and steady — well suited to a tea room, study or quiet space.

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