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  1. Hello Guys.. Made this short video of my Japanese Statues.. Some were said to be from the 1800's.. These are the "Wise Men", or, "Masters", ( and, I am the disciple..) https://youtu.be/FucJ7CwYswg Thanks for viewing..
  2. Howzit guys.. Most of the items are on "Shelves/Racks".. ( Finally made the shelves the other month ) I do have Little "Nest/pockets" of small groupings.. Cabinets need lighting. Glass needs constant "Cleaning/Dusting".. That video I made, was the "Main" living room display table, and, I do change out the "featured" theme items every month.. I tried to make the video look like " walking thru a Japanese Antique Store". ( Seen Chris Glenn's Old Japanese Store video? ) 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq1rcNjVGBw 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY_iR1BCNbY&t=10s I like watching theses. So much to see... Chris is Thanks for posting guys.. Alton < Japanese, but, not real Japanese..
  3. Hello , Good Morning.. Now on display at home... My Ao-Oribe , or, Green Oribe ware. As Robin did.. Videos, seems to be more satisfying to observe... https://youtu.be/CGD5Yj86uso
  4. Hello Steven, The other patterns are raised.. the cross hatch lines, the symbols are all raised above the surface. so, not hand etched.. More like "Stamped".. Mass produced?.. >>>> Souvenir from a foreign Tourist Shop ? Alton < Chances are slim to none..
  5. Hello Guys.. May I share, this " Most Precious " Seto Chawan I just got.. There is so much features in this Bowl, as, it encompasses most all the aspects I/we, look for in Old Japanese Ceramics. It is one of those "I just got to have it" things.. And, I am trying "Hard", to avoid all Worldly Desires... Not working... "Money is the root of all evil, and, collectables" - Alton Takata I am going to get rid of all my Money. Bad stuff. There is so much "writings' on this Bowl too. May I please ask, Would someone be willing to look and translate the Writings? Are the Inscriptions and symbol on the inner sections a Potter's/Kiln markings? Thanks for viewing... Alton Wabi-Sabi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmHLYhxYVjA&t=87s
  6. Hi Steve, The middle two "Objects", are raised/relief. Although, they look like depressions in the photo.
  7. Hello Guys, I go this old Plate. It might not be Japanese at all... but, I thought it might be an old Oribe Plate. The surface has ashes imbedded, so, I assume it was being used as an Incense Burner/plate. The designs are simple patterns, and with the greens, which is why it made me think Oribe. Also posted for your viewing.. a couple of old Seto vases I have..
  8. "This is a case that is similar to how we view authenticity of swords. " in another way, after watching so many episodes of Begin Japanology, The Japanese try making lots of things the world offers, and, they see if they can do it, and, using "Japanese Sensibility". and, have been, in some cases, passing the world's leaders in those respected fields. " Muscat Bailey A " Grapes? Grey, after reading that, what a waste that the Hakushu ended up with me.. Ripple wine is more of my level of "Connoisseurness".. Thanks for posting guys.. Alton
  9. Hello Guys.. Got this Iga Chawan last week.. Wicked Shomen ( Front ) Tomobako ( Wooden Box) looks old.. " Being able to read the language of your Collectables, is a big advantage" - Alton Takata Thanks for viewing.
  10. Chris, I will enjoy sipping $$ Whiskey, from a Japanese Gunomi.. I hardly drink, so, I will be a bit "Tipsy" , looking at my collection.. Steven, it's spookier than that... I used to play a lot of 9 Ball. Met Dave at the "Pool Room".. Then, met him again at 24 hour fitness (Gym). and.. to find out, he is the brother/son.. Talented Family, I must say.. All tops in their own ways.. Thanks for posting GUys More about Hakushu: A perennial favorite and a must-try for anyone interested in discovering Japanese whisky. Hakushu is owned by Suntory, founders of the first Japanese distillery, Yamazaki. The original Hakushu distillery was built in 1973, with another distillery building called Hakushu Higashi (west) added in 1981. Hakushu 12yo has aroma of pears, crushed leafy bracken a hint of citrus. You can enjoy subtle smokiness and the sweet poached pears on the palate. - https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/2922/suntory-hakushu-12-year-old
  11. Well... Had to have a relevant tittle.. A girl asked me to do a repair, and, in return, She gave me a gift.. A bottle of "The Hakushu Japanese Whiskey".. Label says: Distilled at a single Distillery, using Malted Barley. Aged 12 Years. The Distillery surrounded by Forest at the Foot of the Southern Japanese Alps. HAKUSHI DISTILLERY Produced and bottled by Suntory Later, I find out, that pretty girl was the daughter of a friend, who was one of the leaders of the Japanese Sword Society, and is Ken Hawaii's Sensei. What a small world.. (or Island, being in Hawaii) I saw, this Whisky is of high quality. Bottles are selling for several hundred dollars. wow.. Thank you Ms. LH.. Thanks for viewing.. Alton < aka Ken Kata
  12. Soraku Sasaki - Raku Chawan... Actually, did I do more harm? ... As, in the other "collectables", Collector's do not like "unknowns" to do work/repairs on Collectable Items. Again, watch this video about Kintsugi: https://www.youtube....UTQkaSSTY&t=36s Alton
  13. Iga-yaki ... Another interesting adventure into Japanese Ceramics. After Raku, I went into Kyomizu.. Kyomizu took me into Japanese ink paintings, or, "Landscapes of the Mind".. From Kyomizu, I went to Mino-yaki. Mino-yaki brought me Shino and Oribe... "Distorted and Irregular shapes and crazing" It was crazing, or Kannyu, that lead me to .. Hagi-yaki.... Kannyu brings old/stained beauty. Wabi-Sabi".. Wabi Sabi > Iga-yaki I got this Mizusashi (Water Container).. Said to be from the Edo Period. I don't think this is one of those triple fired pieces. The Natural Glazing has greens , but, not as much, or, as dark as the really good pieces. Most of my items are "low priced".. Thanks for viewing, Alton
  14. Hello Robin, Hello guys... I am still a learning about Japanese Ceramics. I will try help from what I watch and 'learned", or, "My thoughts". I started venturing into Iga-yaki a few weeks ago, after Dan posted his Iga yunomi. You say it did not have a box, but, after, you say the box is a tight fit for the Bowl. So, I was not sure if you meant the box stampings, and seller listed it as Iga. Your Chawan looks like made on a wheel. Different Varity/class of Iga ware (?) , from those hand made "Wabi-Sabi", rolled pieces stacked and blended together ones. The clay looks kind of dark. I was looking if got lots of sand grains in the gouge lines. Greens are 'Natural Glaze" from the high heat ( ?) , but, the piece does not look as distorted/distressed as those multiple fired pieces usually associated with Iga-yaki ( al la Momoyama ).. I don't even know if the Potter's stamp is the right way. Is your photo "Up-side Down"? Posted below is the Potter's Seal index that was on the 'net.. Harder than playing "Where's Waldo".. Hint: Ask your kids to help.. They are good at this kind stuff. Alton
  15. From the NHK 2003 Drama "Miyamoto Musashi". Takezo visits Honami Koetsu's home. Observing all the activities going on around him, Takezo asked Koetsu's Mother, "What are you doing here?".... She explains. " Searching for things that are beautiful.. Beauty can't be found in animosity. Beauty can be found in hospitality and playfulness".... Koetsu adds... " Isn't that cup beautiful? Not just it's appearance. Take it in your hand and feel it while you're chatting. Then, you can see it's beauty"
  16. " elemental and tortured quality to it " I agree.. That term "Tortured " is fitting, as, for the guys who did not know, these Iga " high temperature Clays" can withstand multiple firings. The video said they go thru the firing process two or three times, to get that "Distressed' /Tortured" look. Cost wise, the time for each firing is $$$.
  17. That is a nice vase. Many nice features.
  18. Hello Guys, I bought one from this seller. He has a real name.. I can not say, as, this is an open forum. ( Not fair to him) His last name is Wang, he said he is selling these for a friend, so, he does not know anything about the blades. Fair enough, right? Let the buyer beware.. I took a chance for 500.00 Blades at that time, were listed as " Japanese samurai sword gendaito katana tachi " Listed from Maryland.. Printed Mailing label had Virginia, not Maryland. The Group said the Mei is gimei.. and, Jussi said it does not look like the Swordmaker's mie.. Here is the Blade I bought: https://sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/50501/help-sword-signature
  19. I think Shuichi Kato said it the best.. " It is not always possible, to have nature and chance to move together as you would like. When these uncontrollable elements fall into place, then, you have a work of art "...
  20. Kuro Oribe .. Japan Edo Period. Early 19th century or earlier... (Papered ) Thank You Dieuwki, I got lots of Shino/Oribe items. I started with Bisen , Kyo-yaki, Then, my favorites, Kyomizu and Raku.. Now, Oribe.. Along the way, I acquire old, odds and ends.. Like this Seto Vase... What a great find. To most, it must look like and, I must be .... But, keep looking at it.. Thank you for viewing ... Alton
  21. Wonderful Post.. Ed, Keep Buying.. Don't think of it as "Buying".. More like... " Searching for things that are beautiful".. Core Kyoto - Ceramic Treasures - Iga-yaki : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqE2vqAVz2c
  22. Hello Guys, This Old Mino-yaki Dish was said to be from the mid Edo period. I'd like to think it was damaged in a Battle.. or, maybe it was excavated in the Castle Fire ruins? Like the old saying.. "If they could talk ".. ( Or , something like that..) I love that "Shino" style "Water Reed" Brush images. So prominent among Japanese Designs. I don't know why, but, I love old things. Do you guys like seeing what other old Items I got? or, is this getting old? Thanks for viewing.. Alton
  23. Hello Guys, Posted this Green Otribe Chawan for Viewing.. A bit different from the others.. I found and was reading on several Oribe Sites that tell about Mino-yaki and Oribe ceramics. I did not find anything about these light green type Chawans.. I have one other arriving soon. Have anyone seen or know about these Variations of Green Oribes? Thanks for viewing.. Alton
  24. Got this Oribe Chawan from Richard. Edo period. Nice crazing on the front of this Bowl. Thanks for viewing.
  25. Hello , Good Morning Guys.. Ken, P.M. sent. Ken, if you and the forum would like, I will let you take home one Blade that I bought about a year ago. You and , maybe "Sensei" can look at the blade, and, tell the Forum what you see, to finally have something that all here can have a reference to what these Blades "really are"..
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