Assorted Japanese Pottery Sale

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Good evening NMB,

 

I have a few (relatively) cheap and cheerful pieces that need new homes, listing them here first as always before eBay gets a crack at it.  All prices listed include shipping to the USA, international buyers please contact me for a quote. 
 

First up is an antique Ohi ware vase, but could also be used as a sake bottle - despite the lack of a pouring rim it functions quite well.  The form is a woven sack, possibly a take on the common theme of Japanese pottery depicting every day items (very Zen like), or possibly a sakebukuro, which were used in traditional sake filtering.  Given that Kanazawa, the home of Ohi ware is also a noted sake producing region, I lean towards this attribution. Despite having multiple stamps near the base, I have been unable to determine the maker. Nonetheless, it is a very accomplished piece and has some age to it, likely late Meiji/Showa. Excellent antique condition with no flaws, stands approx 14.5cm/6 inches tall. 
 

$80

 

Next up is a wonderfully organic Bizen ware bud vase by rising star Kimura Hajime. Fashioned in a gourd like shape, it was likely made symmetrical/veritical, with the intense heat of Bizen firings causing it to lean to one side, resulting in a beautiful piece of wabi and imperfectness that is so prized.  Bizen is know to keep flowers alive for a long time (something about the clay), and is a popular choice for vases due to this and the color palette playing nicely with virtually anything you could put in it.  As-made, like new condition with its original signed box, cloth and paperwork. 10cm/4 inches tall. 
 

$120

 

Last is a perfect addition for all of you lovers of Japanese cuisine, a delicately beautiful but strongly potted sushi/kaiseki plate. Subtle coloring and outstanding clay flavor make this a very versatile piece that like the bud vase above, will enhance any dish served on it. Author is unknown but condition is flawless. 18cm/7 inches long. 
 

$60

 

Willing to make deals for multiple pieces. Payment via PayPal friends and family is strongly preferred but will take Venmo if necessary for the buyer.  Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional pics.  Thanks for looking!

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Bizen vase box. 

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Bizen bud vase is sold.