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Absolutely stunning and dramatic large Chinese Scholar's limestone rock sculpture. The Chinese tradition of adorning gardens with rocks dates back to the Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D....

Uncommon modernist flatware set for twelve by Mikael Björnstjerna for Boda Nova. Stockholm is the pattern design and it was created 1973. The set h...

Gorgeous vintage modern raku vessel by noted Northern California artist, Gerald Hong. Hong is recognized for his innovative approach to raku ceramics, blen...

Amazing salt-fired abstract lidded vessel by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Signature chunky wood top with leather cord attaching it to the vessel. Johnstone (1936-1991...

Incredibly detailed Ryohei Tanaka etching of a thatched roof c1987. Beautifully framed with a custom rounded teak frame and matted. Signed in pencil by artist. Ryohei Tanaka (1933-2...

Rare and extremely hard to find, Naoaki Sakamoto abstract painting on handmade paper. Sakamoto layers up to six coats of natural pigments mixed with animal-based glues (nikawa) on bo...

Fantastic modernist bronze sculpture by Northern California artist, Keith Bickford. Bickford, an American sculptor, was originally based in Los Altos, California. Bickford has exhibi...

Amazing large salt-fired abstract lidded vessel by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Signature chunky wood top with leather cord attaching it to the vessel. Johnstone (193...

Fantastic Japanese Mingei vintage bottle vase most likely from a contemporary of the master potter, Tatsuzo Shimaoka. Unmarked. Clay body seems like it's from the 1960/70s. Wonderful...

Robert Fritz exquisite abstract hand-blown abstract studio glass vase c1980s. Purchased directly from the artist's studio in the early 1980's. One of the best pieces by the artist I'...

Amazing salt-fired large scale abstract planter by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Signature chunky wood top with leather cord attaching it to the vessel. Johnstone (193...

Amazing large-scale salt-fired abstract planter by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Signature chunky wood top with leather cord attaching it to the vessel. Johnstone (193...

Fantastic vintage lidded modernist glass container acquired from a famous architects home in Carmel, CA. Most of the items in this home were Scandinavian and were from the 1950/60s. ...

Fantastic, vintage modern Japanese ring stool in the manner of Kato Tokukichi. Freshly upholstered in beautiful original Knoll fabric. Acquired in Japan. Amazing wood work detail.

Amazing salt-fired abstract lidded vessel by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Signature chunky wood top with leather cord attaching it to the vessel. Johnstone (1936-1991...

Amazing salt-fired abstract lidded vessel by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Signature chunky wood top with leather cord attaching it to the vessel. Johnstone (1936-1991...

This beautiful vintage oil painting abstract nude by Japanese artist Morin Nagasaki, created around 1952, was acquired in Tokyo. It boasts an amazing texture and execution, beautiful...

Absolutely beautiful antique Japanese shigaraki vessel from the early 19th century. Has the family crest stamped into the neck of the piece. Artist marking on the bottom. Tokugawa era.

Incredibly detailed Ryohei Tanaka etching of a structure on the Japan countryside c1989. Beautifully framed and matted in a custom rounded edge teak frame. Signed in pencil by artist...

Fantastic original art piece by California artist, Robert Gilberg c 1960s. This was from his Japanese nude series. All these works were painted on antique Japanese ledger paper. This...

Incredibly detailed Ryohei Tanaka etching of a structure on the Japan countryside c1993. Beautifully framed and matted. Signed in pencil by artist. Ryohei Tanaka (1933-2019) was wor...

Absolutely stunning tapered turned studio clay vessel with a beautifully sculpted lid. Amazing glaze work with cascading puffy drips. Really a handsome piece. Signed by maker.

Stunning flared bowl by noted contemporary artist, Akihiro Nikaido c2024. Beautifully coiled and weighted piece which is water tight. This is one of three pieces we currently have in...

Incredible large-scale wood-fired vase with incised geometric glazed lines adding a design element which transforms this vase into an elegant architectural art piece. Ito Shin (b. ...

Exceptional 19th Century French articulating artist model. Incredible condition and patina. This guy has a lot of character. Easily positionable with great scale.

Stunning flared bowl by noted contemporary artist, Akihiro Nikaido c2024. Beautifully coiled and weighted piece which is water tight. This is one of three pieces we currently have in...

Incredible modernist cast glass lidded vessel by noted contemporary Japanese artist, Shun Kumagai resembling an old Roman glass vessel from another time. Depending on the light, thes...

Incredible modernist cast glass sculpture by noted contemporary Japanese artist, Shun Kumagai resembling an old Roman glass vessel from another time. Depending on the light, these pi...

Incredible modernist cast glass box sculpture by noted contemporary Japanese artist, Shun Kumagai resembling an old Roman glass vessel from another time. Depending on the light, thes...

Incredible modernist cast glass catch-all tray by noted contemporary Japanese artist, Shun Kumagai resembling an old Roman glass vessel from another time. Depending on the light, the...

Incredible modernist cast glass vase by noted contemporary Japanese artist, Shun Kumagai resembling an old Roman glass vessel from another time. Depending on the light, these pieces ...

Stunning architectural ceramic vase by well noted Japanese ceramic artist, Michio Koinuma c1970s. Incredible modernist construction and surface texture. Comes with signed box and bio...

Gorgeous matte white organic modern vintage ceramic table lamp c1980s by unknown Bay Area artist. From the estate of ceramist, Pat Hill. Signed on bottom. **measurements are withou...

Absolutely stunning thin walled, flared rim vase in the style of Lucie Rie. This piece was acquired from a prominent Bay Area collector. We had heard that Lucie did not sign everythi...

Incredible modernist cast glass vase by noted contemporary Japanese artist, Shun Kumagai resembling an old Roman glass vessel from another time. Depending on the light, these pieces ...

Absolutely stunning vintage wall hanging by master fashion designer Ottavio Missoni c1960s. These two pieces have been wrapped in paper and stored for the last 60 years. These are fr...

Fantastic vintage Japanese modernist table lamp c1970s. Impressive size and form. Diffuser shade lifts out to access the bulb. It has two bulbs for a two-way setting. Puts off a beau...

Stunning vintage turned brass vase with modernist design by noted Japanese metal artist, Toshio Ichibashi c1970s. Comes with original signed box.

Fantastic abstract bronze sculpture by well noted sculptor, Ryokichi Mukai c1970s. Comes with signed box. Mukai (1918-2010) was born January 26, 1918 in Kyoto. He studied sculptur...

Stunning modernist bronze vase by well noted Japanese artist, Hara Misaki (1935-2011). Comes with signed box.

Stunning vintage Japanese tall stoneware ikebana vase with wonderful geometric designs. Signed by maker and acquired in Japan on my last buying trip.

Fantastic vintage Japanese studio slab vase with numerical motif on face, reminiscent of work by Osamu Suzuki and Satoshi Sato. Glazed on inside so it will hold water. Acquired on my...

Stunning modernist bronze vase by Katsumine c1960s, Japan.

Exceedingly rare sculpture vase by iconic Ceramic Artist from the mid-century period In Japan, Kazuo Yagi c1960s. Yagi Kazuo (1918-1979), one of Japan's most influential ceramic art...

Stunning and vibrant original gouache on paper titled, "Boat House" c1960s. Excellent example of his work. Original frame. Ben Abril (1923-1995) was an American artist best known f...

Stunning early vase by noted ceramicist, Anne Goldman c1970s, California. Goldman's work is wheel-thrown stoneware with carved, sculpted, and pierced surfaces enhanced with porcelain...

Incredible modernist figurative wood sculpture by artist, Nikita Carpenko c1940s. Very difficult to find his sculpture, especially one of the female form. This piece was decommission...

Vintage Noguchi Akari table lamp model UF1-FF c1980s. Nice patina on paper. Signed

Fantastic original watercolor titled ‘Chinatown’ by well listed California artist, Ben Abril c1960s. Original artist frame.

Beautiful vintage abstract geometric woodblock by Japanese artist, Tomoko Nishida c1970s. Linen mat, period frame.

Stunning vintage Japanese modernist catch-all tray, signed by maker Tadahiro Baba c1960s. Acquired on my most recent trip to Japan, it’s a thick, weighty piece with bold presence and...

Incredible and large folk art spotted Nagual by noted Mexican artist, Manuel Jimenez c1970s. Jimenez was a carver, sculptor and painter, he was born on December 9, 1919, near Oaxaca....

Stunning altered Bizen vase by noted Japanese artist, Kimura Tōhō. Kimura Tōhō was born in Bizen in 1928. As the eldest son of Kimura Seiji, he took over the old, traditional famil...