Found some rare Japanese books…

A very nice pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vase Bottles (Pair). Height: 17.5cm. Circa: pre-1930s, Japan.

A nice vintage Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate. Diameter 11” inches. Circa: 20th century, Japan.

My first Japanese Noire Procelain Vase. H: 12” inches, 20th century.

An old Japanese Abacus, aka “Soroban”. Circa: pre-1930s, Japan.

A very delicate Japanese Satsuma Miniature Cup, by Soko China. Circa: 20th century, Japan. H: 5.8cm

An elegant Japanese porcelain vase, with hand painted decorations. Circa: 20th century, Japan.

A group of Asian ceramics, 19th to 20th century.

I collect Japanese Arts & Antiques, not just because they are beautiful. There’s something about Japanese antiques which I can easily identify, in regards to its arts and its craftsmanship. Looking and touching a Japanese pottery, one can sort of read into what is involved in the making and get a sense of its style, age, and origin. It’s strange to say, but I started collecting Japanese pieces, in order to learn more about Chinese antiques…

An elegant Japanese Eiraku Teapot. The once silver decorations on this teapot have now turned to black. Since the decorations was painted on, any silver tarnish remover will simply whip the old silver off! Circa: early 20th century, Japan.

Japanese Imari Bowl, late Meiji Era.

Height: 9.7cm

Lip Diameter: 19cm

I’m not sure what to make of this. After examining the Japanese text, I am still puzzled by the usage. It is probably a safety key/pin (?) relating to old Japanese airplanes. Another wild guess would be a tag for some device.

A beautiful Kinkozan Satsuma Vase, of flying Dragons. One dragon has expanded wings! Circa: early 20th century, Japan. H: 11.5” inches.

Some breaks, damages, and restorations.

Vintage Nippon Serving Bowl, with three legs. Nice hand painted decorations.

An elegant Asian Porcelain Vase, with Dragon & Mythical Beast decorations. Strong yellow ground. Origin possibly of Japan. H: 17cm