Kagutou.com: Japanese Antiques

Satsuma Vases

Brandon — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:51:42 +0000

I just came across this article discussing a pair of Satsuma vases, and in an effort to include more pottery to my repertoire, I am forwarding this on to you. As I stated in my last post, I will let...

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Japanese Cloisonne Vase

Brandon — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:55:35 +0000

In an effort to expand the realm of the types of Japanese antiques that I cover, I present to you the first of hopefully many posts on the topic of Japanese pottery and enamelware. I don’t know...

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Ninja Platinum Kiseru (Pipe) Pistol

Brandon — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:20:24 +0000

This has got to be the coolest thing EVER. I don’t know about you, but I grew up watching samurai movies, and I was always fascinated by the elusive and secret ninja clans. I could endlessly...

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Japanese Antiques to be shown at Art Fair Tokyo 2009

Brandon — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:07:19 +0000

If you happen to be in Tokyo between April 3d and April 5th and have some spare time, you should check out Art Fair Tokyo 2009. Most of the exhibits are more focused on contemporary art, but there...

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Suiteki (Water Dropper)

Brandon — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:47:06 +0000

So far I’ve talked about writing boxes (suzuri bako) and portable writing sets (yatate), but I have yet really begun to talk about the implements that were necessary for calligraphy. Now...

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