Satsuma vases with dragon handles, Meiji period, Shimazu crest
A small pair of Satsuma vases, Meiji period (1868-1912) the pear shaped pair with short everted necks with gilded dragon handles, and panel decorated with opposite pairs of figural narrative scenes in indoor and outdoor settings, surrounded by tapestry…
A Satsuma vase, 19th/20th century, the pear-shaped body painted with figure scene panels bordered with phoenix plumes on a ground of Mandarin ducks, below formal borders, 23.5 cm high
Japanese Kutani Ware Hotei Figure, Meiji/Showa Period, 21cm Height (Damaged)
Japanese Kutani ware figure of a Hotei, Meiji or Showa period, small chip to lower right edge, height 21 cm
Meiji Period Satsuma Figure Group with Frogs and Phoenix
Wonderful Satsuma Meiji period figure group, depicting a man dressed in decorative robe displaying phoenix mons crouching on a rock above a stream, with two frogs on top of each other resting on his shoulder, in rich tones of red, green, blue and gilt,…
Satsuma Japan Hand-Painted Table Vase with Figural Decoration
Satsuma Japan hand painted table vase hand painted figural and blossom decoration, on cobalt blue ground, marked to base, height 16 cm
Divine Longevity: Japanese Ceramic God Figure
Japanese ceramic figure of a God, well modelled figure holding longevity stick
Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase with Guardian Lion Cover
A large Japanese porcelain covered vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), the domed cover mounted with a figure of a guardian lion, on the reeded ovoid body, decorated in the Imari palette with reserves of houses amidst foliage, an indistinct underglaze blue…
Sumida Gawa Seated Figure Pottery Vase
Sumida Gawa Japanese pottery vase with applied seated figure, 20 cm high
Antique Porcelain Vases: Austrian, German, Japanese (Set of 3)
Amphora antique Austrian porcelain vase, a German bisque figural porcelain vase, and an antique Japanese export ware floral porcelain vase, 19th/20th century, (3 items), the largest 20 cm high
Italian Pottery and Ceramic Novelty Statues
A vintage Italian pottery statue of a peasant woodcutter, Charlie Chaplin figural Japanese vase, and an Italian ceramic novelty statue, mid to late 20th century, (3 items), the largest 28 cm high
Japanese Stoneware Hotai San Figure, 1920, 30cm
A Japanese stoneware figure of the god Hotai San, circa 1920, 30 cm high
Spanish Ceramic Figures: Dequenet & Nao Swan
Two various Spanish ceramic figures including: Miguel Dequenet standing Japanese woman with fan, height 23 cm approx, and Nao flying swan figure, height 20 cm approx, each marked to base.
Matte Black Kabuki Actor Ceramic Figure on Stand
Japanese ceramic figure, depicting a Kabuki actor with arms outstretched, in a matte black glaze, slight a/f, on stand, height 62.5 cm (with stand)
17th Century Kraak Ware Blue & White Charger
Large 17th century Kraak Ware blue & white charger with wide border of alternating figural and foliate panels and the centre decorated with figures in a landscape, 39 cm diameter (hairline cracks)
Bronzed Japanese Vase with Elephant Head Handles and Figural Decoration
Japanese bronzed decorative vase with embossed figural decoration, dual elephant head handles, character mark to base, height 13 cm.
Japanese Kutani Ware Hotei Figure, Meiji/Showa Period, 21cm, Chip
Japanese Kutani Ware figure of a Hotei, Meiji or Showa period, height 21 cm, small chip to lower right edge
Japanese Geisha Porcelain Figure
A Japanese geisha porcelain figure, hand painted, height 33 cm, width 22 cm, depth 13 cm
Satsuma Horseback Court Scene Censer
Good Satsuma censer and cover, with domed cover above a cylindrical body, decorated with a continuous scene of court figure on horseback, surrounded by attendants in landscape, four character mark to base, height 13 cm
Japanese Flambe Glaze Figural Bowl
A Japanese Sumida Gowa figural bowl. Meiji period (1868-1912) the oval bowl set with six elders leaning over the rim looking into a pond on a red ground with flambe glaze and incised two-character mark to the underside. Height 5 cm, length 16 cm, width 11…
Satsuma Pot Pourri with Figural Scene and Foo Dog Finial
Japanese Satsuma tri footed pot pouri pot decorated with a traditional figural scene, nd a foo dog finial to lid, height 12 cm
Seated Man with Vase Ceramic Figure
Japanese ceramic figure, in the form of a seated man, holding a large vase, in tones of yellow, blue and green, height 23.5 cm
Japanese Daruma Porcelain Figure, 27cm
Good Japanese Daruma porcelain figure, depicted with wonderful detail in facial expression with robes flowing from head holding book in hand, in tones of orange and brown, a/f, height 27 cm
Imari Vase with Chiparus Figural Group and Goats
A large Japanese Imari vase, Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947) circa 1930, the fine figural group of a reclining young woman in a flowing green dress and a modish cloche, accompanied by two goats nibbling at grapes, raised on a long veined black marble base…
Japanese Satsuma Figural Lamp on Timber Stand
Japanese Satsuma figural electric lamp base on a timber stand, height 49 cm
Japanese Ceramic Tea Set with Traditional Figural Decoration
Early Japanese ceramic tea set comprising teapot, restored handle: height 7 cm, cream jug, and 4 teacups, each with traditional painted figural decoration, marked to bases.
Japanese Blue & White Plates, Figural & Bird/Blossom Designs
Two various Japanese painted blue & white plates including: figural decorated, diameter 18.5 cm, and bird and blossom decorated, rim chips, diameter 21 cm.
Gilt-highlighted Satsuma Japan Vase with Figural Decoration
Good hand painted Satsuma Japan vase hand painted figural decoration with extensive gilt highlights, good maker's character marks to base, height 24 cm.
Meiji Geisha Lady Figures - Pair
A Japanese Meiji period Imari geisha lady figure and a later example, height 24 cm and 26 cm Meiji lady on the right seated
Meiji period seated Kannon okimono by Zoroku Mashimizu
A Japanese studio okimono of Kannon, by Zoroku Mashimizu, Meiji period (1868-1912), modelled as a seated figure of Kannon in Chinese Dehua style. With an impressed mark reading 'Zoroku' to the interior, 18.5 cm high, 10 cm wide.
Celadon Okimono by Miyanaga Tozan, circa 1920
A Japanese studio celadon okimono, by Miyanaga Tozan (1868-1941), circa 1920, the seated figure finely modelled, the clothing covered in a fine celadon glaze, marked Tozan to base, 18 cm high, 18 cm wide.
Cracked Satsuma Twin Handle Vase with Figural Decoration
Small Satsuma twin handle posy vase with figural decoration, height 9.5 cm, crack to top rim
Japanese Satsuma Vase with Figural and Floral Scenes
A Japanese Satsuma vase decorated with two figural scenes and two floral scenes. C. 1920s, height 39.2 cm
Satsuma Kwan Yin Porcelain Figure, Enamel & Gilt Decoration
Satsuma porcelain figure of Kwan Yin, depicted in robes holding a scroll in one hand, the robes heavily decorated with red, blue, yellow and green enamels on a brown ground, accented with gilt, a/f (repair), height 39.5 cm
Meiji Satsuma vases with Komainu bases
Pair of Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vases, by Hattori Zon, of baluster form with a flaring lip, the bodies each decorated front and back with robed figures in outdoor temple scenes before a blossoming river landscape, set between a ground of overlapping…
Restored Satsuma Kannon Figure, Luciano Sita Collection
Large Satsuma Pottery figure of Kannon. The right hand holding a vase, the left with a willow branch. With numerous old restorations. Height 87 cm. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
Pair of Satsuma Mantle Vases with Figural Decoration
Good pair Satsuma Japan mantle vases each with traditional figural decoration, marked to bases, height 32 cm each.
Japanese Kookaburra Ceramic Bookend
Japanese Kookaburra form ceramic figure being 1 part of a bookend group, other bookend is unavailable, height 14 cm
Japanese Satsuma Abalone Shell Dish with Landscape Scene
A Japanese Satsuma dish in the form of a large abalone shell, finely decorated with a figural landscape scene, the base with applied shells and barnacles, 11 cm high, 42.5 cm wide, 32 cm deep
Hand-Painted Satsuma Charger with Figural Decoration
Good Satsuma Japan hand painted charger extensive hand painted figural decoration, character marks to base, diameter 37 cm
Hand-painted Satsuma Japan Ceramic Mantle Vases (Pair)
Pair Satsuma Japan ceramic mantle vases each with traditional hand painted figural decoration, height 40 cm each.
Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Censer with Dutch Ship Design
A Japanese porcelain censer (Koro), Edo period, of square outline, painted with a Dutch ship and a group of Europeans in coloured enamels and gilt on short bracket feet, height 8 cm. Provenance: Strebel, Wiesbaden, Germany, acquired from the above circa…
Kutani Acala Figure: 24cm Height, Sword-Bearing
Japanese Kutani figure, depicting Acala standing and holding a sword, with robes tied across shoulder and waist, in tones of orange, blue and green, height 24 cm
Japanese Satsuma Figure of Hawk and Sparrow
A Japanese satsuma figure of hawk and a sparrow, with impressed character mark to the base, 10 cm high
Japanese Kutani Figural Vases, 12.5 cm Height
Pair of Japanese Kutani vases with figural decoration, height 12.5 cm
Japanese Satsuma Vases with Figural and Bird Decorations
Two various Japanese Satsuma vases one with figural decoration, the other with bird and floral decoration, height 15 cm
Japanese Satsuma Bowl with Daimyo and Samurai Scene
A Japanese Satsuma earthenware bowl from the Kinkozan factory, the interior with octofoil panel painted in gilt and enamel with ten daimyo and samurai assembled in a group around an unfurled scroll on the ground. The exterior with two panels, one an…
Kutani Porcelain Lady Reading Book Figure
Japanese Kutani porcelain figure, depicting a kneeling lady reading a book, decorated with brocade motifs, in rich tones of gold and red, character marks to base, a/f, height 16 cm
Meiji Kutani Lady Smoking Pipe on Faggot Seat Figure Group
Japanese Meiji period Kutani figure group, c.1870, depicting a seated lady in elaborate kimono filling a pipe, seated upon a faggot of sticks, in rich tones of blue, red, gold and black, seal mark Kenzan, a/f, 18 cm x 23 cm
Edo Period Kutani Figure Group with Kneeling Woman
Japanese Edo period Kutani figure group, c.1820, depicting a man holding a kneeling woman holding a dagger behind her back, in tones of green, blue, yellow and orange, height 28 cm
Kutani Geisha Figure
Japanese Kutani figure, depicting a standing geisha holding a fan in her hand, in tones of orange, blue and yellow, height 24 cm
Ivory Netsuke Figurines: Boy with Basket and Buddha with Child
Two ivory figural Netsukes, early to mid 20th century, a signed Japanese netsuke of a seated boy with a basket, as found, and a Chinese netsuke of a seated Buddha with a child attendant, height 4.5 cm, and smaller
Bronze Satsuma Oil Lamps with Electric Conversion
A pair of bronze mounted Satsuma oil lamps with electric conversion, Meiji period, 1968-1912, 19th century Kosmos wild & Wessel (Berlin), the pair both finely decorated with two shaped reserves featuring figural narratives set in gardens and interiors…
Japanese Satsuma Figural Coffee Set
Part Japanese Satsuma coffee set with traditional figural decoration comprising 9 coffee cups & saucers, coffee pot, lidded sugar and creamer
Late 19th Century Japanese Imari Charger
Large late 19th century Japanese Imari charger, with large central roundel, six roundels with equestrian figure and six heart shaped stylised foliate panels in traditional iron red and blue colours, 47 cm dia.
Arita Ware Imari Ship Bowl, Edo Period
A rare Japanese Arita Ware Imari ship bowl, Edo period (1603-1868), circa 18th century, decorated in underglaze blue and enamels with a group of ships with large characters on the sails sailing in wavy water, the outside of the bowl decorated with…
Satsuma Miniature Teapot with Traditional Figure Decoration
Satsuma Japan miniature teapot traditional figure decoration on cobalt blue ground, marked to base, height 7 cm.
Kutani Figural Vase with Mythical Creature Mouth
Japanese Kutani figural vase, in the form of a figure holding a mythical creature with its mouth acting as a vase, standing above a basket, in tones of purple, red, pink and green accented with trailed slip work, height 27 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban…
Satsuma Shoki and Guardian Lion Figure Group
Large Satsuma Edo period figure group, depicting Shoki with sword raised standing above a guardian lion, in brocade in tones of gilt, salmon and blue, a/f, height 41 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
Edo Period White Porcelain Seated Tiger Figure
A Japanese white glazed porcelain figure of a seated tiger, late Edo period C. 1850, height 15.5 cm. Provenance: David Bluford collection and the Estate of John Lane, Elizabeth bay Sydney. Shapiro, SH111, 27 July 2015, lot 63. Purchased from the above
Japanese Bronzed Bowl with Figural Feet and Raised Face
Japanese bronzed small bowl raised on three children figural feet with a central raised face to inside, diameter 12 cm
Japanese Satsuma Posy Vases with Temple and Figure Decoration
Two Japanese Satsuma posy vases including 1 with temple & autumn leaf decoration, on cobalt blue ground, red character mark to base, height 9 cm, and 1 vase with traditional figure decoration, on cobalt blue ground, height 9 cm.
Satsuma Teacup & Saucer with Traditional Figure Decoration
Japanese Satsuma teacup & saucer traditional figure decoration, on cobalt blue ground, each with red character mark to base, diameter13 cm, saucer.
Japanese Porcelain Tea Set with Chinese Style Narrative Decoration
A Japanese porcelain tea service in the Chinese manner, probably early Showa period, 1920s, with Dai Nippon marks, comprising a teapot, covered sugar basin, a creamer and nine bute shaped cups with associated saucers (one cup as found), all decorated with…
Export Satsuma Vases with Kannon and Lion Dog Deity
A pair of export Satsuma vases, Showa period, early 1920s, mark of Kinkozan Tsukuru, baluster vases with waisted necks and bases, featuring the deity Kannon with a radiating halo riding a lion dog, further adorned with flowers and a small attendant figure…
Satsuma Koro with Lion Head Handles and Shi Shi Cover
A fine Satsuma Koro, late Edo/ Meiji period, 1860-70, mark of Dai Nippon (great Japan), signature, the censer with lion head ring handles and fantastic creature tripod feet, a well modelled shi shi lion dog to the cover, decorated to the body with four…
Meiji Period Satsuma Figure Group with Elder and Child
Large Satsuma Meiji period figure group, depicting an elder wearing robes decorated with dragon roundels and flowers, seated on a rocky base with river, with small boy to one side, in tones of green, blue and red, accented heavily in gilt, a/f, height 37…
Kowa Seto Ceramic Standing Woman Figure
Japanese Kowa Seto ceramic standing woman figure depicting woman in period dress holding a fan, marked to base, height 21 cm.
Meiji Satsuma Bowl with Wisteria and Bijins
A figural Satsuma bowl, Meiji period 1868-1912, signed, beautifully decorated to the exterior with a border of pendant wisteria, flowers, the interior featuring nine kimono clad bijins below a floral, decorated honeycomb border, double bordered black…
Japanese Sumida Gawa Ceramic Vase with Figural Relief Decoration
Japanese Sumida Gawa ceramic vase with in relief figural decoration, height 13 cm approx chip to rim
Seated Buddha Porcelain Figure (25.5 cm)
Japanese porcelain figure of a seated Buddha marks to base measures 25.5 cm high.
Japanese Kyoyaki Kanzan and Jittoku Figures by Dohachi
Two Japanese Kyoyaki figures of Kanzan and Jittoku by Dohachi, late Edo to Meiji period, circa 19th century, the figures of moulded porcelain with underglaze blue decoration, depicting the ancient Chinese mythical figures of Hanshan and Shide (Kanzan and…
Celadon Horse Figure by Miyanaga Tozan
A Japanese Kyoaki studio celadon figure of a war horse, by Miyanaga Tozan, circa 1930, modelled as a horse in elaborate trappings, in porcelain. Covered in a celadon glaze. Circular mark to the base 'For Tozan'. 19 cm high, 16.5 cm wide,
Japanese Kutani Two Handled Lidded Jars with Bird and Figure Decor
A pair of Japanese Kutani two handled lidded jars both decorated in iron red and gilt with images of birds and figure groups, one with two butterfly wing form handles, tripod base and dog finial one with 2 character mark to base, the other with 3…
Meiji Satsuma Vase with Children and Figural Narratives
A finely decorated Satsuma vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, unmarked, a wide necked bottle vase exquisitely decorated to the body with children, engaged in games including dragon 'Dress ups' and blind man's bluff, the neck, with two figural narratives, in…
Japanese Satsuma Scholars Bowl
A small Japanese Satsuma lotus shape bowl depicting a group of Japanese scholars. Signed Shuzan to the base. Height 5 cm, Diameter 12 cm
Noritake Kangaroo Dish with Wattle Decoration
Good Noritake figural kangaroo dish with handpainted wattle decorated to the centre dish, minor chip to Joey's ear, height 14.5 cm
Arita Celadon Hotei Figure, Meiji Period
A large Japanese Arita celadon figure of Hotei, Meiji period (1868-1912), the large figure sculpted in porcelain, with carved and incised detailing, covered with an even 'Kinuta' hued celadon glaze, the unglazed base burnt red in the firing., 34 cm high,…
Kyoto Satsuma Vases with Figural Panels and Gilding
A pair of Kyoto Satsuma vases, late Meiji period, circa 1900, baluster vases with carinate collars and broad necks, decorated with large, figural panels and patterned borders in a typical pale palette upon a cream, ground, with moriage decorations and…
Polychrome Bijin Figure with Floral Kimono and Obi
A polychrome figure of a Bijin, Meiji period, the young woman standing with head turned slightly to one side, a fan clasped in both hands held in front, wearing a long floral decorated striped kimono and a broad gilt and blue wave pattern obi tied on the…
Meiji Kutani Vase with Figural Narratives and Auspicious Flowers
A Kutani vase Meiji period, 1868-1912, the baluster vase with an exaggerated trumpet neck, decorated with identical figural narratives to two reserves upon a white ground embellished with auspicious flowers and ho ho birds in red, blue, and emerald…
Satsuma Lacquer Sake Set with Cinnabar Box
A Satsuma Koro, a lacquer box, a part sake set, 20th century, a square section baluster koro raised on shaped legs and having a domed lid and figural finial, partial signature and red seal mark, a cinnabar style box typically decorated with landscape and…
Japanese Tanuki Ceramic Figure
Japanese ceramic figure of Tanuki. Literature: the Tanuki is a Japanese mythical creature that has been significant in Japanese folklore since ancient times. the legendary tanuki is reputed to be mischievous & jolly, a master of disguise and shapeshifting…
Vintage Japanese Sumida Figured Small Baluster Vases
A pair of vintage Japanese Sumida figured small baluster vases, traditional sculpted figure to each clambering upon a rocky outcrop, glazed top section. Height 12 cm.
Japanese Ceramic Temple Dog Figure with Character Marks
Japanese ceramic temple dog figure character marks to base, height 21 cm
Kwan Yin with Attendants Porcelain Figure Group
Kutani porcelain figure group, depicting seated Kwan Yin holding baby, flanked by two attendants with dragon, in tones of blue, green, yellow, red and white and accented with gilt, height 29 cm
Kutani Immortal Censer Figure
Kutani porcelain figure, depicting an immortal seated with robes falling from head, holding a censer in hands, on rocky outcrop, in tones of white, green, black and red, height 25 cm
Kutani Meiji Period Bowing Figure Bowl
A Kutani bowl, Meiji period, 1868-1912, mark of probably Tsukuru Kutani, the bowl depicting a figure bowing before a courtly figure in a landscape, setting, a deep brocaded border in a muted palette with moriage enamel, details to the rim, floral sprays…
Kyoto Satsuma Vase with Figural Narrative Scenes
A Kyoto type Satsuma vase, circa Taisho to Showa period, 1920-30s, the baluster vase with ring, rope and tassel applied decorations to the shoulder and sides, a flaring neck, decorated in a red, salmon, buff and blue, grey palette with figural narrative…
Kyoto Satsuma Moriage Enamel Covered Bottle, Early 20th Century
A Kyoto Satsuma covered bottle, early 20th century, ovoid with a long neck and low domed cover with knop, profusely decorated, with figural narratives to two reserves amidst myriad patterns and borders, in iron red, gold and polychrome moriage enamels,…
Kyoto Satsuma Vase with Figural Reserves and Moriage Enamel
A Kyoto type Satsuma vase, circa Taisho to Showa period, 1920-30s, the baluster vase with waisted neck decorated with two main figural reserves, between brocaded borders in an iron red, pale blue and grey palette with, gilded and white moriage enamel…
Satsuma Vase with Narrative Scenes and Phoenix Embellishments
A Satsuma vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, with maker's mark for Kinkozan, the tapering ovoid vase with a small neck finely decorated with two figural, narrative scenes, women and children at leisure in a pavilion setting, and male courtly figures with…
Miniature Satsuma Bottle Vase with Figural Reserves and Crest
An exquisite carinate shaped miniature Satsuma bottle vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, with signature and shimazu crest, decorated with two figural reserves, one with bijin, the other with military, figures in landscape settings between brocaded and…
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