Sumida Pottery Shoe with Boy Figure
A vintage Japanese Sumida pottery small shoe, traditional dribbled dark and pale glaze at the top and with applied single boy figure, matt red ground. Length 150, impressed signature to base
Meiji/Taisho Japanese Satsuma Vase with Figural and Landscape Panels
Large late Meiji/Taisho (1868-1926), Japanese Satsuma vase in the manner of Yabu Meizan, decorated with figural and landscape panels, Satsuma mark to the base. Height 46.5 cm
Kutani Ceramic Rooster Group - Polychrome
Polychrome ceramic rooster group, possibly Japanese Kutani. Height 21 cm
19th Century Japanese Red Kutani Porcelain Tea Set
A group of 19th century Japanese red Kutani porcelain, comprising; three bowls two tea cups & saucers and tea pot (6) tea pot with restored cover Provenance: Private Sydney collector, purchased in 1960's Kyoto, with original receipt
Meiji/Taisho Satsuma Bowl and Vase
A Satsuma bowl and vase, Meiji/Taisho period (early 20th century), of lobed form, exquisitely painted in enamel and gold with ribbons of waves and flowers, further panels of flowers and butterflies inside bowl with dragon in a landscape to centre, maker's…
Meiji Satsuma Jar with Butterfly and Figural Design
Small Japanese Satsuma lidded jar, signed Hankinzan, Meiji period (1868-1912), finely painted with ?the thousand butterflies? design and two figural panels. Height 8.5 cm
Japanese Kawato Porcelain Platter with Village Scene
Japanese Kawato porcelain platter. Village, lake and figure scene. Signed to underside in Japanese: 'Nippon, Yokahama.' early 1900s. One small rim chip. Length 46 cm
Japanese Porcelain Tea Set and Vases
A group of Japanese porcelain, plate, part tea set, vases, box and cover
Japanese Imari Plates, Meiji Period
A group of four Japanese Imari plates, Meiji period (1868-1912), the plates of similar design with border reserves of shells and coral, prunus and flowers in the typical iron red and blue palette, with emerald and blush highlights and blue emblems…
Japanese Satsuma Vases with Geometric and Figural Designs
A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, late Meiji period (1868-1912), of baluster form with a flared and impressed rim, applied faux handles with pendant tassels to the sides, decorated overall with painted geometric patterns and figural scenes in the typical…
Japanese Satsuma Floor Vase with Rosewood Stand
A Japanese Satsuma floor vase with rosewood stand, mid 20th century, of baluster form with a pulvinated collar and broad fluted rim, splendidly painted in gilt and colours with reserves of archers and fighting samurai and with smaller figural roundels…
Satsuma Figural Vase with Courtly Scenes
A large Satsuma vase, mid 20th century, an hexagonal mallet vase with applied figurines to the shoulder holding pendant tassels, the whole with reserves of figural groups in courtly settings interspersed with painted and applied patterns all in iron red,…
Mid-century Japanese Kutani Tea Service with Figural Reserves
A Japanese Kutani twenty one piece tea service, mid 20th century, in the western manner, with six cups, saucers and plates, a milk jug, bowl and a larger plate, in a predominantly iron red, grey and puce palette upon a soft duck egg ground, with figural…
Kinkozan Satsuma Vases with Geisha Girls and Gosu Blue
Pair of Kinkozan style Satsuma vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), the vases are decorated front and back with painted, geisha girls and figural subjects against a Gosu blue ground with fine gilded decoration, signed seal mark to bases. Height 20 cm…
Porcelain Elephant Teapot and Dancing Couple Figure
Two various porcelain pieces, including German elephant; Japanese elephant form teapot; and Continental dancing couple figure (chips to base). Height 18 cm (dancing couple)
Meiji Satsuma Jurojin Figurine on Deer with Fan and Scroll
Japanese Satsuma figural group, Meiji period, modelled as of Jurojin seated on his deer, Jurojin holding a fan in his right hand, a scroll in his left, wearing a robe densely decorated with flower heads, with wood stand. Width 22 cm
Kutani Geisha Figure, Late Meiji Period
A Japanese Kutani figure of a geisha, late Meiji period (1868-1912). The poised figure of the geisha holding a bowl before her, wearing a black kimono decorated in a typical Kutani palette including iron red and emerald and having simple gilt highlights;…
Japanese Kutani Daruma Immortal Figure, 20th Century
A Japanese Kutani figure of an immortal, early 20th century, having a typically folk like or rustic finish, and depicting the high ranking immortal, Daruma, the god of good fortune with his attributes of a fly whisk or hossu and a stern countenance, in…
Kinkozan Satsuma Bottle Vase, Circa 1900
A Satsuma bottle vase, circa 1900, with signature of Kinkozan, of slightly compressed form with a slender shaped neck, the body decorated with two figural reserves, the clothing of the figures in black and gold relief, having family crest medallions in…
Meiji Period Stoneware Dragon Handled Vase with Poppies
A covered Japanese export stoneware vase, late Meij period (late 19th to early 20th century), the bulbous vase with a waisted foot and neck, decorated with double dragon handles, and a similar figure to the domed cover, decorated in colours and gilt with…
Satsuma Vases with Figural Panels and Gilt Borders
A fine pair of Satsuma vases, late Meiji period, circa 1900-1910, with mark of Kinkozan, the opposite pair of baluster vases with fine gilt floral and patterned borders to the collar and vertical bands to the body on a cobalt ground with two fine figural…
Meiji Satsuma Vase with Figural Narrative Panels
A Satsuma vase, late Meiji period, circa 1890-1900, signed, the baluster vase with a waisted neck and floriform rim, well decorated in a predominantly gilt palette and pastel colours with figural narrative panels, women engaged in a tea ceremony to one…
Satsuma Bucket by Hattori, Late Meiji Period
A Satsuma well bucket, late Meiji period, circa1890-1900, by Hattori. Of typical bucket form with a shaped bar, and brocade decorated in bright colours and gilt to the body with peony blooms interspersed with shaped figural and narrative panels, signed in…
Satsuma Ewer with Butterfly and Medallion Design
A Satsuma handled ewer, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the interior with a hundred butterflies design, the exterior with two medallions of figure over a floral landscape, signed Hankinzan Do, 4.3 cm high, 12.3 cm long
1920s Satsuma vase with deity and male figure panels
A Satsuma vase, circa 1920s, with the rubbed seal mark of probably Kinkozan tsukuru, the baluster shaped cobalt and gilt patterned vase with large figural panels, one of a deity upon a white elephant with an attendant in mauve, apple green and red colours…
Goldfish Trio Sculpture
Noritake Studio figure of a gold fish together with two similar smaller goldfish
ATLAN Decorated Satsuma Bowl by Gertrude Armstrong
A.T.L.A.N (USA) arts group decorated Satsuma bowl by Gertrude Gortner Armstrong, Feburary 1918. Exhibition piece, Art Institute Chicago 1918, Nov 1, Dec 1, height 8 cm
Bronzed Japanese Lady with Cloak on Square Base
A bronzed pottery figure of a Japanese lady wearing a cloak. Resting on a square base
Meiji Satsuma Vase with Figural Narratives
A fine Satsuma vase, Meiji period, later 19th century; with maker's mark for possibly Gyokuzan, the well decorated bottle vase with figural narratives to shaped reserves on a brocade decorated ground between patterned borders, the neck having floral…
Opposite Satsuma Vases, Meiji Period
An opposite pair of Satsuma vases, Meiji period, circa 1910, signed, the baluster vases with figural lug handles and faux rings with pendant drapery, well decorated with pairs of opposite images, both figural narrative scenes in subtle tones with gilt…
Japanese Pottery Collection from Scotts
Group of six Japanese pottery vessels, including four small vases, a chamber stick and a bowl. Height 12 cm max. Provenance: collection of John & Marguerite Scott.
Chinese Satsuma Egg with Figural Narrative Scenes
A large Chinese Satsuma egg, early 20th century, with Royal Satsuma mark, painted to two shaped reserves with identical figural narrative scenes set in landscapes, in rich colours with textured highlights in gold and enamels and united by bright floral…
Japanese Imari wares, Edo to Meiji periods
A group of four Japanese Imari wares, Edo to Meiji periods, 19th to early 20th century, a scalloped bowl with blue patterns interspersed with handpainted birds and foliage on a brown ground, dishes with radiating patterns in colours, and a low dish with…
Japanese Satsuma Immortal and Toad Group
A large and unusual Japanese Satsuma group, Meiji Period, late 19th century, of an immortal standing beside a large toad in gilt and enamels, gold mon and eight character inscription to base. 37 cm high. Provenance: The Phillips Collection, Queensland
Kutani Porcelain Drummer Figure
A Japanese Kutani porcelain figure of a drummer, first half 20th century. 15 cm high
Kutani Porcelain Erotica Figure, Late Meiji Period
A Japanese kutani porcelain erotica figure, late Meiji period. 16 cm high, 20 cm wide
Meiji Satsuma Bowl with Figural and Floral Decoration
Meiji Japanese Satsuma bowl of lobed form with figural and floral decoration. 16 cm in diameter.
Meiji Satsuma-style Bird Figure Group by Ito Tozan
Meiji Japanese Satsuma-style Studio-Ware bird figure group, impressed Ito Tozan mark to base. 10 cm.
Gilded Satsuma Elephant Vases with Thousand Face Decoration
Satsuma pair of figural gilded elephant based vases with one thousand face decoration to the vases. Height 31 cm
Meiji Satsuma Dish by Kozan with Figural Scenes
A small Satsuma dish. Meiji period, circa 1890, with maker's mark of Kozan, the elegant shallow dish decorated with two shaped panels enclosing figural narrative scenes with male and female figures on a patterned ground between a key fret border; a gold…
Meiji Satsuma Brocade Vase with Outdoor Scenes
Satsuma brocade vase Meiji period, 19th century, of square baluster form, painted in enamels and gilt, each face painted with a different outdoor scene of mountainous landscape, ducks, samurai and group of noblewomen and their attendants. Height 16 cm
Satsuma Vases with Figural Narrative Scenes
Two Satsuma vases, late Meiji period, early 20th century, of baluster and slender faceted form, one with figural lug handles and both with applied faux knot and tassel embellishments, decorated in red, gold, yellow and grey tones with gilding and tube…
Meiji Satsuma Bowl with Dragon and Deities
A good Satsuma bowl, Meiji period, later 19th century, signed Hakuzan with Satsuma mon, well decorated with a central warrior figure fighting a dragon with male and female deity onlookers, and to the exterior, a pair of moriage enamel three toed dragons,…
Meiji Satsuma Sage Figure (48cm)
A Japanese Satsuma style figure. Late Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated earthenware depicting a sagely figure. Height 48 cm
Kutani Porcelain Monkey and Baby Figure
A Japanese Kutani porcelain figure of a monkey and baby, Meiji period. 29 cm high. For similar figure see: Japanese Export Ceramics 1860-1920 by Nancy N Schiffer, 2000, page 91
Signed Satsuma Vase with Dragon Handles and Narrative Scenes
A signed Satsuma vase, Meiji period, 1890-1900, with maker's mark of Hododa, the baluster vase with a waisted neck, pierced and gilded dragon handles, and decorated with figural narrative scenes to both faces, with Kannon and accompanying sages and women…
Signed Satsuma Vase with Figural Narrative Scenes
A signed Satsuma vase, Meiji period, circa 1900, with signature of Seizan, the hexagonal baluster vase with a flattened collar, embellished with figural narrative scenes within cherry blossom and wisteria landscapes in colours and textured gilding,…
Meiji Satsuma Baluster Vase with Figural Narratives
A fine Satsuma baluster vase, probably Meiji period, later 19th century, decorated with figural narratives to oval reserves, one in a garden pavilion setting, the other with officials and a wagon, between beautifully patterned and moriage gilded lappet…
Meiji Period Hirado Kilns Biscuit Horse Figure
A Japanese naturalistic biscuit figure of a horse, Meiji period, 1868-1912, Freestanding, Hirado kilns, 18.8 cm x 21 cm. Provenance: John Kenny Collection, Sotheby's Melbourne, 17/5/2004
Edo Period Tiger Figure with Glaze and Carvings
Japanese figure of a tiger late Edo period, c. 1850 seated with his tail wrapped close to its body and looking up with his ears laying flat, the surface details carved and the body covered in a clear blue-green glaze, the eyes highlighted with black iron…
1880s Satsuma Boy Figure, Restored Hands, 23cm Height
Satsuma boy figure circa 1880s. Condition good to fair, some restoration to the hands. Height 23 cm
Satsuma Bearded Gent Figure with Chrysanthemum Kimono & Stand
Satsuma figure of a Bearded Gent wearing a kimono adorned with chrysanthemums, having a signature panel to verso, together with an ornately carved timber stand. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height of figure 9 cm
Satsuma Vase with Thirteen Miniature Painted Panels
Satsuma vase painted in a multitude of colour which is standard for the satsuma golden period, having thirteen miniature painted panels. The first panel has three seated figures with male standing, each figure having gilded work with red, blue, green…
Gilded Japanese Porcelain Figure with Dog
A modern Japanese porcelain and gilded figure, Showa period, mid 20th century, the figure of a man in a moriage enamel and gilded apple green kimono feeding a small dog; marked made in Japan underside. Height 15.5 cm
Satsuma Vases with Figural Panels and Moriage Enamel Highlights
An opposite pair of Satsuma vases, Meiji period, late 19th to 20th century, the baluster vases each with figural panels of a mother and children in an iris garden with crested cranes flying overhead, and to the reverse, figures in a pavilion and landscape…
Noritake White Bird Porcelain Figure - 27 cm
Noritake large porcelain figure of a white bird measures 27 cm high
Large Satsuma Tassel Vases, Meiji Period
A pair of large covered Satsuma tassel vases, probably late Meiji period, early 20th century. of generous proportions, the baluster vases richly embellished with moriage enamel and gilding in an iron red, tan and pale blue palette with figural reserves…
Japanese Satsuma Figural Floor Vase
A Japanese Satsuma floor vase, decorated with figural groups, signed to lower side. Chip to rim. Height 58 cm
Hirado Porcelain Baby Boy Figure, Meiji Period
A rare Japanese Hirado porcelain figure of a baby boy Meiji period, 19th century, modelled with the baby sitting front on without clothes, with his mouth open, the lips picked out in red, the eyes and brows picked out in brown, one hand resting on his…
Kutani Dish and Enamel Bowl Set
Kutani circular dish with squared sides and sliced corners Edo- Tokugawa period. Diameter 16 cm (af) together with enamel scalloped bowl decorated with scholars and imperial figure. Diameter 14.5 cm
Noritake Studio Collection Rooster Figure
Noritake Hakuro rooster figure perched high on a branch, with a long flowing tail, stamped 'Noritake Studio Collection' to the base. Condition excellent to good, minor wear to the base. Height 34 cm
Moriage Satsuma Pedestal with Jardiniere
A Moriage Satsuma pedestal with jardiniere. Meiji period, late 19th century, the pedestal of beaker vase shape surmounted by an ovoid jardiniere, profusely decorated throughout with figural scenes and patterns in enamels in a predominantly muted green and…
Japanese Satsuma Figural Plate
Decorative Japanese Satsuma plate depicting figural scene, 26 cm diameter approx
Japanese Satsuma Vase with Samurai and Geisha Panels
Good Japanese Satsuma Vase cobalt blue with heavy figural samurai and geisha gilt panels,stamped to base, height 26.5 cm approx
Japanese Satsuma Charger with Figural Panels and Gold Brocade
Large good Japanese Satsuma charger with figural panels and gold brocade,together with timber stand, red stamp to base, diameter 30.5 cm approx
Noritake Blanc de Chine Polar Bear and Cub Figurine
A Noritake blanc de chine figure of a polar bear and her cub, 15 x 20 cm
Noritake Schnauzer and Puppy Blanc de Chine Figure
A Noritake blanc de chine figure of a Schnauzer and its puppy, 17 x 19 cm
Japanese Sumida Gawa Figural Bowl, Early 20th Century
A Japanese Sumida Gawa figural bowl, early 20th century, the bowl glazed terracotta decorated with three figures, stamped with impressed character marks to base. Diameter 13.5 cm
Arita Edo Period Tea Caddy with Landscape and Cricket
A rare Japanese Arita tea caddy (Chaire) and cover, Edo period (1603-1868), the quatrefoil jar freely painted in cobalt blue, green enamel and iron-red, the opposing sides with geometric striped bands, the other two each with a landscape, one with a…
Meiji Satsuma Vases with Figural Narratives
A pair plus one other antique Satsuma vases, Meiji period, 1865-1912, the baluster earthenware vases, each with waisted necks and decorated in pale salmon, lemon, green and grey blue colours with iron red and gilt highlights, with asymmetric patterned…
Sumida Pottery Vase with Male Figure and Mottled Glaze
A Japanese Sumida pottery vase, circa 1920s, the tapering vase with applied ring handles and a seated male figure to the ribbed body, the upper body and sides with a thick black brown to blue and white mottled glaze; unmarked. Height 20.5 cm.
19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Urn
A large impressive 19th century Japanese Imari lidded urn, the ovoid body with three panels of various relief decoration of flowers, butterfly, dragon, tiger and figures, the complex ground pattern of various blue, red and green tones with gilt highlights…
Kutani Satsuma-style Porcelain Plates, Meiji Period
A matching pair of Kutani plates in the Satsuma style, Meiji period 1868-1912, on porcelain, and delicately painted with overlapping shaped reserves of figural scenes set within pavilions and landscape settings, with brocaded borders and flower and gilt…
Meiji Satsuma Vase with Deity and Samurai Decoration
A quality large Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase, ovoid form with a wide band of encircling figure decoration including various noted deities, Geisha with a floral basket and Samurai Warrior figure, ornate gilt enrichments including an encircling band…
Vintage Satsuma Figural Vases, 18 cm Height
Pair of vintage Satsuma vases with figural decoration, height 18 cm approx
Kyoto Satsuma Moriage Enamel Vases
A pair of Kyoto Satsuma vases, circa 1920's, the baluster vases with trumpet necks and lug handles, freely decorated in muted tones with a figural scene and flora, with moriage enamel decoration in white and gilt; typical two character mark underside.…
Takeichi Kawai Chrysanthemum Pattern Large Shallow Bowl
Ta keichi Kawai (1908-89) large shallow bowl, chrysanthemum pattern, 39.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Wellington, Centre Gallery, Takeichi Kawai & John Chappell exhibition, 1964 possibly cat no. 45. Takeic hi Ka wai (1 908-89) Takeichi Kawai visited New…
Bizen Pottery Figure: Seated Man with Boy
A Japanese Bizen pottery group figure, with typical glaze, depicting a seated man with boy figure over hi shoulder, 19 cm high
Japanese Satsuma Vase with Figural Scene
Large superb Japanese Satsuma vase, decorated with figural groups in traditional scene, on cobalt blue with gilt overlay background, 51.5 cm high, on rosewood stand
Noritake Kangaroo and Joey Porcelain Figure
Noritake, a porcelain figure of a kangaroo and joey, 20th century, stamped: Noritake Studio Collection, 19 cm high
Sumida-gawa Grotesque Lidded Jar with Child Finial
A Sumida-gawa lidded jar, modelled as a crouching grotesque figure, a young child clambering over his cap forms finial of the lid. Height 16.5 cm
Japanese Satsuma Saucers with Butterfly and Geisha Designs
Two antique Japanese Satsuma saucers, one with central 'hundred butterfly' panel & 5 figural panels & the other depicting Geishas & floral panels
Kutani Lady with Censer on Rock
Kutani figure of a lady modelled holding an censer, seated upon a rock. Condition: good, minor wear to the base, height 26 cm
Meiji Satsuma Vase with Buddhist Figure
A Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase, swollen foot, painted with three portrait panels on a floral brocade background, the cover surmounted by a seated Buddhist figure. Chip to foot. Height 30 cm
Meiji era painted Hotei figure, 23cm
A Meiji period Japanese painted pottery Hotei figure, standing with protruding stomach and smiling expression, height 23 cm
Japanese Figural Vase with Character Marks, 23cm
Early Japanese figural decorated vase, character marks to base, height 23 cm (restoration to top rim)
Satsuma Landscape Decorated Vases, Signed, 15 cm High
A pair of fine Satsuma figure and landscape decorated vases, signed to base, 15 cm high
Large Satsuma Vases with Figural and Floral Panels
Pair of large Japanese Satsuma vases, with figural & floral panels & signature to base, 36.5 cm
Meiji porcelain nude female figure
A Japanese porcelain figure of a nude female, Meiji period (1868-1912), 30 cm high
Sumida Pottery Export Vases with Applied Figures
Two Sumida pottery export ware vases, circa 1915, a small baluster vase and a two handled vase, both thickly glazed with black, pale and blue colours to the top, red ribbed to the lower section, both with a single applied figure. Heights: 9 cm, and 13 cm
Gilt Kyo-Yaki Seated Buddha Figure, 19th/20th Century
A Japanese gilt Kyo-Yaki figure of a seated Buddha 19th/20th century, on a stoneware body, a Shaka Nyorai or historical depiction of Buddha and in a meditation mudra (gesture). The body gilt in sumptuous gold with the robes in overglaze green, yellow and…
Sumida Gawa Ceramic Fisherman Vase
Japanese Sumida Gawa ceramic vase, decorated with applied figure of a fisherman, on red ground. Height 21.5 cm
Figural Satsuma Vase - Traditional Japanese Scene
Japanese Satsuma vase, decorated with figural groups in a traditional scene, height 21.5 cm
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