Japanese Satsuma boxes - price guide and values

Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Plate from Dick Austin Collection

A large heavily potted Longquan celadon Barb-rimmed plate, early Ming Dynasty, first half of the 15th century, covered with a translucent green glaze, apart from a burnt red firing ring on the base, the steep cavetto with vertical ribs on both sides, the…

Miyanaga Tozan III Celadon Vase with Water Ripples

A Japanese modernist vase by Miyanaga Tozan III (1935-), Heisei period (1989-2019), circa 1990, moulded in hexagonal form, with carved abstracted water ripples to the surface, covered in a pale bluish-green celadon glaze. Carved signature reading "III…

Mishima-style Vase by Kusube Yaichi: Modernist Masterpiece

A Japanese 'Mishima' style vase by Kusube Yaichi (1897-1984), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1930s, of baluster form with impressed repeating stylised chrysanthemum design inlaid with white slip in Korean style. Impressed seal for Kusube on the base.…

19th Century Nabeshima Porcelain Dish with Persimmon Tree Design

A rare Japanese Nabeshima porcelain dish on a raised foot, Edo period 19th century. A rare Japanese Nabeshima porcelain dish on a raised foot, Edo period 19th century painted in the palette of red, blue, green and yellow enamels with a stylized, yellow…

Satsuma Vase with Blue Glaze and Gilt Doves

An unusual Satsuma earthenware vase by Kinkozan, Meiji period, covered over the shoulders and upper body with a shaded blue glaze falling unevenly over the amber glazed ground, and gilt with doves in flight among speckled clouds, the neck and shoulders…

Pair of Edo Period Imari Vases with Kintsugi Repair

A pair of large Japanese export Ko Imari vases, early Edo period, Genroku (1688-1704), the large trumpet shaped vases decorated in kinrande style in underglaze blue, iron red and gilding, with bijin (beautiful women) amongst cherry blossom, and carp…

Kondo Yuzo Blue Plum Blossom Porcelain Vase

A Japanese modernist studio vase by Kondo Yuzo (1902-1985), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1970, of gently flaring cylindrical form in white porcelain, decorated boldly in underglaze blue with plum blossom. Signed Konbdo to base. Together with its…

Rare Japanese Kyoyaki 'Wakamatsu' Vase by Ito Tozan I

A rare Japanese Kyoyaki 'Wakamatsu' vase by Ito Tozan I (1846-1920), Meiji period (1868-1912) or Taisho period (1912-1926), the cylindrical baluster form vase of classic ivory-hued Kyoto stoneware with finely crackled clear glaze, sparsely decorated to…

Japanese Fujii Shumei porcelain vase with mountain landscape design

A large modern Japanese Fujii Shumei studio vase, late 20th century, the large ovoid porcelain vase with small mouth, decorated in delicate shades of underglaze blue with tree covered mountains, with snowy peaks in the distance. With an incised signature…

Japanese Edo Arita Kinrande Ko Imari Covered Vase

A Japanese Edo Arita Kinrande Ko Imari covered vase, Genroku period (1688-1704), the baluster form porcelain vase with original domed cover surmounted by a shishi finial, covered with decoration in underglaze blue, iron red and gilding, the lower register…

Hiroe Swen (Japanese/Australian, b. 1934). Vase, c. 1981, slab and coil built stoneware of rounded box form, ivory cream satin glaze, with overlaid decoration with two blue patches of sky and two Japanese cranes on each side, artists signature and seals…

Shimizu Uichi Studio Vase with Persimmon and Iron Splashes

A Japanese studio vase by Shimizu Uichi (1926-2004), Showa period (1926-1989), of baluster form in stoneware with a large persimmon glaze splash to one side, and to the other a smaller iron brown splash. Impressed circular mark for Uichi to the base.…

Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Ware Lidded Box

A Japanese Satsuma ware lidded box Meiji period (1868 ? 1912). The box is finely decorated depicting a variety of painted panels including narrative figurative scenes; geisha girls seated; flowers and foliage; mountainous landscape and river scenes.…

Japanese Porcelain Map Charger from Edo Period

A massive museum quality Japanese porcelain map of Japan charger, probably Edo mark and period Tempo reign (1830-1843), commonly referred to as Imari, decorated with an underglaze blue map of Japan in low relief in the cavetto showing two panels of…

Japanese Mingei Stoneware Box by Kawai Kanjiro (1938)

A Japanese Mashiko Mingei studio stoneware box, by Kawai Kanjiro (1890-1966), circa 1938, the hand-formed stoneware box with piped floral slip decoration, painted in copper red, cobalt and iron brown. With paper note detailing provenance. 5.5 cm high, 11…

Shimaoka Stoneware Vase with Rope Inlaid Decoration

Tatsuzo Shimaoka, large stoneware vase, rope and slip inlaid decoration to the shoulder, the interior with tenmoku glaze, potter mark to the base, with signed wood box, height 26.5 cm. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection

Japanese Shigaraki Tsubo with Flying Ash Glaze by Otani Shiro

A Japanese Shigaraki Tsubo by Otani Shiro/Mugen (1936-), Heisei period (1989-2019), circa 1990, of spherical form in Shigaraki stoneware, part covered in flying ash glaze, displaying a rich and warm orange colour in the unglazed areas. Together with its…

Japanese Mingei Tsubo by Sakuma Totaro with Splashes

A Japanese Mashiko Mingei Tsubo by Sakuma Totaro (1900-1976), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1950s, the baluster form stoneware tsubo with large splashes to the sides of green and kakiyu (persimmon) glazes. Together with tomobako (original inscribed box)…

Meiji Satsuma Bowl with Thousand Butterflies

A Japanese Satsuma bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with thousand butterflies, with 'Ryozan' mark to the base, fitted wooden box, 14 cm diameter, 8 cm high

Kangxi Imari Wine Cups from Guanfu, Beijing

A pair of Imari wine cups, Kangxi period. box, 7.8 cm diam., 6.7 cm high (2).. Provenance: Guanfu, Beijing, 7 Apr 2020 (receipt). Private collection, Sydney 2020.

A Japanese Shigaraki vessel by Kitazawa Rakuten, 20th century, ovoid shape with a flared neck, contemporary Shigaraki glaze with green glazed applique frog to the shoulder with Tomobako presentation box featuring further design by Rakuten of pampas…

Seifu Yohei III Celadon Bowl with Wooden Box

A Japanese studio celadon bowl by Seifu Yohei III (1851-1914), Meiji period (1868-1912), covered in a sea green celadon glaze with an unglazed ring within the foot rim. Two character incised mark 'Seifu' to the base. Together with an old Japanese wooden…

Tozan Celadon Vase with Peonies

A Japanese studio celadon vase by Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941), Taisho period (1912-1926), decorated with scrolling peonies in moulded applique and slip, covered in a rich even celadon glaze. Four character incised mark for Tozan underneath. Together with…

Signed Fuyushiba Fumihiro Bowl in Original Box, Japan (1970s)

Fuyushiba Fumihiro bowl, original box, signed by artist, Japan, c 1970s, 20 cm high, 46 cm deep

Satsuma Tea Set with Box

Satsuma boxed tea service comprising a lidded teapot, lidded creamer, sugar bowl with six cups & saucers, all decorated with tube lined detail, stamped to the base, set in a silk lined box. Condition good, some minor paint losses, expected crazing, some…

Japanese Red China Bowl - 15.5 cm Diameter

A Japanese china bowl in red box, 15.5 cm diameter

Japanese Ikebana Vase with Sandy Glaze and Artist Stamp

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, hand built earthenware, light sandy brown glaze, artist's stamp impressed to underside, with box, height 28 cm, length 38 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private…

Miniature Satsuma Box and Vases by Kinkozan, Meiji Period

A miniature Satsuma covered box, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, the cover decorated with a procession of figures, 4 cm diameter, together with two miniature Satsuma vases, all signed Kinkozan, 4.5 cm and 6.2 cm high

Tozan's Leaping Rabbit Okimono with Waves

A Japanese studio rabbit okimono by Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941), Taisho period (1912-1926), modelled as a rabbit leaping over waves, the rabbit in pure white porcelain with underglaze 'Shoenji' pink details, the wave in sea green celadon. Impressed mark…

Tozan Celadon Phoenix Vase with Tomobako

A Japanese studio celadon vase by Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941), Taisho period (1912-1926), of Chinese 'Twin phoenix' Longquan mallet vase form, with phoenix-form handles, covered in a rich even celadon glaze. Impressed mark for Tozan. Together with the…

Kyoyaki Modernist Vase by Teraike Tosshu II

A Japanese Kyoyaki modernist vase by Teraike Tosshu II (1933-), Showa period (1926-1989), 1962-1963, decorated with abstracted mountains in underglaze copper red. Marked 'Tosshu zo' to the base in underglaze blue. Together with tomobako (original signed…

Seifu Yohei VI Celadon Vase with Tomobako

A Japanese Kyoyaki celadon vase by Seifu Yohei VI (1872-1946), Taisho period (1912-1926), covered in an even blue-green celadon glaze. Carved two character mark to the base reading 'Seifu'. Together with tomobako (original signed wooden box). 27 cm high,…

Kyoyaki Ceramic Vase with Phosphatic Splashes

A Japanese Kyoyaki studio ceramic vase, Kiyomizu Rokubei V (1875-1959), circa 1940s, the square vase covered in an iron brown glaze with large abstracted phosphatic splashes down the sides, referencing Chinese Lushan phosphatic wares. Impressed Rokubei…

Meiji Satsuma Tea Service with Pagoda Decoration

Good Satsuma Meiji period (1868-1912) tea service, comprising a teapot and cover, lidded cream jug and lidded sugar bowl, six cups and six saucers, each decorated with pagoda in a mountainous landscape, with gilt handles and spouts, seal mark to base, in…

Kutani Meimeizara Set with Floral Designs

A Japanese set of five Kutani Meimeizara dishes, Meiji period (1868-1912), each decorated with overglaze enamels and gilding with different flowers/foliage including narcissus, camelia, bamboo, pine and banana leaf. Together with an old wooden box with…

Hirado Porcelain Playful Puppy Okimono

A fine Hirado okimono of a Playful puppy, late Edo (1603-1868) or Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century, delicately modelled as a puppy in refined white porcelain, with exceptionally fine incised fur throughout, the pupils painted with iron spots.…

Japanese Studio Pottery Ikebana Vases, Showa Period

Two Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, woodfired stoneware, each of organic shape with brown glaze, with one box (2), approx. height 40 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney

Japanese Studio Pottery Vases

Two Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, of sculptural form, green and black glaze, impressed artist's stamp to underside, together with iridescent brown glazed vase, artist's signature incised to underside, with one box (2),…

Ito Tozan I Japanese Studio Vase

A Japanese studio vase by Ito Tozan I (1846-1920); Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho period (1912-1926); the square section vase with two ear handles in archaistic Chinese style, covered in a cobalt and iron glaze, by Imperial Household artist (teishitsu…

Kyoyaki Shishi Okimono by Hayashi Mokuu

A Japanese Kyoyaki okimono of a Shishi, Hayashi Mokuu (1901-1991), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1950S, modelled in porcelain covered in a mustard yellow glaze, depicting an angry shishi ready to pounce. With an impressed mark to the base reading…

Edo Period Seto Double-Gourd Tea Caddy with Iron Glaze

A Japanese Seto Double-Gourd-Form tea caddy, Chaire, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th century, in the shape of a double-gourd, half covered in a caramel-brown iron glaze with a drip down the front, together with gold-brocade grey silk shifuku and early wooden…

Kutani Hotei Lidded Box, Meiji Period

A Japanese Kutani lidded box in the form of Hotei, Meiji period (1868-1912), potted in the form of Hotei resting on his sack of treasures, the sack decorated with rich textile patterns in iron red enamel and gilding. Kutani mark within the lid. 12.5 cm…

Edo Period Iron-Black Seto Vase with Lacquered Box

A Japanese Iron-Black Seto vase, Edo period (1603-1868), of elegant pear-form with long and narrow neck, covered in a black iron glaze with flecks or russet throughout. Together with a black lacquered Japanese wooden box. 18.5 cm high, 10 cm diameter

Japanese Ikebana Vase with Sandy Brown Glaze

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, hand built earthenware, sandy brown glaze, with box, height 29 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney

Japanese Ikebana Vases, Showa Period

Two Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, porcelaneous stoneware, yellow and blue glaze, artist's stamps impressed to undersides, with boxes (2), height 35 cm, 37 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private…

Meiji Satsuma Covered Box with Figurative Tapestry Scene

A Japanese Satsuma covered box Meiji period / signed Kinkozan figurative scene within tapestry patterned ground black and gilt signature to base 10 cm diameter

Meiji Period Satsuma Lidded Box on Blue Ground

Satsuma circular lidded box on blue ground, Meiji period, 19th century, six character mark to base, 6 cm high, 15.5 cm diameter

Kyoyaki Sake Cups by Ito Tozan I

A set of Japanese Kyoyaki sake cups by Ito Tozan I (1846-1920), late Meiji or Taisho period, circa 1910s, decorated with underglaze pigments and overglaze enamels, each with different designs of abstracted flowers and natural motifs, and impressed…

Japanese Art Deco Ceramic Vase with Tomobako Box

A Japanese Art Deco modernist studio ceramic vase, Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1930s, decorated with iron brown flowers and foliage with further incised details under a vibrant green glaze. Together with tomobako (original signed…

Celadon Koi Vase by Gyokudo, Kyoto, Early Showa Period

A fine celadon glazed vase inlaid with a leaping koi, impressed oval seal of Gyokudo, Kyoto, Japan, early Showa period, circa 1940, note: master potter, Tezuka Gyokudo [1896-1977] used coloured slip to create birds & fish on a plain ground, he established…

Meiji Satsuma Box with Women and Floral Design

A fine Meiji period circular Satsuma box, the lid decorated with two panels of women and outdoor scenes, on floral gilded painted ground, the interior to base and lid decorated with flowers, seal mark to base, with original receipt for $1000, diameter 10…

Meiji Era Blue and White Porcelain Wave Box

A Japanese Arita ware blue and white porcelain box with wave decoration, Meiji period, early 20thc century, 10 cm high, 19 cm wide

Celadon Vase with Koi Inlay by Gyokudo, Kyoto, 1940

Meiji Satsuma Butterfly Manju Box

Fine Meiji period Satsuma Manju shape box & cover the lid, body and interior all decorated with butterflies and flowers, signed to base, 6 cm diameter

Japanese Tessha Pine Tree Bowl by Sakuma Totaro

A Japanese Mashiko Mingei bowl by Sakuma Totaro (1900-1976), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1950s, decorated with iron oxide enamels (tessha) depicting an abstracted pine tree against a copper green ground. With tomobako (original signed wooden box),…

Mashiko Mingei Bowl by Sakuma Totaro

A Japanese Mashiko Mingei bowl by Sakuma Totaro (1900-1976), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1950s, decorated in iron (tetsuyu) and caramel (ameyu) glazes with an abstracted flower design. With tomobako (original signed wooden box). 4.5 cm high, 30 cm…

Japanese Plum Blossom Vase with Tomobako

A Japanese contemporary vase with blossom design, signed, Showa period, with black tone on tone plum blossom design, with signed accompanying Tomobako (presentation box), 24 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales

Oribe Ware Food Bowls with Green Drip Glaze (9 words)

A set of 10 Japanese Oribe ware food bowls, 19th century, all with featuring a bold green drip glaze on stoneware body, with signed accompanying presentation box, each 7.5 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales

Japanese Serving Bowl & Tea Bowl Set

A fine Japanese serving bowl & a tea bowl, [2], serving bowl with wide rim & spout, good glaze && age, an Oribe ware tea bowl of good form & fine glaze, painted designs in three colours, in original wood box, early 20th century. Provenance: Todd Barlin…

Shigaraki Vase with Drip Glaze and Artist Mark

A Japanese Shigaraki vase, with fantastic drip glaze & good atmosphere, with artist mark & original signed wood storage box. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. Height 31.5 cm

Japanese Imari Porcelain Box with Bird and Flower Motifs

Japanese Imari four tier porcelain box and cover, of cylindrical form, decorated with reserves of birds and flowers, in cobalt surround, height 23 cm

Gilded Cherry Blossom Vase by Japanese Studio Potter

Good Japanese Studio Pottery vase, gilded and painted with cherry blossom tree on brown ground, signed to base with inscribed wooden box, measures 22.5 cm high

Japanese Cypress Boxed Ceramic Vase, Late 20th Century

Japanese ceramic vase in original cypress box, late 20th century. 24 cm

Tozan Studio Vase with Peony Relief Carving and Blue Glaze

A Japanese carved Tozan studio vase, Miyanaga Tozan II, Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1960s, the large baluster porcelain vase with relief carved decoration to the surface of stylised scrolling peonies between two lappet borders, the whole covered in an…

Japanese Mingei Bowl by Sakuma Totaro, Showa Period

A Japanese Mashiko Mingei bowl by Sakuma Totaro (1900-1976), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1950s, decorated in iron (tetsuyu) and persimmon (kakiyu) glazes with an abstracted flower design. Inscription to the base in commemoration of a married couple…

Kyoyaki Kashiki Bowl by Eiraku Zengoro, Meiji Period

A Japanese Kyoyaki studio Kashiki bowl by Eiraku Zengoro, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with slip and overglaze enamels in 'Kochi' style depicting scrolling chrysanthemums. Mark to base reading 'Dai Nihon Eiraku Zo'. Together with tomobako (original…

Japanese Hand-Painted Ceramic Box, Signed, 20th Century

A large Japanese hand-painted circular ceramic box, 20th century, signed to the base. 9 cm high, 35 cm diameter

Satsuma Porcelain Box with Court Ladies and Children

Fine Satsuma porcelain box and cover, of rectangular form, the cover decorated with three court ladies and two children in a garden setting, the interior decorated with floral sprays, accented with geometric borders, mark to base, length 8 cm

Blue and White Porcelain Jar with Floral Design

Tomimoto Kenkichi (1886-1963) [attrib.], blue and white porcelain lidded jar, with floral design, painted signature to the base, wood box. Diameter 12 cm. Provenance: collection of John & Marguerite Scott; by repute, given to John and Marguerite Scott by…

Japanese Red Bronze Vase with Signature - 16.5cm

Good Japanese red patinated ovoid bronze vase, signed to base with inscribed wood box, measures 16.5 cm high

Satsuma Footed Box with Mountain and Lake Landscape Decoration

Satsuma footed box and cover, of cylindrical form, decorated with mountain and lake landscapes, raised on three feet, seal marks to base, diameter 9 cm

Japanese Tea Bowls & Sake Cup Collection

Two Japanese tea bowls & one Sake cup, [3], a vintage Sake cup by the 17th grand Kyo pottery master, Eiraku Zengoro (1944-), in original signed box, a Aka-Raku ware tea bowl, Meiji period, with red glaze & old gold rim repair in wooden storage box, a…

Japanese Tea Bowl with Incised Mark and Original Box

Takeyoshi-Saku, Japanese tea bowl with original box, incised mark, 12 cm dia

Satsuma Dragon Teaset with Immortals and Gilt Decoration

Late C19/20th Satsuma eleven piece teaset traditional decoration of immortals playing with dragons, gilt palette, dragon formed teapot in fitted box (one cup a/f)

Japanese Tea Bowl by Rokubei Kiyomizu IV

A Japanese tea bowl, by Rokubei Kiyomizu IV (1848-1920) with original signed Japanese wood box., 20.5 cm diameter. Provenance: An important private collection, London and Melblurne.

Celadon Vase with Fitted Box from Kyoto Temple

A heavily potted celadon green glazed vase, signature to base, an even glaze on the lobed body, a fitted box from Tianlong temple Tenryu-ji, Kyoto, Japan, height 24 cm

Japanese Kutani Dragon Cricket Cage

A Japanese Kutani porcelain cricket cage, the squared box with patterned mons to two faces and fire breathing dragons amidst clouds to the others, with a recessed lattice weave pierced lid with a bow motif; signed underside. Height 5 cm. Width 7.5 cm.…

Satsuma Box and Bowl with Kinkozan Decoration

Two various Satsuma pieces. Kinkozan box, blossom decorated, Kinkozan label to base; & bowl, seal mark to base (restored). Diameter 9 cm (box) d10.5 cm (bowl)

Iga Stoneware Plate by Shuhei Fujioka in Original Box

Shuhei Fujioka (Japanese b 1947). Iga stoneware plate, rectangular form with ash glaze, incised mark to base, 32 x 26.5 cm in original wooden box Note this plate was purchased in Kyoto

Japanese Tea Bowl by Rokubei Kiyomizu IV

A Japanese tea bowl, by Rokubei Kiyomizu IV (1848-1920) with original signed Japanese wood box., 10 cm diameter. Provenance: An important private collection, London and Melblurne.

Imari Chinese and Japanese porcelain vases, 19th century collection

Imari antique Chinese and Japanese porcelain vases and lidded boxes, 19th century, (5 items), the largest 28 cm high

A Japanese Satsuma circular box and cover

Japanese Incised Tea Bowl with Original Box

Kato Yasuhage, Japanese tea bowl with original box, incised mark, 8 cm dia

Satsuma Sparrow Box with Bamboo Decoration

Satsuma lidded box and cover, of bun form, decorated with an image of two sparrows perched upon bamboo in tones of green and gilt, seal mark to base, diameter 12.5 cm

Vintage Satsuma Tea Set in Timber Box

A vintage Satsuma tea suite in original timber box, length 21 cm, teapot consisting of: 6 side plates, diameter 18.5 cm, 5 teacups, 6 saucers, 1 teapot, 1 lidded sugar, 1 creamer

Meiji Satsuma Trinket Box with Miniature Teapot

Japanese Meiji period Satsuma porcelain lidded trinket box with Satsuma miniature teapot

Art Deco Satsuma Trinket Box with Bird and Moriage

An Art Deco lidded Satsuma trinket box, Showa period, 1930-40, signed, the circular box with a low domed lid decorated with a bird amidst prunus, blossoms and maple leaves with gilt and moriage enrichments, the sides, similarly decorated and raised on…

Tiffany & Co Holiday Garland Christmas Ceramic Box. Made in Japan. Approx dimensions 4 cm height, 5 cm width and 5 cm depth.