Satsuma (Japan) other items - price guide and values

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

Red Stoneware Vase by Yasuhisa Kohyama

Yasuhisa Kohyama (b. 1936) vase four panelled stoneware in tones of red, woodfired with coarse naturally textured surface, artist's mark inscribed to base. Height 28 cm. Provenance: Estate of Prof. Alan Walker

Large Japanese Floor Vases with Wooden Covers

A fine pair of very large floor vases with wooden covers, Japanese,19th century. 62.5 cm high approx., 34 cm diameter

Japanese Imari Vase with Cover, Taisho Period

A large Japanese Imari vase and cover Taisho period, circa 1912 possible restoration to cover, 76 cm high

Kawai's Slab-Sided Bottle Vase (1908-1989) - 17.5 cm

Takeichi Kawai (Japan, 1908-1989), Slab-sided bottle vase, H. 17.5 cm

Tozan Satsuma Vases with Ladies in Landscapes

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, by Tozan, Meiji period (1868-1912) each vase is finely decorated with ladies in landscapes, Tozan siganature mark to the base., 23.54 cm. Provenance: Estate of the late June Harris.

A Japanese two handled Satsuma vase by Kinkozan

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.…

Meiji Imari Vase with Birds and Pines

Large Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese imari vase, enamelled and gilt with panels of birds and pines surrounded by stylised floral design. Height 76.5 cm

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Alpine River Landscape and Monkeys

A fine Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase, by Toyama, ovoid shape, with four panels painted with and alpine river landscape; birds beneath wisteria; women reading beside a lamp and monkeys playing in a blossom tree, framed by various gild and enamel diaper…

Kinkozan Satsuma Vase with Birds and Flowers

A Japanese Kinkozan hexagonal Satsuma vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with two large panels of birds and flowers, reversed against a gilt decorated midnight blue ground, Kinkozan mark, 29.8 cm high

Meiji Satsuma Dragon Vases

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, Meiji period, late 19th century. Each decorated with painted flowers, the middle section painted in gold with two dragons chasing flaming pearl, signed 'Dainihon Taizen sei' to the base., 39 cm high

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…

Kakiemon Porcelain Phoenix Dish, Edo Period

Japanese Kakiemon porcelain fluted dish, Edo period (1603-1867), c. 1700, deep circular dish with banded hedges, decorated with a phoenix flying above flowering branches, height 3.5 cm diameter 14 cm. Provenance: Stockspring Antiques, London, private…

Kyoto Satsuma Vases with Dragons and Chrysanthemums

A large Japanese pair of Kyoto Satsuma vases Taizan Yohei, Meiji period, circa 1880's, of flaring flower-form section, with vertical bands of decoration alternating between diaper brocade designs and scrolling flowers, with three separate horizontal…

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Rakans and Dragons

A large Japanese Satsuma vase Meiji period (1868 - 1912), by Hododa baluster with rolled rim and shoulder displaying gilt mon, heavily detailed with numerous Rakans and dragons. Height: 38 cm

Turquoise Ikebana Vase, Japanese Pottery, Showa Period

Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, hand built stoneware, turquoise glaze, artist's stamp impressed to underside, height 46.2 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney

19th Century Hirodo Recumbent Cats from Japan

Two Japanese Hirodo recumbent cats, 19th century. Provenance: Property of a Gentleman, Melbourne

Satsuma Moon Flask with Duck and Lion Handles

Satsuma moon shaped flask painted with ducks amongst an lakeside scene to both sides, showing an autumn scene to one side & a spring scene to the other, having two lion form handles, signed to the base. Condition: good, minor wear to the base. Height 30 cm

Meiji Satsuma Miniature Vases with River Scene & Figures

A fine pair of Meiji Satsuma miniature vases with river scene and processional figures, signed to base Height 7.5 cm.

Meiji Period Satsuma Vase with Figures and Landscape

A Satsuma quatrefoil vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 decorated with figures and landscape, three character mark. 24.5 cm high

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Reticulated Net and Chrysanthemums

A rare Satsuma vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 the cylindrical body within a reticulated net the silvered neck and base embossed with a stylised chrysanthemum two character mark. 17 cm high

Imari Octagonal Vase with Silver Finial

A large octagonal Imari vase and cover, Japanese, Edo Period 17/18th century, with silver plated finial. 64 cm high

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 Kingfisher-Blue Glazed Floor Vase, 1970

A striking kingfisher-blue glazed earthenware floor-vase, Japanese circa 1970, 79 cm high 58 cm diameter

19th Century Japanese Imari Bottle Vase and Cover

A Japanese Imari bottle vase and cover, 19th century, 35 cm high

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…

Early Japanese lidded urns, 26 cm high

Pair of early Japanese lidded urns, 26 cm high

Satsuma Peacock and Crane Vases

Satsuma trumpet shaped pair of vases each decorated with two panels of peacocks under a cherry blossom & cranes amongst bamboo, on a blue gilt ground, standing on three bamboo form feet. Signed to the base. Condition: good, minor paint wear. Height 22 cm

Gilt Bronze Imari Porcelain Covered Vases with French Mounts

A pair of gilt bronze mounted Imari porcelain covered vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), with 19th century French mounts. 37 cm high

Ryokuzan Satsuma Vase with Maidens and Ducks

A Satsuma vase by Ryokuzan, Meiji period, the ovoid body decorated in polychrome enamels and gilding with on one side maidens in a garden setting with distant view of Mt. Fuji, and the reverse with a twin duck-shaped panel enclosing a landscape and…

Bird Motif Ceramic Vase by Hiroe Swen

Hiroe Swen vase, slip cast ceramic with bird motif, Japanese / Australian, 20 cm high, 27 cm wide, 15 cm deep

Satsuma Double Handled Vase with Courting Scenes and Gilt Handles

Satsuma double handled vase featuring gilt double handles modelled as bamoboo, two panels of courting scenes with heavily decorated floral body & a signature panel to base height 31 cm

Satsuma Kinkozan Japanese Vase with Royal Procession and Wisterias

Satsuma Kinkozan Japanese earthen ware vase with Royal procession and wisterias, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, 10.5 cm high

Meiji Satsuma Sake Pot with Kinkozan Zo Mark

Satsuma Japanese ceramic Shinto shrine sake offering pot, Meiji period, Kinkozan Zo mark, 18 cm high

A palace size pair of highly decorated Japanese late Meiji period earthenware Satsuma vases having all over hand painted and gilded decoration, panels depicting Immortals, Samurai warriors, bijins & geometric patterns. Height 61 cm, width 29 cm

A fine Cho Shu-zan signed Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase having a continuous hand painted landscape depicting Bijin & children feeding deer in a traditional pagoda roof house and mountain landscape, finest gilding and geometric patterns to top and…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Geisha and Gardens

A large and impressive Meiji period Satsuma vase, ovoid with short trumpet mouth, hand painted in two large panels with geisha wearing extravagantly patterned kimono and attendants promenading in extensive lakeside gardens beneath flowering cherry blossom…

Narrow-waisted Imari Vases, Meiji Period

An unusual pair of narrow-waisted Imari vases, Meiji period, 19 th century. Each one with various shaped panels in underglaze blue, enamels and gilt, 39.5 cm x 14 cm

19th Century Japanese Imari Bottle Vase (46cm)

A Japanese Imari bottle vase, 19th century, 46 cm high

Japanese Imperial Satsuma Thousand Flower Vases with Provenance

Pair of Japanese Imperial Satsuma Thousand Flower vases, reign marks to base, 21 cm high. Provenance: the Japanese government presented these vases to General McArthur who gave them to the Australian Colonel Mullely, who was his Chief of Staff, in…

Satsuma Ogurisu Vase with Gilt Floral Detail and Panels

Satsuma Ogurisu vase having finely painted gilt floral detail to the neck & two panels to the body, one of geisha at leisure, the other of a landscape pagoda scene. Both panels flanked by Japanese wisteria trees, with the tapered base painted with flowers…

Japanese Gilt Komai Vases, Meiji/Taisho Period

A pair of Japanese Komai hexagonal vases, Meiji/Taisho Period, early 20th century, finely decorated in gilt with birds, dragon, flowers and pagodas, signed on the base, 8.5 cm high

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…

Japanese Ikebana Vases, Showa Period Pottery

Two Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, comprising a large earthenware vase with black glaze, and a conical vase with white, black and yellow glaze, artist's stamps impressed to undersides, black vase (A/F) (2), height 51 cm, 32.5…

An impressive tall Hododa signed Japanese Meiji period Satsuma gourd shape vase set on a rich cobalt ground having finely hand painted panels to front and rear depicting Samurai & Bijin in traditional ceremonial scenes, finest gilding in geometric &…

Gold Dragon Satsuma Urn with Samurai Decoration

Large Satsuma lidded urn decorated with gold dragons and samurais, Chinese characters stamp to base (A/F), height 35 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman

Kinkozan Satsuma Vase with Genre Scenes

A Kinkozan satsuma beaker vase, Meiji Period (1868-1912), decorated with ladies and children in the landscape, impressed seal to base, together with a small ovoid satsuma vase with genre scene, gilt seal mark, 30 cm high

Meiji Satsuma Vase by Sennosuke Kusube

An impressive Satsuma vase; by Sennosuke Kusube (1859-1941), Meiji period; of shouldered ovoid form in polychrome enamels and gilt over a clear crackled glazed, designed in four sections with pheasants and cherry blossoms, the reverse a further spring…

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

Fukugawa Vase Lamps, Late 19th Century

A pair of Japanese Fukugawa vases mounted as lamps, late 19th century 59 cm high including the light armature

Imari porcelain table lamps with bronze mounts and glass shades

A pair of Imari porcelain and bronze mounted table lamps Japanese with French Mounts 19th century with original etched glass shades, 67 cm high

Meiji Satsuma Quatrefoil Vase with Kinkozan Mark

A Japanese Satsuma quatrefoil vase, Meiji period, circa 1890, decorated with on each panel with deities, 'Kinkozan' four characters mark. 29.5 cm high. Provenance: A Toorak Private Collection

Meiji Satsuma Wisteria Vase by Shuzan

A Satsuma doubled-gourd slender vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 finely decorated with wisteria in white enamel and gilt, seal mark of Shuzan. 24.2 cm high

Satsuma Samurai Vase with Gilt and Enamel Decoration

A large Japanese quatrefoil Satsuma vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 decorated with samurai and immortals in gilt and enamels, some raised in four panels, the flat shoulder with a floral gilt design four character Kinkozan mark, impressed mark and original…

Japanese Imari Vase, 19th Century, Sotheby's Provenance

A large Japanese Imari vase of baluster form, 19th century, well decorated in cobalt blue, iron-red, gilt and enamels, 48 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby?s Melbourne

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)…

Japanese Imari Polychrome Enamel Covered Vase, 77 cm

A Japanese Imari covered vase, gilt and polychrome Enamels, 19th/20th century, large and impressive Imari covered vase of baluster form with very fine polychrome enamel work, with background of tortoise shell and traditional wave design, the main…

Bizen Shell Pot by Sei Hoshiso

Sei Hoshiso (Japanese, b. 1959), Bizen pot, c. 2010, wood fired stoneware with shell imprints, height 45 cm, diameter 38 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Bizen gallery Aoyama, Tokyo, 2018

Japanese Ikebana Vase, Showa Period, Black Glaze

Ikebana Vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, of abstract form with black glaze, artist's stamp impressed to underside (A/F), height 36 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney

Iridescent Ikebana Vase from Japanese Studio Pottery School

Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, slab built with iridescent green glaze, artist's seal impressed to underside, height 46.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney

Japanese Ikebana Vase with Textural Decoration

Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, slab built stoneware, light brown glaze with incised textural decoration accented with black and dark brown glaze, height 41 cm, length 51 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman…

Japanese Imari Vase with Floral Cartouches and Stand

A Japanese Imari vase with a flared rim above a fluted baluster body, with floral cartouches on a foliate background, together with a hardwood stand, 42 cm high

Japanese Ko-Imari Peony and Village Scene Dishes

A pair of Japanese Ko-Imari dishes, Edo period (1603-1867), 1690-1710, decorated with peonies and village scenes, with a foliate rim. Each with metal wall hanging bracket, 6 cm high, 36 cm diameter.

Fine Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Vase

A fine Hayashi Kodenji (1831-1915) Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period, (late 19th century), exceptional fine quality, worked in silver wire and various coloured cloisonne enamels on black ground with various birds and florals, the neck and foot with…

Arita Porcelain Planter with Robin and Cherry Blossom Motif

Large Japanese Arita porcelain planter, Meiji period (1868-1912), the rim and base decorated with floral bands, sides hand painted with robins sitting on cherry blossom branches, accented in green and pink, height 35.5 cm diameter 53.5 cm. Provenance:…

Kinkozan Satsuma Bijin & Bird Vases

Kinkozan Satsuma pair of vases both finely decorated with two panels, one of Bijin amongst a forest scene, the other with birds amongst flora, with a background of repeating floral patterns & two gilded handles. Marked to the base with an eight character…

Satsuma Bijin Lakeside Vase with Gilt Detail

Satsuma two panel vase on a blue ground with gilt detail, having panels of bijin around a lakeside scene. Condition good to fair, age related wear, early chip & hairline crack to the base. Height 53 cm

Gilt Butterfly Miniature Vase by Yabu Meizan

Yabu Meizan miniature vase painted with gilt highlights & a single butterfly dancing around a rose bush. Signed to the base. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height 10 cm

Satsuma Mount Fuji Vase with Autumn Scenes and Florals

Satsuma mount Fuji vase having two reticulated handles, decorated with two autumn scene panels, surrounded by various floral arrangements, with repeating motifs to the top & the base, stamped with a signature. Provenance: David HO. Condition good, minor…

Pair of Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vases, by Taizan Yohei, of tapered form, decorated with frieze of fo lions surrounded by stylised enamel sprays, on a ground hand painted with insects, floral and foliate motifs, with gilt accents and brocade borders…

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Gilt and Enamel Decoration

A Japanese Satsuma ovoid vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), well painted in gilt and enamel, with two vertical panels against a elaborate floral scroll, 'Kinkozan' two characters mark and impressed seal. 25 cm high . Provenance: A Toorak Private Collection

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

Hozan Satsuma Vase: Garden Scene and Warriors

A Satsuma vase by Hozan, Meiji period, of slender ovoid form, decorated in polychrome enamels and gilding with a garden scene of beauties and attendants, and a landscape panel of warriors, reserved on a gilt decorated blue ground, signed 'Hozan', 24 cm…

Satsuma Meiji Period Dishes

A pair of Satsuma dishes, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, each one decorated on the cavetto with a procession of figures, impressed Kinkozan mark, with red seal 'Seiko', 19 cm diameter

Japanese Imari Enamel Covered Vase with HO-o Birds

A Japanese Imari covered vase, gilt and polychrome Enamels 19th/20th century, large and impressive Imari covered vase of baluster form with very fine polychrome enamel work, with background of tortoise shell and traditional wave design, the main cartouche…

Kinkozan Studio Vase with Geishas and Spring Scene

A Kinkozan Studio vase, ovoid in form, with two opposing scenes, one of three geishas the other of a spring scene, a painted and impressed signature to base, 22 cm high

Meiji Imari Dragon Vase with Kinko Carp Panels

A good 19th century Japanese Meiji Imari porcelain bottle vase decorated with relief dragons entwined in a field of fans, mons symbols and flowers around two painted panels of Kinko riding his carp. Traditional palette, wooden stand. Height 56 cm

Worcester & Sevres Cups and Saucers

Two Worcester cups and associated saucers, 1760s and 1772-1780 period, provenance A.J. Greenacre London 1995 for £650 (Jabberwocky), and Jupiter Antiques, E. Sussex for £420. A lobed ribbed cup and saucer decorated in the kakiemon 'Jabberwocky' pattern in…

White Glazed Ceramic Japanese Dog Sculpture, 37cm

Japanese ceramic fo dog, depicted with head to the ground and back raised, in a white glaze, length 37 cm

Gilt-accented Satsuma vase with garden frieze

Fine Satsuma vase and cover, with a bun shaped cover and tapering baluster body, beautifully decorated with continuous frieze of figures within a garden setting, with fine brocade borders, in rich tones accented in gilt, two character mark to base, height…

Japanese Ikebana Vase with Drip Glaze, Showa Period

Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, hand built vase of rectangular shape with matte grey and turquoise drip glaze (A/F), height 32 cm, length 43 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection,…

Tall Imari Vases with Lion Finials and Bold Decoration

A Japanese pair of tall Imari vases and covers. With the matching pair of Buddhist lion finials atop the helmet-shaped covers, the bold decoration in underglaze blue and red, with gilding, 68 cm high

Japanese Imari Vase with Foliate Panels and Stand

A large Japanese Imari vase with a flared rim above a baluster body, with foliate panels on a leafy ground, together with a hardwood stand, 46.5 cm high

Meiji Satsuma Peacock Vases (25cm)

Pair of Satsuma vases. Meiji Period (1868-1911), each of baluster form painted with peacock in foliage in landscape. 25 cm high

Famille Rose Butterfly Vase with Guangxu Mark

Chinese famille rose butterfly vase, decorated with a variety of colourful butterflies, with Guangxu six-character iron-red mark to base, height 39 cm, labels: accompanied by receipt from Tong Ji Arcade, in Harbin, China, 4th year of the Japanese…

Satsuma Meiji Cylinder Vase with Figurative and Landscape Scenes

A Satsuma cylinder vase Meiji period 1868 - 1912 depicting figurative and landscape scenes. Signed seal mark on the base. Height15.5 cm

Meiji Satsuma Dragon and Immortals Beaker Vase

A possibly Meiji Satsuma beaker vase decorated with dragon and immortals, height 24.5 cm

Kinkozan Phoenix Vase

Kinkozan bulbous vase painted top & bottom with panels of green leaves & bamboo shoots, separated by a two dimensional bamboo boarder with a continuous finely painted panel with phoenix birds, signed with a detailed Kinkozan base mark, slight restoration…