Satsuma ware is a type of pottery that originated in the Satsuma province of Japan, which is now known as Kagoshima prefecture. Satsuma ware is known for its distinctive designs, which often feature intricate patterns and detailed images.

The history of Satsuma ware dates back to the late 16th century, when the first kilns were established in the region. At that time, Satsuma ware was mostly produced for local use, and the designs were simple and utilitarian. However, in the late 17th century, the Satsuma domain was ruled by the Shimazu family, who encouraged the production of high-quality ceramics as a way to boost the local economy.

Under the Shimazu family's patronage, Satsuma ware began to evolve into a more refined art form. The potters began to experiment with new techniques and designs, and the kilns produced a range of ceramics, from tea bowls and sake cups to more...

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A Japanese studio blue and white vase, by Takahashi Dohachi III…

Takahashi Dohachi III Japanese Studio Vase

A Japanese studio blue and white vase, by Takahashi Dohachi III (1811-1879), of baluster form in late Ming style, with two mask and ring handles to the neck, and landscape decoration to one side with calligraphic inscription to the reverse. Six character…

A Meiji period Japanese Imari lidded vase with lion on the top…

Meiji Imari Lion Lid Vase with Koransha Mark

A Meiji period Japanese Imari lidded vase with lion on the top of the lid with Koransha logo Fukagawa sei to the base, Height 41 cm

A pair of exceptional quality Kinkozan cups and saucers.…

Kinkozan Courtesan Cups and Saucers

A pair of exceptional quality Kinkozan cups and saucers. Beautifully decorated with courtesans in a scene of everyday life in the most fine detail. Height cup 5 cm. Saucer 14 cm

A pair of Japanese Imari table lamps. Each of baluster form…

Japanese Imari Flower Table Lamps

A pair of Japanese Imari table lamps. Each of baluster form with bright orange and blue flower decoration, above fabric shades.

Yasuhisa Kohyama, (b. 1936), vase red stoneware, multi-panelled…

Kohyama Red Stoneware Concertina Vase

Yasuhisa Kohyama, (b. 1936), vase red stoneware, multi-panelled concertina form, woodfired with coarse naturally textured surface, artist's mark inscribed to base (A/F). Height 13.5 cm. Provenance: Estate of Prof. Alan Walker

A pair of unusual Satsuma vases probably late Meiji period…

Unusual Satsuma Vases, Late Meiji Period, 22.5 cm

A pair of unusual Satsuma vases probably late Meiji period height 22.5 cm

A pair of Imari wine cups, Kangxi period. box, 7.8 cm diam., 6.…

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,…

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…

A Japanese studio celadon vase by Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941),…

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…

A Japanese Kyoyaki okimono of a crane, by Rokubei V (1875-1959),…

Kyoyaki Enamelled Earthenware Crane Okimono by Rokubei V

A Japanese Kyoyaki okimono of a crane, by Rokubei V (1875-1959), Taisho period (1912-1926) or Showa period (1926-1989), modelled as a recumbent crane in enamelled earthenware. Together with a signed tomobako, 7.5 cm high, 19 cm wide.

A Japanese studio blue and white dragon vase, by Koransha,…

Meiji Dragon Vase by Koransha

A Japanese studio blue and white dragon vase, by Koransha, Meiji period (1868-1912), very finely decorated in underglaze blue with a writhing dragon amidst clouds. Koransha orchid mark to the base, 24 cm high, 21 cm diameter.

A pair of Japanese Koransha porcelain floor vases, Meiji period…

Japanese Koransha Porcelain Floor Vases, Meiji Period

A pair of Japanese Koransha porcelain floor vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century, decorated with the seven scholars in the bamboo grove, in underglaze and overglazed enamels and gilding, against an iron red ground, with later wooden lids,…

Satsuma cylinder vase painted with two panels, one of a swan,…

Satsuma Vase with Swan and Mythical Scene

Satsuma cylinder vase painted with two panels, one of a swan, another of a mythical scene. Impressed character marks to the base. Height 24.4 cm

Kinkozan rectangular vase painted with different interiors of…

Kinkozan Bijin Seasons Vase

Kinkozan rectangular vase painted with different interiors of bijin, allegorical of the seasons, impressed Kinkozan mark & artist's seal. Condition good, minor wear. Height 15 cm

Satsuma pair of vases decorated with four panels of Geishas on…

Satsuma Geisha Vases on Blue Ground

Satsuma pair of vases decorated with four panels of Geishas on a blue ground. Height 36 cm

A pair of Imari vases, Japanese 19th century. 62 cm high

Imari Vases: Japanese 19th Century (9 words)

A pair of Imari vases, Japanese 19th century. 62 cm high

An Imari vase and cover, late 19th century, together with a…

Imari and Pair of Vases with Covers

An Imari vase and cover, late 19th century, together with a pair of vases and covers decorated predominantly in iron-red and gilding with details in coloured enamels, grisaille and sepia, (6), 34.5 cm high; and 22 cm high

A pair of Imari bottles, Meiji period, 19th century each of…

Meiji Imari Square Bottles with Seasonal Flower Panels

A pair of Imari bottles, Meiji period, 19th century each of square section, painted with panels of the 'Flowers of the Four Seasons', the base with iron-red mark (2), 19 cm

A Satsuma earthenware vase by Hosai, Meiji period of tapering…

Hosai Satsuma Vase with Floral and Brocade Motifs

A Satsuma earthenware vase by Hosai, Meiji period of tapering shouldered form, the sides painted in colours and gilding with chrysanthemum, peony, iris and flowering magnolia rising from simulated basket weave around the lower part, the shoulders and neck…

A pair of Imari bottle vases, circa 1900. Height 46 cm

Imari Bottle Vases, Circa 1900, Height 46 cm

A pair of Imari bottle vases, circa 1900. Height 46 cm

A Japanese Kakejiku (scroll) signed Maruyama Okyo, Edo period,…

Maruyama Okyo's Flower Cart Scroll

A Japanese Kakejiku (scroll) signed Maruyama Okyo, Edo period, 18th century Maruyama school scroll dated Tenmei 7 (1787) in sumi and colours on silk, depicting a flower cart brimming with peonies, sunflowers and blossom with lively Karako (Tang style…

A large pair of Japanese double gourd vases, 20th century, of…

Japanese Double Gourd Vases with Fish Design

A large pair of Japanese double gourd vases, 20th century, of classic double gourd shaped, the large pair depicting traditional design of fish amongst waves, each 85 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales. Other…

Two similar Chinese Kraak ware dishes, 32 cm diameter

Pair of 32cm Kraak Ware Chinese Dishes

Two similar Chinese Kraak ware dishes, 32 cm diameter

A small very fine Japanese Satsuma vase by Kinkozan ,with seal…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Samurai Procession Design

A small very fine Japanese Satsuma vase by Kinkozan ,with seal mark to the base. Meiji period, depicting the Samurai procession, commemorating the interment of the remains of Tokugawa Leyasu in his final resting place. 7.5 cm plus stand.

A fine Satsuma vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, signed, the…

Satsuma vase with ho ho bird and prunus blossom

A fine Satsuma vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, signed, the baluster vase beautifully decorated with an exotic ho ho bird perched, upon a prunus blossom branch beneath a stand of bamboo against in ink blue, ground, with a gilded neck and patterned foot rim,…

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period,…

Japanese Blue Incised Ikebana Vase

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, porcelain, blue glaze with incised line decoration, artist's stamp impressed to underside, height 46.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney

Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa…

Japanese Studio Pottery Ikebana Vase

Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, coiled stoneware, incised textural line decoration accented with white glaze, artist's stamp impressed to underside, height 53 cm, length 53.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman…

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period,…

Japanese Studio Pottery Ikebana Vase, Showa Period

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, woodfired stoneware, of torus shape, artist's seal impressed near base, height 32.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney

Yasuhisa Kohyama, (b. 1936), vase six panelled stoneware vase,…

Coarse-textured Stoneware Vase by Yasuhisa Kohyama

Yasuhisa Kohyama, (b. 1936), vase six panelled stoneware vase, woodfired with coarse naturally textured surface. Height 26 cm. Provenance: Freeland gallery, Estate of Prof. Alan Walker

Yasuhisa Kohyama, (b. 1936), vase six panelled black stoneware…

Coarse-textured black stoneware vase by Yasuhisa Kohyama

Yasuhisa Kohyama, (b. 1936), vase six panelled black stoneware vase, woodfired with coarse naturally textured surface, artist's stamp to base. Height 13.5 cm. Provenance: Estate of Prof. Alan Walker

Shunichi Inoue (Japanese b. 1946, lived in Australia 1975-1978),…

Sorgi Vase by Shunichi Inoue

Shunichi Inoue (Japanese b. 1946, lived in Australia 1975-1978), Sorgi, vase, c. 1976, glazed ceramic, artist's signature and Japanese symbol incised to base. Height 34.5 cm

A pair of Japanese Imari vases Meiji period decorated in iron…

Japanese Imari Vases - Meiji Period

A pair of Japanese Imari vases Meiji period decorated in iron red, cobalt blue and gilt tapestry patterns 40 cm high

Antique Japanese Imari large jardiniere traditional iron red…

Japanese Imari Jardiniere with Blossom Decoration

Antique Japanese Imari large jardiniere traditional iron red and cobalt blue decoration of blossoms on blue ground, height 27 cm, diameter 24 cm

Satsuma Siekozan dish of lotus shape, finely painted showing a…

Lotus-shaped Satsuma dish with procession design

Satsuma Siekozan dish of lotus shape, finely painted showing a procession, painted signature to the base. Condition good, minor age related wear. Diameter 13.8 cm

A large Japanese blue and white vase Meiji period converted in…

Meiji Vase Lamp Conversion - Japanese Blue and White

A large Japanese blue and white vase Meiji period converted in lamp. Height 48 cm

Pair of large Japanese Satsuma vases, with figural & floral…

Large Satsuma Vases with Figural and Floral Panels

Pair of large Japanese Satsuma vases, with figural & floral panels & signature to base, 36.5 cm

Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Satsuma vase, of ovoid form,…

Satsuma Peony Vase with Silver Lid

Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Satsuma vase, of ovoid form, decorated with peonies amongst stylised scroll, with gilt and brocade accents, with embossed silver lid, signature and marks to base, height 13 cm

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period,…

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…

Shunichi Inoue (Japanese b. 1946, lived in Australia 1975-1978),…

Spring Storm Vase

Shunichi Inoue (Japanese b. 1946, lived in Australia 1975-1978), spring storm, vase, c. 1976, glazed stoneware. Height 46 cm

Awaji Pottery rare Japanese vase with experimental glaze, circa…

Rare Japanese Awaji Pottery Vase with Experimental Glaze

Awaji Pottery rare Japanese vase with experimental glaze, circa 1920s, impressed marks to base, 38.5 cm high

Massive Japanese Imari pattern baluster vase. Decorated in the…

Japanese Imari Baluster Vase with Mythical Animals and Florals

Massive Japanese Imari pattern baluster vase. Decorated in the tradition colours of underglaze blue with overglaze iron red and gilding. Four panels, two containing mythical animals and two with floral bouquets. Meiji period (1868-1912). Some expected…

Pair of Japanese Satsuma alter vases mounted on temple shi shi

Japanese Satsuma Vases on Temple Shi Shi Mounts

Pair of Japanese Satsuma alter vases mounted on temple shi shi

A fine Kinkozan signed late Meiji period Japanese Satsuma vase…

A fine Kinkozan signed late Meiji period Japanese Satsuma vase of 4 sided bottle form with long neck, on an ivory ground, hand painted and gilded decoration depicting mythical birds, clouds and geometric designs. Signed to base with character mark for the…

A large studio Japanese porcelain vase by Shofu Katei III,…

Japanese Porcelain Vase with Hydrangea Design

A large studio Japanese porcelain vase by Shofu Katei III, Meiji to early Taisho period, circa 1900-1920, finely depicting hydrangea on the exterior, 36.5 cm high. Provenance: A private Melbourne collection

A Japanese Seto blue and white double gourd vase, Kawamoto…

Seto Blue and White Phoenix Double Gourd Vase

A Japanese Seto blue and white double gourd vase, Kawamoto Masukichi I (1831-1907), decorated in underglaze blue with a design of two phoenixes amongst scrolling tendrils and paulownia blossom. Signed to the base 'Dai Nihon Seto Kawamoto Masukichi Sei'.…

A large Japanese Kinkozan Kyoto-Satsuma double gourd vase,…

Japanese Kinkozan Kyoto-Satsuma Double Gourd Vase, Meiji Period

A large Japanese Kinkozan Kyoto-Satsuma double gourd vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890, decorated naturalistically with enamels and gilding depicting swallows flying through autumnal grape vines and bush clover amongst clouds of gold. Seven…

A Japanese Kakiemon style 'Shishi and Peony' dish, Edo period…

Japanese Kakiemon Style Shishi and Peony Dish

A Japanese Kakiemon style 'Shishi and Peony' dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1670-1690, with lobed, foliate rim, decorated with a shishi on one side and a peony on the other in Kakiemon enamels, 2.75 cm high, 18.5 cm diameter.

A Japanese Imari vase, late Meiji period, 76 cm high

A Japanese Imari vase, late Meiji period, 76 cm high

A Japanese Satsuma dish in the form of a large abalone shell,…

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

A pair of Japanese Satsuma miniature vases, Meiji period…

Japanese Satsuma Miniature Vases with Children Decoration

A pair of Japanese Satsuma miniature vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), each one decorated with children, seal mark of 'Shizan', 4.5 cm high. Provenance: A Toorak Private Collection

A miniature Satsuma covered box, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, the…

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

A fine pair of Japanese floor vases, Taisho period, signed…

Japanese Floor Vases, Taisho Period, Signed Komura, Noritake Ware

A fine pair of Japanese floor vases, Taisho period, signed Komura, possibly early Noritake ware, profusely painted with cartouche of birds and blossoms in pale blue and grey on a geometric patterned ground, marked to base, 78 cm high (2)

Good pair of Satsuma vases, of good proportions, of ovoid…

Satsuma Immortal and Dragon Vases

Good pair of Satsuma vases, of good proportions, of ovoid tapering form, decorated with continuous scenes of immortals and a dragon, in rich tones of black, gold and white, painted seal marks and old paper labels verso, height 31 cm (2)

Tall Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period,…

Japanese Studio Pottery Ikebana Vase, Showa Period, 69cm

Tall Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, hand built, of cylindrical shape with white crackled glaze, artist's mark incised to underside (A/F), height 69 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection,…

Two Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period,…

Japanese Ikebana Vases with Black Glaze (or) Showa Era Ikebana Vases

Two Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, porcelain, each of sculptural shape with black glaze, impressed artist's stamps to undersides, one vase with hairline cracks (2), height 36 cm, 35 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late…

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, of…

Sculptural Ikebana Vase from Japanese Showa Period

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, of sculptural shape, matte cream and sandy brown glaze, height 37.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney

A small Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), late…

Satsuma Vase: Japanese Village Life, Meiji Period, Tozan Signed

A small Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), late 19TH/Early 20th century, finely painted scene in gilt and enamels of village life as peasant farmers set off on a trip, the shoulders decorated in floral millefleurs and the foot with repeating…

A pair of Satsuma vases, Ogawa Yozan, first half 20th century,…

Satsuma Vases with Women in Landscape by Ogawa Yozan

A pair of Satsuma vases, Ogawa Yozan, first half 20th century, of compressed ovoid form with a short waisted neck, decorated all round with scenes of women engaged in various activities in a landsape with village houses, each signed underside, 21 cm high

A pair of Japanese porcelain plaques by Kato Zenji (1848-1918);…

Japanese Porcelain Plaques by Kato Zenji

A pair of Japanese porcelain plaques by Kato Zenji (1848-1918); Meiji period (1868-1912); finely painted in overglaze enamels with a continuous scene running across the two panels of flying and nesting quails within a lakeside landscape with distant…

A Japanese studio rabbit okimono by Miyanaga Tozan I…

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…

Satsuma pair of cylindrical vases with panels of bijin to each,…

Satsuma Bijin Cherry Blossom Vases

Satsuma pair of cylindrical vases with panels of bijin to each, decorated with cherry blossoms & signed to the base. Condition good to fair, hairline to one, some paint wear. Height 24 cm

Satsuma vase

Satsuma Blossom Vase

Satsuma vase

A pair of Imari vases decorated with rocks and flowering cherry…

Meiji Imari Vases with Cherry Trees and Rocks

A pair of Imari vases decorated with rocks and flowering cherry trees, Meiji period, 19th century, 36 cm high

A Satsuma earthenware vase, late Meiji period the tapering…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Cranes and Wave Motif

A Satsuma earthenware vase, late Meiji period the tapering shouldered body decorated with cranes standing in crested waves, between formal borders at the base and shoulders, signed 31.5 cm high

An Imari porcelain and bronze mounted oval jadiniere Japanese…

Imari Porcelain and Bronze Mounted Jadiniere, 19th Century

An Imari porcelain and bronze mounted oval jadiniere Japanese with French Mounts 19th century, 33 cm high, 47 cm wide, 28 cm deep

A Japanese Satsuma vase Meiji, circa 1890, a slender ovoid vase…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Heian Period Gathering Scene

A Japanese Satsuma vase Meiji, circa 1890, a slender ovoid vase with scenes of a Heian period spring gathering amongst blossoms, cobalt blue band on the side with tortoise shell decoration, wisteria and family 'kamon' symbol. Kinkozan workshop impressed…

A Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period 1868 - 1912. Decorated…

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Samurai Procession Scene

A Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period 1868 - 1912. Decorated with procession scene, depicting Samurai's and figures. Bearing Toyama seal to base. Height 16 cm

Large Satsuma porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated…

Satsuma Geisha Garden Vase

Large Satsuma porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated continuously with geishas in garden setting with mountains, river and pagodas, accented with brocade and borders, a/f, height 57 cm

Japanese Meiji period Imari porcelain umbrella well, of…

Meiji Imari Porcelain Umbrella Stand with Floral Motifs

Japanese Meiji period Imari porcelain umbrella well, of cylindrical form, decorated with flowering trees and birds, surrounded by flowers, in rich tones of red, orange, blue and gold, height 61 cm

Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa…

Japanese Ikebana Vase with Incised Decoration

Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, footed vase of rectangular shape, dark grey and green glaze with incised decoration, artist's stamp impressed to underside, height 37.5 cm, length 39 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late…

Long Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period,…

Japanese Studio Pottery Ikebana Vase, Showa Period

Long Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, of elongated shape, matte cream glaze, artist's signature incised to underside, height 21 cm, length 78 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney

Satsuma one-thousand faces pair of vases with raised dragon…

Satsuma Dragon Vases: Pair of Thousand-Faced Treasures

Satsuma one-thousand faces pair of vases with raised dragon motifs. Height 22.5 cm

A fine pair of Satsuma mantle vases with scenes of crowds and…

Meiji Satsuma Mantle Vases with Crowds and Actors

A fine pair of Satsuma mantle vases with scenes of crowds and actors, Meiji period, late 19th century, seal mark to base, signed Hodota, 25 cm high

Japanese Satsuma figural group, Meiji period, modelled as of…

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

A rare Japanese studio porcelain vase by Fukagawa, Showa Period,…

Fukagawa Studio Porcelain Vase with Koi Fish Design

A rare Japanese studio porcelain vase by Fukagawa, Showa Period, 20th century, finely painted with koi fish in a pond fighting over food, under glazed blue signature to the base, 31.5 cm high. Provenance: A private Melbourne collection

Large late Meiji/Taisho (1868-1926), Japanese Satsuma vase in…

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

A Japanese porcelain panel, 20th century, square porcelain…

A Japanese porcelain panel, 20th century, square porcelain panel with striking painting in red and gold enamels of a three clawed dragon in the clouds above storming waves and repeating foliate, brocade on the outer edges, signed Zuiho to the right side.…

A Japanese studio wall-vase by Seifu Yohei I (1803-1861), Edo…

A Japanese studio wall-vase by Seifu Yohei I (1803-1861), Edo period (1603-1868), circa mid 19th century, modelled as a segment of bamboo, decorated with an iron-brown glaze to the exterior, the interior painted in iron red with autumnal maple leaves. A…

A rare Japanese Mizutsugi by Kiyomizu Rokubei III (1820-1883),…

Japanese Mizutsugi by Kiyomizu Rokubei III, Edo Period

A rare Japanese Mizutsugi by Kiyomizu Rokubei III (1820-1883), Edo period (1603-1868), circa mid 19th century, potted in porcelain in the form of a double gourd, and decorated with a scene of the sixteen Rakan (Arhats) in iron red and gilding. Signed in…

A Japanese Hirado dragon vase; Edo period (1603-1867), circa…

Hirado Dragon Vase: Edo Period Enamel Relief Carving

A Japanese Hirado dragon vase; Edo period (1603-1867), circa 1850; finely decorated in relief with carving of a dragon flying above waves against a blue enamel ground. 34 cm high, 16 cm diameter

A rare Japanese Shoki Imari dish, Edo period (1603-1868),…

Rare Edo Period Japanese Imari Dish

A rare Japanese Shoki Imari dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1640-1650, shallow circular 'Namagake' (non-biscuit fired) porcelain dish sitting on a typically small footring, painted with a scene of a pavillion on a rocky island in the foreground, and a…

A Japanese studio celadon vase by Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941),…

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…

A pair of Satsuma figural elephant based vases, height 31 cm

Satsuma Elephant Vases - 31cm Height

A pair of Satsuma figural elephant based vases, height 31 cm

A large Imari pattern lidded pot with brass gilded mounts and…

Imari Pot with Brass Mounts and Lid

A large Imari pattern lidded pot with brass gilded mounts and base, height 41 cm, diameter 33 cm.

Fine Japanese Satsuma vase possibly Kinkozan, of small…

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Village and Landscape Scenes

Fine Japanese Satsuma vase possibly Kinkozan, of small proportion, one side depicting village scene and the other with landscape and birds in tree scene, gilt patterned border, height 55 cm, diameter 6 cm

Satsuma rectangular vase painted with a procession, two geisha…

Satsuma Vase with Geisha and Bird Panels

Satsuma rectangular vase painted with a procession, two geisha & two panels of birds in trees. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height 19 cm

Kinkozan baluster form vase on a blue ground with all over…

Kinkozan Baluster Vase with Bijin and Robins

Kinkozan baluster form vase on a blue ground with all over floral motifs & gilded sectional overlapping panels, having two panels decorated with bijin; two ladies with two young girls beneath & a cherry blossom tree, & the other with robins amongst…

Satsuma one thousand face vase with two handles, signature…

Satsuma Two-Handled Vase with Signature Panel, 30.5 cm

Satsuma one thousand face vase with two handles, signature panel to the base. Height 30.5 cm

A perfect Satsuma 19th century vase showing exquisite…

Exquisite Satsuma Vase with Japanese Life Scenes

A perfect Satsuma 19th century vase showing exquisite workmanship. Both panels depict scenes from Japanese life, with a rich brocade fabric pattern around the neck and base. Height 18.5 cm

Pair of good Japanese Satsuma vases cobalt blue with bird and…

Japanese Satsuma Vases with Bird and Floral Decorations

Pair of good Japanese Satsuma vases cobalt blue with bird and floral decoration, on 3 bamboo feet, brown stamp to base, height 22 cm approx

Large pair of Eastern vases, Satsuma, 40 cm

40cm Satsuma Eastern Vases - Pair

Large pair of Eastern vases, Satsuma, 40 cm

A painted porcelain dragon lamp, Japanese, circa 1900 with gilt…

Japanese Porcelain Dragon Lamp with Gilt Mounts

A painted porcelain dragon lamp, Japanese, circa 1900 with gilt mounts and an ivory silk shade 67 cm high

A Japanese satsuma vase lamp with shade

Japanese Satsuma Vase Lamp with Shade

A Japanese satsuma vase lamp with shade

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vase with Hozan mark, 19th century,…

Japanese Satsuma Vases with Hozan Mark, 19th Century

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vase with Hozan mark, 19th century, 15 cm high

A fine and very large Edo Japanese Satsuma Saki pot, decorated…

Large Satsuma Saki Pot with Gosu Blue Enamelling

A fine and very large Edo Japanese Satsuma Saki pot, decorated with geometric and floral patterns in Gosu blue enamelling, with the original woven wisteria vine handle, signed Satsuma Yaki below a Shimazu Family crest. 17 cm in diameter. Provenance:…

A Japanese Sumidajaya vase with applied figures and animals,…

Sumidajaya Vase with Applied Figures and Animals

A Japanese Sumidajaya vase with applied figures and animals, 20th century. 46.5 cm high