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 pair of bronze mounted Satsuma oil lamps with electric…

Bronze Satsuma Oil Lamps with Electric Conversion

A pair of bronze mounted Satsuma oil lamps with electric conversion, Meiji period, 1968-1912, 19th century Kosmos wild & Wessel (Berlin), the pair both finely decorated with two shaped reserves featuring figural narratives set in gardens and interiors…

A finely decorated Satsuma vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912,…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Children and Figural Narratives

A finely decorated Satsuma vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, unmarked, a wide necked bottle vase exquisitely decorated to the body with children, engaged in games including dragon 'Dress ups' and blind man's bluff, the neck, with two figural narratives, in…

A fine celadon glazed vase inlaid with a leaping koi, impressed…

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…

Three Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa…

Japanese Ikebana Vases - Showa Period Pottery

Three Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, of various shapes, brown and beige glaze, artist's stamps impressed to undersides (3), height 52 cm, 32 cm, 29.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private…

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

Japanese Studio Pottery Ikebana Vase

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, woodfired stoneware, of sculptural shape with dark chocolate brown glaze, height 38 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney

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

Showa Period Ikebana Vase with Incised Decoration

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, woodfired stoneware, sandy brown and cream glaze, with incised decoration, height 22.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney

Four Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa…

Japanese Ikebana Vases from Showa Period

Four Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, porcelaneous stoneware, black and red glaze, artist's stamps impressed to undersides (4), approx. height 42 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection,…

Pair of Satsuma vases, Meiji Period, 1868-1911 Baluster form…

Meiji Satsuma Warrior Vases

Pair of Satsuma vases, Meiji Period, 1868-1911 Baluster form with flared form painted with warriors. 65 cm high

A 19th century Japanese Satsuma vase on stand, Meiji period…

Meiji Satsuma Vase on Stand, 19th Century Japan

A 19th century Japanese Satsuma vase on stand, Meiji period (1868-1912), C. 1890, the brocade decoration formed and painted, redolant of material, housed on wooden stand, 25.7 cm high, stand not measured

Pair of Satsuma vases by Kinkozan Meiji period, 19th century,…

Kinkozan Satsuma Vases with Women and Children

Pair of Satsuma vases by Kinkozan Meiji period, 19th century, double handled bulbous shape vases, decorated with two panels depicting women and children, bordered by flowers and scrolling vines on maroon ground, stamped and signed in gilt 'Kinkozan zo',…

Japanese Satsuma hexagonal bottle vase decorated with enamelled…

Satsuma Hexagonal Vase with Chinese Enamel Panels, c1900

Japanese Satsuma hexagonal bottle vase decorated with enamelled traditional Chinese panels, gilding rubbed to lip, c1900, unsigned 39.5 cm high

Japanese Satsuma heavily gilded double gourded vase with…

Gilded Satsuma Vase with Samurai Scenes

Japanese Satsuma heavily gilded double gourded vase with decorative panels and samurai scenes, signed to base, chip to rim, 9 cm high

Japanese Satsuma vase with bottle neck, heavily gilded with…

Gilded Satsuma Vase with Decorative Panels and Signature

Japanese Satsuma vase with bottle neck, heavily gilded with various decorative panels, signed to base, 9.5 cm tall, some rubbing

Sumida Gawa pair of Japanese pottery jugs adorned with monkeys…

Japanese pottery jugs with monkey and figure motifs, 32cm high

Sumida Gawa pair of Japanese pottery jugs adorned with monkeys and figures, 32 cm high

Satsuma pair of antique Japanese earthenware vases decorated…

Meiji Period Samurai and Bird Decorated Satsuma Vases

Satsuma pair of antique Japanese earthenware vases decorated with samurai and birds, Meiji period, 19th century, 32 cm high

Satsuma Japanese earthenware mantel vase with samurai battle…

Meiji Period Samurai Battle Scene Mantel Vase

Satsuma Japanese earthenware mantel vase with samurai battle scene, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, 40 cm high

A large Japanese celadon reticulated two-handled vase, baluster…

Japanese Celadon Dragon Vase with Crane and Basket Weave

A large Japanese celadon reticulated two-handled vase, baluster shape, the body pierced with a basket weave pattern, the tall neck with scalloped mouth decorated with cranes in flight, moulded dragon forms as handles issue from the neck. Height 64 cm

Fine Japanese red ground shouldered ovoid vase with blossoming…

Japanese Blossoming Branches Vase

Fine Japanese red ground shouldered ovoid vase with blossoming branches and green foliage. 18 cm high

Fine pair of antique Satsuma pottery vases, each painted with…

Antique Satsuma Pottery Deer Vases (Pair)

Fine pair of antique Satsuma pottery vases, each painted with deer in landscape, and decorated to the rim, signed to base, 25 cm high (2)

A finely decorated Japanese Satsuma vase by Koyamo Nanpo…

Gilt-edged Satsuma vase with garden and ladies decoration

A finely decorated Japanese Satsuma vase by Koyamo Nanpo decorated with panels of garden and ladies in an outdoor setting. The borders, rim and base decorated in gilt, with mon for Koyamo Nanpo to base. Height 16 cm

A Japanese celadon vase, squat ovoid, decorated in underglaze…

Japanese Celadon Fish Vase

A Japanese celadon vase, squat ovoid, decorated in underglaze blue and iron red enamel with three fish. Four character mark around a square fret symbol. Height 21.5 cm.

Japanese Satsuma vase, probably Meiji to Taisho period.…

Japanese Satsuma Dragon Vase with Gilt Highlights

Japanese Satsuma vase, probably Meiji to Taisho period. Traditional decoration of figures & dragon. Gilt highlights. Incised mark to base. Height 24 cm

A fine pair of Satsuma vases, late Meiji period, circa…

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…

A large Satsuma vase. 19th century, having a folded fabric…

19th Century Satsuma Vase with Autumnal Bijin Scene

A large Satsuma vase. 19th century, having a folded fabric style neck and applied side tassel cords, the baluster vase with an all over scene in autumnal coloured enamels and gilt upon a beige ground of various bijin in a pavilion setting, and to the…

A Japanese Bizen okimono of a hen and Cockerel, Edo period…

Bizen Okimono of Hen and Cockerel, Edo Period

A Japanese Bizen okimono of a hen and Cockerel, Edo period (1603-1868), early 19th century, the moulded stoneware okimono depicting a male and female pair of fowl with fine incised and moulded feathers to their bodies, seated on a naturalistically…

Meiji Japanese Satsuma figurine of Kannon holding a fan, early…

Meiji Satsuma Kannon Figurine with Gilt Patterning

Meiji Japanese Satsuma figurine of Kannon holding a fan, early 20th century, covered in floral and geometric inspired gilt patterning. Detail closely resembles the works of the Kinkozan studios. 36 cm.

Meiji Japanese Satsuma vase with a hand painted scene of geese.…

Kinkozan Kyoto Sei Satsuma Vase with Geese Scene

Meiji Japanese Satsuma vase with a hand painted scene of geese. Signed Kinkozan Kyoto Sei, original Tomobako case. 35.5 cm.

Satsuma vase decorated with twin panels depicting Samurai on…

Samurai and Village Landscape Satsuma Vase

Satsuma vase decorated with twin panels depicting Samurai on horseback and a village landscape. Meiji period, 15 cm high.

A pair of Japanese blue and white circular dishes, Edo period,…

Edo Period Blue and White Japanese Dishes

A pair of Japanese blue and white circular dishes, Edo period, each painted with a wakashishi, four character marks and spur marks to base, 27.5 and 28 cm diameter

A pair of antique Japanese shippo vases featuring enamelled…

Enamelled Ho-Ho Birds and Butterflies: Antique Japanese Shippo Vases

A pair of antique Japanese shippo vases featuring enamelled ho-ho birds and butterflies on a tree bark effect ceramic ground, height 24 cm

Satsuma miniature vase finely decorated with a continuous…

Satsuma Geisha Miniature Vase with Floral Motifs

Satsuma miniature vase finely decorated with a continuous painting of geisha ladies around the upper shoulder of this vase, also flowers painted to the bottom section, attributed to the Kinkozan factory. Condition good, minor age related wear to the base.…

A large Japanese Imari vase, the fluted ovoid body with trumpet…

Floral Imari Vase - 46.5 cm

A large Japanese Imari vase, the fluted ovoid body with trumpet mouth, decorated with a profusion of floral and brocade designs. Height 46.5 cm

A Japanese Fukagawa porcelain vase, 20th century, the bulbous,…

Fukagawa Porcelain Vase with Hydrangeas and Plovers

A Japanese Fukagawa porcelain vase, 20th century, the bulbous, ovoid form is very finely decorated in underglaze blue & pink hydrangeas, plovers resting on branches, four character underglaze blue mark to base. Height 31.5 cm

A rare Japanese Hirado porcelain figure of a baby boy Meiji…

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…

A pair of Satsuma vases, later Meiji period (1868-1912), the…

Satsuma Jewelled Vases

A pair of Satsuma vases, later Meiji period (1868-1912), the baluster shaped vases with waisted necks richly decorated throughout with applied and jewelled figures and deities in high relief, with textured enamels and gilding in a deep red, green and…

Fukagawa Japanese vase, c. 1920 of baluster form, with blue…

Fukagawa Japanese Peony Vase

Fukagawa Japanese vase, c. 1920 of baluster form, with blue peonies on red ground, painted Fukagawa mark to base. Height 32 cm

A Japanese Satsuma vase of baluster form with landscape and…

Japanese Satsuma Wisteria Landscape Vase

A Japanese Satsuma vase of baluster form with landscape and wisteria. 16 cm high

Good Japanese Satsuma 'Geisha' vase on timber stand, brown…

Japanese Satsuma Geisha Vase on Timber Stand

Good Japanese Satsuma 'Geisha' vase on timber stand, brown stamp to base, height 17 cm approx

An impressive Japanese Meiji period Imari lidded urn, the…

Imari Chrysanthemum Urn with Lid and Stand

An impressive Japanese Meiji period Imari lidded urn, the exterior extensively decorated with chrysanthemums and other flowering plants, with two medallions featuring young Japanese boys playing, in traditional Imari tones and gilt embellishments, chip to…

A pair of Japanese Imari miniature sake bottles, circa 1680, 8…

Japanese Imari Miniature Sake Bottles, 1680

A pair of Japanese Imari miniature sake bottles, circa 1680, 8 cm high. Provenance: B. F. Edwards collection

Meiji period Satsuma x 2 a two-panel squat vase with handles…

Meiji Satsuma Vases with Geisha Scenes

Meiji period Satsuma x 2 a two-panel squat vase with handles and a tall vase having decoration of geisha scenes. Both late Meiji period. The tall vase 25 cm.

Satsuma one-thousand faces pair of vases with scenes of elders…

Satsuma Elder Dragon Vases

Satsuma one-thousand faces pair of vases with scenes of elders & dragons, signed to base. Height 18.5 cm

Large and impressive Japanese pottery vase, yellow ground with…

Japanese Relief Pottery Vase, 19th Century

Large and impressive Japanese pottery vase, yellow ground with scenes in relief, 19th century, ht 71.5 cm

Japanese porcelain vase, tall baluster shape vase featuring…

Japanese Porcelain Vase with Catfish and Plant Decorations

Japanese porcelain vase, tall baluster shape vase featuring catfish and plant life decorations, six character mark to base, height 38 cm

Japanese Sumida Gawa signed Ryosai

Signed Japanese Sumida Gawa Vase by Ryosai

Japanese Sumida Gawa signed Ryosai

Satsuma pair of pedestal vases surround to the body with geisha,…

Satsuma Geisha Pedestal Vases

Satsuma pair of pedestal vases surround to the body with geisha, gilded chrysanthenem to the top & flowers to the base. Signed to the base. Condition good, minor age related ware. Height 14.8 cm

Noritake set of four Japanese red-Crowned crane figures all…

Noritake Japanese Red-Crowned Crane Figurine Set

Noritake set of four Japanese red-Crowned crane figures all stamped 'Noritake' to the bases. Condition good, minor wear to the bases. Height 28 cm

Pair of Satsuma pottery vases, finely worked in various panels,…

Pair of Satsuma Pottery Vases with Wooden Stands

Pair of Satsuma pottery vases, finely worked in various panels, of baluster shape, wooden stands, signed to base, approx 20.5 cm high (2)

Satsuma moon flask vase converted to a lamp, with two Japanese…

Satsuma Moon Flask Vase Lamp with Foo Dog Handles

Satsuma moon flask vase converted to a lamp, with two Japanese Foo dog handles, fine single hair brush gilded paint work throughout, both sides with all over floral design & two panels of pagoda scenes. Height 42.5 cm

Pair of Kinkozan style Satsuma vases, Meiji period (1868-1912),…

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…

Tatsuzo Shimaoka 1961 stoneware yunomi, pressed design with…

1961 Stoneware Yunomi by Tatsuzo Shimaoka

Tatsuzo Shimaoka 1961 stoneware yunomi, pressed design with inlaid glaze, height 8.3 cm. With Graeme Storm, note. '1 of pair bought at Maruzen-Kyoto 1961'. Provenance: From the collection of Jacquie and Graeme Storm.

A fine Meiji period circular Satsuma box, the lid decorated…

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…

Satsuma pair of Japanese ceramic vases with 'Thousand…

Meiji Satsuma Butterfly Vases - Pair

Satsuma pair of Japanese ceramic vases with 'Thousand Butterflies' design, Meiji period, late 19th century, seal mark to base, 15 cm high

A pair of Satsuma octagonal vases, Japanese circa 1900. 41 cm…

Satsuma Octagonal Vases, Japanese 1900

A pair of Satsuma octagonal vases, Japanese circa 1900. 41 cm high

A Japanese Sumida Gawa vase, of typical style and decoration,…

Japanese Sumida Gawa Vase, 24 cm

A Japanese Sumida Gawa vase, of typical style and decoration, 24 cm high,

A Japanese stoneware vase, 20th century, painted with an…

Japanese Stoneware Vase with Floral Design, Signed

A Japanese stoneware vase, 20th century, painted with an abstract floral design, signed Anzan or Yasuyuma, 17 cm high

Satsuma vase, early 20th century, decorated with two panels…

Polychrome Satsuma Samurai and Ladies Vase

Satsuma vase, early 20th century, decorated with two panels depicting samurais and ladies in a garden setting in polychrome enamels and gilt, the surrounding areas decorated with scrolling vines and brocade motifs on a cobalt ground, signed, height 22 cm

A Japanese Imari lidded vase Meiji period (1866-1912) decorated…

Meiji Imari Vase with Foo Dog Finial

A Japanese Imari lidded vase Meiji period (1866-1912) decorated with cobalt blue and iron red enamels with foo dog finial. Height 39 cm

A fine Japanese Satsuma painted Yabu Meizan dish of octagonal…

Japanese Satsuma Yabu Meizan Octagonal Dish

A fine Japanese Satsuma painted Yabu Meizan dish of octagonal form with painted scene of women and children playing in a lake landscape with mountains. Signed. Width 21 cm

A Japanese Bizen studio pottery lidded pot/water vessel,…

Bizen Studio Pottery Water Vessel with Lid

A Japanese Bizen studio pottery lidded pot/water vessel, anagama heavy glaze effects with matte crust-type build up from extended firing, recessed wide lid. Height 16.5 cm, W. 17.5 cm.

Large pair of Japanese blue and white porcelain vases, of…

Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Duck Vases (Pair)

Large pair of Japanese blue and white porcelain vases, of bottle form, decorated with ducks, with inscription verso, mark to base, height 66 cm (2)

Large unusual Satsuma vase, with cylindrical neck above a…

Dragon Satsuma Vase

Large unusual Satsuma vase, with cylindrical neck above a baluster body, decorated with a raised dragon chasing a flaming pearl, in tones of white and gilt on a smoky ground of brown, pink and blue, accented with bands of brocade ground, height 47 cm

Pair of Japanese Imari Meiji period vase and cover set with…

Japanese Imari Meiji Vase Set with Kylin Finials

Pair of Japanese Imari Meiji period vase and cover set with kylin finials, domed covers above lobed ovoid bodies, decorated with floral and garden scenes in tones of gilt, orange, blue and red, a/f, height 33 cm

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

Japanese Ikebana Vases from Showa Period

Two Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, stoneware, partly unglazed, one vase with artist's seal impressed to underside (2), height 21 cm, length 54 cm, height 13 cm, length 47.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman…

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

Japanese Ikebana Vase, Showa Period Stoneware Pottery

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, woodfired stoneware, of squat spherical form, height 14 cm, diameter. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney

Imari lidded urn, 20th century Japan, hand painted red & Navy…

Imari lidded urn, 20th century Japan, hand painted red & Navy flower decoration, with gilt detailing, height 53 cm

A large Chinese white glazed carved basin (with Japanese dealer…

Chinese White Glazed Carved Basin with Japanese Label

A large Chinese white glazed carved basin (with Japanese dealer label), height 8.5 cm, depth 33 cm

A Japanese Imari lidded urn, 19 th century, flame finial,…

Japanese Imari Lidded Urn, 19th Century

A Japanese Imari lidded urn, 19 th century, flame finial, height 35 cm

A Japanese Imari porcelain cat statue, Meiji period, 19th…

Meiji Imari Porcelain Cat Statue - 19th Century

A Japanese Imari porcelain cat statue, Meiji period, 19th century, six character mark to base, 28 cm high

Satsuma twin handled vase, of ovoid form, decorated with a…

Satsuma Twin Handled Immortal Vase

Satsuma twin handled vase, of ovoid form, decorated with a border of immortals and dragoon flanked by kylin mask handles, raised on three feet, in rich tones, character marks to base, height 17 cm

A large Japanese wood & lacquer Tengu mask from a Shinto temple,…

Japanese Wood & Lacquer Tengu Mask from Shinto Temple

A large Japanese wood & lacquer Tengu mask from a Shinto temple, Tengu, (also known as the Slayer of vanity) are mountain and forest goblins with both Shinto and Buddhist attributes. Their supernatural powers include shape-shifting into human or animal…

A large Japanese Arita blue and white dish, Edo period,…

Japanese Kraak-style Blue and White Dish, Edo Period

A large Japanese Arita blue and white dish, Edo period, decorated in Kraak style with pomegranate and finger citron branches to the centre surrounded by panels of peonies and auspicious symbols, diameter 42 cm

Satsuma Japanese ceramic incense burner, Meiji period,…

Meiji Satsuma Incense Burner with Gyokushin Zan Mark

Satsuma Japanese ceramic incense burner, Meiji period, Gyokushin Zan six character mark, 7.5 cm high, 10 cm diameter

A Japanese Arita ware blue and white porcelain box with wave…

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

A possibly Meiji Satsuma beaker vase decorated with dragon and…

Meiji Satsuma Dragon Beaker Vase with Immortals

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

Satsuma moon shaped vase with two shishi lion handles, painted…

Satsuma Vase with Shishi Lion Handles and Autumn Lake Scenes

Satsuma moon shaped vase with two shishi lion handles, painted to both sides with with autumn lake scenes, standing on a floral painted pedestal. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height 18.9 cm

Two Satsuma vases, one of squat baluster form finely painted…

Pair of Signed Satsuma Cherry Blossom Vases

Two Satsuma vases, one of squat baluster form finely painted with cherry blossom, the other similarly painted, both signed. Height 13.5 and 13 cm. (2)

Satsuma vase with gilt detail. Height 36 cm

Gilded Satsuma Vase - 36cm Height

Satsuma vase with gilt detail. Height 36 cm

A good quality blue ground cloissone vase, Japanese Meiji…

Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase, Blue Ground, 24.5 cm Tall

A good quality blue ground cloissone vase, Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912), 24.5 cm tall

A pair of Arita foliate-rimmed dishes, Edo period, probably…

Arita Floral Dishes, Edo Period

A pair of Arita foliate-rimmed dishes, Edo period, probably late 18 th century. Each one with floral motifs, gilt rim, Fuku mark, 23.8 cm. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis, 1980s

Japanese Arita porcelain jardiniere, Meiji period (1868-1912),…

Meiji Arita Porcelain Jardiniere with Iris Decoration

Japanese Arita porcelain jardiniere, Meiji period (1868-1912), rectangular shape, blue transfer decoration of irises in a pond, footed, height 12.5 cm width 37.5 cm depth 26 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A Japanese Ginbari pigeon blood vase, Meiji or Taisho period,…

Japanese Pigeon Blood Vase with Bamboo Design

A Japanese Ginbari pigeon blood vase, Meiji or Taisho period, circa early 20th century, the globular vase decorated with bamboo under a transparent pigeon blood-coloured enamel, 12 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter

Five Japanese Imari dishes, 19th/20th century, decorated with…

Imari Floral Vignette Dishes

Five Japanese Imari dishes, 19th/20th century, decorated with flowers and vignettes, 30 cm to 32 cm diameter

Shunichi Inoue (Japanese, Born 1946), a pale celadon glazed…

Pale Celadon Glazed Studio Pottery Vase by S. Inoue

Shunichi Inoue (Japanese, Born 1946), a pale celadon glazed studio pottery vase, signed to base: S. Inoue, incised with Japanese calligraphy mark, 30 cm high

A Japanese blue and white Seto vase, Meiji period, ovoid form…

Meiji Seto Vase with Pheasant Design

A Japanese blue and white Seto vase, Meiji period, ovoid form vase with underglaze blue design of two pheasants amongst trees and shrubs, 30 cm high, 23 cm diameter,

A fine celadon glazed vase inlaid with a leaping koi, impressed…

Celadon Vase with Koi Inlay by Gyokudo, Kyoto, 1940

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 and fish on a plain ground, he…

An exquisitely painted Satsuma vase, the ovoid shape with a…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Bijin and Children in Garden

An exquisitely painted Satsuma vase, the ovoid shape with a short neck and rolled lip, signed, Japan, Meiji period 1868-1912, a cartouche of bijin and males with children in terraced garden, painted on the front and reverse, gilt and enamel butterflies…

A Meiji period Satsuma vase. Squat ovoid shape. Painted with…

A Meiji period Satsuma vase. Squat ovoid shape. Painted with profusion of flowers in a continuous band. Height 16 cm

A pair of Noritake porcelain covered vases, baluster vases in…

Noritake Porcelain Covered Vases with Floral Cartouches

A pair of Noritake porcelain covered vases, baluster vases in the European manner with moulded flying handles, domed covers and square bases, decorated with floral cartouches, panels and borders in a predominantly mint green, pink and cream palette picked…

Hirado ceramic puppy dog statue, Meiji period, late 19th…

Hirado Ceramic Puppy Dog Statue, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Hirado ceramic puppy dog statue, Meiji period, late 19th century, 11 cm high, 12 cm long

A pair of antique Japanese Imari porcelain vases, Meiji period,…

19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases, Meiji Period, 19cm

A pair of antique Japanese Imari porcelain vases, Meiji period, 19th century, red seal mark to bases, 19 cm high

A Japanese Seto studio vase, by Kawamoto Rekitei (1894-1975),…

Seto Studio Vase by Kawamoto Rekitei, 1940s

A Japanese Seto studio vase, by Kawamoto Rekitei (1894-1975), circa 1940S, decorated with blue and slip work, with bamboo and kirimon, signed to base, together with its tomobako, 22 cm high, 18 cm diameter.

A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase, modelled as a foo dog…

Satsuma Foo Dog Vase with Arhat and Samurai Panels

A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase, modelled as a foo dog supporting an ovoid vase raised upon its back, painted and gilded with panels depicting arhats, samurai, geisha and children on a 'brocade ground. Marked with the Shimazu crest, Satsuma and…

19th century Satsuma posy pot, ovoid body finely decorated with…

Satsuma Posy Pot: 19th Century Traditional Scenes

19th century Satsuma posy pot, ovoid body finely decorated with traditional scenes

A fine large whitish celadon glazed Tokkuri, Japanese circa…

Large Japanese Celadon Glazed Tokkuri, 1900

A fine large whitish celadon glazed Tokkuri, Japanese circa 1900, 43 cm high, diameter 24 cm