Signed Satsuma Butterfly and Floral Vases
A pair of signed Satsuma butterfly and floral vases Meiji period, circa 1900, unidentified maker, the slender baluster vases richly embellished with alternating ribs of thousand butterflies and chrysanthemum patterns in iron red, aqua, mauve and gold,…
Japanese Satsuma Vases with Fu Dog Handles and Court Scenes
A pair of Japanese satsuma vases on stands, fu dog handles decorated with various court scenes. Length 14 cm (including Stands)
Satsuma Vases with Autumnal Blooms & Gilt Highlights
A pair of Satsuma vases, Meiji period, late 19th to early 20th century, signed Gyokuzan with Shimazu family crest, richly decorated throughout with chrysanthemums, peonies and other blooms in an autumnal palette with touches of pink, mauve and aqua with…
Gilded Peonies Koransha Vase, Meiji Period
A Japanese Koransha studio vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890s, the baluster form vase decorated all over with finely gilded scrolling tree peonies, against an iron-red ground, with a finely enamelled border just above the footrim of lappets in…
Satsuma Kinkozan Court Scene Vase
Satsuma Kinkozan vase. Court scenes to both sides. Gilt highlights. Character mark to base. Height 10 cm
Black and Gold Satsuma Vase, Early Showa Period
A black and gold Satsuma vase, early Showa period, circa 1920s-30s, the baluster vase with a waisted neck and rolled rim, richly decorated with a continuous traditional landscape and pavilion scene in gold upon matte black and between patterned borders;…
Meiji Imari Floral Trumpet Vase
Large Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese imari trumpet vase, with flaring foliate rims, decorated with dense floral design. Height 39 cm
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Japanese Ceramic Kitsune Offerings at Fushimi Inari Shrine
Three Japanese ceramic Foxes (Kitsume), [3], these figures were left as offerings at the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine of Inari, located in old Kyoto. Meiji period, foxes are regarded as messengers for spirits or phenomena that are worshiped in the religion…
Meiji Satsuma Relief Vases (Pair)
Pair of Satsuma vases late Meiji period ovoid form, decorated with figures in relief (2). Height 22 cm
Copper Red Ikebana Vase
Ikebana vase, of coarse textured wabi sabi spherical form, with copper red salt glaze. Height 16 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
Meiji Satsuma Hododa Seal Mark Vase - 16.5 cm
Satsuma Japanese ceramic baluster shaped vase, Meiji period, Hododa seal mark, 16.5 cm high
Satsuma Foo Dog Vase with Geisha and Landscape
A finely painted Japanese Satsuma vase, the base modelled as a foo dog with an ovoid vase raised upon its back, painted with geisha in a veranda setting with distant coastal landscape, richly gilded. Marked under the base with the Shimazu family crest and…
Japanese Satsuma Jewellery Casket: Exquisite Female Figure Decoration (5cm x 12cm)
Japanese Satsuma jewellery casket, spherical footed form profusely decorated with female figures manufacture and artist script to base, height 5 cm, diameter 12 cm
Antique Japanese Gold Vases, Late 19th Century (Hairline Damage)
Pair of Japanese vases, antique gold, late 19th century (hairline to lip of one vase)
Japanese Crane Vase
Japanese earthenware Studio vase c.1910, decorated with painted enamels depicting, groups of cranes gathering among landscapes. Diameter 18 cm. Height 14.5 cm
Meiji period seated Kannon okimono by Zoroku Mashimizu
A Japanese studio okimono of Kannon, by Zoroku Mashimizu, Meiji period (1868-1912), modelled as a seated figure of Kannon in Chinese Dehua style. With an impressed mark reading 'Zoroku' to the interior, 18.5 cm high, 10 cm wide.
Japanese Kakiemon dish with crane and minogame design
A Japanese Ai Kakiemon blue and white crane and Minogame dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1680-1700, with floriate form rim, decorated to the interior with a minogame on an island with a crane flying overhead, with warabi karakusa design and four butterflies…
Satsuma Court Scene Urn
Large Satsuma lidded urn of bulbous square form each panel decorated with court scenes surrounded by mythical birds and florals. Signed to base. Height 33 cm
Satsuma Samurai Vases
A pair of uncommon Satsuma vases, of exaggerated inverse baluster form decorated with figures of embattled samurai on a cloudy blue-grey background. Moriage and gilt diaper patterns encircle the shoulder and foot. Raised on wooden bases. Height 41 cm.…
Mirrored Geisha Vases with Leisure Scenes
Satsuma pair of geisha vases painted with mirrored scenes of people at leisure & geometric panels. Signed to the base, height 15.2 cm
Satsuma Geisha Vase with Elephant Handles
Satsuma vase having two panels of geisha at leisure, with two elephant form handles on a tri-footed base with a three character stamp. Condition good, some expected crazing. Height 21 cm
Kinkozan Satsuma Battleaxe Vase
Kinkozan Satsuma battleaxe shaped vase on a blue ground with gilt highlights & having two panels, one showing a mother hen with two chicks amongst flowers, the other painted depicting a bluebird amongst flora. Signed to the base. Condition good, minor…
Pheasant and Grapevine Satsuma Vase
Satsuma stem vase adorned with pheasants at rest within grape vines over a flower bed, with a signature panel to the base. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height 18.2 cm
Gilded Satsuma Vase with Samurai and Geisha Panels
Satsuma vase heavily gilded and decorated with nine panels of Samurai and Geishas. Signature stamp to base. Height 15 cm
Antique Japanese Imari Vases with Iron Red and Blue Decoration
Pair antique Japanese Imari vases each with traditional iron red and cobalt blue decoration, crack to top rim of 1, height 25 cm each.
Satsuma Bird and Floral Vase
Japanese Satsuma vase with bird and floral decoration in a traditional scene, height 32 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 Satsuma Baluster Vase with Deities, 20th Century
A large Japanese satsuma baluster vase decorated and gilt with deities, signed, early 20th century, 45.5 cm high
Japanese Porcelain Hors d'Oeuvres Set, 1830
A Japanese porcelain seven piece hors d'oeuvres set, circa 1830, iron red, cobalt blue, enameled green and gold decoration of 'Pronk' ship design in reserves in elaborate broad-scale trellis with floral reserves and European figures, six shaped, foiled…
A trio of Georgian Ironstone Imari Fenton shaped jugs, circa 1815-1825, 'Japan' pattern or variant, two large and one small faceted jug, each with waisted necks, fluted rims, dragon handles with spread legged claw mounts and a grotesque mask to the rim,…
Meiji Satsuma Frog March Spill Vase
Small fine quality Meiji period Satsuma cylindrical spill vase decorated with a central band of marching frogs, signature to the base, 9.5 cm height
Bizen Studio Pottery Vase with Anagama Glaze Effects
A Japanese Bizen studio pottery vase, anagama glaze effects showing heavy firing with glaze dribbles and unglazed sections, bulbous top. Height 27 cm.
Satsuma Baluster Vases with Figures and Gilt Enrichments
A pair of c.1900 Japanese Satsuma baluster vases, painted with multiple figures, religious seated gents to one panel, standing woman to the other, ornate gilt enrichments, elephant's head handles, frilled top rims, gilt painted marks to base on black…
Meiji Satsuma Vases with Figures and Flowers
Pair Japanese Satsuma ovoid vases Meiji period, each decorated with alternating panels of figures and flowers with rich gilt embellishments on hardwood stands, 17 cm height
Japanese Imari Wash Pot - Five Color Flat Brush
Japanese Imari flat brush wash pot (five colour Imari)
Japanese Porcelain Double Gourd Vase with Polychrome Enamels
A Japanese porcelain double gourd vase, decorated in two registers with three panels, the panels variously depict figures, landscapes and birds in flowering boughs, the panels reserved on a mille-fleur ground in polychrome enamels. Four character maker's…
Satsuma Samurai Vases with Gilding
Pair of 19th century Japanese Satsuma ceramic vases decorated with hand painted Samurai figures and gilding
Kyoto Satsuma Vase with Summer Court Scene
A Kyoto Satsuma vase. Early 20th century summer court scene, of ladies & children at leisure by Lake, Signs of Restoration to upper Lip & neck, with Koshida mark, height 22 cm
Early Satsuma Wisteria & Rooster Vase
Early Japanese Satsuma vase with Wisteria & rooster decoration, 20 cm high approx.
Satsuma Geisha Teapot Trio
Three petit Satsuma teapots, of saucer form, decorated with scenes of geishas, in rich tones and accented in gilt (3)
Japanese Ceramic Hawk Figure, 20th Century
Early 20th century Japanese ceramic figure of a hawk. Finely hand sculpted and painted, depicted standing on a rock, height 19 cm
Japanese Imari Foliate Dish with Unfurled Scroll Design
A large Japanese Imari dish with a foliate rim, painted with a scroll being unfurled, Showa period, 20th century geometric shapes with brocade samples and a fan with longevity symbols. Provenance: Rose Private Collection, Choson Antiques diameter 42 cm
Facetted Japanese Imari Jardiniere with Floral Design
Japanese Imari jardiniere, of facetted baluster form, decorated with reserves of fence and tree pattern, surrounded by stylised flowers, mark to base, diameter 18.5 cm
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Satsuma Samurai Vases with Enamel & Gilt Detailing
A tall pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, Meiji period [1868-1912], painted in fine detail with raised enamel & gilt of samurai warriors, children at play & landscape within shaped cartouche between bands of brocade designs, condition: Restoration to one rim…
Meiji Satsuma Courtier Vases
A pair of Japanese, Meiji period Satsuma vases, signed on the base, painted with courtiers.
Japanese Cypress Boxed Ceramic Vase, Late 20th Century
Japanese ceramic vase in original cypress box, late 20th century. 24 cm
Taisho Satsuma Vases with Shozan Signature and Stands
Pair of Taisho Japanese Satsuma vases, signed Shozan. Original wooden stands, 25 cm high (excluding stands).
18th Century Japanese Imari Pouring Vessel
An unusual Japanese Imari pouring vessel, 18th century, 15 cm diameter
Japanese Imari Kinrande Sake Cups from Edo Period
A set of ten Japanese Imari Kinrande sake cups, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th century, decorated with scenes of flowers and butterflies in a brocade design. Four character Chengua marks to the bases. Provenance: the de Voogd collection, each 4.5 cm high, 6…
Chinese Satsuma Egg with Figural Narrative Scenes
A large Chinese Satsuma egg, early 20th century, with Royal Satsuma mark, painted to two shaped reserves with identical figural narrative scenes set in landscapes, in rich colours with textured highlights in gold and enamels and united by bright floral…
Meiji Period Japanese Dish with Iwanari Figures and Flowers
A large Japanese Meiji period dish with figures from Iwanari and flowers (Arita official kiln)(line on the bottom), height 8 cm, diameter 63 cm
Export Satsuma Vases with Kannon and Lion Dog Deity
A pair of export Satsuma vases, Showa period, early 1920s, mark of Kinkozan Tsukuru, baluster vases with waisted necks and bases, featuring the deity Kannon with a radiating halo riding a lion dog, further adorned with flowers and a small attendant figure…
Blue and White Hirado Shi Shi Lion Dogs
A pair of rollicking Hirado Shi Shi lion dogs, 20th century, well modelled slip cast blue and white dogs engaged in play fighting, height 14.5 cm width 18.5 cm
Signed Satsuma Covered Pot with Floral Roundels
A fine small signed covered Satsuma pot. Late Edo to early Meiji period, circa 1860s, of compressed cushion form with a low domed lid, finely decorated with a wide lattice border in gosu blue and gold with three floral roundels, similarly embellished to…
Satsuma Vase with Bird and Flower Motif
A Satsuma vase. Meiji period, 1868-1912, with signature for Shuzan. A slender faceted baluster vase with continuous decoration of birds flowing over an abundant flower garden in green, red and pastel hues, with a floral brocade collar; a gold signature…
1960 Japanese Oribe Ikebana Vase with Cascading Glaze
Oribe Ikebana vase, Japanese c. 1960, tall cylindrical form with two handles and removable bamboo interior support, green and copper cascading glaze. Height 48 cm. Provenance: Private Collection
19th Century Japanese Imari Lobed Desert Dishes (Provenance Included)
A set of eight 19th century Japanese Imari lobed desert dishes Provenance: Private Sydney collector, purchased in 1960's Kyoto, with original receipt
Taisho Porcelain Vase with Koi Decoration and Mountain Mark
Fukagawa Japanese porcelain vase with koi decoration, Taisho period, pictorial mountain mark, 21 cm high.
Gilded Satsuma Figural Vases with Seal Marks
A pair of fine quality Japanese Satsuma baluster vases, with figural handles and figure decoration, richly gilded. Seal marks on base, with wood stands. Height 17 cm
Satsuma Gilt Vases with Immortal and Dragon Portraits
A pair of Satsuma earthenware vases, ovoid shape decorated with numerous portraits of immortals and dragons on a gilt ground, signed and marked 'Satsuma-Yaki' on painted tablet under bases. Height 17.5 cm
Kakiemon Japan Ceramic Vase: Bird & Blossom Decoration (26cm)
Good Kakiemon Japan painted ceramic table vase painted bird and blossom decoration, marked to base, height 26 cm.
Blue & White Japanese Ceramic Vase with Bird & Blossom
Antique Japanese blue & white ceramic vase blue and white bird and blossom decoration, height 46 cm.
Signed Satsuma Vase with Figural Narrative Scenes
A signed Satsuma vase, Meiji period, circa 1900, with signature of Seizan, the hexagonal baluster vase with a flattened collar, embellished with figural narrative scenes within cherry blossom and wisteria landscapes in colours and textured gilding,…
Imari and Gilt Bottle Vases with French Silver Mounts
A pair of very fine quality Imari and gilt bottle vases with French silver mounts, Japanese, Meiji period. 16.5 cm
Meiji Satsuma Vase with Floral and Geometric Decor
A fine quality Meiji period Satsuma vase, of square tapering form, decorated with florals on all sides, gilded and coloured geometric forms to top, the base marked with the Shimazu mon, artist's signature and Hodada (Tokyo Studio) mark. Height 15 cm
Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase with Songbirds and Flowers
A large Japanese Imari porcelain vase, decorated with two panels on songbirds perched in blossom trees, on a ground profusely patterned with flowers and floral rosettes. On well carved wooden stand. Overall height 51 cm
Arita Porcelain Dish, Edo Period, 1700
Japanese Arita porcelain dish, Edo period (1603-1867), c. 1700, circular dish painted with a border of flowers and plants in underglaze blue, diameter 20.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Qld
Eiraku Wazen Bamboo Sake Tokkuri Pair
A pair of Japanese sake Tokkuri by Eiraku Wazen (1823-1896); Meiji period (1868-1912); each decorated with a design of bamboo in gilt enamel over a pure white ground, marked 'Dai Nihon Eiraku Zo' in underglaze blue to the base. Height 14.5 cm
Japanese Pottery Vases, Shofu Katei, Iris, Hydrangeas
Three Japanese studio Pottery vases, one by Shofu Katei (1870-1928), the first a lotus flower emerging amongst lush leaves on a green base, signed Shofu to base. The second with iris flowers in bloom on a green base, signed Cho / Naga to base. The third…
Meiji Hirado Vase with Irises Decoration
A Japanese Hirado vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), small high shouldered vase with sometsuke and attractive decoration of Irises. Unsigned. 14.5 cm high, 8 cm wide
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…
Twin handled 'Satsuma' mantle vases (47cm)
Pair of twin handled 'Satsuma' mantle vases, height 47 cm
Temple Satsuma Vases, Early 20th Century, 22cm Height
Pair of Satsuma vases early 20th century, temple design, height 22 cm
Japanese Satsuma Vases with Male Figures and Mountain Background
Pair of antique Japanese Satsuma vases, decorated with male figures and a mountain background, 26 cm high
Satsuma Millefleur Vase with Gilt Detail
Satsuma Millefleur vase painted with 'A thousand flowers' pattern & gilt detail. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 30.5 cm
Satsuma Miniature Vases with Boys at Leisure Scenes
Satsuma pair of miniature vases decorated with scenes of boys a leisure, signed to the base, on carved timber stands. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height of vases 6.4 cm
Gilt-rimmed Satsuma dish with pheasant and chrysanthemums
Satsuma dish having a gilt rim with fifteen raised sections, painted with fine gilt detail & decorated with a pheasant, chrysanthemums & bamboo. Signature panel to the base. Condition good, minor age related wear. Diameter 15.4 cm
Meiji Satsuma Bijin Vases on Blue Ground (8 words)
Meiji Satsuma pair of vases on a blue ground decorated with Bijin. Stamped to the base. Height 24 cm
Japanese Polychrome Ceramic Garden Seat (47cm)
A Japanese polychrome decorated ceramic garden seat 47 cm high
Celadon Dragon Dish from Edo Period Japan
A Japanese celadon Nabeshima dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th/19th century, raised on a high foot and with a barbed foliate rim, decorated to the interior with a relief moulded dragon, the whole covered in a celadon glaze. 3.5 cm high, 16.5 cm diameter
Dragon Imari Porcelain Vases, Late 19th Century
A pair of Japanese porcelain export vases, late 19th century, each decorated in the Imari palette with dragon chasing pearl motifs. Old staple repairs. 44 cm high
Seto Kato Gosuke Blue and White Phoenix Vase
A Japanese Seto Kato Gosuke blue and white vase, Kato Gosuke IV (1839-1905), Meiji period (1868-1912), late 19th century, moulded porcelain in the form of a ribbed gourd above three feet, decorated all over with phoenix interspersed with chrysanthemum and…
Japanese Imari Shell Dishes, Edo Period
A pair of Japanese Arita Ko Imari Iroe Shell-Form dishes, Edo period (1603-1868), late 17th/Early 18th century, moulded in the form of abalone shells, with decoration in underglaze blue, overglaze enamels and gilding, depicting an underwater scene with…
Kyoyaki Celadon Vase with Crane Design
A Japanese Kyoyaki studio celadon vase, Gyokudo Tezuka I, Showa period (1926-1989), the tall slender ovoid porcelain vase covered in an even 'Kinuta' green celadon glaze, the front decorated with inlaid and carved white slip with underglaze black and pink…
Two-Tone Blossom Vase by Inoue Shunichi, 1978
A two tone glazed long necked blossom bottle vase by Inoue Shunichi (Japanese, Lived in Australia 1975-1978), signed 1978 in a celadon and blush glaze, 22 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Victor Mace Gallery, Dec 1978
Opposite Pair Satsuma Vases, Meiji-Taisho, 1910-1920
An opposite pair of Satsuma vases, Meiji to Taisho periods, 1910-1920, and signed Satsuma, the high shouldered baluster vases with small waisted necks tapering to spreading bases, well decorated in a soft pink, coral, iron red and sage palette with female…
Satsuma Court Scene Vase
Large Satsuma vase, of tapered form with a wide cylindrical neck, decorated with two reserves depicting court scenes, on a brocade ground, base unmarked, height 36 cm
Japanese Daruma Porcelain Figure, 27cm
Good Japanese Daruma porcelain figure, depicted with wonderful detail in facial expression with robes flowing from head holding book in hand, in tones of orange and brown, a/f, height 27 cm
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