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 fine Satsuma floral vase, height 25 cm, signed Shuzan

Satsuma Floral Vase by Shuzan - 25 cm Height

A fine Satsuma floral vase, height 25 cm, signed Shuzan

Pair of twin handled 'Satsuma' mantle vases, height 47 cm

Twin handled 'Satsuma' mantle vases (47cm)

Pair of twin handled 'Satsuma' mantle vases, height 47 cm

Impressive Satsuma vase decorated beautifully with warriors and…

Unzan Satsuma Vase with Warriors and River Scene

Impressive Satsuma vase decorated beautifully with warriors and a river scene, marked to base, Unzan, height 46.5 cm

Early Japanese Satsuma Guan Yin lamp base height 38 cm, loss to…

Japanese Satsuma Guan Yin Lamp Base with Base Loss

Early Japanese Satsuma Guan Yin lamp base height 38 cm, loss to base

Pair Koransha Japan ceramic sake flasks signed to base,…

Pair Koransha Japan ceramic sake flasks signed to base, including pink flask, and green flask, in original packaging, height 10 cm each.

Petite Satsuma vase, with waisted neck and ovoid body,…

Gilt Satsuma Vase with Figures and Flowers

Petite Satsuma vase, with waisted neck and ovoid body, decorated with figures and flowers, in gilt, height 15 cm

Satsuma ceramic beaker, of tapering cylindrical form, decorated…

Satsuma Blossom Ceramic Beaker

Satsuma ceramic beaker, of tapering cylindrical form, decorated with blossom, in tones of pink and gilt, height 10 cm

A Japanese Samidagawa pottery vase, Meiji period, late 19th…

Meiji Period Japanese Samidagawa Pottery Vase

A Japanese Samidagawa pottery vase, Meiji period, late 19th century, 19 cm high

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, circa 1920s, 15 cm high

Japanese Satsuma Vases, 1920s, 15 cm High

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, circa 1920s, 15 cm high

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

A Japanese blue and white and enamel 'floral' dish, Possibly…

Japanese Enamel Floral Dish, Late 17th Century

A Japanese blue and white and enamel 'floral' dish, Possibly imari, late 17th/ early 18th century underside freely inscribed in underglaze blue fuku [?] mark, 21.6 cm diam., 4.9 cm high. The particular fuku mark is said to be discontinued after 1710 and…

A Japanese celadon Nabeshima dish, Edo period (1603-1868),…

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

A Japanese Mashiko Mingei Tsubo by Sakuma Totaro (1900-1976),…

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)…

A set of Japanese Kyoyaki sake cups by Ito Tozan I (1846-1920),…

Kyoyaki Sake Cups by Ito Tozan I

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

A Japanese Kyoyaki celadon vase by Seifu Yohei VI (1872-1946),…

Seifu Yohei VI Celadon Vase with Tomobako

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

A Japanese Kyoyaki studio ceramic vase, Kiyomizu Rokubei V…

Kyoyaki Ceramic Vase with Phosphatic Splashes

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

A pair of Japanese Kyoyaki studio ceramic hibachi, by Daimaru…

Kyoyaki Ceramic Hibachi Pair with Relief Decoration

A pair of Japanese Kyoyaki studio ceramic hibachi, by Daimaru Hokuho I (1879-1959), Taisho period (1912-1926), of drum form with carved relief archaistic decoration in archaistic Chinese style. Cobalt mark to the base reading 'Daimaru Hokuho Zo'. 23 cm…

A Japanese Art Deco modernist studio ceramic vase, Taisho…

Japanese Art Deco Ceramic Vase with Tomobako Box

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

A Japanese Mashiko Mingei studio stoneware box, by Kawai…

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…

A Japanese Bizen ware Tokkuri, Edo period (1603-1868), early…

Bizen Ware Tokkuri with Goma Splashed Glaze, Edo Period

A Japanese Bizen ware Tokkuri, Edo period (1603-1868), early 19th century, of ovoid form with horizontal ribbing to the flattened sides, covered with a clear glaze with 'Goma' splashed glaze flecks around the shoulder. Provenance: the de Voogd collection,…

A set of ten Japanese Imari Kinrande sake cups, Edo period…

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…

A pair of Japanese Imari vases, circa 1900, both fluted in form,…

Japanese Imari Dragon Vases

A pair of Japanese Imari vases, circa 1900, both fluted in form, decorated with dragons on a colourful floral ground. 36.5 cm high, 19.5 cm wide

A Coalport porcelain serving dish, early 19th century, the…

Coalport porcelain dish with Japanese-inspired Kakeimon design

A Coalport porcelain serving dish, early 19th century, the shaped dish, with moulded blossom motifs to border, decorated with a Japanese inspired Kakeimon design, of a mythical creature amongst floral motifs, is copying early Meissen. The John scarce…

Two Japanese Satsuma posy vases including 1 with temple &…

Japanese Satsuma Posy Vases with Temple and Figure Decoration

Two Japanese Satsuma posy vases including 1 with temple & autumn leaf decoration, on cobalt blue ground, red character mark to base, height 9 cm, and 1 vase with traditional figure decoration, on cobalt blue ground, height 9 cm.

Set three antique Satsuma Dragon form teapots each with hand…

Antique Satsuma Dragon Teapots with Hand Painted Decoration

Set three antique Satsuma Dragon form teapots each with hand painted dragon decoration, marked to bases, as inspected: losses, height 23 cm, tallest.

Pair Japanese Satsuma hand painted vases each with traditional…

Pair of Satsuma Vases with Traditional Garden Decoration

Pair Japanese Satsuma hand painted vases each with traditional decoration of figures in a garden, black character marks to bases, 1 vase with restoration to rim of base, height 16 cm each.

Japanese Satsuma teacup & saucer traditional figure decoration,…

Satsuma Teacup & Saucer with Traditional Figure Decoration

Japanese Satsuma teacup & saucer traditional figure decoration, on cobalt blue ground, each with red character mark to base, diameter13 cm, saucer.

Japanese Satsuma table vase hand painted bird and blossom…

Hand-painted Satsuma Vase with Bird and Blossom Decoration

Japanese Satsuma table vase hand painted bird and blossom decoration, on cobalt blue ground, height 16 cm.

Pair Japanese Satsuma hand painted posy vases each decorated…

Japanese Satsuma Hand-Painted Posy Vases with Traditional Figures

Pair Japanese Satsuma hand painted posy vases each decorated with hand painted traditional figures, with gilt highlights, character marks to bases, height 9.5 cm each.

Japanese Satsuma hand painted vase extensive hand painted…

Hand-painted Satsuma Vase with Court Scenes and Gilt Highlights

Japanese Satsuma hand painted vase extensive hand painted decoration of figures in court scenes, gilt highlights, restoration to rim of neck, black character marks to base, height 13 cm.

Japanese Art Deco glazed ceramic two handle vase c.1930's D. 24…

Japanese Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Vase with Handles

Japanese Art Deco glazed ceramic two handle vase c.1930's D. 24 cm

A pair of export Satsuma vases, Showa period, early 1920s, mark…

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…

Japanese Meiji period satsuma vase decorated with handpainted…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Geishas and Gilding

Japanese Meiji period satsuma vase decorated with handpainted Geishas and gilding, three character marks to base, height 18.5 cm

Japanese Meigi period ceramic lidded vase with handpainted…

Meigi Period Ceramic Vase with Duck and Dog Finial

Japanese Meigi period ceramic lidded vase with handpainted ducks decorations and dog of fo finial, height 19 cm

Large Satsuma Meiji period figure group, depicting an elder…

Meiji Period Satsuma Figure Group with Elder and Child

Large Satsuma Meiji period figure group, depicting an elder wearing robes decorated with dragon roundels and flowers, seated on a rocky base with river, with small boy to one side, in tones of green, blue and red, accented heavily in gilt, a/f, height 37…

Exceptional pair of Satsuma Meiji period vases, of handsome…

Meiji Satsuma Vases with Intricate Geometric Motifs

Exceptional pair of Satsuma Meiji period vases, of handsome proportions, of spherical form tapering to a wide cylindrical neck, the body decorated with central figures with rising suns behind, together with various figures in intricately decorated robes,…

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 lacquer marbled stem cup, of circular form, in rich…

Marbled Japanese Lacquer Stem Cup

Japanese lacquer marbled stem cup, of circular form, in rich tones of red, orange and black, height 8 cm

Pair of Satsuma porcelain dishes, of shallow form with a…

Satsuma porcelain bird and peacock dishes

Pair of Satsuma porcelain dishes, of shallow form with a pinched rim, decorated with bird and peacock on flowering branches, marked to base, diameter 15 cm (2)

Satsuma vase and Satsuma vase and cover, decorated with flower…

Satsuma Vase and Cover with Floral Gilt Decoration

Satsuma vase and Satsuma vase and cover, decorated with flower heads in rich tones of green, purple, white, blue and red on a gilt ground, marks to base, height 16 cm, 15 cm (2)

Satsuma porcelain vase, with short neck and ovoid body,…

Gilt Satsuma Porcelain Vase with Landscape Decoration

Satsuma porcelain vase, with short neck and ovoid body, decorated with gilt landscape, on a black ground, satsuma and artists signature verso, height 15 cm

Large pair of Satsuma Meiji period vases & covers, the cover…

Meiji Satsuma Vases with Warrior Panels and Brocade Accents

Large pair of Satsuma Meiji period vases & covers, the cover set with large tapering spherical finial, the body of robust form beneath a short cylindrical neck, decorated with panels of warriors in various landscapes, accented with brocade panels, a/f,…

Pair of Satsuma vases, of tapering form with twin ring handles,…

Satsuma vases with children and brocade accents

Pair of Satsuma vases, of tapering form with twin ring handles, decorated with scenes of children in an outdoor scene, accented with brocade panels, height 15 cm (2)

Three Satsuma porcelain pin dishes, of circular form with a…

Satsuma porcelain pin dishes and flower dish (set of 4)

Three Satsuma porcelain pin dishes, of circular form with a pinched rim, decorated with birds and flowers, marks to bases, diameter 9.5 cm, together with a Satsuma dish decorated with flowers, diameter 12 cm (4)

Two Satsuma water Pourers and miniature basket, all decorated…

Satsuma Maple Leaf Water Pourers and Miniature Basket

Two Satsuma water Pourers and miniature basket, all decorated with autumn maple leaves, with gilt edges, (3)

A Japanese modernist studio vase, mid 20th century, of…

Mid-century Japanese Modernist Triangular Glazed Vase

A Japanese modernist studio vase, mid 20th century, of triangular form with glazing to the neck. Signature to side, 18.5 cm high, 17 cm diameter

A Japanese Mino studio vase by Momonosuke Ohashi (B.1981) late…

Mino studio vase with blue matte glaze

A Japanese Mino studio vase by Momonosuke Ohashi (B.1981) late 20th/21st century, of waisted square form, with a matte blue glaze, signature to base, together to tomobako, 15 cm high, 21 cm diameter

A Japanese Kyoto studio vase by Koyo Yamazaki (1890-1979),…

Kyoto Studio Vase by Koyo Yamazaki with Lotus Decoration

A Japanese Kyoto studio vase by Koyo Yamazaki (1890-1979), circa 1960s, of globular form with lead green enamel decoration of stylised lotuses in historical Burmese style, together with tomobako, 20 cm high, 23 cm diameter

A Japanese studio celadon vase, 20th century, of globular form,…

Japanese Celadon Vase with Abstract Decoration

A Japanese studio celadon vase, 20th century, of globular form, with combed abstract decoration to the side, signed to base, 16.5 cm high, 21 cm diameter

A Japanese contemporary studio pottery vase, 20th century, of…

Japanese Burnt Orange Glazed Studio Pottery Vase with Handles

A Japanese contemporary studio pottery vase, 20th century, of ovoid form, with stylized handles, covered in a burnt orange glaze, signature to the side, 25 cm high, 26 cm wide

A Japanese modernist studio pottery vase, 20th century, of…

Japanese Modernist Camellia Vase

A Japanese modernist studio pottery vase, 20th century, of globular form, decorated with stylized camellias, signature to base, 33 cm high, 33 cm diameter

A Japanese Kyoto Satsuma studio vase, Meiji period (1868-1912),…

Satsuma Studio Vase with Enamel and Gilding Decoration

A Japanese Kyoto Satsuma studio vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1880s, the ovoid stoneware vase covered in a crackled straw-coloured glaze, decorated with trees, flowers, birds and insects in overglaze enamels and gilding. Two ears/handles to the…

A Japanese studio Fukagawa Seiji Kaisha vase, Meiji period…

Imari-style Japanese Deer Vase, Meiji Period

A Japanese studio Fukagawa Seiji Kaisha vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1879-1897, the waisted porcelain vase decorated with a stylised deer in landscape in Imari colours. Painted mark for 'Seiji Kaisha' in iron red to the base, 13.5 cm high, 7.5 cm…

A Japanese Kyoyaki vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1880s,…

Kyoyaki Enamel Phoenix Vase, Meiji Period

A Japanese Kyoyaki vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1880s, the vase of squat baluster form with two ears at opposing sides of the neck, with piped slip decoration all over in the Chinese Fahua style, decorated with a phoenix in flight surrounded by…

A Japanese Kyoyaki Koyo studio flambe vase, Yamazaki Koyo…

Japanese Flambe Vase by Yamazaki Koyo

A Japanese Kyoyaki Koyo studio flambe vase, Yamazaki Koyo (1890-1979), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1950, the irregular ovoid stoneware vase with a covered in a rasberry copper red glaze, with a pronounced flowing flambe effect. Impressed two-character…

A Japanese Koyo Yamazaki studio vase, Koyo Yamazaki (1890-1979),…

Japanese Copper Glaze Studio Vase by Koyo Yamazaki

A Japanese Koyo Yamazaki studio vase, Koyo Yamazaki (1890-1979), circa 1950s, the simple globular form vase covered in a deep copper reddish-purple glaze. Impressed two-character 'Koyo' mark to the base within the footrim, 22 cm high, 25 cm diameter,…

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…

A Japanese Kyoyaki studio vase, Koyo Yamazaki (1890-1979),…

Kyoyaki Studio Vase by Koyo Yamazaki, Showa Period, Japan

A Japanese Kyoyaki studio vase, Koyo Yamazaki (1890-1979), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1950, the globular stoneware vase covered in a crackled copper green glaze, punctuated randomly with deep raspberry red copper splashes, one section left…

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

A fine and substantial Satsuma vase by Kinkozan Sobei VII…

Kinkozan Sobei VII Satsuma Vase with Birds and Chrysanthemums

A fine and substantial Satsuma vase by Kinkozan Sobei VII depicts detailed birds in flight with gilt highlights plus flowering chrysanthemums. Japanese character marks to base, 'Great Nippon, Kyoto, Kinkozan made' height: 39.5 cm

A large Japanese Satsuma vase Meiji period (1868 - 1912), by…

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

A Japanese small porcelain cup the outer body finely decorated…

Meiji Porcelain Landscape Cup with Gilt Decoration

A Japanese small porcelain cup the outer body finely decorated with a landscape scene and highlighted in gilt. The interior with written prose. Three character mark to base. Meiji period, (some hairline cracks). Height: 10.2 cm

A small Japanese porcelain dish of square form, decorated with…

Imari Porcelain Square Dish with Gilt Decoration

A small Japanese porcelain dish of square form, decorated with flowers and scrolling foliage with gilt detailing within the Imari pallete. Having the Fukagawa Mt, Fuji mark et.al. Length 14 cm;Width: 14 cm

A Japanese Satsuma squat vase with opposed finely decorated…

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Bird and Flowers

A Japanese Satsuma squat vase with opposed finely decorated panels of flowers and a bird in a landscape. With character marks to base. Height: 11 cm

A pair of Kakiemon dishes, 18th century each of petal-lobed…

18th Century Kakiemon Floral Dishes

A pair of Kakiemon dishes, 18th century each of petal-lobed form, painted in iron-red, blue, turquoise and yellow enamels with scattered floral sprigs, brown-edged rim 18 cm diameter Sotheby's London, 16 November 1989, lot 588

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

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

Noritake hand painted porcelain vase. Ovoid vase painted with…

Hand-painted Noritake porcelain landscape vase

Noritake hand painted porcelain vase. Ovoid vase painted with landscape, signed 'S.Kimura.' height 17 cm

Two Prs mid 20th century porcelain bookends. Japanese bookends…

Mid-century Japanese Porcelain Bookends with Shells and Dogs

Two Prs mid 20th century porcelain bookends. Japanese bookends decorated with shells, the other, sand filled and with applied dogs. Height 15 cm, tallest

Japanese Tokyo school porcelain vase. Decorated with a flower…

Tokyo School Porcelain Vase with Flower Cart Design

Japanese Tokyo school porcelain vase. Decorated with a flower cart. Signed to base. Height 30 cm

Pair early 20th century Satsuma specimen vases, continuously…

Satsuma Picnic and Mountain Vases

Pair early 20th century Satsuma specimen vases, continuously painted with picnic scenes and mountain landscape, 19 cm height

A Satsuma vase, ovoid, decorated with panels of figures in…

Satsuma vase with cherry blossom landscapes

A Satsuma vase, ovoid, decorated with panels of figures in cherry blossom landscapes, on blue and gilt ground. Signed Fuzan. Height 18.5 cm.

A large and impressive Meiji period Satsuma vase, ovoid with…

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…

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 Kowa Seto ceramic standing woman figure depicting…

Kowa Seto Ceramic Standing Woman Figure

Japanese Kowa Seto ceramic standing woman figure depicting woman in period dress holding a fan, marked to base, height 21 cm.

Japanese Fukagawa blue and white vase height 8.5 cm

Fukagawa Blue & White Vase - 8.5cm Height

Japanese Fukagawa blue and white vase height 8.5 cm

Japanese painted ceramic wall plaque painted decoration of…

Japanese Ceramic Wall Plaque with Traditional Figures

Japanese painted ceramic wall plaque painted decoration of traditional figures, marked verso, 17 cm, square

Petit Japanese porcelain fluted dish, with shaped scalloped…

Japanese Porcelain Fluted Dish with Temple and Lotus Design

Petit Japanese porcelain fluted dish, with shaped scalloped edges, decorated with central temple surrounded by an orange border, surrounded by alternating wave motifs and lattice borders, with lotus flowers verso, diameter 11.5 cm

Japanese metal vase, of ovoid form with a flared mouth,…

Japanese Metal Vase with Butterfly and Flower Decoration

Japanese metal vase, of ovoid form with a flared mouth, decorated in relief with inlaid butterfly and flowers, height 15 cm

Magnificent Satsuma Kinkozan vase, of baluster form, tapering…

Satsuma Kinkozan Vase with Ladies and Warriors

Magnificent Satsuma Kinkozan vase, of baluster form, tapering from the shoulders, decorated with two reserves of ladies and warriors, surrounded by fine brocade work in tones of gilt and orange on a cobalt ground, signed verso, height 31 cm

Magnificent and large Japanese embroidered panel, of…

Japanese Duck and Flower Embroidered Panel

Magnificent and large Japanese embroidered panel, of rectangular form, decorated with ducks amongst flowers and trees, framed, 177 x 136 cm

Japanese Sumida Gawa ceramic vase with in relief figural…

Japanese Sumida Gawa Ceramic Vase with Figural Relief Decoration

Japanese Sumida Gawa ceramic vase with in relief figural decoration, height 13 cm approx chip to rim

Antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic vase measures 55 cm high.

55cm Satsuma Japanese Ceramic Vase

Antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic vase measures 55 cm high.

Japanese porcelain figure of a seated Buddha marks to base…

Seated Buddha Porcelain Figure (25.5 cm)

Japanese porcelain figure of a seated Buddha marks to base measures 25.5 cm high.

A pair of Japanese porcelain export vases, late 19th century,…

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

Two Japanese Kyoyaki figures of Kanzan and Jittoku by Dohachi,…

Japanese Kyoyaki Kanzan and Jittoku Figures by Dohachi

Two Japanese Kyoyaki figures of Kanzan and Jittoku by Dohachi, late Edo to Meiji period, circa 19th century, the figures of moulded porcelain with underglaze blue decoration, depicting the ancient Chinese mythical figures of Hanshan and Shide (Kanzan and…

A Japanese Fukagawa vase, Taisho period, 1912-1936, decorated…

Fukagawa Taisho Period Vase with Bird and Fruit Branch

A Japanese Fukagawa vase, Taisho period, 1912-1936, decorated in underglazed blue and underglazed enamels with a bird on a fruiting branch. Mountain and stream mark in underglaze blue to base. 22 cm high, 12 cm diameter. Exhibited: 'The Japanese…

A Japanese Kyoaki studio celadon figure of a war horse, by…

Celadon Horse Figure by Miyanaga Tozan

A Japanese Kyoaki studio celadon figure of a war horse, by Miyanaga Tozan, circa 1930, modelled as a horse in elaborate trappings, in porcelain. Covered in a celadon glaze. Circular mark to the base 'For Tozan'. 19 cm high, 16.5 cm wide,

A Japanese Seto studio vase by Kawamoto Masukichi, Meiji period…

Seto Studio Vase by Kawamoto Masukichi, Meiji Period

A Japanese Seto studio vase by Kawamoto Masukichi, Meiji period (1868-1912), of baluster form, decorated in enamels and gilding with a quail amongst millet and other flowers, inscribed to the side with the painters signature, with a seven character mark…

A large Japanese Seto studio porcelain vase, Meiji period…

Japanese Seto Porcelain Vase with Fan Palm Decoration

A large Japanese Seto studio porcelain vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), the rouleau form vase with assymetrical decoration of fan palms in underglaze blue to one side of the vase, with attractive use of negative space. 38.5 cm high, 18 cm diameter.…

A Japanese Meiji Rinpa Satsuma vase, Meiji period, circa 1900,…

Meiji Rinpa Satsuma Vase with Chrysanthemum Waves

A Japanese Meiji Rinpa Satsuma vase, Meiji period, circa 1900, of typical Kiyomizu stoneware covered in a buff glaze with even small crackle, decorated in overglaze Kyoto enamels, gilding and silvered in Rinpa style with highly stylised chrysanthemum…

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases ovoid with a short waisted…

Japanese Satsuma Vases with Ladies in Garden Decoration

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases ovoid with a short waisted neck, each with opposed large panels, each decorated with ladies in a garden, the cobalt blue borders with gilt detailing, with makers mark to base. Height: 19 cm

Pair of Japanese Satsuma sake bottles and three cups, all…

Japanese Satsuma Sake Set with Floral Motif

Pair of Japanese Satsuma sake bottles and three cups, all decorated with a heavy ground of flowers, in tones of white, blue, red and green, accented in gilt (5). Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection

Japanese Satsuma vase and dish, of tapering ovoid form, heavily…

Satsuma Vase and Dish with Floral Gilt Decoration

Japanese Satsuma vase and dish, of tapering ovoid form, heavily decorated with a ground of flowers in rich tones of orange, white, pink and blue, accented in gilt, height 16 cm and diameter 18 cm (2). Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection

A tall elegant Japanese urn shaped vase with cherry blossom &…

Japanese Cherry Blossom Vase

A tall elegant Japanese urn shaped vase with cherry blossom & gilt butterfly detail, height 46 cm

A pair of Royal Satsuma floral design lamps with shades, height…

Royal Satsuma Floral Lamps with Shades - 73cm Height

A pair of Royal Satsuma floral design lamps with shades, height 73 cm