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 Arita blue and white porcelain V.O.C. Plate, 17th…

Arita V.O.C. Plate with Phoenix and Flowers

A Japanese Arita blue and white porcelain V.O.C. Plate, 17th century, circa 1680, a Museum quality underglaze dish with Voc (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnic - Dutch East India Company) insignia surrounded by long tail phoenix (ho-ho) birds, persimmons…

A large heavily potted Longquan celadon Barb-rimmed plate,…

Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Plate from Dick Austin Collection

A large heavily potted Longquan celadon Barb-rimmed plate, early Ming Dynasty, first half of the 15th century, covered with a translucent green glaze, apart from a burnt red firing ring on the base, the steep cavetto with vertical ribs on both sides, the…

Japanese large blue and white export ware Arita charger, Edo…

Arita Charger with Kangxi Style Pavilions

Japanese large blue and white export ware Arita charger, Edo period, 18th/19th century, decorated with pavilions in a river setting, in the style of the Kangxi period, four pontil scars to base, diameter 59 cm

Japanese eggshell porcelain tea service c. 1922 hand painted…

Japanese Cherry Blossom Tea Set

Japanese eggshell porcelain tea service c. 1922 hand painted with cherry blossoms on an orange ground, comprising eleven dessert plates, eleven cups, twelve saucers, one low bowl, two teapots, two sugar bowls, two milk jugs, one salt and pepper shaker,…

Shoji Hamada (Japanese 1894-1978), a stoneware bottle vase of…

Hamada Stoneware Vase with Sugarcane Motif

Shoji Hamada (Japanese 1894-1978), a stoneware bottle vase of squared rectangular form with a short tapering neck, decorated in a kaki glaze and wax resist with a stylised sugarcane motif, gallery label to base, height 23.5 cm, together with reference…

Pair of Japanese Imari porcelain chargers, of scalloped form,…

Japanese Imari Porcelain Scalloped Chargers with Dragon Motifs

Pair of Japanese Imari porcelain chargers, of scalloped form, decorated with a central petalled roundel with wave and floral motifs, surrounded by four dragon panels alternating with a series of floral patterns, depth 39 cm (2)

A large and impressive Japanese blue and white late 17th…

Japanese Peony Charger

A large and impressive Japanese blue and white late 17th century porcelain charger, the centre is painted with a depiction of a vase spilling forth a profusion of peonies. The border features painted panels with peonies, chrysanthemums and auspicious…

Pair of large Japanese Imari chargers, of hexagonal form,…

Japanese Imari Hexagonal Chargers with Floral Decoration

Pair of large Japanese Imari chargers, of hexagonal form, decorated with flowers and foliage, diameter 44 cm (2)

A pair of large 19th century Imari red and blue chargers with…

Imari Lotus and Cherry Blossom Chargers

A pair of large 19th century Imari red and blue chargers with central motif of lotus flowers and cherry blossoms. Eight outer panels of floral decoration. Artist's mark to reverse. Diameter 40.5 cm each.

A massive museum quality Japanese porcelain map of Japan…

Japanese Porcelain Map Charger from Edo Period

A massive museum quality Japanese porcelain map of Japan charger, probably Edo mark and period Tempo reign (1830-1843), commonly referred to as Imari, decorated with an underglaze blue map of Japan in low relief in the cavetto showing two panels of…

An unusual Montereau Japanese decorated charger, circa 1925 37…

Montereau Japanese Decorated Charger, 1925

An unusual Montereau Japanese decorated charger, circa 1925 37 cm diameter

Horse eye charger, Seto ware, with spiral iron glaze, retains…

Seto Ware Horse Eye Charger with Iron Glaze

Horse eye charger, Seto ware, with spiral iron glaze, retains paper decal label. Diameter 28 cm. Provenance: ex. Collection of Bernard Leach. Literature: The Potter book, Bernhard Leach

A Japanese Arita ware monogrammed charger, possibly late Edo…

Japanese Arita Charger with Dutch East India Company Monogram

A Japanese Arita ware monogrammed charger, possibly late Edo period (mid 19th century), in typical underglaze blue and white, with a central Dutch East India Company monogram encircled by a floral, fruit and bird motif, the cavetto and rim with panels of…

A rare Japanese Imari deep plate, early Edo, 18th century, with…

18th Century Japanese Imari Plate with Ladies and Flowers

A rare Japanese Imari deep plate, early Edo, 18th century, with two ladies under a flowering tree, the cavetto and exterior with floral motifs, all in gilt, enamels and underglaze blue, 30.8 cm diameter. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis, 1980's

Large Imari charger circular painted in traditional manner,…

Traditional Imari Charger with Four Character Marks

Large Imari charger circular painted in traditional manner, underglaze blue, overglaze iron red, four character marks to base, 47 cm diameter (rim hairline crack)

Good Japanese Imari deep charger early 19th century, decorated…

Imari Phoenix Charger - 19th Century

Good Japanese Imari deep charger early 19th century, decorated with Phoenix & flowering trees in iron red, deep blue and gild. 49 cm diameter

Large late 17th century Japanese imari charger decorated with a…

Late 17th Century Japanese Imari Charger with Phoenix Design

Large late 17th century Japanese imari charger decorated with a central panel of a phoenix in a tree, with a wide border of underglaze blue, red & gold panels. 34 cm diameter. Ex: Moorabool Antiques, 2014.

A Japanese Kakiemon style bowl, Edo period (1603-1868),…

Edo Kakiemon Style Flower Bowl

A Japanese Kakiemon style bowl, Edo period (1603-1868), 1680-1690, decorated asymmetrically with a spray of flowers to one side emerging from a paper origami in early Kakiemon colours of red, blue, yellow, turquoise and black, the rim dressed with 'Fuchi…

A superb large antique Japanese Meiji period cloissone charger…

A superb large antique Japanese Meiji period cloissone charger of 4 sided scallop border form set on a striking turquoise blue ground with fine cloissone inlay depicting exotic birds and butterflies in floral blossom landscape, geometric panelled border.…

A large Japanese Meiji Imari charger with underglaze floral…

Meiji Imari Charger, Japan, 1890

A large Japanese Meiji Imari charger with underglaze floral decoration in the traditional style and palette, circa 1890. Length 55 cm

A Japanese Imari saucer-dish, Genroku period (1688-1704),…

Japanese Imari Saucer-Dish, Genroku Period

A Japanese Imari saucer-dish, Genroku period (1688-1704), Decorated in under-glaze blue, gilt and enamels, with vases, birds and flowers. 21.8 cm diameter. For a dish with similar design see Tageshi Nagataki, 'Imari, Famous Ceramics of Japan Vol. 6',…

A collection of six Imari plates, comprising five Japanese and…

Imari Plate Collection - Japanese and Chinese Mix

A collection of six Imari plates, comprising five Japanese and one Chinese plate, the largest 39.5 cm diameter

Large Japanese Meiji period porcelain charger. Diameter 90 cm

Meiji Porcelain Charger - 90cm Diameter

Large Japanese Meiji period porcelain charger. Diameter 90 cm

A Japanese Ai Kakiemon 'Van Frijtom' dish, Edo period…

Japanese Kakiemon Dish with Underglaze Blue Decoration

A Japanese Ai Kakiemon 'Van Frijtom' dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1690-1710, of barbed floriate form, finely decorated in underglaze blue with figures, pagoda and fishing boats within a lakeside landscape, the rim dressed with iron enamel 'Fuchi beni'…

Good Japanese Imari deep charger with large HoHo bird to the…

Imari Charger with HoHo Bird and Flowering Trees

Good Japanese Imari deep charger with large HoHo bird to the centre, with flowering trees. Decorated in iron red, deep blue and gild. Early 19th century. 49 cm diameter.

A finely decorated pair of large antique Japanese Imari pattern…

A finely decorated pair of large antique Japanese Imari pattern platters or plaques of square form having scalloped border, large central hand painted panel depicting overladen basket of flowers, flanked by 8 smaller floral, exotic bird & idyllic…

A large Japanese Imari charger, Meiji period (1868-1912),…

Japanese Imari Charger, Meiji Period, Floral Motifs

A large Japanese Imari charger, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated in cobalt blue, iron-red, gilt and enamels with floral motifs, on ebonised stand, 62 cm diameter

An 18th century Kraak ware charger, 34 cm diameter

18th Century Kraak Ware Charger (34 cm)

An 18th century Kraak ware charger, 34 cm diameter

A large hand-painted 19th century Imari charger, with three…

A large hand-painted 19th century Imari charger, with three cartouches depicting figures to the border. diameter 47 cm.

A Japanese Ai-Kutani dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1660-1690,…

Japanese Ai-Kutani Dish with Singing Uguisi and Spiderwebs

A Japanese Ai-Kutani dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1660-1690, decorated with a central singing 'Uguisi' (bush warbler) sitting on the branch of a plum, the rim decorated with three spiderwebs and snowflakes. The reverse decorated with scrolling flowers…

Meiji Satsuma scalloped shaped plate with rectangular & leaf…

Meiji Satsuma Scalloped Plate with Landscape Panels

Meiji Satsuma scalloped shaped plate with rectangular & leaf shaped landscape panels & objects within nishiki diapers, signed to back Dai Nippon Kozan Ga. Diameter 22 cm

Ta keichi Kawai (1908-89) square platter, 31.5 cm. Provenance:…

Takeichi Kawai Square Platter (1964)

Ta keichi Kawai (1908-89) square platter, 31.5 cm. Provenance: Wellington, Centre Gallery, Takeichi Kawai & John Chappell exhibition, 1964. Illustrated: Elliott & Skinner, Conetendown p.80 Takeichi Kawai & John Chappell exhibition catalogue 1964 (black…

A Japanese Arita Shoki Imari plate, early 17th century, finely…

17th Century Japanese Imari Plate with Kintsugi Repair

A Japanese Arita Shoki Imari plate, early 17th century, finely painted in underglaze blue with curved foot and broad shallow rim, diameter 28.5 cm diameter. Kintsugi gold repair to rim chip

Stunning Japanese late Edo period Imari charger, of scalloped…

Scalloped Imari Charger with Vase and Dogs

Stunning Japanese late Edo period Imari charger, of scalloped form, with sloping sides, the interior decorated with a central vase and flowering tree, resting on table flanked by two small dogs and landscape roundels, the borders displaying precious…

A Japanese blue and white plate with underglaze painted temple…

Japanese Temple Plate

A Japanese blue and white plate with underglaze painted temple picture. Depth 29.5 cm

Good antique Japanese Imari charger iron red and cobalt blue…

Antique Japanese Imari Charger with Blossom Decoration

Good antique Japanese Imari charger iron red and cobalt blue traditional blossom decoration, scalloped rim, diameter 47 cm

Antique Japanese Imari deep charger early 19th century, with…

19th Century Japanese Imari Floral Charger, 47cm

Antique Japanese Imari deep charger early 19th century, with floral decoration, 47 cm diameter

Large Japanese imari charger Meiji period, circa 1860. 47 cm…

Meiji Imari Charger, 47cm Diameter

Large Japanese imari charger Meiji period, circa 1860. 47 cm diameter. Ex. L.J.Cook & Co.

A pair of Japanese Ko-Imari flasks, Edo period (1603-1868),…

Japanese Ko-Imari Flasks: Edo Period Chrysanthemums and Peonies

A pair of Japanese Ko-Imari flasks, Edo period (1603-1868), 1700-1720, of rectangular cuboid-form, strongly decorated in Imari colours with chrysanthemums and peonies, the bases flat and unglazed. 14.5 cm high, 8 cm diameter. Provenance: Stockspring…

An Imari charger Meiji Period of shallow saucer shape decorated…

Meiji Imari Charger with Crane Screen Decoration

An Imari charger Meiji Period of shallow saucer shape decorated on the interior with a screen depicting six cranes reserved on a flower and diaper ground 55 cm diameter

Japanese Meiji period Imari charger, hand painted with floral…

Meiji Imari Charger with Floral Decoration

Japanese Meiji period Imari charger, hand painted with floral decoration and diaper patterns in shaped bands and with scattered floral mons and a circular panel with a vase spilling forth a profusion of flowers, 46 cm diameter

Large Japanese Arita ware charger, of shallow circular form,…

Japanese Arita Ware Charger with Mythological Creatures

Large Japanese Arita ware charger, of shallow circular form, the interior decorated with reserves of cranes, flowers and mythological creatures, accented with blue floral borders, the exterior decorated with lotus and foliate scrolls in blue on a white…

Three Japanese Satsuma pottery plates, in heavy stoneware with…

Japanese Satsuma Pottery Plates with Courtiers and Gardens

Three Japanese Satsuma pottery plates, in heavy stoneware with polychrome enamel decoration depicting courtiers in gardens within elaborate and finely gilded borders over a dark ground. Marks to underside. Late Meiji period (1868-1912) circa 1900. 22 x 3…

Japanese Imari fruit service including twelve plates and four…

Imari Fruit Service with 12 Plates and 4 Dishes

Japanese Imari fruit service including twelve plates and four stemmed dishes

A 19th century Kutani deep plate, with burnt orange centre with…

Kutani Courtiers Plate with Grape-Vine Decorations

A 19th century Kutani deep plate, with burnt orange centre with raised gilt within a continuous band of painted courtiers, the exterior with grape-vine decorations. 7 cm high and 37 cm wide.

19th century Imari charger central scroll depicting children…

Imari Charger with Children and Bird

19th century Imari charger central scroll depicting children playing over watched by bird in tree. Fine gilt floral designs. Diameter 56 cm

A Japanese Imari porcelain plate, 20th century. 46 cm diameter

20th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate, 46cm Diameter

A Japanese Imari porcelain plate, 20th century. 46 cm diameter

Tatsuzo Shimaoka (Japanese, 1919-2007). Stoneware platter with…

Roped Stoneware Platter with Brushwork

Tatsuzo Shimaoka (Japanese, 1919-2007). Stoneware platter with rope pattern inlay and brushwork, sealed

A Japanese porcelain charger with two cranes in flight and…

Edo/Meiji Porcelain Charger with Cranes and Blossoms

A Japanese porcelain charger with two cranes in flight and blossom decoration, late Edo / early Meiji period, mid 18th century, 42 cm diameter

An impressive Japanese blue & white charger, Jinemon, late 20th…

Dynamic Hawk Charger by Jinemon Tsukuri

An impressive Japanese blue & white charger, Jinemon, late 20th century, the main design of a dynamic hawk atop pine branch with lapettes of peonies and traditional wave design. Signed Jinemon Tsukuri - made by Jinemon, diameter 94 cm. Provenance: The …

A Japanese Fukagawa porcelain charger, later Meiji period…

Japanese Fukagawa Porcelain Charger with Floral and Faunal Motifs

A Japanese Fukagawa porcelain charger, later Meiji period (1868-1912), circular with low raised sides, under-glaze blue and over-glaze coloured enamel decoration of foliage, flowers, birds, and insects within a matt black ground, blue-painted mark…

Late 19th century Japanese Imari charger, the centre decorated…

Japanese Imari Charger with Chrysanthemums and Mon Panels

Late 19th century Japanese Imari charger, the centre decorated with chrysanthemums and leaves with a wide border of panels decorated with mons, bird and blossom and latte designs, 36 cm dia.

An impressive Japanese Meiji Imari charger, traditional…

Japanese Meiji Imari Charger with Traditional Flowering Vase Decoration

An impressive Japanese Meiji Imari charger, traditional decoration of a flowering vase, framed by a four panel border with vignettes of various landscapes, a black firing mark evident in one, gilt highlights, diameter . ^$56 cm

A pair of large Japanese porcelain chargers, circular with…

Japanese Porcelain Chargers with Exotic Bird and Floral Motifs

A pair of large Japanese porcelain chargers, circular with scalloped rims, decorated in enamels with panels of exotic birds, flowers and large floral diaper pattern. Diameter 46 cm

An octagonal Imari charger, Japanese, decorated with a ho-ho…

Imari Octagonal Charger with Ho-Ho Bird and Garden Scenes

An octagonal Imari charger, Japanese, decorated with a ho-ho bird flying over a fenced garden with a plantain tree, flowers and rockwork, alternating red and blue reserved panels to the border featuring garden and cottage scenes, 43 x 43 cm

A Japanese Satsuma and Rakan plate, painted with Rakanor…

Satsuma Rakan Plate with Dragon and Shrine

A Japanese Satsuma and Rakan plate, painted with Rakanor Buddhist disciples, dragon and shrine. Scalloped rim. Marked and signed; Dai Nippon (Ran?) zan; Satsuma Yaki; Yasuda zo. Diameter 24 cm

Good 19th century Japanese porcelain charger, with scalloped…

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Charger with Floral and Dog Motifs

Good 19th century Japanese porcelain charger, with scalloped rim, decorated with central roundel of flowers, surrounded by reserves of dogs of fo and floral sprays, in tones of yellow, turquoise, pink and green on a cobalt and gilt ground, character mark…

Unusual early 19th century Japanese Arita porcelain charger,…

Arita Charger Imitating Ming Chenghua

Unusual early 19th century Japanese Arita porcelain charger, imitating Ming Chenghua, of circular form, with sloping sides, richly decorated with flower head and ferns, in gilt and red, on a teal coloured ground, six character mark to base, diameter 33.5…

Blue and white Kraak ware porcelain charger, of circular form…

Blue and White Kraak Porcelain Charger, Floral Motif, 37.5cm

Blue and white Kraak ware porcelain charger, of circular form with flared edges, decorated with central floral motif, surrounded by border with alternating panels of flowers and geometric motifs, diameter 37.5 cm

Tatsuzo Shimaoka (Japanese, 1919-2007), plate, Showa period,…

Japanese Stoneware Plate with Rope and Leaf Decoration

Tatsuzo Shimaoka (Japanese, 1919-2007), plate, Showa period, stoneware, with impressed rope pattern and brown iron oxide leaf decoration to centre, artist's seal impressed to base, retains William Bowmore collection stamp, diameter 28 cm. Provenance:…

Large late 19th century Japanese Imari charger, with large…

Late 19th Century Japanese Imari Charger

Large late 19th century Japanese Imari charger, with large central roundel, six roundels with equestrian figure and six heart shaped stylised foliate panels in traditional iron red and blue colours, 47 cm dia.

A large Japanese Imari charger, Meiji period (1868-1912)., with…

Meiji Imari Charger with Floral Motifs and Birds

A large Japanese Imari charger, Meiji period (1868-1912)., with intersecting panels and roundels all embellished with floral motifs including wisteria, peony and blossom and birds and insects in colours, with patterned borders in the typical blue, iron…

Vintage Japanese Imari charger sectional decoration of figures,…

Japanese Imari Charger with Figures and Blossoms

Vintage Japanese Imari charger sectional decoration of figures, and blossoms, with blossom decoration to centre, diameter 45 cm

Four Japanese Meiji period Imari plates, the centre decorated…

Meiji Imari Plates with Fishing Scene and Dragons

Four Japanese Meiji period Imari plates, the centre decorated with a fishing scene, the border with floral panels, ho-ho birds and stylised dragons, the exterior with Japanese motifs, in traditional Imari tones with rich gilt embellishment, scalloped rim,…

Satsuma tea warrior & geisha tea setting for six persons signed…

Satsuma Tea Set for Six Persons

Satsuma tea warrior & geisha tea setting for six persons signed to the base, comprising a teapot, lidded jug, lidded sugar bowl, six cups, five plates & six saucers, height of teapot 13.7 cm

A Japanese baluster shaped vase, phoenix & peony design, signed,…

Japanese Phoenix & Peony Vase with Pair of Chargers

A Japanese baluster shaped vase, phoenix & peony design, signed, 20th century, large and impressive Sometsuke (underglaze) blue and white vase with bold design of phoenix and peony flowers, 53 cm high, together with a pair of Japanese chargers, fluted…

A scallop edged Imari plate, 19th century with a self ridged…

19th Century Imari Scallop-Edged Plate

A scallop edged Imari plate, 19th century with a self ridged radiating surface decorated with a trio of cobalt motifs linked by foliate motifs on a white ground, 32 cm wide

A Japanese 'famille rose' circular charger, with profuse enamel…

Japanese Famille Rose Charger with Enamel Decoration

A Japanese 'famille rose' circular charger, with profuse enamel decoration of lake, building and blossom. Diameter 37 cm.

Pair of large Japanese Imari plates

Japanese Imari Plates Pair

Pair of large Japanese Imari plates

Good 19th century Japanese Arita porcelain charger of circular…

19th Century Japanese Arita Porcelain Charger

Good 19th century Japanese Arita porcelain charger of circular form, decorated with central mon, surrounded by other mons and symbols on a fine radiating lattice ground, surrounded by interlocking circles, in rich tones of orange and gilt, character marks…

Four heavy Japanese pottery serving bowls and platters, the…

Japanese Pottery Serving Bowls and Platters

Four heavy Japanese pottery serving bowls and platters, the circular example 31 cm diameter

A group of four Japanese Imari plates, Meiji period (1868-1912),…

Japanese Imari Plates, Meiji Period

A group of four Japanese Imari plates, Meiji period (1868-1912), the plates of similar design with border reserves of shells and coral, prunus and flowers in the typical iron red and blue palette, with emerald and blush highlights and blue emblems…

Early Japanese Imari charger diameter 40 cm

Large Imari Charger from Early Japan

Early Japanese Imari charger diameter 40 cm

A fine Meiji Japanese Satsuma plate signed with an early…

Seikozan Signed Meiji Satsuma Plate (15 cm)

A fine Meiji Japanese Satsuma plate signed with an early Seikozan mark to the base. 15 cm in diameter.

Imari charger, a late 19th century Japanese Imari, porcelain…

Japanese Imari Charger with Mountain Landscape and Floral Panels

Imari charger, a late 19th century Japanese Imari, porcelain Meiji period, central panel depicting hut on mountain, with Circu;ar and scalloped panels of, Blossoming flowers, diameter: 48 cm

A large Japanese Meiji period cloisonne wall charger, circular…

Mt Fujiyama Cloisonne Wall Charger

A large Japanese Meiji period cloisonne wall charger, circular form, depicting Mt Fujiyama, flying Manchurian cranes, florals and clouds on blue ground, fine repeating patterned border, scrolling wirework to the wide reverse rim in highlighted tones of…

A large Japanese Meiji Imari charger with under glaze floral…

Japanese Meiji Imari Charger, 1890

A large Japanese Meiji Imari charger with under glaze floral decoration in the traditional style and palette, circa 1890 and under glaze blue decoration verso. 45.5 cm diameter.

Pair of 19th century Japanese plates, Meiji period porcelain…

Meiji Era Dragon & Immortal Hand-Painted Porcelain Plates

Pair of 19th century Japanese plates, Meiji period porcelain with hand painted and enamelled decoration of immortals and dragons with hand gilt highlights, diameter 25 cm

A Japanese blue and white charger decorated with exotic birds…

Japanese Bird and Floral Charger, 19th Century

A Japanese blue and white charger decorated with exotic birds on a floral ground, 19th century, 39 cm diameter

A Chinese Imari porcelain plate, decorated in the Japanese…

Chinese Imari Porcelain Plate, Early-18th Century

A Chinese Imari porcelain plate, decorated in the Japanese Imari style. Chips to rim. Early-18th century. Diameter 24 cm

Japanese late Meiji period charger, of circular form, decorated…

Meiji Charger with Birds and Flowers

Japanese late Meiji period charger, of circular form, decorated with birds in flight amongst flowers, in tones of green, yellow, blue, pink and white, a/f, diameter 36.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Fernande Glynn, a well known Australian…

Japanese Meiji period Imari charger, of circular form, with…

Meiji Imari Charger with Birds and Turtles

Japanese Meiji period Imari charger, of circular form, with central roundel of birds, surrounded by shaped panels of mythical turtles and stylised flowers, in tones of red, blue and green, diameter 47 cm

A very large Chinese underglaze blue porcelain plate, painted…

Chinese Blue and Red Swallow Plate, 20th Century

A very large Chinese underglaze blue porcelain plate, painted with swallows and iron red flowers on the front and reverse, 20th century on a double foot rim, probably made for the Japanese market diameter 56 cm

An extremely fine Japanese Satsuma part tea set, comprising six…

Japanese Satsuma Dragon Tea Set

An extremely fine Japanese Satsuma part tea set, comprising six each plates and saucers, four tea cups, a cream jug and teapot, with stylised dragon handles to tea cups and teapot.

A Japanese Satsuma charger with samurai scene, late Meiji,…

Meiji Satsuma Charger with Samurai Scene, 20th Century

A Japanese Satsuma charger with samurai scene, late Meiji, early 20th century, 37 cm diameter

A Japanese early 20th century finely decorated plate, the scene…

Japanese Wisteria Plate with Figures and Gilt Highlights

A Japanese early 20th century finely decorated plate, the scene with multiple figures on bridges highlighted with flowering wisteria and gilt, black and gilt character marks to the reverse. Diameter 21.7 cm

A large Japanese imari plate, Meiji period (1868-1912),…

Japanese Imari Plate with Flowers and Rocks, Meiji Period

A large Japanese imari plate, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with flowers and rocks, 52 cm diameter

Satsuma presentation plate, rare Meiji period '1000…

Rare Meiji Satsuma Butterfly Plate

Satsuma presentation plate, rare Meiji period '1000 butterflies' design extensively hand painted, character mark to base, diameter 21.3 cm

Late 19th century Imari export charger traditional all-over…

Late 19th Century Imari Charger with Floral Decorations

Late 19th century Imari export charger traditional all-over floral decorations 47 cm dia

Japanese Satsuma charger depicting elders and children.…

Satsuma Elder and Child Charger

Japanese Satsuma charger depicting elders and children. Diameter 38.5 cm

A Japanese 19th century Imari porcelain charger painted in…

19th Century Imari Porcelain Charger, 37 cm Diameter

A Japanese 19th century Imari porcelain charger painted in typical palette, with blue painted motifs verso, restored, 37 cm diameter

A set of sixteen Arita Kraak style blue & white plates, each…

Kraak-style Blue & White Plates from Kyoto (or Kyoto Kraak Plates)

A set of sixteen Arita Kraak style blue & white plates, each decorated with traditional kraak patterns, 24 cm diameter. Provenance: Private Sydney collector, purchased in 1960's Kyoto, with original receipt

A Japanese Koransha bowl and an Arita charger, Meiji period…

Japanese Koransha Bowl and Arita Charger, Meiji Period

A Japanese Koransha bowl and an Arita charger, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1880-1900, the Fukagawa bowl with deeply lobed rim and moulded form, decorated with the Chinese immortal Qingao riding a carp to the interior, the lobes decorated with brocade…

A Japanese Kakiemon dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1675-1700,…

Kakiemon Phoenix Dish, Edo Period

A Japanese Kakiemon dish, Edo period (1603-1868), 1675-1700, with floriate form rim, decorated with two phoenixes on rocks amongst flowers in overglaze early Kakiemon enamels (red, blue, turquoise and yellow) and underglaze blue, surrounded by warblers…

A large Japanese Imari porcelain charger, dating to the Meiji…

Meiji Imari Charger with Blue Floral Panels

A large Japanese Imari porcelain charger, dating to the Meiji period. Decorated with underglaze blue panels containing flowers and plants. Reverse with leaf scrolls, diameter 57 cm