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 superb Japanese Satsuma bowl Meiiji period (1868-1912). By…

Yabu Meizan Satsuma Bowl with Floral Panels

A superb Japanese Satsuma bowl Meiiji period (1868-1912). By Yabu Meizan finely enamelled and gilt with eight round panels depicting different flowers among mon to base Height 7.3 cm, Diameter 13 cm

A very fine Satsuma hexagonal bowl, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 the…

Meiji Satsuma Bowl with Flowers and Butterflies

A very fine Satsuma hexagonal bowl, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 the exterior decorated with exotic flowers, the interior with a thousand butterfly design Yasuda Trading Company seal mark and Kozan mark reserved against flowers on the base 6.8 cm high, 9.8 cm…

Hododa Meiji Satsuma '118 Figures' lotus shaped bowl painted to…

Hododa Meiji Satsuma Bowl with Geisha and Warriors

Hododa Meiji Satsuma '118 Figures' lotus shaped bowl painted to the interior with a medallion of geisha, with the interior wall painted with four fan shaped windows of holy men & another four diamond shaped panels of two geisha, all on a ground of varying…

A fine Satsuma bowl of circular form, Meiji period (1868-1912),…

Meiji Satsuma Bowl with Sankin-k?tai and Exotic Flowers

A fine Satsuma bowl of circular form, Meiji period (1868-1912), the interior decorated with a procession of Sankin-k?tai and the exterior with an elaborate design of exotic flowers, signed Kanzan, fitted wood stand, 19 cm diameter

A large Japanese Satsuma bowl Mejji period (1868-1912) signed…

Japanese Satsuma Bowl with Women in Daily Life Scenes

A large Japanese Satsuma bowl Mejji period (1868-1912) signed Hododa painted internally, depicting multiple cartouches of women in scenes of daily life. Signed Satsuma Hododa to the base. Height 13 cm, Diamter 30.5 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,…

A Satsuma deep bowl, early Meiji Period, 1868-1912, very well…

Satsuma Bowl with Ho-ho Bird and Prunus Decoration

A Satsuma deep bowl, early Meiji Period, 1868-1912, very well decorated with a Ho-ho bird in the centre and continuous flowering prunus around the exterior, five character inscription to base, 9 cm high, 17.8 cm diameter

A Japanese Meizan Satsuma tea bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912),…

Meizan Satsuma Tea Bowl with Kannon and Carp

A Japanese Meizan Satsuma tea bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912), finely decorated on the inside with Kannon riding a giant carp, below a chain of geometric brocade motifs, the outside with alternate cartouche of figures, birds and stylized motifs, Meizan…

A pair of Kakiemon bowls, early 18th century, each of deeply…

18th Century Kakiemon Bowls with Butterflies and Flowers

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Japanese Satsuma bowl, signed Hankinzan, Meiji period…

Hankinzan Satsuma Bowl with Butterflies and Birds

Japanese Satsuma bowl, signed Hankinzan, Meiji period (1868-1912), finely painted to the interior with twelve butterflies, the exterior with quails and other birds amongst flowers. Diameter 1.1 cm

Satsuma Japanese ceramic octagonal bowl, Meiji period, Kinkozan…

Meiji Satsuma Kinkozan Octagonal Ceramic Bowl

Satsuma Japanese ceramic octagonal bowl, Meiji period, Kinkozan seal mark, 6 cm high, 11 cm wide

Satsuma bowl by Furuiyama decorated showing a banding of a…

Wedding Procession Satsuma Bowl

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A large Japanese Satsuma bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912), with…

Japanese Satsuma Bowl with Immortals and Floral Rim

A large Japanese Satsuma bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912), with floral rim, decorated with immortals inside and outside, Tokozan mark to the base, 31 cm diameter, 13.9 cm high. Provenance: An old private NSW collection

Satsuma bowl finely gilded and decorated with allover floral…

Gilded Satsuma Bowl with Floral and Butterfly Design

Satsuma bowl finely gilded and decorated with allover floral detail and butterfly design., Diameter 15.5 cm

Satsuma Kinkozan Japanese lotus shaped earthenware bowl with…

Satsuma Kinkozan Lotus Bowl with Enamel Designs

Satsuma Kinkozan Japanese lotus shaped earthenware bowl with enamel pomegranate, butterflies and peony designs, Meiji period, late 19th early 20th century, ten character seal mark to the side. 16 cm high, 44 cm across

A blue-and-white 'figures' double-walled bowl with tomobako, 14.…

Blue and White Figures Bowl with Tomobako

A blue-and-white 'figures' double-walled bowl with tomobako, 14.2 cm diam. and 7.5 cm high

A Satsuma bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912), the interior finely…

Meiji Satsuma Bowl with Butterfly and Flower Design

A Satsuma bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912), the interior finely decorated with ?thousand butterflies? design, the exterior with exotic flowers, including chrysanthemum and peony, signed, 16 cm diameter

Massive museum quality antique Japanese Imari punch bowl…

Antique Japanese Imari Punch Bowl with Gilded Bronze Handles

Massive museum quality antique Japanese Imari punch bowl decorated floral panels in the traditional enamel colours of iron red, green and gold, with underglaze blue. Lavishly gilded bronze (French?) ormolu handles and rim, together with a four legged base…

Satsuma Meiji period footed bowl by Kinkozan, the bowl of deep…

Kinkozan Meiji Period Satsuma Footed Bowl: Birds and Flowers

Satsuma Meiji period footed bowl by Kinkozan, the bowl of deep circular form with a shaped rim, the interior beautifully decorated with birds in flight and perched on maple branches, accented with stylised gilt floral border, the exterior decorated with…

A rare Japanese Kenjo-Imari twelve sided bowl, Edo period…

Rare Japanese Kenjo-Imari Twelve-Sided Bowl, Edo Period (1603-1868)

A rare Japanese Kenjo-Imari twelve sided bowl, Edo period (1603-1868), 1688-1704, moulded with twelve sides and an everted rim, decorated to the interior in underglaze blue, enamels and gilding with a landscape roundel, the cavetto with shaped reserves…

A large Imari bowl Meiji period. With scalloped rim edge.…

Large Meiji Imari Bowl (42cm) with Scalloped Rim

A large Imari bowl Meiji period. With scalloped rim edge. Diameter 42 cm

A Japanese Satsuma earthenware bowl from the Kinkozan factory,…

Japanese Satsuma Bowl with Daimyo and Samurai Scene

A Japanese Satsuma earthenware bowl from the Kinkozan factory, the interior with octofoil panel painted in gilt and enamel with ten daimyo and samurai assembled in a group around an unfurled scroll on the ground. The exterior with two panels, one an…

A Japanese Imari covered bowl with gilt-bronze mounts, French,…

Japanese Imari Bowl with Gilt-Bronze Mounts

A Japanese Imari covered bowl with gilt-bronze mounts, French, 19th century. 28 cm high, 26 cm diameter

Kinkozan Satsuma blue ground bowl decorated with birds perched…

Kinkozan Satsuma Blue Bird Bowl

Kinkozan Satsuma blue ground bowl decorated with birds perched on a branch within a lotus form panel, having three floral sprays painted to the exterior. Condition good, minor age related wear. Diameter 12.4 cm

A Japanese Satsuma three piece tea set by Tomonobu, circa 1880,…

Japanese Satsuma Tea Set by Tomonobu (1880)

A Japanese Satsuma three piece tea set by Tomonobu, circa 1880, a traditional style teapot of globular form with a side handle and a knopped lid and two small bowls, finely decorated with a central mons (crest) in a leaf design and medallions in red,…

A small Japanese Satsuma lotus shape bowl depicting a group of…

Japanese Satsuma Scholars Bowl

A small Japanese Satsuma lotus shape bowl depicting a group of Japanese scholars. Signed Shuzan to the base. Height 5 cm, Diameter 12 cm

A large Japanese Imari fluted circular punch bowl, Meiji period…

Japanese Imari Punch Bowl with Wood Stand

A large Japanese Imari fluted circular punch bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912), 34 cm diameter-wood stand

A Japanese Kyoto Kinrande bowl by Eiraku Wazen (1823-1896),…

Eiraku Wazen Kyoto Kinrande Bowl with Gilded Dragon Decoration

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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 Japanese Satsuma bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated…

Meiji Satsuma Bowl with Thousand Butterflies

A Japanese Satsuma bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with thousand butterflies, with 'Ryozan' mark to the base, fitted wooden box, 14 cm diameter, 8 cm high

Fine quality 19th century Japanese Satsuma bowl, decorated to…

19th Century Satsuma Butterfly Bowl

Fine quality 19th century Japanese Satsuma bowl, decorated to the interior with the one thoUSAnd butterfly pattern, Satsuma mark to the base. Provenance: Kevin Percy Collection, Hawkes Bay. Diameter 12.5 cm

A very unusual Fukagawa-type bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912).…

Meiji Fukagawa Bowl with Kakiemon-style Enamels

A very unusual Fukagawa-type bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912). Very finely painted with fruiting branches on the exterior in Kakiemon-style enamels, the interior with prunus petals floating on water, in cobalt blue and iron-red, 6.5 cm X13.3 cm. Provenance:…

A rare pair of octagonal Kakiemon-style Arita bowls, early Edo,…

Octagonal Kakiemon-style Arita bowls, 17-18th century

A rare pair of octagonal Kakiemon-style Arita bowls, early Edo, 17-18 th century. Each panel decorated with a floral design in enamels, iron-red and cobalt blue, iron-brown rims, 'fuku' seal marks to base, 7 cm x 10 cm (variable). Provenance: R & V…

A Japanese Meiji period fine and unusually decorated Satsuma…

Meiji Satsuma Bowl with Samurai and Dragon

A Japanese Meiji period fine and unusually decorated Satsuma bowl, the interior entirely decorated with scenes of samurai within an extensive landscape, the exterior with a single encircling dragon, multiple character marks in gilt to the base. Diameter…

An exquisite signed Satsuma bowl by master maker, Kaizan, Meiji…

Signed Satsuma Bowl by Master Kaizan, Meiji Period

An exquisite signed Satsuma bowl by master maker, Kaizan, Meiji period, 1868-1912, mark of Kaizan Sei-Zo in a brocaded border, a finely detailed bowl depicting a temple scene with worshippers before a golden Buddha surrounded by butterflies and brocaded…

A fine Satsuma 'Mille Fleur' bowl on stand, Meiji Period…

Meiji Satsuma 'Mille Fleur' Bowl on Stand

A fine Satsuma 'Mille Fleur' bowl on stand, Meiji Period (1868-1912) the bowl with rounded sides gently rolling over to a lotus form gilt rim, heavily decorated with a thousand flowers pattern to the interior and the exterior, signed to reverse in…

A Japanese studio celadon bowl by Suwa Sozan I (1851-1922),…

A Japanese studio celadon bowl by Suwa Sozan I (1851-1922), Meiji period (1868-1912), in a lotus form with twin moulded fish to the center together with tomobako. 7 cm high, 24 diameter, condition: no visible faults or damages

A Japanese 'Gassaku' bowl by Seifu Yohei III (1851-1914) and…

Japanese Gassaku Maple Leaf Bowl

A Japanese 'Gassaku' bowl by Seifu Yohei III (1851-1914) and Suzuki Kason (1860-1919), Meiji period (1868-1912), of stoneware covered in a beige crackled glaze by Seifu III, decorated in iron brown with maple leaves floating down a stream, signed 'Kason…

A Japanese studio celadon bowl by Seifu Yohei III (1851-1914),…

Seifu Yohei III Celadon Bowl with Wooden Box

A Japanese studio celadon bowl by Seifu Yohei III (1851-1914), Meiji period (1868-1912), covered in a sea green celadon glaze with an unglazed ring within the foot rim. Two character incised mark 'Seifu' to the base. Together with an old Japanese wooden…

Fuyushiba Fumihiro bowl, original box, signed by artist, Japan,…

Signed Fuyushiba Fumihiro Bowl in Original Box, Japan (1970s)

Fuyushiba Fumihiro bowl, original box, signed by artist, Japan, c 1970s, 20 cm high, 46 cm deep

Satsuma boxed tea service comprising a lidded teapot, lidded…

Satsuma Tea Set with Box

Satsuma boxed tea service comprising a lidded teapot, lidded creamer, sugar bowl with six cups & saucers, all decorated with tube lined detail, stamped to the base, set in a silk lined box. Condition good, some minor paint losses, expected crazing, some…

Large Imari footed bowl interior painted with panels of florals…

Imari Footed Bowl with Floral and Landscape Motifs

Large Imari footed bowl interior painted with panels of florals in the traditional manner, continuous landscape to the exterior 35 cm diameter

A Japanese china bowl in red box, 15.5 cm diameter

Japanese Red China Bowl - 15.5 cm Diameter

A Japanese china bowl in red box, 15.5 cm diameter

A very rare miniature pair of octagonal Kakiemon-style Arita…

Rare Edo-era Kakiemon-style miniature Arita bowls

A very rare miniature pair of octagonal Kakiemon-style Arita bowls, early Edo, 17-18 th century. Each one with floral motifs in very delicate enamels and gilt, a stylised band around the inner rim in kossu blue enamel and iron-red, 4.7 cm x 7.3 cm…

A Satsuma miniature tea, bowl and saucer, Meiji period…

Satsuma Miniature Tea Set with Butterfly and Flower Motifs

A Satsuma miniature tea, bowl and saucer, Meiji period (1868-1912), finely decorated with butterflies, figures and a band of peonies, chrysanthemum and iris, gilt seal mark, saucer: 8.5 cm diameter

Ta keichi Kawai (1908-89) large shallow bowl, chrysanthemum…

Takeichi Kawai Chrysanthemum Pattern Large Shallow Bowl

Ta keichi Kawai (1908-89) large shallow bowl, chrysanthemum pattern, 39.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Wellington, Centre Gallery, Takeichi Kawai & John Chappell exhibition, 1964 possibly cat no. 45. Takeic hi Ka wai (1 908-89) Takeichi Kawai visited New…

Japanese Satsuma footed bowl and cover, with a small lobed bowl,…

Japanese Satsuma Bowl and Tea Cup Set

Japanese Satsuma footed bowl and cover, with a small lobed bowl, together with a Japanese porcelain tea cup and saucer handpainted with samurai (5), height 11 cm deiameter 14 cm

A Japanese studio bowl, by Miyagawa Kozan, Meiji period…

Miyagawa Kozan Japanese Studio Bowl with Fruiting Branches

A Japanese studio bowl, by Miyagawa Kozan, Meiji period (1868-1912), the deep bowl with rippled rim, decorated in underglaze blue, enamels and gilding with fruiting branches in Chinese style, 9.5 cm high, 18 cm diameter.

A Japanese Kakiemon bowl, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th/19th…

Japanese Kakiemon Bowl with Bird and Plum Blossom

A Japanese Kakiemon bowl, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th/19th century, moulded with a flower-petal form rim and cavetto, decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels with a bird amongst bamboo and plum blossom. Kakiemon fuku mark to the base. 3.5 cm…

A Japanese Kakiemon-Type Enamel-Decorated bowl, Edo period…

Japanese Kakiemon-Type Enamel Bowl, Edo Period, 1690-1710

A Japanese Kakiemon-Type Enamel-Decorated bowl, Edo period (1603-1868), 1690-1710, decorated very finely to the interior in Kakiemon palette enamels and gilding with three landscape vignettes separated by abstracted clouds containing diaper motifs, the…

A Japanese carved and enamelled bowl by Takahashi Dohachi IV…

Enamelled Buddhist Lion Bowl by Takahashi Dohachi IV

A Japanese carved and enamelled bowl by Takahashi Dohachi IV (1845-1897); Meiji period (1868-1912); with piped slip and enamelled decoration of a frolicking Buddhist lion in Ming Chinese 'Fahua' style to the interior and carved basketweave decoration to…

A Japanese Kyoyaki tea bowl painted by Tomioka Tessai…

Kyoyaki Tea Bowl with Daruma by Tomioka Tessai

A Japanese Kyoyaki tea bowl painted by Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924), Meiji period (1868-1912), with enamel decoration of a scouling Daruma to one side and signature of Tomioka Tessai. Together with an old wooden and a purple silk 'Shifuku'. 8 cm high, 13 cm…

A pair of Imperial Japanese blue and white tea bowls, Meiji…

Imperial Japanese Blue and White Tea Bowls

A pair of Imperial Japanese blue and white tea bowls, Meiji period (1868-1912), the finely potted porcelain teabowls of graduated size, decorated with the sixteen petal Imperial 'Kikumon' interspersed with butterflies and bamboo leaves. Manufactured by…

A Japanese blue and white bowl, by Kawamoto Hansuke IV, Edo…

Japanese Blue and White Medallion Bowl

A Japanese blue and white bowl, by Kawamoto Hansuke IV, Edo period (1603-1868) or Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1850s, decorated with medallions of diaper patterns overlapping to the sides, six character mark to the base, 11 cm high, 23.5 cm diameter.

Good Satsuma Meiji period (1868-1912) tea service, comprising a…

Meiji Satsuma Tea Service with Pagoda Decoration

Good Satsuma Meiji period (1868-1912) tea service, comprising a teapot and cover, lidded cream jug and lidded sugar bowl, six cups and six saucers, each decorated with pagoda in a mountainous landscape, with gilt handles and spouts, seal mark to base, in…

Good Japanese Satsuma pot pouri footed bowl with ornate…

Satsuma Pot Pourri Bowl with Mystical Beast Feet

Good Japanese Satsuma pot pouri footed bowl with ornate decoration on three mystical beast formed feet, and fitted pierced metal lid, signed to base, height 12 cm

A Japanese Satsuma bowl, with exceptionally fine painting,…

Fine Satsuma Bowl with Boys and Plum Blossom Design

A Japanese Satsuma bowl, with exceptionally fine painting, Meiji period, the interior painted with boys wading through a river & catching fish, the exterior with an old flowering plum blossom and flying plovers, a lacqured mon with clear gilt signature,…

Vintage Japanese hand painted teaset including: 6 trios, cream…

Japanese Hand-Painted Teaset with 10 Pieces

Vintage Japanese hand painted teaset including: 6 trios, cream jug, sugar bowl, strainer with base, and teapot, marked to bases.

A Japanese Kutani porcelain lidded bowl. Meiji period.…

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Lidded Bowl, Meiji Period

A Japanese Kutani porcelain lidded bowl. Meiji period. Decorated with a variety of painted flowering subjects, Japanese fans and fan shaped panel depicting figures. Base with four red characters: Kutani mark. Height 9.5 cm. Diameter 19 cm

A Japanese Satsuma bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912), of circular…

Japanese Satsuma Bowl with Elegant Women and Blossoming Branches

A Japanese Satsuma bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912), of circular conical form, the interior painted and gilt with young women practising their elegant pursuits in front of a tokonoma, within a radiating border of iris, wisteria, chrysanthemum and other…

A rare Japanese Arita Ware Imari ship bowl, Edo period…

Arita Ware Imari Ship Bowl, Edo Period

A rare Japanese Arita Ware Imari ship bowl, Edo period (1603-1868), circa 18th century, decorated in underglaze blue and enamels with a group of ships with large characters on the sails sailing in wavy water, the outside of the bowl decorated with…

A large Japanese imari bowl with dragon and phoenix design,…

19th Century Japanese Imari Dragon Phoenix Bowl

A large Japanese imari bowl with dragon and phoenix design, 19th century. 31 cm diameter

A Satsuma bowl of circular form, Meiji period (1868-1912), with…

Meiji Satsuma Fluted Rim Bowl with Figure and Floral Motifs

A Satsuma bowl of circular form, Meiji period (1868-1912), with fluted rim, the interior decorated with shaped panels of figures and floral motifs, gilt seal, 15.5 cm diameter

A Meiji period bowl, signed Sozan. Painted in gold and enamel…

Meiji Sozan Bowl with Japanese Family Decoration

A Meiji period bowl, signed Sozan. Painted in gold and enamel with a Japanese family, floral & wave decoration to the outer rim. Diameter 12 cm

A Japanese Imari bowl, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, decorated…

Japanese Imari Bowl, Meiji Period Enamel and Gilt Decoration

A Japanese Imari bowl, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, decorated inside and out in enamels and gilt, 12.9 cm high, 27.5 cm diameter

A fine example of a Satsuma lobed bowl 23 x 8 cm

Satsuma Lobed Bowl: A Fine Example

A fine example of a Satsuma lobed bowl 23 x 8 cm

A Japanese Kutani bowl decorated with birds and blossom,…

Kutani Bowl with Birds and Blossom on Chains

A Japanese Kutani bowl decorated with birds and blossom, hanging from metal chains, Meiji period, 15 cm high

A large Japanese Satsuma bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912), scenes…

Japanese Satsuma Bowl with Chinese Sages and Gold Sprays

A large Japanese Satsuma bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912), scenes of Chinese sages with sprays of gold and continuous lappets to the outer rim, unsigned, 13.25 cm high, 31 cm diameter.

A highly decorative Japanese Satsuma bowl, with foliate rim and…

Gilded Satsuma Bowl with Lavish Floral Decoration

A highly decorative Japanese Satsuma bowl, with foliate rim and intricate detailed decoration of lavishly gilded flowers. Painted seal marks on base. Diameter 19 cm

A Japanese Imari fish bowl, the exterior decorated with bands…

Imari Fish Bowl with Carp Decoration

A Japanese Imari fish bowl, the exterior decorated with bands of florals and geometrics in traditional Imari colours, the interior decorated with a carp. 31 cm x 18 cm.

A good Satsuma bowl, Meiji period, later 19th century, signed…

Meiji Satsuma Bowl with Dragon and Deities

A good Satsuma bowl, Meiji period, later 19th century, signed Hakuzan with Satsuma mon, well decorated with a central warrior figure fighting a dragon with male and female deity onlookers, and to the exterior, a pair of moriage enamel three toed dragons,…

A Japanese Imari bowl with geometric sectional designs, Meiji…

Meiji Imari Geometric Bowl, 19th Century

A Japanese Imari bowl with geometric sectional designs, Meiji period, 19th century, 40 cm diameter

A large Satsuma shallow bowl, lavishly gilded and with original…

Gilded Satsuma Bowl with Scholars and Phoenix

A large Satsuma shallow bowl, lavishly gilded and with original Satsuma tones, the interior with two scholars, a phoenix bird in the background, scalloped rim. Diameter 31 cm

Ryoji Koie (Japanese, 1938-2020), Chawan (tea bowl), c. 1990,…

Shino Glazed Chawan by Ryoji Koie

Ryoji Koie (Japanese, 1938-2020), Chawan (tea bowl), c. 1990, stoneware with thick brown and white shino-type glaze, incised decoration, height 9 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

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 fine quality Japanese Satsuma bowl, decorated with flowers,…

Japanese Satsuma Bowl with Burgundy and Gold Flowers

A fine quality Japanese Satsuma bowl, decorated with flowers, Burgundy and gilt shaped rim. Diameter 12 cm, height 5 cm

Large Japanese Meiji period Imari bowl, with serpentine shaped…

Meiji Imari Bowl with Floral Decoration

Large Japanese Meiji period Imari bowl, with serpentine shaped edge above deep sides, decorated with central vase and flowers to the interior, surrounded by panels of flowering trees and foliage, in rich tones of orange, cobalt blue and iron red, height…

Pair of Japanese Imari porcelain bowls, of lobed form with a…

Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowls with Reserves and Stands

Pair of Japanese Imari porcelain bowls, of lobed form with a scalloped rim, decorated with shaped reserves, in tones of orange, blue and green on a white ground, raised on a short circular foot, one a/f, height 13 cm and diameter 26 cm, together with…

Japanese Seto ware 'Horse eye' bowl, c. 1820, earthenware, the…

Seto Ware Horse Eye Bowl, c. 1820

Japanese Seto ware 'Horse eye' bowl, c. 1820, earthenware, the eyes in dark brown glaze against a cream body, diameter 27 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes

Impressive Japanese Satsuma bowl with internal geisha scene…

Japanese Satsuma Bowl with Geisha Scene and Gilding

Impressive Japanese Satsuma bowl with internal geisha scene with raised gilding, slight rubbing around lip, signed Kinkozan, 5 cm high, 13 cm dia

A pair of Japanese Kakiemon type bowls, Genroku period…

Japanese Kakiemon Bowls with Rooster and Peonies Decoration

A pair of Japanese Kakiemon type bowls, Genroku period (1688-1704), moulded in flower form, with enamel decoration including a rooster amongst peonies to the centre, each 4.5 cm high, 12.5 cm diameter.

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

Rare Japanese Proto-Kakiemon Ayu Fish Bowl, Edo Period (1660-1680)

A rare Japanese Proto-Kakiemon bowl, Edo period (1603-1868), 1660-1680, decorated in translucent early Kakiemon enamels with two lively 'Ayu' (sweet fish) circling in a perpetual, turbulent stream, the back undecorated. 5.5 cm high, 11.25 cm diameter.…

A Japanese Kenjo Imari bowl, circa 1690-1720, decorated with a…

Kenjo Imari Bowl with Mythical Creature Decoration

A Japanese Kenjo Imari bowl, circa 1690-1720, decorated with a mythical creature to the centre surrounded by brocade borders, six character Chinese mark to the base. Height 6.5 cm, diameter 16.5 cm,

Late 19th century Japanese Imari bowl, with waved rim, the…

Japanese Imari Bowl: Floral Exterior, Bird Interior

Late 19th century Japanese Imari bowl, with waved rim, the exterior decorated with continuous flowers and foliage, interior with panels of stylised birds in traditional blue and iron red tones, 27 cm dia

Shoyama Satsuma tea set for four persons comprising four tea…

Shoyama Satsuma Geisha Tea Set for Four

Shoyama Satsuma tea set for four persons comprising four tea cups & saucers, a teapot, lidded sugar bowl, lidded cream jug, all with panels of geisha, & repeating patterns. Signed to the bases.

Satsuma bowl finely painted depicting a family within an…

Satsuma Bowl with Family, Butterflies, and Flowers Decoration

Satsuma bowl finely painted depicting a family within an interior setting also painted with butterflies & flowers within decorative panels to the upper section of the interior, with a continuous floral decoration to the outer bowl. Signed to base Shuzan.…

A Satsuma shallow bowl, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, decorated with…

Meiji Satsuma Bowl with Figures & Brocade Border

A Satsuma shallow bowl, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, decorated with two figures in the centre, a brocade border below the rim, 15 cm diameter

Japanese Satsuma bowl with internal samurai scene, possibly…

Japanese Satsuma Bowl with Samurai Scene

Japanese Satsuma bowl with internal samurai scene, possibly seikozan, hairline, 12.5 cm dia

Japanese Satsuma bowl with decorative internal mountain scene…

Yasuda Satsuma Bowl with Mountain Scene and Floral Garland

Japanese Satsuma bowl with decorative internal mountain scene and external floral garland, yasuda trademark, 4 cm high, 10.5 dia

Japanese Satsuma bowl with elaborate external scolastic scene,…

Japanese Satsuma Bowl with Scholarly Scene

Japanese Satsuma bowl with elaborate external scolastic scene, yasuda trade mark to base, minor underglazed hairline to rim 6.5 cm high

Japanese Satsuma bowl with pierced edges and scalloped rim,…

Gilded Satsuma Bowl with Pierced Edges and Scalloped Rim

Japanese Satsuma bowl with pierced edges and scalloped rim, heavily gilded with intertwining decorative panels, unsigned.

Oversized terracotta folk-ware water bowl, Japanese, heavy…

Japanese Folk-ware Water Bowl with Cascading Glaze

Oversized terracotta folk-ware water bowl, Japanese, heavy distorted form with water spout and double lip, grey blue cascading glaze. Diameter 42 cm. Provenance: Private Collection

A Japanese Satsuma bowl with millefiori decoration Meiji period…

Meiji Satsuma Bowl with Millefiori Decoration and Kinkozan Signature

A Japanese Satsuma bowl with millefiori decoration Meiji period / signed Kinkozan the interior decorated with millefiori and exterior repeat irises floral and fan shaped cartouche with signature to base 11 cm diameter

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