Satsuma Vase by Okamoto Ryozan for Yasuda Company
An exceptional Satsuma earthenware vase painted by Okamoto Ryozan for the Yasuda Company, decorated with a single masted vessel with 35 crew and passengers depicted on her deck, including samurai, a komus? mendicant monk, numerous men with Edo period…
Arita Blue and White Vases with London Trade Label
A rare garniture of three Arita blue and white lidded vases, Japanese,17th century bears trade label for Woods Wilson Ltd, London., 48 cm, high
Japanese Satsuma Baluster Vase with Panoramic View
An impressive Japanese Satsuma baluster vase, Meiji period 1868 - 1912, the vase is decorated showing a detailed panoramic view with architectural structures, including temples and a pagoda; bridges and pathways; archways and fences; the structures set…
A superb Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase by Okamoto Ryozan for the Yasuda Company. Painted with a continuous scene with a moored boat with figures gathering shellfish at the beach at low tide with Mt Fiji in the background - all between boarders of…
Gilded Satsuma Dragon Vases
A pair of large and impressive 19th century Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases, of rouleau shape, each painted and with raised and gilded decoration of entwining dragons, along with decoration of numerous immortals and attendants painted in enamels and…
Meiji Period Dragon Porcelain Vase
A Japanese Koransha porcelain vase, Meiji period, of tall, slender ovoid form, painted in underglaze blue with a pair of sinuous dragons above a band of stylised waves, signed to base, height 44 cm
Mishima-style Vase by Kusube Yaichi: Modernist Masterpiece
A Japanese 'Mishima' style vase by Kusube Yaichi (1897-1984), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1930s, of baluster form with impressed repeating stylised chrysanthemum design inlaid with white slip in Korean style. Impressed seal for Kusube on the base.…
Japanese Export Floor Vases with Timber Stands
Japanese oversized pair of export ware floor vases in two sections, with timber stands. Condition good, firing cracks to base, loss to the underside of one
Exquisite Satsuma Vase with Geisha and Landscape Panels
Satsuma vase of outstanding quality with two finely painted panels, one panel decorated with two geisha ladies & young girl within an interior setting, the second panel decorated with buildings in landscape, to the bottom of this vase are finely painted…
Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase with Guardian Lion Cover
A large Japanese porcelain covered vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), the domed cover mounted with a figure of a guardian lion, on the reeded ovoid body, decorated in the Imari palette with reserves of houses amidst foliage, an indistinct underglaze blue…
Satsuma and Gilt Bronze Vases with French Mounts
A pair of good quality Satsuma and gilt bronze mounted vases Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912), with 19th century French mounts, 36 cm high, 15 cm diameter
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,…
Takumi-Labeled Hamada Bottle Vase - 23cm Height
Shoji Hamada bottle vase with Takumi label, height 23 cm
Meiji Satsuma Square Vases - Large Japanese Pair
A pair of large Japanese Satsuma square vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), 44.5 cm high
Pair of Edo Period Imari Vases with Kintsugi Repair
A pair of large Japanese export Ko Imari vases, early Edo period, Genroku (1688-1704), the large trumpet shaped vases decorated in kinrande style in underglaze blue, iron red and gilding, with bijin (beautiful women) amongst cherry blossom, and carp…
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,…
Meiji Period Satsuma Vase with Buddhist Arhats and Shishi Finial
A substantial Japanese Satsuma vase and cover, Meiji period, C.1890, the main design of Buddhist arhats with side adornments of porcelain modelled ties in gilt gold and the base decorated with roundels, the lid decorated with a Shishi (Fo-dog) finial,…
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
Meiji Satsuma Vase with Deity and Samurai Decoration
A quality large Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase, ovoid form with a wide band of encircling figure decoration including various noted deities, Geisha with a floral basket and Samurai Warrior figure, ornate gilt enrichments including an encircling band…
Shiro Kuramata's Pink Flower Vase: 1989 Acrylic and Glass
Shiro Kuramata (Japanese, 1934-1991), Pink Flower Vase, c. 1989, manufactured by Ishimaru Co. Ltd, acrylic and glass with the square clear and pink acrylic block with one glass pipette, height 19 cm width 11 cm depth 11 cm. Provenance: Private Collection,…
Kondo Yuzo Blue Plum Blossom Porcelain Vase
A Japanese modernist studio vase by Kondo Yuzo (1902-1985), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1970, of gently flaring cylindrical form in white porcelain, decorated boldly in underglaze blue with plum blossom. Signed Konbdo to base. Together with its…
Aqua Ceramic Blossom Vase by Mitsuo Shoji (1987)
Mitsuo Shoji blossom vase, aqua ceramic (signed to base). Australia / Japan, c 1987, 43 cm high, 43 cm deep.
Rare Japanese Kyoyaki 'Wakamatsu' Vase by Ito Tozan I
A rare Japanese Kyoyaki 'Wakamatsu' vase by Ito Tozan I (1846-1920), Meiji period (1868-1912) or Taisho period (1912-1926), the cylindrical baluster form vase of classic ivory-hued Kyoto stoneware with finely crackled clear glaze, sparsely decorated to…
Japanese Satsuma Vase with Figural Scene
Large superb Japanese Satsuma vase, decorated with figural groups in traditional scene, on cobalt blue with gilt overlay background, 51.5 cm high, on rosewood stand
Satsuma Vase with Ladies and Attendants, Meiji Period
A fine Satsuma vase, Meiji Period, 1968-1912 delicately painted with ladies and their attendants in an outdoor setting, four character Ryozan mark. 12 cm high
Meiji Satsuma Earthenware Vases with Battle Scenes and Flowers
A large pair of Satsuma earthenware vases, Meiji period each of slender ovoid form surmounted by a short waisted mouth, the sides richly decorated in colours and gilding with two large panels depicting different scenes of warriors in battle, and…
Meiji Satsuma Trophy Vases, Pair, 72cm Height
Pair of very large Japanese Satsuma trophy vases, Meiji period, with trumpet rims and relief gilt brocade design to the neck. Height 72 cm
Japanese Cloisonne Rooster and Hen Vases, Late Meiji Period
A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases. Late Meiji period, (minor A/F), depicting a rooster and hen amongst foliage. Height 24.5 cm. (2)
Decorated Satsuma Vases with Figures and Elephants
A pair of large Satsuma vases, highly decorated with figures and elephants set in a landscape, height 47 cm
Meiji Satsuma Vase with Court Scene and Rhyozan Signature
A Japanese Meiji period Satsuma pottery vase, of tall tapered baluster form. Well decorated with a scene of court figures in a tree and mountain landscpae. Brocade borders. Signed Rhyozan. Height 30 cm
Meiji-era Wucai Dragon and Phoenix Vase in Chinese Style
Japanese 'Wucai' dragon and phoenix vase in the Chinese style, late Meiji period, early 20th century
Gilded Satsuma Elephant Vases with Thousand Face Decoration
Satsuma pair of figural gilded elephant based vases with one thousand face decoration to the vases. Height 31 cm
Gilded Meiji Vase: Nightingales, Figures, and Porcelain Stand
Unusual Japanese Meiji period vase and stand, with spreading lip above an elongated neck, painted with nightingales amongst flowering branches, above a lobed baluster body decorated with scenes of figures on a heavy gilt ground, raised on a circular foot…
Japanese Edo Arita Kinrande Ko Imari Covered Vase
A Japanese Edo Arita Kinrande Ko Imari covered vase, Genroku period (1688-1704), the baluster form porcelain vase with original domed cover surmounted by a shishi finial, covered with decoration in underglaze blue, iron red and gilding, the lower register…
Signed Satsuma Vase with Elder and Dragon Decoration
Satsuma vase finely decorated with elders and a dragon, with signature panel to base. Height 44 cm
Japanese Satsuma Vases with Figurative Scenes
A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases Mejij period (1868-1912) decorated in 2 panel cartouches depicting figurative scenes signed kukozo to the base of each Height 32 cm
Meiji Period Satsuma Vase: Gion Matsuri Festival and Elegance
A large Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), impressive and lively scenes in enamels and gilt of the Gion Matsuri festival with the Naginata Hoko (Halberd Hoko) float taking centre stage, the reverse with ladies practicing elegant pursuits in…
Meiji Satsuma Vases with Figures and Blossoms
A pair of Satsuma vases. Meiji period (1868-1911), each with alternating panels of figures in landscapes and cherry blossoms, each signed on the base. 26.5 cm high
Japanese Enamel Vase with Morning Glory Relief
Hayashi Hachizaemon: Japanese enamel vase, with morning glory in raised relief on a stippled ground, stamped base, height 18 cm approx. Provenance: The Ivan Ban Collection, lot 201
Butterfly Satsuma Vase Signed 24cm
Satsuma slender vase decorated with butterflies, signed to base. Height 24 cm
Large Satsuma Tassel Vases, Meiji Period
A pair of large covered Satsuma tassel vases, probably late Meiji period, early 20th century. of generous proportions, the baluster vases richly embellished with moriage enamel and gilding in an iron red, tan and pale blue palette with figural reserves…
Antique Imari Fluted Lidded Vases, 39 cm Height (Pair)
Pair of antique Imari lidded vases, fluted tapering design, each approx 39 cm high, (2)
Hiroe Swen (Japanese/Australian, b. 1934). Vase, c. 1981, slab and coil built stoneware of rounded box form, ivory cream satin glaze, with overlaid decoration with two blue patches of sky and two Japanese cranes on each side, artists signature and seals…
Japanese Satsuma Vases - Pair, Stamped, 15cm Height
Pair of good Japanese Satsuma vases, stamped to base, height 15 cm approx
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…
Shimizu Uichi Studio Vase with Persimmon and Iron Splashes
A Japanese studio vase by Shimizu Uichi (1926-2004), Showa period (1926-1989), of baluster form in stoneware with a large persimmon glaze splash to one side, and to the other a smaller iron brown splash. Impressed circular mark for Uichi to the base.…
Imaizumi Imaemon Nabeshima Vase with Karako and Peonies
A large Japanese Nabeshima vase by Imaizumi Imaemon; Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa period (1926-1989); decorated profusely with karako (Chinese boys) amongst peonies, signed by Imaemon to base. 38 cm high, 30 cm diameter
Kyoto Satsuma Vase by Ito Tozan I
A Japanese Kyoto Satsuma vase by Ito Tozan I (1846-1920); Meiji period (1868-1912); of spherical form with a long, slender neck, finely decorated with plum blossoms to the body in raised blue and white enamels and raised gilding below a brocade lappet…
Satsuma Butterfly and Immortal Vases on Stands
A pair of large Satsuma vases feauturing butterflies and immortals, with ususual drip glazed effect midsection, on stands, height 56 cm
Japanese Floral Bottle Vase by Takeichi Kawai
Takeichi Kawai, (Japanese 1908-1989) slab sided bottle vase, underglaze blue & red floral decoration, 17 cm height
Japanese Imari Pear Form Vases with Crane and Blossom Motifs
Good pair of late 18th/Early 19th Japanese Imari vases, of pear form, decorated with alternating roundels of cranes and vases with blossoms, on a blue ground accented with flowers, with stylised gilt rabbits and scrollwork, set between decorative borders…
Meiji Satsuma Brocade Vase with Outdoor Scenes
Satsuma brocade vase Meiji period, 19th century, of square baluster form, painted in enamels and gilt, each face painted with a different outdoor scene of mountainous landscape, ducks, samurai and group of noblewomen and their attendants. Height 16 cm
Red Stoneware Vase by Yasuhisa Kohyama
Yasuhisa Kohyama (b. 1936) vase four panelled stoneware in tones of red, woodfired with coarse naturally textured surface, artist's mark inscribed to base. Height 28 cm. Provenance: Estate of Prof. Alan Walker
Large Japanese Floor Vases with Wooden Covers
A fine pair of very large floor vases with wooden covers, Japanese,19th century. 62.5 cm high approx., 34 cm diameter
Japanese Imari Vase with Cover, Taisho Period
A large Japanese Imari vase and cover Taisho period, circa 1912 possible restoration to cover, 76 cm high
Kawai's Slab-Sided Bottle Vase (1908-1989) - 17.5 cm
Takeichi Kawai (Japan, 1908-1989), Slab-sided bottle vase, H. 17.5 cm
Tozan Satsuma Vases with Ladies in Landscapes
A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, by Tozan, Meiji period (1868-1912) each vase is finely decorated with ladies in landscapes, Tozan siganature mark to the base., 23.54 cm. Provenance: Estate of the late June Harris.
Meiji Satsuma Censer with Tea Ceremony Scene
Stunning Satsuma Meiji period censer, of squat globular form with an inverted rim, the body beautifully decorated with frieze of forty six seated ladies in a tea ceremony with screens and vases, below a rim decorated with intricate border of melons, wings…
Meiji Imari Vase with Birds and Pines
Large Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese imari vase, enamelled and gilt with panels of birds and pines surrounded by stylised floral design. Height 76.5 cm
Japanese Satsuma Vase with Alpine River Landscape and Monkeys
A fine Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase, by Toyama, ovoid shape, with four panels painted with and alpine river landscape; birds beneath wisteria; women reading beside a lamp and monkeys playing in a blossom tree, framed by various gild and enamel diaper…
Meiji Satsuma Dragon Vases
A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, Meiji period, late 19th century. Each decorated with painted flowers, the middle section painted in gold with two dragons chasing flaming pearl, signed 'Dainihon Taizen sei' to the base., 39 cm high
Kyoto Satsuma Vases with Dragons and Chrysanthemums
A large Japanese pair of Kyoto Satsuma vases Taizan Yohei, Meiji period, circa 1880's, of flaring flower-form section, with vertical bands of decoration alternating between diaper brocade designs and scrolling flowers, with three separate horizontal…
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
Turquoise Ikebana Vase, Japanese Pottery, Showa Period
Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, hand built stoneware, turquoise glaze, artist's stamp impressed to underside, height 46.2 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney
Meiji Satsuma Miniature Vases with River Scene & Figures
A fine pair of Meiji Satsuma miniature vases with river scene and processional figures, signed to base Height 7.5 cm.
Meiji Period Satsuma Vase with Figures and Landscape
A Satsuma quatrefoil vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 decorated with figures and landscape, three character mark. 24.5 cm high
Meiji Satsuma Vase with Reticulated Net and Chrysanthemums
A rare Satsuma vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 the cylindrical body within a reticulated net the silvered neck and base embossed with a stylised chrysanthemum two character mark. 17 cm high
Imari Octagonal Vase with Silver Finial
A large octagonal Imari vase and cover, Japanese, Edo Period 17/18th century, with silver plated finial. 64 cm high
Shimaoka Stoneware Vase with Rope Inlaid Decoration
Tatsuzo Shimaoka, large stoneware vase, rope and slip inlaid decoration to the shoulder, the interior with tenmoku glaze, potter mark to the base, with signed wood box, height 26.5 cm. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection
Ryozan Satsuma Vase, Meiji Period
Satsuma Japanese reticulated pottery vase by Ryozan, Meiji period, 15.5 cm high
19th Century Japanese Imari Bottle Vase and Cover
A Japanese Imari bottle vase and cover, 19th century, 35 cm high
Satsuma Peacock and Crane Vases
Satsuma trumpet shaped pair of vases each decorated with two panels of peacocks under a cherry blossom & cranes amongst bamboo, on a blue gilt ground, standing on three bamboo form feet. Signed to the base. Condition: good, minor paint wear. Height 22 cm
Gilt Bronze Imari Porcelain Covered Vases with French Mounts
A pair of gilt bronze mounted Imari porcelain covered vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), with 19th century French mounts. 37 cm high
Bird Motif Ceramic Vase by Hiroe Swen
Hiroe Swen vase, slip cast ceramic with bird motif, Japanese / Australian, 20 cm high, 27 cm wide, 15 cm deep
Satsuma Double Handled Vase with Courting Scenes and Gilt Handles
Satsuma double handled vase featuring gilt double handles modelled as bamoboo, two panels of courting scenes with heavily decorated floral body & a signature panel to base height 31 cm
A palace size pair of highly decorated Japanese late Meiji period earthenware Satsuma vases having all over hand painted and gilded decoration, panels depicting Immortals, Samurai warriors, bijins & geometric patterns. Height 61 cm, width 29 cm
An important and fine quality Chozan signed Japanese Meiji period satsuma vase set on an ivory ground with superb gilding and finely detailed hand painted panels depicting traditional figures in landscapes, geometric painted & gilded borders signed on…
A fine Cho Shu-zan signed Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase having a continuous hand painted landscape depicting Bijin & children feeding deer in a traditional pagoda roof house and mountain landscape, finest gilding and geometric patterns to top and…
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…
Narrow-waisted Imari Vases, Meiji Period
An unusual pair of narrow-waisted Imari vases, Meiji period, 19 th century. Each one with various shaped panels in underglaze blue, enamels and gilt, 39.5 cm x 14 cm
19th Century Japanese Imari Bottle Vase (46cm)
A Japanese Imari bottle vase, 19th century, 46 cm high
Japanese Imperial Satsuma Thousand Flower Vases with Provenance
Pair of Japanese Imperial Satsuma Thousand Flower vases, reign marks to base, 21 cm high. Provenance: the Japanese government presented these vases to General McArthur who gave them to the Australian Colonel Mullely, who was his Chief of Staff, in…
Satsuma Ogurisu Vase with Gilt Floral Detail and Panels
Satsuma Ogurisu vase having finely painted gilt floral detail to the neck & two panels to the body, one of geisha at leisure, the other of a landscape pagoda scene. Both panels flanked by Japanese wisteria trees, with the tapered base painted with flowers…
Japanese Gilt Komai Vases, Meiji/Taisho Period
A pair of Japanese Komai hexagonal vases, Meiji/Taisho Period, early 20th century, finely decorated in gilt with birds, dragon, flowers and pagodas, signed on the base, 8.5 cm high
Japanese Ikebana Vases, Showa Period Pottery
Two Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, comprising a large earthenware vase with black glaze, and a conical vase with white, black and yellow glaze, artist's stamps impressed to undersides, black vase (A/F) (2), height 51 cm, 32.5…
An impressive tall Hododa signed Japanese Meiji period Satsuma gourd shape vase set on a rich cobalt ground having finely hand painted panels to front and rear depicting Samurai & Bijin in traditional ceremonial scenes, finest gilding in geometric &…
Meiji Satsuma Vase by Sennosuke Kusube
An impressive Satsuma vase; by Sennosuke Kusube (1859-1941), Meiji period; of shouldered ovoid form in polychrome enamels and gilt over a clear crackled glazed, designed in four sections with pheasants and cherry blossoms, the reverse a further spring…
Fukugawa Vase Lamps, Late 19th Century
A pair of Japanese Fukugawa vases mounted as lamps, late 19th century 59 cm high including the light armature
Meiji Satsuma Wisteria Vase by Shuzan
A Satsuma doubled-gourd slender vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 finely decorated with wisteria in white enamel and gilt, seal mark of Shuzan. 24.2 cm high
Japanese Imari Vase, 19th Century, Sotheby's Provenance
A large Japanese Imari vase of baluster form, 19th century, well decorated in cobalt blue, iron-red, gilt and enamels, 48 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby?s Melbourne
Japanese Imari Polychrome Enamel Covered Vase, 77 cm
A Japanese Imari covered vase, gilt and polychrome Enamels, 19th/20th century, large and impressive Imari covered vase of baluster form with very fine polychrome enamel work, with background of tortoise shell and traditional wave design, the main…
Japanese Ikebana Vase, Showa Period, Black Glaze
Ikebana Vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, of abstract form with black glaze, artist's stamp impressed to underside (A/F), height 36 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney
Iridescent Ikebana Vase from Japanese Studio Pottery School
Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, slab built with iridescent green glaze, artist's seal impressed to underside, height 46.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney
Japanese Ikebana Vase with Textural Decoration
Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, slab built stoneware, light brown glaze with incised textural decoration accented with black and dark brown glaze, height 41 cm, length 51 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman…
Japanese Imari Vase with Floral Cartouches and Stand
A Japanese Imari vase with a flared rim above a fluted baluster body, with floral cartouches on a foliate background, together with a hardwood stand, 42 cm high
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