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...

1,376 items found, 97-192 shown:

These items have been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.

If you are seeking to purchase similar items CLICK HERE to view 3 similar items being offered for sale by dealers at our AntiquesPlus site.

You can reduce the number of items displayed by entering a keyword that must be included in the description of the item.

OR

You can restrict the number of items to those sold in recent years. Select which years:

A fine Hayashi Kodenji (1831-1915) Japanese cloisonne vase,…

Fine Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Vase

A fine Hayashi Kodenji (1831-1915) Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period, (late 19th century), exceptional fine quality, worked in silver wire and various coloured cloisonne enamels on black ground with various birds and florals, the neck and foot with…

Satsuma two panel vase on a blue ground with gilt detail,…

Satsuma Bijin Lakeside Vase with Gilt Detail

Satsuma two panel vase on a blue ground with gilt detail, having panels of bijin around a lakeside scene. Condition good to fair, age related wear, early chip & hairline crack to the base. Height 53 cm

Satsuma mount Fuji vase having two reticulated handles,…

Satsuma Mount Fuji Vase with Autumn Scenes and Florals

Satsuma mount Fuji vase having two reticulated handles, decorated with two autumn scene panels, surrounded by various floral arrangements, with repeating motifs to the top & the base, stamped with a signature. Provenance: David HO. Condition good, minor…

Pair of Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vases, by Taizan Yohei,…

Pair of Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vases, by Taizan Yohei, of tapered form, decorated with frieze of fo lions surrounded by stylised enamel sprays, on a ground hand painted with insects, floral and foliate motifs, with gilt accents and brocade borders…

A Japanese Imari covered vase, gilt and polychrome Enamels…

Japanese Imari Enamel Covered Vase with HO-o Birds

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 cartouche…

A good 19th century Japanese Meiji Imari porcelain bottle vase…

Meiji Imari Dragon Vase with Kinko Carp Panels

A good 19th century Japanese Meiji Imari porcelain bottle vase decorated with relief dragons entwined in a field of fans, mons symbols and flowers around two painted panels of Kinko riding his carp. Traditional palette, wooden stand. Height 56 cm

Fine Satsuma vase and cover, with a bun shaped cover and…

Gilt-accented Satsuma vase with garden frieze

Fine Satsuma vase and cover, with a bun shaped cover and tapering baluster body, beautifully decorated with continuous frieze of figures within a garden setting, with fine brocade borders, in rich tones accented in gilt, two character mark to base, height…

Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa…

Japanese Ikebana Vase with Drip Glaze, Showa Period

Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, hand built vase of rectangular shape with matte grey and turquoise drip glaze (A/F), height 32 cm, length 43 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection,…

A Japanese pair of tall Imari vases and covers. With the…

Tall Imari Vases with Lion Finials and Bold Decoration

A Japanese pair of tall Imari vases and covers. With the matching pair of Buddhist lion finials atop the helmet-shaped covers, the bold decoration in underglaze blue and red, with gilding, 68 cm high

A large Japanese Imari vase with a flared rim above a baluster…

Japanese Imari Vase with Foliate Panels and Stand

A large Japanese Imari vase with a flared rim above a baluster body, with foliate panels on a leafy ground, together with a hardwood stand, 46.5 cm high

Pair of Satsuma vases. Meiji Period (1868-1911), each of…

Meiji Satsuma Peacock Vases (25cm)

Pair of Satsuma vases. Meiji Period (1868-1911), each of baluster form painted with peacock in foliage in landscape. 25 cm high

Chinese famille rose butterfly vase, decorated with a variety…

Famille Rose Butterfly Vase with Guangxu Mark

Chinese famille rose butterfly vase, decorated with a variety of colourful butterflies, with Guangxu six-character iron-red mark to base, height 39 cm, labels: accompanied by receipt from Tong Ji Arcade, in Harbin, China, 4th year of the Japanese…

A Satsuma cylinder vase Meiji period 1868 - 1912 depicting…

Satsuma Meiji Cylinder Vase with Figurative and Landscape Scenes

A Satsuma cylinder vase Meiji period 1868 - 1912 depicting figurative and landscape scenes. Signed seal mark on the base. Height15.5 cm

A possibly Meiji Satsuma beaker vase decorated with dragon and…

Meiji Satsuma Dragon and Immortals Beaker Vase

A possibly Meiji Satsuma beaker vase decorated with dragon and immortals, height 24.5 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 Japanese Satsuma vase of elongated ovoid form, Meiji period…

Meiji Satsuma Wisteria Vase with Gilt Markings

A Japanese Satsuma vase of elongated ovoid form, Meiji period (1868-1912), finely decorated with trailing mauve and green wisteria, gilt two-character seal mark and Shimazu mon, 20 cm high

Large Satsuma Pottery figure of Kannon. The right hand holding…

Restored Satsuma Kannon Figure, Luciano Sita Collection

Large Satsuma Pottery figure of Kannon. The right hand holding a vase, the left with a willow branch. With numerous old restorations. Height 87 cm. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.

Fine Satsuma vase, of tapering pilgrim form, the shoulders with…

Satsuma Pilgrim Vase with Painted Figures

Fine Satsuma vase, of tapering pilgrim form, the shoulders with draped motif and brocade, surrounded by finely painted figures in a precession, seal mark to base, height 12 cm

A Japanese studio blue and white vase, by Takahashi Dohachi III…

Takahashi Dohachi III Japanese Studio Vase

A Japanese studio blue and white vase, by Takahashi Dohachi III (1811-1879), of baluster form in late Ming style, with two mask and ring handles to the neck, and landscape decoration to one side with calligraphic inscription to the reverse. Six character…

A Meiji period Japanese Imari lidded vase with lion on the top…

Meiji Imari Lion Lid Vase with Koransha Mark

A Meiji period Japanese Imari lidded vase with lion on the top of the lid with Koransha logo Fukagawa sei to the base, Height 41 cm

Yasuhisa Kohyama, (b. 1936), vase red stoneware, multi-panelled…

Kohyama Red Stoneware Concertina Vase

Yasuhisa Kohyama, (b. 1936), vase red stoneware, multi-panelled concertina form, woodfired with coarse naturally textured surface, artist's mark inscribed to base (A/F). Height 13.5 cm. Provenance: Estate of Prof. Alan Walker

A pair of unusual Satsuma vases probably late Meiji period…

Unusual Satsuma Vases, Late Meiji Period, 22.5 cm

A pair of unusual Satsuma vases probably late Meiji period height 22.5 cm

A Japanese studio celadon vase by Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941),…

Tozan Celadon Vase with Peonies

A Japanese studio celadon vase by Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941), Taisho period (1912-1926), decorated with scrolling peonies in moulded applique and slip, covered in a rich even celadon glaze. Four character incised mark for Tozan underneath. Together with…

A Japanese studio blue and white dragon vase, by Koransha,…

Meiji Dragon Vase by Koransha

A Japanese studio blue and white dragon vase, by Koransha, Meiji period (1868-1912), very finely decorated in underglaze blue with a writhing dragon amidst clouds. Koransha orchid mark to the base, 24 cm high, 21 cm diameter.

A pair of Japanese Koransha porcelain floor vases, Meiji period…

Japanese Koransha Porcelain Floor Vases, Meiji Period

A pair of Japanese Koransha porcelain floor vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century, decorated with the seven scholars in the bamboo grove, in underglaze and overglazed enamels and gilding, against an iron red ground, with later wooden lids,…

A large Japanese studio celadon vase, by Suwa Sozan II…

Japanese Celadon Vase with Phoenixes and Peonies

A large Japanese studio celadon vase, by Suwa Sozan II (1890-1977), circa 1930S, the large baluster vase decorated in low relief and inlaid slips with phoenixes in flight and peonies. Impressed two character mark to the base, together with the original…

Satsuma cylinder vase painted with two panels, one of a swan,…

Satsuma Vase with Swan and Mythical Scene

Satsuma cylinder vase painted with two panels, one of a swan, another of a mythical scene. Impressed character marks to the base. Height 24.4 cm

Satsuma pair of vases decorated with four panels of Geishas on…

Satsuma Geisha Vases on Blue Ground

Satsuma pair of vases decorated with four panels of Geishas on a blue ground. Height 36 cm

A pair of Imari vases, Japanese 19th century. 62 cm high

Imari Vases: Japanese 19th Century (9 words)

A pair of Imari vases, Japanese 19th century. 62 cm high

An Imari vase and cover, late 19th century, together with a…

Imari and Pair of Vases with Covers

An Imari vase and cover, late 19th century, together with a pair of vases and covers decorated predominantly in iron-red and gilding with details in coloured enamels, grisaille and sepia, (6), 34.5 cm high; and 22 cm high

A pair of Imari bottle vases, circa 1900. Height 46 cm

Imari Bottle Vases, Circa 1900, Height 46 cm

A pair of Imari bottle vases, circa 1900. Height 46 cm

A large pair of Japanese double gourd vases, 20th century, of…

Japanese Double Gourd Vases with Fish Design

A large pair of Japanese double gourd vases, 20th century, of classic double gourd shaped, the large pair depicting traditional design of fish amongst waves, each 85 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales. Other…

A fine Satsuma vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, signed, the…

Satsuma vase with ho ho bird and prunus blossom

A fine Satsuma vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, signed, the baluster vase beautifully decorated with an exotic ho ho bird perched, upon a prunus blossom branch beneath a stand of bamboo against in ink blue, ground, with a gilded neck and patterned foot rim,…

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period,…

Japanese Blue Incised Ikebana Vase

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, porcelain, blue glaze with incised line decoration, artist's stamp impressed to underside, height 46.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney

Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa…

Japanese Studio Pottery Ikebana Vase

Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, coiled stoneware, incised textural line decoration accented with white glaze, artist's stamp impressed to underside, height 53 cm, length 53.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman…

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period,…

Japanese Studio Pottery Ikebana Vase, Showa Period

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, woodfired stoneware, of torus shape, artist's seal impressed near base, height 32.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney

Yasuhisa Kohyama, (b. 1936), vase six panelled stoneware vase,…

Coarse-textured Stoneware Vase by Yasuhisa Kohyama

Yasuhisa Kohyama, (b. 1936), vase six panelled stoneware vase, woodfired with coarse naturally textured surface. Height 26 cm. Provenance: Freeland gallery, Estate of Prof. Alan Walker

Yasuhisa Kohyama, (b. 1936), vase six panelled black stoneware…

Coarse-textured black stoneware vase by Yasuhisa Kohyama

Yasuhisa Kohyama, (b. 1936), vase six panelled black stoneware vase, woodfired with coarse naturally textured surface, artist's stamp to base. Height 13.5 cm. Provenance: Estate of Prof. Alan Walker

Shunichi Inoue (Japanese b. 1946, lived in Australia 1975-1978),…

Sorgi Vase by Shunichi Inoue

Shunichi Inoue (Japanese b. 1946, lived in Australia 1975-1978), Sorgi, vase, c. 1976, glazed ceramic, artist's signature and Japanese symbol incised to base. Height 34.5 cm

A pair of Japanese Imari vases Meiji period decorated in iron…

Japanese Imari Vases - Meiji Period

A pair of Japanese Imari vases Meiji period decorated in iron red, cobalt blue and gilt tapestry patterns 40 cm high

A large Japanese blue and white vase Meiji period converted in…

Meiji Vase Lamp Conversion - Japanese Blue and White

A large Japanese blue and white vase Meiji period converted in lamp. Height 48 cm

Pair of large Japanese Satsuma vases, with figural & floral…

Large Satsuma Vases with Figural and Floral Panels

Pair of large Japanese Satsuma vases, with figural & floral panels & signature to base, 36.5 cm

Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Satsuma vase, of ovoid form,…

Satsuma Peony Vase with Silver Lid

Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Satsuma vase, of ovoid form, decorated with peonies amongst stylised scroll, with gilt and brocade accents, with embossed silver lid, signature and marks to base, height 13 cm

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period,…

Japanese Ikebana Vase with Sandy Glaze and Artist Stamp

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, hand built earthenware, light sandy brown glaze, artist's stamp impressed to underside, with box, height 28 cm, length 38 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private…

A pair of Meiji period vases, signed Ryozan. Handpainted in…

Meiji Ryozan Signed Garden Scene Vases

A pair of Meiji period vases, signed Ryozan. Handpainted in gold & enamel with a garden scene. Height 18 cm

Shunichi Inoue (Japanese b. 1946, lived in Australia 1975-1978),…

Spring Storm Vase

Shunichi Inoue (Japanese b. 1946, lived in Australia 1975-1978), spring storm, vase, c. 1976, glazed stoneware. Height 46 cm

Awaji Pottery rare Japanese vase with experimental glaze, circa…

Rare Japanese Awaji Pottery Vase with Experimental Glaze

Awaji Pottery rare Japanese vase with experimental glaze, circa 1920s, impressed marks to base, 38.5 cm high

Massive Japanese Imari pattern baluster vase. Decorated in the…

Japanese Imari Baluster Vase with Mythical Animals and Florals

Massive Japanese Imari pattern baluster vase. Decorated in the tradition colours of underglaze blue with overglaze iron red and gilding. Four panels, two containing mythical animals and two with floral bouquets. Meiji period (1868-1912). Some expected…

Pair of Japanese Satsuma alter vases mounted on temple shi shi

Japanese Satsuma Vases on Temple Shi Shi Mounts

Pair of Japanese Satsuma alter vases mounted on temple shi shi

A large studio Japanese porcelain vase by Shofu Katei III,…

Japanese Porcelain Vase with Hydrangea Design

A large studio Japanese porcelain vase by Shofu Katei III, Meiji to early Taisho period, circa 1900-1920, finely depicting hydrangea on the exterior, 36.5 cm high. Provenance: A private Melbourne collection

A Japanese Seto blue and white double gourd vase, Kawamoto…

Seto Blue and White Phoenix Double Gourd Vase

A Japanese Seto blue and white double gourd vase, Kawamoto Masukichi I (1831-1907), decorated in underglaze blue with a design of two phoenixes amongst scrolling tendrils and paulownia blossom. Signed to the base 'Dai Nihon Seto Kawamoto Masukichi Sei'.…

A Japanese Imari vase, late Meiji period, 76 cm high

A Japanese Imari vase, late Meiji period, 76 cm high

A pair of Japanese Satsuma miniature vases, Meiji period…

Japanese Satsuma Miniature Vases with Children Decoration

A pair of Japanese Satsuma miniature vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), each one decorated with children, seal mark of 'Shizan', 4.5 cm high. Provenance: A Toorak Private Collection

A fine pair of Japanese floor vases, Taisho period, signed…

Japanese Floor Vases, Taisho Period, Signed Komura, Noritake Ware

A fine pair of Japanese floor vases, Taisho period, signed Komura, possibly early Noritake ware, profusely painted with cartouche of birds and blossoms in pale blue and grey on a geometric patterned ground, marked to base, 78 cm high (2)

Good pair of Satsuma vases, of good proportions, of ovoid…

Satsuma Immortal and Dragon Vases

Good pair of Satsuma vases, of good proportions, of ovoid tapering form, decorated with continuous scenes of immortals and a dragon, in rich tones of black, gold and white, painted seal marks and old paper labels verso, height 31 cm (2)

Tall Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period,…

Japanese Studio Pottery Ikebana Vase, Showa Period, 69cm

Tall Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, hand built, of cylindrical shape with white crackled glaze, artist's mark incised to underside (A/F), height 69 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection,…

Two Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period,…

Japanese Ikebana Vases with Black Glaze (or) Showa Era Ikebana Vases

Two Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, porcelain, each of sculptural shape with black glaze, impressed artist's stamps to undersides, one vase with hairline cracks (2), height 36 cm, 35 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late…

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, of…

Sculptural Ikebana Vase from Japanese Showa Period

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, of sculptural shape, matte cream and sandy brown glaze, height 37.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney

A small Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), late…

Satsuma Vase: Japanese Village Life, Meiji Period, Tozan Signed

A small Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), late 19TH/Early 20th century, finely painted scene in gilt and enamels of village life as peasant farmers set off on a trip, the shoulders decorated in floral millefleurs and the foot with repeating…

A pair of Satsuma vases, Ogawa Yozan, first half 20th century,…

Satsuma Vases with Women in Landscape by Ogawa Yozan

A pair of Satsuma vases, Ogawa Yozan, first half 20th century, of compressed ovoid form with a short waisted neck, decorated all round with scenes of women engaged in various activities in a landsape with village houses, each signed underside, 21 cm high

Satsuma pair of cylindrical vases with panels of bijin to each,…

Satsuma Bijin Cherry Blossom Vases

Satsuma pair of cylindrical vases with panels of bijin to each, decorated with cherry blossoms & signed to the base. Condition good to fair, hairline to one, some paint wear. Height 24 cm

Satsuma vase

Satsuma Blossom Vase

Satsuma vase

A pair of Imari vases decorated with rocks and flowering cherry…

Meiji Imari Vases with Cherry Trees and Rocks

A pair of Imari vases decorated with rocks and flowering cherry trees, Meiji period, 19th century, 36 cm high

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 Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period 1868 - 1912. Decorated…

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Samurai Procession Scene

A Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period 1868 - 1912. Decorated with procession scene, depicting Samurai's and figures. Bearing Toyama seal to base. Height 16 cm

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

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…

Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa…

Japanese Ikebana Vase with Incised Decoration

Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, footed vase of rectangular shape, dark grey and green glaze with incised decoration, artist's stamp impressed to underside, height 37.5 cm, length 39 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late…

Long Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period,…

Japanese Studio Pottery Ikebana Vase, Showa Period

Long Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, of elongated shape, matte cream glaze, artist's signature incised to underside, height 21 cm, length 78 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney

Satsuma one-thousand faces pair of vases with raised dragon…

Satsuma Dragon Vases: Pair of Thousand-Faced Treasures

Satsuma one-thousand faces pair of vases with raised dragon motifs. Height 22.5 cm

A fine pair of Satsuma mantle vases with scenes of crowds and…

Meiji Satsuma Mantle Vases with Crowds and Actors

A fine pair of Satsuma mantle vases with scenes of crowds and actors, Meiji period, late 19th century, seal mark to base, signed Hodota, 25 cm high

A rare Japanese studio porcelain vase by Fukagawa, Showa Period,…

Fukagawa Studio Porcelain Vase with Koi Fish Design

A rare Japanese studio porcelain vase by Fukagawa, Showa Period, 20th century, finely painted with koi fish in a pond fighting over food, under glazed blue signature to the base, 31.5 cm high. Provenance: A private Melbourne collection

A Japanese Hirado dragon vase; Edo period (1603-1867), circa…

Hirado Dragon Vase: Edo Period Enamel Relief Carving

A Japanese Hirado dragon vase; Edo period (1603-1867), circa 1850; finely decorated in relief with carving of a dragon flying above waves against a blue enamel ground. 34 cm high, 16 cm diameter

A Japanese studio celadon vase by Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941),…

Tozan Celadon Phoenix Vase with Tomobako

A Japanese studio celadon vase by Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941), Taisho period (1912-1926), of Chinese 'Twin phoenix' Longquan mallet vase form, with phoenix-form handles, covered in a rich even celadon glaze. Impressed mark for Tozan. Together with the…

A pair of Satsuma figural elephant based vases, height 31 cm

Satsuma Elephant Vases - 31cm Height

A pair of Satsuma figural elephant based vases, height 31 cm

Satsuma rectangular vase painted with a procession, two geisha…

Satsuma Vase with Geisha and Bird Panels

Satsuma rectangular vase painted with a procession, two geisha & two panels of birds in trees. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height 19 cm

Satsuma one thousand face vase with two handles, signature…

Satsuma Two-Handled Vase with Signature Panel, 30.5 cm

Satsuma one thousand face vase with two handles, signature panel to the base. Height 30.5 cm

A perfect Satsuma 19th century vase showing exquisite…

Exquisite Satsuma Vase with Japanese Life Scenes

A perfect Satsuma 19th century vase showing exquisite workmanship. Both panels depict scenes from Japanese life, with a rich brocade fabric pattern around the neck and base. Height 18.5 cm

Pair of good Japanese Satsuma vases cobalt blue with bird and…

Japanese Satsuma Vases with Bird and Floral Decorations

Pair of good Japanese Satsuma vases cobalt blue with bird and floral decoration, on 3 bamboo feet, brown stamp to base, height 22 cm approx

Large pair of Eastern vases, Satsuma, 40 cm

40cm Satsuma Eastern Vases - Pair

Large pair of Eastern vases, Satsuma, 40 cm

A Japanese satsuma vase lamp with shade

Japanese Satsuma Vase Lamp with Shade

A Japanese satsuma vase lamp with shade

A Japanese Sumidajaya vase with applied figures and animals,…

Sumidajaya Vase with Applied Figures and Animals

A Japanese Sumidajaya vase with applied figures and animals, 20th century. 46.5 cm high

A small Satsuma vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, decorated with…

Small Meiji Satsuma Vase with Figures and Landscapes

A small Satsuma vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, decorated with gilt, iron-red and enamels in four shaped panels with figures and landscapes within diaper designs, signed Ryozan, 6 cm high, 5.5 cm diameter

A Satsuma vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), of elongated form,…

Meiji Satsuma vase with bamboo forest and women

A Satsuma vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), of elongated form, decorated with traditional clad women balancing domestic items on their heads amongst a bamboo forest, seal mark rubbed, 24 cm high

A Japanese Satsuma vase, Taisho or early Showa period, heavily…

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Paulownia and Floral Brocade Design

A Japanese Satsuma vase, Taisho or early Showa period, heavily potted with a strong shoulder supported on a short foot rim and raising to a flaring mouth, the body of plain design with a clear and crackle glaze, between two bands of blossomed paulownia…

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…

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

Two Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period,…

Japanese Ikebana Vases with Incised Decoration

Two Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, stoneware, matte cream glaze with incised decoration, one vase with artist's seal impressed to underside (A/F) (2), height 26.5 cm, 37 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon…

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period,…

Japanese Ikebana Porcelain Vase with Incised Decoration

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, porcelain, green and black glaze, with incised decoration, artist's stamp impressed to underside (A/F), height 46.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection,…

A Japanese vase Meiji period / signed Kawaguri Zo Tranquil…

Meiji Period Japanese Vase with Pagoda Scene and Geisha

A Japanese vase Meiji period / signed Kawaguri Zo Tranquil pagoda scene cartouche, to verso geisha performing musical entertainment gilt signature to base 18.5 cm high

A large hand painted Satsuma vase detached from base/stand,…

Detached Satsuma Vase - 96cm Height

A large hand painted Satsuma vase detached from base/stand, height 96 cm

A pair of Imari style or Arita ware lidded baluster vases, with…

Meiji Period Imari Style Baluster Vases with Gilt Highlights

A pair of Imari style or Arita ware lidded baluster vases, with dry iron red enamel decoration and gilt highlights on a heavy underglaze blue and white porcelain. Japanese, Meiji period (1868-1912) circa 1890. 18 x 3.5 cm

A Japanese Imari lidded vase of baluster shape, decorated in…

Japanese Imari Baluster Vase with Animal Decoration

A Japanese Imari lidded vase of baluster shape, decorated in the traditional Imari colours of underglaze blue, and overglaze iron red and gilding. A panelled border surrounds the decoration of birds and animals. The vase top surmounted by a large finial.…

Large Japanese Arita blue and white porcelain vase, early 20th…

Arita Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Exotic Birds

Large Japanese Arita blue and white porcelain vase, early 20th century, of baluster form, decorated with exotic birds amongst foliage and blossoming flowers, height 63.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Neville Grace, Sydney

A pair of Satsuma vases. Meiji Period (1868-1911), each of…

Meiji Satsuma Landscape Vases

A pair of Satsuma vases. Meiji Period (1868-1911), each of baluster form painted with landscape within deep blue