Basket-weave Vase by Takeichi Kawai
Takeichi Kawai square section bottle vase, impressed basket weave type decoration with pale white/blue and tenmoku glazed highlights. Height 18.5 cm. Provenance: The Dr Denis and Joy Hanna collection. Purchased by Denis in Kyoto, Japan 1964. A family note…
Satsuma Vases with Superb Paintings (or) Fine Satsuma Ovoid Vases with Seal Mark
Fine pair of Satsuma ovoid form vases, suberbly painted with seal mark to base, each standing 18.5 cm high (2)
A fine Japanese Meiji period Satsuma Kuroda signed vase, having allover hand painted and gilded decoration of immortals, signed to base circa 1890. Height 17.5 cm, width 10 cm
Meiji Period Koransha Porcelain Vase with Cranes and Pines
A large Japanese Koransha porcelain vase, Meiji period, of baluster form decorated in enamels with cranes and young pine trees, with brocade design borders, iron red Koransha mark to base, height 40.5 cm, diameter 20 cm,
Nishiura Enji Japanese Iris Vase
A Japanese vase, by Nishiura Enji (1856-1914), of tall form with charming underglaze green base and ukiage (raised decoration) of Irises in full bloom. Signed Nishiura Sei to underside. Further Information: Nishiura Enji (1856-1914) established a system…
Satsuma Vase with Geisha and Warriors, Gilded Highlights
Satsuma two panel vase on a blue ground with gilded highlights. One panel painted with geisha, the other with warriors. Signed to the base. Condition good, minor paint wear. Height 21.5 cm
A pair of bronze mounted Imari lamps, Japanese and French, circa 1900, the baluster vases with fan shaped cartouches amidst foliage in a typical cobalt and red palette, with French bronze cast mounts, with sconces for bayonet fittings, 33.5 cm high
Imari Porcelain Cherry Blossom Vases
A pair of Imari porcelain lidded vases, Japanese, circa 1900, the lobed bodies painted with cherry blossoms in iron red and dark blue, medallion motifs to the drop shaped finials, 35 cm high
Japanese Carp Vase with Gilt and Enamel Decoration
A Japanese carp vase, Meiji Period (1868-1912), decorated with gilt and pale blue enamel, the fish leaping from foaming waves. 29.5 cm high. Provenance: A Toorak Private Collection
Signed Japanese Seto Vase with Monkey & Flower Motif
A Japanese Seto vase, monkey theme, Meiji period, 20th century, signed, of baluster shaped and painted with monkeys amongst spring flowers, signed Machimoto Owari-ya Seizo, 35 cm high
Arita Blue and White Kraak Style Dish
A large Japanese Arita blue and white dish, Edo period, decorated in Kraak style, the centre with pomegranate and peony sprays issuing from a vase, the rim with alternating panels of peony, pomegranate, kiku and other flowers, diameter 42 cm
Japanese Studio Ceramic Vase with Spiral Glaze (9 words)
Japanese studio ceramic vase, 20th century, of globular form supported on a narrow foot and with a flaring short neck, covered with moulded spiral body with dense flecked glaze, height 25 cm. Provenance: Thelma Clune, Bonhams, Melbourne, 16 June 2013, lot…
Japanese Ikebana Vase with Tree Bark Form and Glaze
Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, hand built earthenware, of open tree bark form with matte white and brown glaze, height 12.5 m length 42.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney
Japanese Studio Pottery Ikebana Vases, Showa Period
Two Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, woodfired stoneware, each of organic shape with brown glaze, with one box (2), approx. height 40 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney
Japanese Studio Pottery Vases
Two Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, of sculptural form, green and black glaze, impressed artist's stamp to underside, together with iridescent brown glazed vase, artist's signature incised to underside, with one box (2),…
Japanese Umbrella Ikebana Vases
Near Pair of Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, porcelaneous stoneware, each shaped as an umbrella, matte cream and black glaze, artist's stamps impressed to undersides (2), approx. height 48 cm. Provenance: Collection of the…
Japanese Ikebana Vase with Drip Glaze, Showa Period
Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, hand built woodfired stoneware, cream and brown drip glaze, height 34 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney
Japanese Imari Mantel Vases, Meiji Period
A pair of Japanese Imari mantel vases, early Meiji period, 19th century, 33 cm high
Satsuma Peacock Vase
19th century Satsuma vase, hexagonal faceted body finely painted with peacock and wisteria, 30 cm height
Satsuma Samurai Vases
A pair of fine Satsuma earthenware vases, ovoid shape, finely painted with figures of samurai and others in alpine landscapes, seal marks under the bases. Height 24 cm
Meiji Imari Vase with Exotic Birds and Floral Decoration
Japanese Meiji period Imari vase baluster shape, hand pained with exotic birds, floral decoration and scrolling tendrils, raised on a hard wood stand, 37 cm height
Meiji Satsuma Vase with Geisha Girls
A Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period 1868 - 1912. Decorated with scenes of geisha girls and groups of figures, with signed character marks to base. Height 15 cm
Gilded Satsuma Miniature Vases with Japanese Figured Panels
Fine pair Japanese miniature Satsuma gilded figured panel vases, signed to the base. 7.5 cm high
Koransha Meiji Vase with Mount Fuji Scene
A Japanese Koransha vase; Meiji period (1868-1912); of baluster form with two integral ring handles to the shoulder, very finely and softly decorated with a scene of mount Fuji and trees and a lake in the foreground in underglaze blue and enamels,…
Ito Tozan I Japanese Studio Vase
A Japanese studio vase by Ito Tozan I (1846-1920); Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho period (1912-1926); the square section vase with two ear handles in archaistic Chinese style, covered in a cobalt and iron glaze, by Imperial Household artist (teishitsu…
Satsuma Floral Vase by Shuzan - 25 cm Height
A fine Satsuma floral vase, height 25 cm, signed Shuzan
Satsuma Cylinder Vase with Procession and Birds
Satsuma cylinder vase finely painted showing a procession to one panel & two perched birds before a lakeside mountain scene, on a blue ground with repeating gilt floral & fan motifs, signed to the base. Condition good, minor paint wear. Height 15.2 cm
Taisho Satsuma Bijin Procession Vase
Taisho Satsuma vase with a colourful procession of Bijins, signed to base. Height 24.5 cm
Meiji Satsuma Earthenware Square Vases with Bird and Flower
A pair of Satsuma earthenware square section vases, Meiji period, the sides with alternate blue and yellow grounds featuring bird and flower panels, raised on corner feet, marks Dain Nippon Taiwan sei to the bases, 16 cm high
Meiji Satsuma Warrior Vase
A Satsuma vase of bulbous form with a flared neck and moulded handles painted with warriors and landscape. Meiji period
Japanese Imari Dragon Vases
A pair of Japanese Imari vases, circa 1900, both fluted in form, decorated with dragons on a colourful floral ground. 36.5 cm high, 19.5 cm wide
Woodfired Shigaraki Vase with Feldspar Inclusions
A Japanese Shigaraki studio pottery vase, distorted form, heavily woodfired glaze effects, feldspar inclusions. Height 15 cm
Satsuma porcelain vase with Mandarin ducks and gilt decoration
Good Satsuma porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated with Mandarin ducks in a pond scene, with birds in a blossoming branch and flowers, accented with gilt dot decoration, on a cobalt ground with heavy gilt floral motifs, on a circular foot, height 25…
Japanese Studio Pottery Ikebana Vase
Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, hand built vase of abstract form, cream glaze, artist's stamp impressed to underside, height 33.5 cm, length 45 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection…
Japanese Studio Pottery Ikebana Vase
Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, porcelain, of circular shape with blush ivory glaze, artist's stamp impressed to trim, height 15.5 cm, diameter 36.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private…
Showa Ikebana Vase, Japanese Stoneware
Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, slab built stoneware, matte cream and brown glaze, height 30 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney
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
Japanese Satsuma Butterfly Vases with Court Scenes
A large pair of Japanese Satsuma vases featuring butterfly Anchored twin handles and court scenes, height 61 cm
Edo Period Iron-Black Seto Vase with Lacquered Box
A Japanese Iron-Black Seto vase, Edo period (1603-1868), of elegant pear-form with long and narrow neck, covered in a black iron glaze with flecks or russet throughout. Together with a black lacquered Japanese wooden box. 18.5 cm high, 10 cm diameter
Kanzan Denshichi's Egret Porcelain Vase
A Japanese porcelain vase, by Kanzan Denshichi (1821-1890), of squat ovoid form with underglaze pink design of egrets, their beaks and eyes in overglaze green. Signed Kato Kanzan. Further information: Denshichi Kanzan was born in 1821 in the…
Meiji Imari Vase with Birds and Flowers
Large Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese imari vase and cover, painted with panels of birds and flowers, the cover with a shishi lion finial. Height 55 cm
Meiji/Taisho Japanese vase with flying geese decoration
A rare Meiji / Taisho Japanese vase finely decorated with 5 flying geese, 24.5 cm high.
Imari Gilt Vase Lamp with French Mounts
An Imari gilt vase lamp, Japanese, 18th/19th century, with French mounts. 31 cm high
Imari Vase Clock with Gilt Metal Mounts, Circa 1900
An unusual Imari vase clock with gilt metal mounts, Japanese/French, circa 1900. 36 cm high
Meiji Satsuma Millefleur Vase with Gilt Shimazu Mon
A Satsuma millefleur vase of elongated baluster form, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with chrysanthemum, peonies and various flower pods on a gilt ground, Shimazu mon and two-character signature, 22.5 cm high, fitted wood stand
Japanese Seto Porcelain Vase with Fan Palm Decoration
A large Japanese Seto studio porcelain vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), the rouleau form vase with assymetrical decoration of fan palms in underglaze blue to one side of the vase, with attractive use of negative space. 38.5 cm high, 18 cm diameter.…
Meiji Satsuma Vase with Maple Leaves and Blossom Decoration
A Japanese Meiji Inuyama Satsuma vase, circa 1900, with two ring handles on the shoulder, decorated in the style of Nin'nami Dohachi with maple leaves in iron red and blossom in white enamel, gilding to the mouth rim, with impressed marks to the base…
Taisho Kyoyaki Celadon Vase with Art Deco Influence
A Japanese Taisho Kyoyaki celadon vase, Kyoto, Taisho period, circa 1920S, the high-shouldered baluster vase carved in shallow relief with stylised abstracted peonies, influenced by the European design movement Art Deco, the whole covered in an even cool…
Yellow Peony Vase by Kato Keizan II
A Japanese Keizan Kyoyaki studio vase, Showa period, circa 1960S, the large vase by Kato Keizan II (1913-1995), relief carved and moulded porcelain depicting scrolling peonies in the Chinese Longquan style of the Song/Yuan Dynasties, the whole covered in…
Showa Period Ikebana Vase with Ivory Glaze
Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, hand built earthenware, matte ivory glaze, artist's seal impressed to underside (A/F), height 52 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney
Japanese Studio Pottery Ikebana Vase with Cheese Hole Decoration
Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, of cylindrical shape with 'cheese hole' decoration, white glaze, artist's stamp impressed to underside, height 51 cm, 32.5 cm, 26 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM.…
Japanese Ikebana Vase with Sandy Brown Glaze
Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, hand built earthenware, sandy brown glaze, with box, height 29 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney
Charcoal and Green Ikebana Vase from Showa Period
Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, earthenware, of organic shape, charcoal glaze accented with green oxide glaze, height 32 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney
Japanese Ikebana Vases, Showa Period
Two Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, porcelaneous stoneware, yellow and blue glaze, artist's stamps impressed to undersides, with boxes (2), height 35 cm, 37 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private…
Satsuma Vase with Komainu and Samurai Panels
Satsuma vase with Komainu on the shoulders, decorated with two panels depicting samurai and an outdoor scene, bordered by flowers and geometric designs on clear ground, signed 'Fukubezo Satsumayaki'. Height 37 cm
Signed Satsuma Vase with Dragon Handles and Narrative Scenes
A signed Satsuma vase, Meiji period, 1890-1900, with maker's mark of Hododa, the baluster vase with a waisted neck, pierced and gilded dragon handles, and decorated with figural narrative scenes to both faces, with Kannon and accompanying sages and women…
Meiji Satsuma Vase with Raised Enamels and Shimazu Crest
A Satsuma vase Meiji period, circa 1860s-80, Shimazu family crest, mark of possibly Tomozan, the hexagonal straight sided vase with a waisted neck and a small foot, decorated in raised enamels in iron red, mint green, gosu blue and gold with flowers,…
Meiji Satsuma Baluster Vase with Noble Family and Flowers
Satsuma baluster vase Meiji period painted in enamels and gilt, the body with continuous scene depicting a noble family standing on a hill watching a procession, reserved on a millefleurs ground of a mass of densely clustered chrysanthemums and peonies,…
Japanese Satsuma Courting Scene Bud Vase
Satsuma bud vase heavily decorated with elders & geisha in a courting scene, with a signature panel to base. Height 16 cm
Meiji Satsuma Vase with Geisha Scene and Raised Details
A small Satsuma vase Meiji period / signed delicate geisha scene with raised paste details, harlequin shaped diaper inclusions black and gilt signature to base 12 cm high
Meiji Satsuma vase with seal, 25 cm high
Satsuma Japanese earthenware vase, Meiji period, seal make to base, 25 cm high
Japanese Bronzed Dragon Vases with Floral Decoration
A pair of Japanese bronzed vases, flanked by dragon handles, the body decorated with flowers in woven basket and two dragons, raised on four phoenix and circular base. Height 38 cm.
Meiji Imari Fluted Lidded Vase, 35 cm
A Meiji period Japanese Imari lidded vase, with fluted body, 1868-1912. Minor wear and firing faults. Height 35 cm
Moriage Dragon Satsuma Vase with Gilding (9 words)
Satsuma vase, Japanese Meigi period ceramic vase with hand painted Moriage immortal dragon and gilding decorations. Seal mark to base, height 13 cm
Meiji Satsuma Vases with Waterfall and Birds
Pair of Satsuma vases, Meiji period, c. 1880, each painted in coloured enamels and gilt with a waterfall and birds amongst flowers, painted marks to undersides (2), height 32 cm. Provenance: Glenleigh Antiques, Sydney, August 1995, the Estate of J. Belfer…
Gilded Satsuma Warrior and Courtesan Vase
Fine Satsuma hexagonal signed vase, profusely decorated with gilded warrior and courtesan figures. 11.5 cm high
Crackle Glaze Vase with Fu Dog Handles - Asian Beauty
Japanese or Chinese crackle glaze vase with fu dog handles. Height 37 cm
Japanese Modernist Porcelain Vase by Tokuda Yasokichi III
A Japanese modernist 'Saiyu' vase, Tokuda Yasokichi III (1933-2009); Showa period (1926-1989); the slender-necked porcelain vase covered in glazes in the manner of a colour field painting, signed to base. Height 26 cm, diameter 9.5 cm. Other Notes: this…
Sumidagawa Vase with Applied Figures and Drip Glaze
A large Meiji/Taisho Sumidagawa vase, height 36 cm, applied signature to panel. Decorated with applied figures struggling with an oversized basket, drip glaze to collar
Chrysanthemum Satsuma Vase by Fuzan
A hand decorated Satsuma lidded vase featuring chrysanthemums, marked Fuzan to base, height 23 cm
Satsuma Geisha Vase with Floral Banding
Satsuma Kizan vase decorated with figures of geisha, with floral banding to the top, signed to the base. Condition good, expected crazing & age related wear to the base. Height 24.5 cm
Satsuma Floral Vase 31cm
Satsuma vase decorated with fine all over floral detail, stamped to the base with a signature panel. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 31 cm
Japanese Striped Studio Pottery Vase
Kenkichi Tomimoto, attributed Japanese studio pottery bottle-form vase, the mildly tapered square section body with blue and red diagonal stripes to the off-white glazed body, tenmoku glaze to the square top. Height 24.5 cm
Japanese Satsuma Gu Vase with Nambe Mark, Late Meiji Period
A Japanese Satsuma Gu shape vase with Nambe mark on the base, Late Meiji period (1895-1912). 30 cm height
Japanese Koransha Fukagawa Vases with Wisteria Design
A pair of Meiji Japanese Koransha Fukagawa Studio ware vases of hexagonal form, featuring abstract wisteria design in coloured enamels. 19 cm high.
Satsuma vases with bijin, deities and children decoration
A pair of Satsuma vases of ovoid form, Meiji period, (1868-1912), decorated with panels of bijin, deities and children, seal marks and Satsuma mon, 15 cm high
Seto Studio Vase by Kawamoto Masukichi, Meiji Period
A Japanese Seto studio vase by Kawamoto Masukichi, Meiji period (1868-1912), of baluster form, decorated in enamels and gilding with a quail amongst millet and other flowers, inscribed to the side with the painters signature, with a seven character mark…
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…
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…
Fine Japanese Satsuma Landscape Vase
Japanese Satsuma pottery vase. Cylindrical vase with very fine painted continuous landscape. Impressed mark to base. Height 30 cm
Japanese ovoid vase with bird and flower decoration
Japanese ovoid vase, decorated with an inset scene of a bird feeding its young, the surrounds decorated with raised flowers in tones of white, black and gilt on a blue ground, height 49 cm
Satsuma Mantle Set with Koro, Dogs of Fo, and Vases
Satsuma mantle set comprising of lidded koro decorated with multiple faces mounted with dogs of Fo and two matching vases, approx 43 cm high & shorter (3)
Japanese Ikebana Tripod Vase with Olive Glaze
Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, stoneware, tripod vase with light brown and olive glaze, impressed artist's seal to underside, height 38.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney
Japanese Ikebana Vase with Abstract Motif
Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, hand built stoneware, matte maroon glaze with incised abstract motif accented with white glaze, height 18 cm, length 37 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private…
Japanese Studio Pottery Ikebana Vases
Two Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, hand built stoneware, beige and light brown glaze, artist's stamps impressed to undersides (2), height 9 cm, length 37 cm, height 8 cm, length 41 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late…
Japanese Studio Pottery Ikebana Vases, Showa Period
Two Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, hand-built, partly unglazed, accented with black and dark olive drip glaze, artist's stamps impressed to undersides (2), height 26 cm, 28 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman…
Meiji Satsuma Landscape Vase
A Satsuma vase, Meiji Period (1868-1911), globular form with landscape with figures and a flared neck
Meiji Satsuma Vase with Samurai and Geisha Scenes
Satsuma Japanese ceramic vase with scenes of Samurai and Geishas, Meiji period, Toyama or Yuzan seal mark, 12.5 cm high
Meiji Satsuma Gilt Vase with Figurative Panels
Satsuma Japanese earthenware vase adorned with four panels of figurative decoration with embossed gilt finish, Meiji period, seal mark to base, 14.5 cm high
Japanese Famille Rose Vases with Traditional Figures and Peacocks
A pair of large and impressive Japanese famille rose vases, the flared tops with frilled rims, one with professional restoration, the bodies with panels of traditional seated figures within a walled garden, further panels and highly decorative framing…
Meiji Satsuma Covered Vase with Figures and Seated Boys
A large Meiji period Satsuma covered vase, ovoid shape raised on three feet modelled as seated boys, moulded ring handles and knotted ropes divide the vase into four panels, painted with figures, immortals and sages. A band encircling the base with eight…
Satsuma Vase with Birds and Flowers
A Satsuma vase, circa 1900, from the Studio of Fuzan and additional signature. The squared ovoid vase with a small waisted neck and a conforming foot, each facet finely painted including birds in flight among auspicious flowers including wisteria, iris…
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