Kutani Meiji Period Bowing Figure Bowl
A Kutani bowl, Meiji period, 1868-1912, mark of probably Tsukuru Kutani, the bowl depicting a figure bowing before a courtly figure in a landscape, setting, a deep brocaded border in a muted palette with moriage enamel, details to the rim, floral sprays…
Kyoto Satsuma Vase with Figural Narrative Scenes
A Kyoto type Satsuma vase, circa Taisho to Showa period, 1920-30s, the baluster vase with ring, rope and tassel applied decorations to the shoulder and sides, a flaring neck, decorated in a red, salmon, buff and blue, grey palette with figural narrative…
Kyoto Satsuma Moriage Enamel Covered Bottle, Early 20th Century
A Kyoto Satsuma covered bottle, early 20th century, ovoid with a long neck and low domed cover with knop, profusely decorated, with figural narratives to two reserves amidst myriad patterns and borders, in iron red, gold and polychrome moriage enamels,…
Kyoto Satsuma Vase with Figural Reserves and Moriage Enamel
A Kyoto type Satsuma vase, circa Taisho to Showa period, 1920-30s, the baluster vase with waisted neck decorated with two main figural reserves, between brocaded borders in an iron red, pale blue and grey palette with, gilded and white moriage enamel…
Satsuma Vase with Narrative Scenes and Phoenix Embellishments
A Satsuma vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, with maker's mark for Kinkozan, the tapering ovoid vase with a small neck finely decorated with two figural, narrative scenes, women and children at leisure in a pavilion setting, and male courtly figures with…
Miniature Satsuma Bottle Vase with Figural Reserves and Crest
An exquisite carinate shaped miniature Satsuma bottle vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, with signature and shimazu crest, decorated with two figural reserves, one with bijin, the other with military, figures in landscape settings between brocaded and…
Satsuma Baluster Vase with Figural Reserves and Hiragana Mark
A Satsuma baluster vase, early 20th century, with mark in hiragana characters, the cobalt vase with two figural reserves, a bijin in purple kimono beneath, bamboo, and the same bijin with attendants beneath a flowering prunus, red, character marks…
Miniature Satsuma Bottle Vase with Figural Reserves
A miniature Satsuma bottle vase, Meiji to Taisho period, 19th to 20th century, signature of possibly Maruni, decorated with two figural reserves amidst brocaded borders, two character, marks in black underside, height 9 cm
Dragon Spout Satsuma Teapot with Restoration
Early Japanese figural Satsuma teapot with dragon spout, 10.5 cm high approx., restoration.
Late 18th Century Japanese Blue & White Charger
A Japanese blue and white charger, late 18th century, decorated with a figure in landscape, 31 cm diameter,
Japanese Kutani Ware Daruma Figure - 24cm
Japanese Kutani ware Daruma figure. With good style and glaze, height 24 cm
19th Century Pottery Kukai Figure - 12.5cm Height
19th century pottery ware figure of the great Japanese monk Kukai, height 12.5 cm
Japanese Ceramic Hawk Figure, 20th Century
Early 20th century Japanese ceramic figure of a hawk. Finely hand sculpted and painted, depicted standing on a rock, height 19 cm
Japanese Satsuma Gourd Vase with Figural Decoration
Miniature Japanese Satsuma gourd shaped vase with fine figural, floral & gilt decoration, 11.5 cm high
Sumida Gawa Pottery Vases with Figural Embossment, 18cm Height
Pair of Sumida Gawa Japanese pottery vases with embossed figural decoration, character marks to base, height 18 cm
Satsuma Creamer & Sugar Bowl with Figural Panels
Japanese Satsuma creamer & sugar bowl with figural panels on a dark blue ground, signed bases, jug handle a/f
Japanese Satsuma Figural Vases on Blue Ground
Pair of Japanese Satsuma vases with figural panels on a dark blue ground, signed base, 12 cm high
Small Satsuma Bowl with Frog and Angry Man Decoration
Fine small Japanese Satsuma bowl decorated with figure of frog & an angry man, height 4 cm, diameter 12 cm
Japanese Imari Charger with Unusual Lake Scene Decoration
A Japanese Imari circular charger, with unusual decoration of lake scene, building, figure and flowering branch. Diameter 36 cm.
Satsuma Vase with Geishas and Empress on Cobalt Ground
Japanese Satsuma vase painted with a group of geishas and mirrored by an Japanese empress, both murals surrounded by a detailed gilt fan design on a blue cobalt ground, signed to base and on timber stand, height 25 cm, (on stand)
Kutani Porcelain Elderly Man with Pipe Figure
Japanese Kutani porcelain figure, depicting an elderly man with pipe in his mouth, height 24 cm
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…
Meiji Kutani Bowl with Figural, Landscape and Floral Reserves
A Kutani bowl, Meiji period, circa 1900, in a typical iron red, black and gold palette with other colour accents, depicting an arrangement of shaped figural, landscape and floral reserves to the interior upon a patterned and brocaded ground, the exterior…
Kutani Porcelain Lady with Fan and Floral Robe
Japanese Kutani porcelain figure, depicting a lady in straw hat holding a fan, dressed in robe, accented with floral motifs, in tones of cobalt and orange, height 21 cm
Kutani Immortal Holding Fish and Basket
Japanese Kutani figure, in the form of an immortal holding a fish and basket, in rich tones of black, puce and gilt, height 29.5 cm
Japanese Porcelain Lady Sewing with Flower Basket
Fine Japanese porcelain figure, depicting a young lady seated on a bench beside a basket of flowers sewing, in tones of green, blue, pink and orange, seal and incised character marks to base, height 24 cm
Kutani Porcelain Jar with Seated Figure and Quails
Japanese Kutani porcelain jar and cover, of baluster form, the cover set with seated figure, decorated with quails amongst flowers on brocade ground, on circular foot, six character mark to base, a/f, height 26 cm
Meiji Satsuma Vase with Figural Scenes
A signed Satsuma vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, with mark of Hodota below the shimazu family crest, a baluster vase decorated with two figural narrative scenes, one depicting ladies in a garden pavilion, the other with samurai in typical attire, in muted…
Kutani Porcelain Samurai Urn with Bird Handles
A 19th century Kutani porcelain quality lidded urn, all-over abstract panelled decoration in traditional red with gilt and black glazed highlights, the domed lid surmounted with a samurai figure, the handles as birds, wings outstretched, two rows of…
Gilded Satsuma Figural Vases with Seal Marks
A pair of fine quality Japanese Satsuma baluster vases, with figural handles and figure decoration, richly gilded. Seal marks on base, with wood stands. Height 17 cm
Kneeling Kutani Lady with Floral Robes
Japanese Kutani figure, depicting a lady kneeling on one leg, decorated with trailing floral robes, height 25 cm
Figural Satsuma Vase - Traditional Japanese Scene
Japanese Satsuma vase, decorated with figural groups in a traditional scene, height 21.5 cm
Sumida Gawa Ceramic Fisherman Vase
Japanese Sumida Gawa ceramic vase, decorated with applied figure of a fisherman, on red ground. Height 21.5 cm
Gilt Kyo-Yaki Seated Buddha Figure, 19th/20th Century
A Japanese gilt Kyo-Yaki figure of a seated Buddha 19th/20th century, on a stoneware body, a Shaka Nyorai or historical depiction of Buddha and in a meditation mudra (gesture). The body gilt in sumptuous gold with the robes in overglaze green, yellow and…
Sumida Pottery Export Vases with Applied Figures
Two Sumida pottery export ware vases, circa 1915, a small baluster vase and a two handled vase, both thickly glazed with black, pale and blue colours to the top, red ribbed to the lower section, both with a single applied figure. Heights: 9 cm, and 13 cm
Meiji porcelain nude female figure
A Japanese porcelain figure of a nude female, Meiji period (1868-1912), 30 cm high
Large Satsuma Vases with Figural and Floral Panels
Pair of large Japanese Satsuma vases, with figural & floral panels & signature to base, 36.5 cm
Satsuma Landscape Decorated Vases, Signed, 15 cm High
A pair of fine Satsuma figure and landscape decorated vases, signed to base, 15 cm high
Japanese Figural Vase with Character Marks, 23cm
Early Japanese figural decorated vase, character marks to base, height 23 cm (restoration to top rim)
Meiji era painted Hotei figure, 23cm
A Meiji period Japanese painted pottery Hotei figure, standing with protruding stomach and smiling expression, height 23 cm
Meiji Satsuma Vase with Buddhist Figure
A Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase, swollen foot, painted with three portrait panels on a floral brocade background, the cover surmounted by a seated Buddhist figure. Chip to foot. Height 30 cm
Kutani Lady with Censer on Rock
Kutani figure of a lady modelled holding an censer, seated upon a rock. Condition: good, minor wear to the base, height 26 cm
Japanese Satsuma Saucers with Butterfly and Geisha Designs
Two antique Japanese Satsuma saucers, one with central 'hundred butterfly' panel & 5 figural panels & the other depicting Geishas & floral panels
Sumida-gawa Grotesque Lidded Jar with Child Finial
A Sumida-gawa lidded jar, modelled as a crouching grotesque figure, a young child clambering over his cap forms finial of the lid. Height 16.5 cm
Noritake Kangaroo and Joey Porcelain Figure
Noritake, a porcelain figure of a kangaroo and joey, 20th century, stamped: Noritake Studio Collection, 19 cm high
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
Bizen Pottery Figure: Seated Man with Boy
A Japanese Bizen pottery group figure, with typical glaze, depicting a seated man with boy figure over hi shoulder, 19 cm high
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…
Kyoto Satsuma Moriage Enamel Vases
A pair of Kyoto Satsuma vases, circa 1920's, the baluster vases with trumpet necks and lug handles, freely decorated in muted tones with a figural scene and flora, with moriage enamel decoration in white and gilt; typical two character mark underside.…
Vintage Satsuma Figural Vases, 18 cm Height
Pair of vintage Satsuma vases with figural decoration, height 18 cm approx
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…
Kutani Satsuma-style Porcelain Plates, Meiji Period
A matching pair of Kutani plates in the Satsuma style, Meiji period 1868-1912, on porcelain, and delicately painted with overlapping shaped reserves of figural scenes set within pavilions and landscape settings, with brocaded borders and flower and gilt…
19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Urn
A large impressive 19th century Japanese Imari lidded urn, the ovoid body with three panels of various relief decoration of flowers, butterfly, dragon, tiger and figures, the complex ground pattern of various blue, red and green tones with gilt highlights…
Sumida Pottery Vase with Male Figure and Mottled Glaze
A Japanese Sumida pottery vase, circa 1920s, the tapering vase with applied ring handles and a seated male figure to the ribbed body, the upper body and sides with a thick black brown to blue and white mottled glaze; unmarked. Height 20.5 cm.
Meiji Satsuma Vases with Figural Narratives
A pair plus one other antique Satsuma vases, Meiji period, 1865-1912, the baluster earthenware vases, each with waisted necks and decorated in pale salmon, lemon, green and grey blue colours with iron red and gilt highlights, with asymmetric patterned…
Japanese Enamel Decorated Bowl, Showa Period, 20th Century
A Japanese enamel decorated bowl, Showa period, later 20th century, the large charger style bowl divided into asymmetric patterned and figural compartments and cloud cartouches in colours with gilt highlights; script underside. Height 7.5 cm. Diameter 39…
Arita Edo Period Tea Caddy with Landscape and Cricket
A rare Japanese Arita tea caddy (Chaire) and cover, Edo period (1603-1868), the quatrefoil jar freely painted in cobalt blue, green enamel and iron-red, the opposing sides with geometric striped bands, the other two each with a landscape, one with a…
Japanese Sumida Gawa Figural Bowl, Early 20th Century
A Japanese Sumida Gawa figural bowl, early 20th century, the bowl glazed terracotta decorated with three figures, stamped with impressed character marks to base. Diameter 13.5 cm
Noritake Schnauzer and Puppy Blanc de Chine Figure
A Noritake blanc de chine figure of a Schnauzer and its puppy, 17 x 19 cm
Noritake Blanc de Chine Polar Bear and Cub Figurine
A Noritake blanc de chine figure of a polar bear and her cub, 15 x 20 cm
Japanese Satsuma Charger with Figural Panels and Gold Brocade
Large good Japanese Satsuma charger with figural panels and gold brocade,together with timber stand, red stamp to base, diameter 30.5 cm approx
Japanese Satsuma Vase with Samurai and Geisha Panels
Good Japanese Satsuma Vase cobalt blue with heavy figural samurai and geisha gilt panels,stamped to base, height 26.5 cm approx
Japanese Satsuma Figural Plate
Decorative Japanese Satsuma plate depicting figural scene, 26 cm diameter approx
Moriage Satsuma Pedestal with Jardiniere
A Moriage Satsuma pedestal with jardiniere. Meiji period, late 19th century, the pedestal of beaker vase shape surmounted by an ovoid jardiniere, profusely decorated throughout with figural scenes and patterns in enamels in a predominantly muted green and…
Noritake Studio Collection Rooster Figure
Noritake Hakuro rooster figure perched high on a branch, with a long flowing tail, stamped 'Noritake Studio Collection' to the base. Condition excellent to good, minor wear to the base. Height 34 cm
Kutani Dish and Enamel Bowl Set
Kutani circular dish with squared sides and sliced corners Edo- Tokugawa period. Diameter 16 cm (af) together with enamel scalloped bowl decorated with scholars and imperial figure. Diameter 14.5 cm
Hirado Porcelain Baby Boy Figure, Meiji Period
A rare Japanese Hirado porcelain figure of a baby boy Meiji period, 19th century, modelled with the baby sitting front on without clothes, with his mouth open, the lips picked out in red, the eyes and brows picked out in brown, one hand resting on his…
Japanese Satsuma Figural Floor Vase
A Japanese Satsuma floor vase, decorated with figural groups, signed to lower side. Chip to rim. Height 58 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…
Noritake White Bird Porcelain Figure - 27 cm
Noritake large porcelain figure of a white bird measures 27 cm high
Satsuma Vases with Figural Panels and Moriage Enamel Highlights
An opposite pair of Satsuma vases, Meiji period, late 19th to 20th century, the baluster vases each with figural panels of a mother and children in an iris garden with crested cranes flying overhead, and to the reverse, figures in a pavilion and landscape…
Gilded Japanese Porcelain Figure with Dog
A modern Japanese porcelain and gilded figure, Showa period, mid 20th century, the figure of a man in a moriage enamel and gilded apple green kimono feeding a small dog; marked made in Japan underside. Height 15.5 cm
Satsuma Vase with Thirteen Miniature Painted Panels
Satsuma vase painted in a multitude of colour which is standard for the satsuma golden period, having thirteen miniature painted panels. The first panel has three seated figures with male standing, each figure having gilded work with red, blue, green…
Satsuma Bearded Gent Figure with Chrysanthemum Kimono & Stand
Satsuma figure of a Bearded Gent wearing a kimono adorned with chrysanthemums, having a signature panel to verso, together with an ornately carved timber stand. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height of figure 9 cm
1880s Satsuma Boy Figure, Restored Hands, 23cm Height
Satsuma boy figure circa 1880s. Condition good to fair, some restoration to the hands. Height 23 cm
Edo Period Tiger Figure with Glaze and Carvings
Japanese figure of a tiger late Edo period, c. 1850 seated with his tail wrapped close to its body and looking up with his ears laying flat, the surface details carved and the body covered in a clear blue-green glaze, the eyes highlighted with black iron…
Meiji Period Hirado Kilns Biscuit Horse Figure
A Japanese naturalistic biscuit figure of a horse, Meiji period, 1868-1912, Freestanding, Hirado kilns, 18.8 cm x 21 cm. Provenance: John Kenny Collection, Sotheby's Melbourne, 17/5/2004
Meiji Satsuma Baluster Vase with Figural Narratives
A fine Satsuma baluster vase, probably Meiji period, later 19th century, decorated with figural narratives to oval reserves, one in a garden pavilion setting, the other with officials and a wagon, between beautifully patterned and moriage gilded lappet…
Signed Satsuma Vase with Figural Narrative Scenes
A signed Satsuma vase, Meiji period, circa 1900, with signature of Seizan, the hexagonal baluster vase with a flattened collar, embellished with figural narrative scenes within cherry blossom and wisteria landscapes in colours and textured gilding,…
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…
Kutani Porcelain Monkey and Baby Figure
A Japanese Kutani porcelain figure of a monkey and baby, Meiji period. 29 cm high. For similar figure see: Japanese Export Ceramics 1860-1920 by Nancy N Schiffer, 2000, page 91
Meiji Satsuma Sage Figure (48cm)
A Japanese Satsuma style figure. Late Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated earthenware depicting a sagely figure. Height 48 cm
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,…
Satsuma Vases with Figural Narrative Scenes
Two Satsuma vases, late Meiji period, early 20th century, of baluster and slender faceted form, one with figural lug handles and both with applied faux knot and tassel embellishments, decorated in red, gold, yellow and grey tones with gilding and tube…
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
Meiji Satsuma Dish by Kozan with Figural Scenes
A small Satsuma dish. Meiji period, circa 1890, with maker's mark of Kozan, the elegant shallow dish decorated with two shaped panels enclosing figural narrative scenes with male and female figures on a patterned ground between a key fret border; a gold…
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
Meiji Satsuma-style Bird Figure Group by Ito Tozan
Meiji Japanese Satsuma-style Studio-Ware bird figure group, impressed Ito Tozan mark to base. 10 cm.
Meiji Satsuma Bowl with Figural and Floral Decoration
Meiji Japanese Satsuma bowl of lobed form with figural and floral decoration. 16 cm in diameter.
Kutani Porcelain Erotica Figure, Late Meiji Period
A Japanese kutani porcelain erotica figure, late Meiji period. 16 cm high, 20 cm wide
Kutani Porcelain Drummer Figure
A Japanese Kutani porcelain figure of a drummer, first half 20th century. 15 cm high
Japanese Satsuma Immortal and Toad Group
A large and unusual Japanese Satsuma group, Meiji Period, late 19th century, of an immortal standing beside a large toad in gilt and enamels, gold mon and eight character inscription to base. 37 cm high. Provenance: The Phillips Collection, Queensland
Japanese Imari wares, Edo to Meiji periods
A group of four Japanese Imari wares, Edo to Meiji periods, 19th to early 20th century, a scalloped bowl with blue patterns interspersed with handpainted birds and foliage on a brown ground, dishes with radiating patterns in colours, and a low dish with…
Chinese Satsuma Egg with Figural Narrative Scenes
A large Chinese Satsuma egg, early 20th century, with Royal Satsuma mark, painted to two shaped reserves with identical figural narrative scenes set in landscapes, in rich colours with textured highlights in gold and enamels and united by bright floral…
Japanese Pottery Collection from Scotts
Group of six Japanese pottery vessels, including four small vases, a chamber stick and a bowl. Height 12 cm max. Provenance: collection of John & Marguerite Scott.
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