Pottery and ceramics produced in the city of Kyoto, Japan for over 1200 years, and the region is known for producing a wide range of ceramics, from traditional tea ware to contemporary art pieces.

Kyoto's ceramics tradition began with the production of roof tiles and other building materials during the Heian period (794-1185). Over time, potters began to experiment with different techniques and materials, and the region became known for its unique styles and designs. During the Edo period (1603-1868), Kyoto became a centre for the production of tea utensils and other ceramic wares, and this tradition has continued to the present day.

Some of the most famous types of Kyoto pottery include Kiyomizu ware, which is named after the Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto and is known for its delicate, translucent glazes and intricate designs, and Raku ware, which was developed by the Raku family of potters more...

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A Japanese Kyoyaki tea bowl, Attribute to Kiyomizu Rokubei,…

Meiji Period Japanese Kyoyaki Tea Bowl by Kiyomizu Rokubei

A Japanese Kyoyaki tea bowl, Attribute to Kiyomizu Rokubei, Meiji Period(1868-1912), 19th century, Japan, Attribute to Kiyomizu Rokubei, marked Kiyo, 11.6 cm x 7 cm high

A Satsuma earthenware rectangular dish by Ryozan, Meiji period,…

Meiji Period Satsuma Earthenware Rectangular Dish by Ryozan, Kyoto

A Satsuma earthenware rectangular dish by Ryozan, Meiji period, the interior with a scene of figures gathered in a pavilion garden within a formal border of vignettes depicting precious objects, inscription Kyoto Toji Gaisha, Ryozan-zo to base, 21.5 cm…

A Japanese bonsai planter by Kanzan Denshichi, Kanzan Denshichi…

Meiji Period Kyoyaki Bonsai Planter by Kanzan Denshichi

A Japanese bonsai planter by Kanzan Denshichi, Kanzan Denshichi Workshop (1821-1890), Meiji Period, 19th c. the Kyoyaki bonsai pot of square tapering slender form, with four elongated reserves finely hand painted with opposite season views of Mt Fuji and…

A Japanese Shigaraki Tsubo by Otani Shiro/Mugen (1936-), Heisei…

Japanese Shigaraki Tsubo with Flying Ash Glaze by Otani Shiro

A Japanese Shigaraki Tsubo by Otani Shiro/Mugen (1936-), Heisei period (1989-2019), circa 1990, of spherical form in Shigaraki stoneware, part covered in flying ash glaze, displaying a rich and warm orange colour in the unglazed areas. Together with its…

A Japanese modernist studio vase by Kondo Yuzo (1902-1985),…

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…

A Japanese Kyoyaki koro by Takahashi Dohachi III (1845-1897),…

Kyoyaki Koro by Takahashi Dohachi III

A Japanese Kyoyaki koro by Takahashi Dohachi III (1845-1897), Meiji period (1868-1912), late 19th century, of square form with four bracket feet and a pierced domed cover, decorated with alternating scenes of Chinese style landscape and phoenixes in Ming…

A large Kyoto Satsuma export ware floor vase, Japanese,…

Kyoto Satsuma Lion Dog Floor Vase with Carved Stand

A large Kyoto Satsuma export ware floor vase, Japanese, 19th/20th century, the baluster vase with impressive lion dog lug handles and ring and ribbon motifs to the collar and sides, decorated with landscapes, figures and patterned panels, on a tiered and…

A Japanese Kyoto Satsuma vase by Ito Tozan I (1846-1920); Meiji…

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…

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

Eiraku Wazen Kyoto Kinrande Bowl with Gilded Dragon Decoration

A Japanese Kyoto Kinrande bowl by Eiraku Wazen (1823-1896), Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with a cobalt blue glaze, an iron red roundel to the interior centre and three shaped reserves to the exterior, the whole covered in intricate gilded…

A Japanese Kyoyaki Mizusashi by Takahashi Dohachi, Meiji period…

Dohachi Mizusashi Hydrangea Stoneware Vase

A Japanese Kyoyaki Mizusashi by Takahashi Dohachi, Meiji period (1868-1912), of stoneware decorated in underglaze blue and iron brown to one side with a flowering hydrangea branch, with signature of Dohachi. 12 cm high, 14 cm diameter

A Japanese Kyoyaki tea bowl painted by Tomioka Tessai…

Kyoyaki Tea Bowl with Daruma by Tomioka Tessai

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

A Japanese Kyoto Satsuma hibachi, Ito Tozan I (1846-1920),…

Kyoto Satsuma Hibachi with Poppies by Ito Tozan I

A Japanese Kyoto Satsuma hibachi, Ito Tozan I (1846-1920), Meiji period (1868-1912), of cylindrical bamboo segment-form with three bamboo form legs, finely decorated to one side with raised enamel work of a naturalistic spray of poppies in pink and green…

Kyoto Japan cloisonne trinket, enamel lidded trinket decorated…

Kyoto Blue Leaf Enamel Trinket with Maker's Mark

Kyoto Japan cloisonne trinket, enamel lidded trinket decorated with two tone blue leaf and flower design, makers mark to base

An early Meiji period court doll from the Kyoto area. 29 cm

Kyoto Meiji Court Doll, 29 cm

An early Meiji period court doll from the Kyoto area. 29 cm

A Japanese Kyoyaki okimono of a crane, by Rokubei V (1875-1959),…

Kyoyaki Enamelled Earthenware Crane Okimono by Rokubei V

A Japanese Kyoyaki okimono of a crane, by Rokubei V (1875-1959), Taisho period (1912-1926) or Showa period (1926-1989), modelled as a recumbent crane in enamelled earthenware. Together with a signed tomobako, 7.5 cm high, 19 cm wide.

Tatsuzo Shimaoka, 1961 stoneware yunomi, pressed rope design…

Shimaoka's Inlaid Stoneware Yunomi with Pressed Rope Design

Tatsuzo Shimaoka, 1961 stoneware yunomi, pressed rope design with inlaid glaze and iron brushed band and dot decoration, height 8.6 cm. Graeme Storm, label attached ' 1961: Bought Kyoto From Maruzen. Yunomi By Shimaoka (Pupil Hamada). Provenance: From the…

Porcelain blue glaze dish, labelled by Graeme Storm, 'Prof.…

Kyoto University Porcelain Blue Glaze Dish

Porcelain blue glaze dish, labelled by Graeme Storm, 'Prof. Koyama Kyoto university of Fine Arts Ceramic Dept. Sept.1994.'. Wax resist decoration to the well, diameter 16 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Jacquie and Graeme Storm.

A Japanese Meiji period mixed metals plate, depicting a…

Meiji Period Cormorant Fisher Plate

A Japanese Meiji period mixed metals plate, depicting a night-time cormorant fisher. Patination required. Engraved trademark for Nogawa workshops, Kyoto. Diameter 30.5 cm

Two Japanese cloisonne rectangular trays 1. Blue flowers,…

Japanese Cloisonne Rectangular Trays (Pair)

Two Japanese cloisonne rectangular trays 1. Blue flowers, silver ground by, the 'Inaba' Co. Kyoto 24 x 7 cm (label verso). 2. White flowers, blue ground 8.5 x 23.7 cm (label verso). Both c. Early 20th century

A Japanese porcelain vase, by Kanzan Denshichi (1821-1890), of…

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…

A rare Japanese Kyoyaki 'Wakamatsu' vase by Ito Tozan I…

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…

A Japanese Kyoyaki modernist vase by Teraike Tosshu II (1933-),…

Kyoyaki Modernist Vase by Teraike Tosshu II

A Japanese Kyoyaki modernist vase by Teraike Tosshu II (1933-), Showa period (1926-1989), 1962-1963, decorated with abstracted mountains in underglaze copper red. Marked 'Tosshu zo' to the base in underglaze blue. Together with tomobako (original signed…

A Japanese Kyoyaki studio Kashiki bowl by Eiraku Zengoro, Meiji…

Kyoyaki Kashiki Bowl by Eiraku Zengoro, Meiji Period

A Japanese Kyoyaki studio Kashiki bowl by Eiraku Zengoro, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with slip and overglaze enamels in 'Kochi' style depicting scrolling chrysanthemums. Mark to base reading 'Dai Nihon Eiraku Zo'. Together with tomobako (original…

A set of Japanese Kyoyaki sake cups by Ito Tozan I (1846-1920),…

Kyoyaki Sake Cups by Ito Tozan I

A set of Japanese Kyoyaki sake cups by Ito Tozan I (1846-1920), late Meiji or Taisho period, circa 1910s, decorated with underglaze pigments and overglaze enamels, each with different designs of abstracted flowers and natural motifs, and impressed…

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…

A pair of Japanese Kyoyaki studio ceramic hibachi, by Daimaru…

Kyoyaki Ceramic Hibachi Pair with Relief Decoration

A pair of Japanese Kyoyaki studio ceramic hibachi, by Daimaru Hokuho I (1879-1959), Taisho period (1912-1926), of drum form with carved relief archaistic decoration in archaistic Chinese style. Cobalt mark to the base reading 'Daimaru Hokuho Zo'. 23 cm…

Three Japanese Hagi or Kyoyaki tea bowls, 20th century, two…

Japanese Tea Bowls with Creamy Glaze and Vietnamese Style

Three Japanese Hagi or Kyoyaki tea bowls, 20th century, two with a creamy glaze and of conical form, the third in Vietnamese style, all with tomobako, the largest 7.5 cm high, 14 cm diameter

A Japanese Kyoto studio vase by Koyo Yamazaki (1890-1979),…

Kyoto Studio Vase by Koyo Yamazaki with Lotus Decoration

A Japanese Kyoto studio vase by Koyo Yamazaki (1890-1979), circa 1960s, of globular form with lead green enamel decoration of stylised lotuses in historical Burmese style, together with tomobako, 20 cm high, 23 cm diameter

A Japanese Kyoto Satsuma studio vase, Meiji period (1868-1912),…

Satsuma Studio Vase with Enamel and Gilding Decoration

A Japanese Kyoto Satsuma studio vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1880s, the ovoid stoneware vase covered in a crackled straw-coloured glaze, decorated with trees, flowers, birds and insects in overglaze enamels and gilding. Two ears/handles to the…

A Japanese Kyoyaki vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1880s,…

Kyoyaki Enamel Phoenix Vase, Meiji Period

A Japanese Kyoyaki vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1880s, the vase of squat baluster form with two ears at opposing sides of the neck, with piped slip decoration all over in the Chinese Fahua style, decorated with a phoenix in flight surrounded by…

A Japanese Kyoyaki Koyo studio flambe vase, Yamazaki Koyo…

Japanese Flambe Vase by Yamazaki Koyo

A Japanese Kyoyaki Koyo studio flambe vase, Yamazaki Koyo (1890-1979), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1950, the irregular ovoid stoneware vase with a covered in a rasberry copper red glaze, with a pronounced flowing flambe effect. Impressed two-character…

A Japanese Kyoyaki studio vase, Koyo Yamazaki (1890-1979),…

Kyoyaki Studio Vase by Koyo Yamazaki, Showa Period, Japan

A Japanese Kyoyaki studio vase, Koyo Yamazaki (1890-1979), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1950, the globular stoneware vase covered in a crackled copper green glaze, punctuated randomly with deep raspberry red copper splashes, one section left…

A Japanese Seizan Kyoyaki celadon Koro, Taisho period…

Japanese Celadon Elephant Koro with Pagoda Lid

A Japanese Seizan Kyoyaki celadon Koro, Taisho period (1912-19126) or early Showa period (1926-1989), the porcelain vessel moulded in the form of a caparisoned elephant with incised details throughout, the lid in the form of a two-tiered pagoda, the whole…

A Japanese enamelled Kyoyaki tea bowl, Kiyomizu, Kyoto, Meiji…

Enamelled Kyoyaki Tea Bowl with Shojo and Sake

A Japanese enamelled Kyoyaki tea bowl, Kiyomizu, Kyoto, Meiji period (1868-1912), the stoneware teabowl of typical Kyoyaki type with pale body and crackled straw coloured glaze, with enamel painting and gilding depicting a 'Shojo' drinking sake with a…

A fine and substantial Satsuma vase by Kinkozan Sobei VII…

Kinkozan Sobei VII Satsuma Vase with Birds and Chrysanthemums

A fine and substantial Satsuma vase by Kinkozan Sobei VII depicts detailed birds in flight with gilt highlights plus flowering chrysanthemums. Japanese character marks to base, 'Great Nippon, Kyoto, Kinkozan made' height: 39.5 cm

Two Japanese Kyoyaki figures of Kanzan and Jittoku by Dohachi,…

Japanese Kyoyaki Kanzan and Jittoku Figures by Dohachi

Two Japanese Kyoyaki figures of Kanzan and Jittoku by Dohachi, late Edo to Meiji period, circa 19th century, the figures of moulded porcelain with underglaze blue decoration, depicting the ancient Chinese mythical figures of Hanshan and Shide (Kanzan and…

A Japanese Meiji Rinpa Satsuma vase, Meiji period, circa 1900,…

Meiji Rinpa Satsuma Vase with Chrysanthemum Waves

A Japanese Meiji Rinpa Satsuma vase, Meiji period, circa 1900, of typical Kiyomizu stoneware covered in a buff glaze with even small crackle, decorated in overglaze Kyoto enamels, gilding and silvered in Rinpa style with highly stylised chrysanthemum…

A Japanese Kyoyaki studio vase, Yamazaki Koyo (1890-1979),…

Turquoise Kyoyaki Vase by Yamazaki Koyo, Showa Era

A Japanese Kyoyaki studio vase, Yamazaki Koyo (1890-1979), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1950s, the tall ovoid stoneware vase covered in a crackled turquoise blue glaze, with flowing abstract underglaze blue marks. Impressed two-character 'Koyo' mark to…

A Japanese Kyoyaki studio vase by Gyokudo Tezuka I, Showa…

Kyoyaki Crane Vase by Gyokudo Tezuka I

A Japanese Kyoyaki studio vase by Gyokudo Tezuka I, Showa period, circa 1930-1950, the vase with inlaid and carved black and white slip decoration of cranes in flight to one side of the vase, the whole covered in an even pale blue-green celadon glaze.…

A Japanese Kyoyaki studio celadon vase, Gyokudo Tezuka I, Showa…

Kyoyaki Celadon Vase with Crane Design

A Japanese Kyoyaki studio celadon vase, Gyokudo Tezuka I, Showa period (1926-1989), the tall slender ovoid porcelain vase covered in an even 'Kinuta' green celadon glaze, the front decorated with inlaid and carved white slip with underglaze black and pink…

A Japanese Kyoyaki okimono of a Shishi, Hayashi Mokuu…

Kyoyaki Shishi Okimono by Hayashi Mokuu

A Japanese Kyoyaki okimono of a Shishi, Hayashi Mokuu (1901-1991), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1950S, modelled in porcelain covered in a mustard yellow glaze, depicting an angry shishi ready to pounce. With an impressed mark to the base reading…

A pair of Kyoto Satsuma vases, late Meiji period, circa 1900,…

Kyoto Satsuma Vases with Figural Panels and Gilding

A pair of Kyoto Satsuma vases, late Meiji period, circa 1900, baluster vases with carinate collars and broad necks, decorated with large, figural panels and patterned borders in a typical pale palette upon a cream, ground, with moriage decorations and…

A substantial and fine Kinkozan Sobei VII Satsuma vase…

Kinkozan Satsuma Vase with Birds and Chrysanthemums

A substantial and fine Kinkozan Sobei VII Satsuma vase depicting birds in flight, flowering chrysanthemums and upper and lower scrolled borders as well as gilt highlights inscribed on base. Great Nippon, Kyoto, Kinkozan made, height 39.5 cm

A Japanese Sozan Kyoyaki studio celadon model, Taisho/Early…

Japanese Celadon Pagoda by Sozan Kyoyaki (1920-1940)

A Japanese Sozan Kyoyaki studio celadon model, Taisho/Early Showa period, 1920-1940, modelled as a multi-tier Chinese style pagoda, the whole covered in an even green celadon glaze. The base with an impressed round seal mark reading 'Sozan', for Suwa…

A Japanese Kyo-Yaki vase converted to lamp, late Meiji period,…

Kyo-Yaki Floral Relief Vase Lamp

A Japanese Kyo-Yaki vase converted to lamp, late Meiji period, circa 1900, featuring floral motifs in Uki-Bori (relief work) and traditional scenes amongst circular cartouches. With pleated and fringed silk shade, approximately 85 cm high,

A Japanese Taisho Kyoyaki celadon vase, Kyoto, Taisho period,…

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…

A Japanese Keizan Kyoyaki studio vase, Showa period, circa…

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…

A fine celadon glazed vase inlaid with a leaping koi, impressed…

Celadon Koi Vase by Gyokudo, Kyoto, Early Showa Period

A fine celadon glazed vase inlaid with a leaping koi, impressed oval seal of Gyokudo, Kyoto, Japan, early Showa period, circa 1940, note: master potter, Tezuka Gyokudo [1896-1977] used coloured slip to create birds & fish on a plain ground, he established…

A Kyoto type Satsuma vase, circa Taisho to Showa period,…

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…

A Kyoto Satsuma covered bottle, early 20th century, ovoid with…

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,…

A Kyoto type Satsuma vase, circa Taisho to Showa period,…

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…

Kishino Kan (Japanese, b.1975), large Yakishime jar, c. 2010,…

Flowing Ash Yakishime Jar by Kishino Kan

Kishino Kan (Japanese, b.1975), large Yakishime jar, c. 2010, wood fired stoneware with flowing ash glaze, height 48 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Robert Yellin Yakimono gallery, Kyoto, 2018

A Japanese Kakejiku (scroll) signed Maruyama Okyo, Edo period,…

Maruyama Okyo's Flower Cart Scroll

A Japanese Kakejiku (scroll) signed Maruyama Okyo, Edo period, 18th century Maruyama school scroll dated Tenmei 7 (1787) in sumi and colours on silk, depicting a flower cart brimming with peonies, sunflowers and blossom with lively Karako (Tang style…

A large Japanese pair of Kyoto Satsuma vases Taizan Yohei,…

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…

A fine celadon glazed vase inlaid with a leaping koi, impressed…

Celadon Vase with Koi Inlay by Gyokudo, Kyoto, 1940

A fine celadon glazed vase inlaid with a leaping koi, impressed oval seal of Gyokudo, Kyoto, Japan, early Showa period, circa 1940, note: master potter, Tezuka Gyokudo [1896-1977] used coloured slip to create birds and fish on a plain ground, he…

An exceptional Satsuma earthenware vase painted by Okamoto…

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…

Takeichi Kawai square section bottle vase, impressed basket…

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…

Two 19th century Japanese sake bottles, brushed calligraphy.…

Antique Sake Bottles with Calligraphy and Family Note

Two 19th century Japanese sake bottles, brushed calligraphy. With old Hanna family note 'Kyoto Japan Bought 1964'. Heights 23 cm and 19 cm

A large Meiji period Satsuma covered vase, ovoid shape raised…

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…

A Japanese gilt Kyo-Yaki figure of a seated Buddha 19th/20th…

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…

A heavily potted celadon green glazed vase, signature to base,…

Celadon Vase with Fitted Box from Kyoto Temple

A heavily potted celadon green glazed vase, signature to base, an even glaze on the lobed body, a fitted box from Tianlong temple Tenryu-ji, Kyoto, Japan, height 24 cm

A Kyoto Satsuma vase. Early 20th century summer court scene, of…

Kyoto Satsuma Vase with Summer Court Scene

A Kyoto Satsuma vase. Early 20th century summer court scene, of ladies & children at leisure by Lake, Signs of Restoration to upper Lip & neck, with Koshida mark, height 22 cm

Model of the Gojunoto pagoda. Kyoto Japan, height 46 cm

Gojunoto Pagoda Model: Kyoto Japan, 46 cm Height

Model of the Gojunoto pagoda. Kyoto Japan, height 46 cm

A pair of Kyoto Satsuma vases, circa 1920's, the baluster vases…

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.…

Three Japanese ceramic Foxes (Kitsume), [3], these figures were…

Japanese Ceramic Kitsune Offerings at Fushimi Inari Shrine

Three Japanese ceramic Foxes (Kitsume), [3], these figures were left as offerings at the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine of Inari, located in old Kyoto. Meiji period, foxes are regarded as messengers for spirits or phenomena that are worshiped in the religion…

A large Japanese wood & lacquer Tengu mask from a Shinto temple,…

Japanese Wood & Lacquer Tengu Mask from Shinto Temple

A large Japanese wood & lacquer Tengu mask from a Shinto temple, Tengu, (also known as the Slayer of vanity) are mountain and forest goblins with both Shinto and Buddhist attributes. Their supernatural powers include shape-shifting into human or animal…

A Japanese Kyoto ware tea jar, 19th century, finely decorated…

Kyoto Ware Tea Jar with Floral Decoration and Metal Mounts

A Japanese Kyoto ware tea jar, 19th century, finely decorated with flowering shrubs between a paulonia leaf border at the top and a wide stylized floral band below, with metal mounted rim and metal cover, 17 cm high

Kinkozan Satsuma pair of vases both finely decorated with two…

Kinkozan Satsuma Bijin & Bird Vases

Kinkozan Satsuma pair of vases both finely decorated with two panels, one of Bijin amongst a forest scene, the other with birds amongst flora, with a background of repeating floral patterns & two gilded handles. Marked to the base with an eight character…

Satsuma Shizan Kyoto school butterfly dish painted with three…

Kyoto Butterfly Dish by Satsuma Shizan

Satsuma Shizan Kyoto school butterfly dish painted with three dancing butterflies, signed to the base. Condition good, minor age related wear. Diameter 12.3 cm

Kinkozan Satsuma Dai Nippon vase made in Kyoto of tapered…

Kinkozan Satsuma Dai Nippon Vase with Flying Birds

Kinkozan Satsuma Dai Nippon vase made in Kyoto of tapered rectangular form on a deep blue ground, painted with flying birds amongst flowers to the body & gilded repeating motifs to the neck & base. Signed by Kinkozan, with a ten character signature mark…

Pair of Satsuma vases by Kinkozan Meiji period, 19th century,…

Kinkozan Satsuma Vases with Women and Children

Pair of Satsuma vases by Kinkozan Meiji period, 19th century, double handled bulbous shape vases, decorated with two panels depicting women and children, bordered by flowers and scrolling vines on maroon ground, stamped and signed in gilt 'Kinkozan zo',…

Japanese woodblock pair of prints. Folio of 1950 and contempory…

Japanese Woodblock Prints Folio and Book Collection

Japanese woodblock pair of prints. Folio of 1950 and contempory prints. From Uchida of Kyoto; and Abunae bound book of Ukiyoe prints c.1956.

Pair of oriental artworks to depict Kyoto Castle and it's…

Kyoto Castle: Inhabitants and Architecture

Pair of oriental artworks to depict Kyoto Castle and it's inhabitants, each approx 49 cm x 21 cm (2)

Meiji Japanese Satsuma vase with a hand painted scene of geese.…

Kinkozan Kyoto Sei Satsuma Vase with Geese Scene

Meiji Japanese Satsuma vase with a hand painted scene of geese. Signed Kinkozan Kyoto Sei, original Tomobako case. 35.5 cm.

Japanese Kyoto ware covered vase with Dragon handles. height 61…

Dragon-handled Kyoto ware vase

Japanese Kyoto ware covered vase with Dragon handles. height 61 cm

A pair of Kyoto ware baluster vases painted with processional…

Kyoto Ware Processional Scene Vases

A pair of Kyoto ware baluster vases painted with processional scene, printed Koshida mark to base. Height 12 cm

A pair of Kyoto ware baluster vases with raised polychrome…

Kyoto Ware Court Scene Vases (or Kyoto Court Scene Vases)

A pair of Kyoto ware baluster vases with raised polychrome decoration depicting a court scene. Signed to base. Height 49 cm

Japanese Kyoto ware vase by Kinkozan

Kyoto Kinkozan Vase: Elegant Japanese Ceramic Art

Japanese Kyoto ware vase by Kinkozan

Shuhei Fujioka (Japanese b 1947). Iga stoneware plate,…

Iga Stoneware Plate by Shuhei Fujioka in Original Box

Shuhei Fujioka (Japanese b 1947). Iga stoneware plate, rectangular form with ash glaze, incised mark to base, 32 x 26.5 cm in original wooden box Note this plate was purchased in Kyoto

A Japanese Satsuma bowl Meiji period / signed Kyoto Tojiki…

Meiji Satsuma Bowl with Kyoto Tojiki Goshigaisha Signature

A Japanese Satsuma bowl Meiji period / signed Kyoto Tojiki Goshigaisha Internally decorated with a mountainous scene black and gilt signature to base 11 cm diameter

A set of eight 19th century Japanese Imari bowls, with mark to…

19th Century Japanese Imari Bowls Set with Provenance

A set of eight 19th century Japanese Imari bowls, with mark to base enamelled in traditional Imari palette enamels, 14.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Private Sydney collector, purchased in 1960's Kyoto, with original receipt

A group of 19th century Japanese red Kutani porcelain,…

19th Century Japanese Red Kutani Porcelain Tea Set

A group of 19th century Japanese red Kutani porcelain, comprising; three bowls two tea cups & saucers and tea pot (6) tea pot with restored cover Provenance: Private Sydney collector, purchased in 1960's Kyoto, with original receipt

A good Japanese 19th century Imari ware blue & white plate,…

19th Century Imari Ware Blue & White Plate, Bunka-Bunsei Period

A good Japanese 19th century Imari ware blue & white plate, possibly Bunka-Bunsei period Provenance: Private Sydney collector, purchased in 1960's Kyoto, with original receipt 30 cm diam

A set of four 19th century Japanese Imari rose bowls one with…

19th Century Japanese Imari Rose Bowl Set with Provenance

A set of four 19th century Japanese Imari rose bowls one with chip to rim. Provenance: Private Sydney collector, purchased in 1960's Kyoto

A Japanese 19/20th century set of eight blue & white bowls,…

Japanese Blue & White Bowls with Markings, 19/20th Century

A Japanese 19/20th century set of eight blue & white bowls, signed with six character mark to base and seal mark to front Provenance: Private Sydney collector, purchased in 1960's Kyoto, with original receipt 15.5 cm diam

A set of eight 19th century Japanese Imari lobed desert dishes…

19th Century Japanese Imari Lobed Desert Dishes (Provenance Included)

A set of eight 19th century Japanese Imari lobed desert dishes Provenance: Private Sydney collector, purchased in 1960's Kyoto, with original receipt

A set of eight Japanese Imari lobed bowls, with Anei period…

Japanese Imari Lobed Bowls, Anei Period, 8pcs

A set of eight Japanese Imari lobed bowls, with Anei period mark and probably of that period, each bowl decorated with panels to the borders and central octagonal motif, 19 cm diameter. Provenance: Private Sydney collector, purchased in 1960's Kyoto, with…

A set of sixteen Arita Kraak style blue & white plates, each…

Kraak-style Blue & White Plates from Kyoto (or Kyoto Kraak Plates)

A set of sixteen Arita Kraak style blue & white plates, each decorated with traditional kraak patterns, 24 cm diameter. Provenance: Private Sydney collector, purchased in 1960's Kyoto, with original receipt

Early 19th century Japanese Arita blue & white porcelain…

Arita Blue & White Porcelain Sometsuke Bowls, Set of Eight

Early 19th century Japanese Arita blue & white porcelain Sometsuke shallow bowls, Bunka-Bunsei period, set of eight, each bowl decorated with various panels, 20 cm diameter. Provenance: Private Sydney collector, purchased in 1960's Kyoto, with original…

Two early 20th century Japanese Imari bowls, with marks to base…

Pair of Japanese Imari Bowls, Early 20th Century

Two early 20th century Japanese Imari bowls, with marks to base both decorated in traditional Imari palette, largest 25 cm diameter. Provenance: Private Sydney collector, purchased in 1960's Kyoto, with original receipt

A Japanese 19/20th century Sometsuke blue & white plate…

Japanese Blue & White Sometsuke Plate

A Japanese 19/20th century Sometsuke blue & white plate Provenance: Private Sydney collector, purchased in 1960's Kyoto, with original receipt 29 cm diam

A Japanese 19th century Imari ware blue & white plate, C1850…

19th Century Japanese Imari Ware Plate

A Japanese 19th century Imari ware blue & white plate, C1850 Provenance: Private Sydney collector, purchased in 1960's Kyoto, with original receipt 31 cm diam