Japanese ceramics, other - price guide and values

Satsuma-decorated French porcelain plate with geese design

An unusual French porcelain plate, satsuma decorated in Japan, first half of the 20th century, the porcelain in a moulded basket and foliate interwoven design, painted in gilt and enamel with geese in flight and by a river bank, 'Depose and monogram'…

Japanese Bronzed Bowl with Figural Feet and Raised Face

Japanese bronzed small bowl raised on three children figural feet with a central raised face to inside, diameter 12 cm

Meiji Kutani Landscape Plates (Set of 6)

Japanese Meiji period Kutani plates decorated with landscape - 6 pieces (Nakamura Mark) diameter 18.5 cm

Japanese Glazed Pottery Set

Two pieces of Japanese Art pottery, both heavily glazed in blue, grey and brick red hues. The bowl with a circular foot supported by the drip glaze. The vase of baluster shape. Both with impressed artist's marks. Height vase 18 cm, height bowl 12 cm

Japanese Satsuma Bowl with Burgundy and Gold Flowers

A fine quality Japanese Satsuma bowl, decorated with flowers, Burgundy and gilt shaped rim. Diameter 12 cm, height 5 cm

Meiji Satsuma Tea Set, 15 Pieces

A Japanese Satsuma eggshell porcelain tea set, Meiji period, early 20th century, (15 pieces), the teapot 15 cm high

Japanese Satsuma Collection: Koro, Vase, Buddha & Miniature

A fine Japanese Satsuma koro (lid damaged), bird vase, Buddha statue and miniature Satsuma vase, 19th and 20th century, the largest 18 cm high

Meiji Period Japanese Samidagawa Pottery Vase

A Japanese Samidagawa pottery vase, Meiji period, late 19th century, 19 cm high

Japanese Satsuma Vases, 1920s, 15 cm High

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, circa 1920s, 15 cm high

Japanese Plique-a-jour Chrysanthemum Bowl, 20th Century

A Japanese plique-a-jour bowl with chrysanthemum decoration, 20th century, 7 cm high, 13 cm diameter

Japanese Mingei Tsubo by Sakuma Totaro with Splashes

A Japanese Mashiko Mingei Tsubo by Sakuma Totaro (1900-1976), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1950s, the baluster form stoneware tsubo with large splashes to the sides of green and kakiyu (persimmon) glazes. Together with tomobako (original inscribed box)…

Japanese Tessha Pine Tree Bowl by Sakuma Totaro

A Japanese Mashiko Mingei bowl by Sakuma Totaro (1900-1976), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1950s, decorated with iron oxide enamels (tessha) depicting an abstracted pine tree against a copper green ground. With tomobako (original signed wooden box),…

Mashiko Mingei Bowl by Sakuma Totaro

A Japanese Mashiko Mingei bowl by Sakuma Totaro (1900-1976), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1950s, decorated in iron (tetsuyu) and caramel (ameyu) glazes with an abstracted flower design. With tomobako (original signed wooden box). 4.5 cm high, 30 cm…

Edo Period Shigaraki Ko Tsubo Stoneware Jar

A Japanese Shigaraki Ko Tsubo, Edo period (1603-1868), circa 17th century, the ovoid stoneware jar with beautiful wabi kiln affects including feldspathic white spots, bubbling and blow-outs, the jar slightly uneven with concreted kiln waste to one part of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Japanese Art Deco Ceramic Vase with Tomobako Box

A Japanese Art Deco modernist studio ceramic vase, Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1930s, decorated with iron brown flowers and foliage with further incised details under a vibrant green glaze. Together with tomobako (original signed…

Coalport porcelain dish with Japanese-inspired Kakeimon design

A Coalport porcelain serving dish, early 19th century, the shaped dish, with moulded blossom motifs to border, decorated with a Japanese inspired Kakeimon design, of a mythical creature amongst floral motifs, is copying early Meissen. The John scarce…

Japanese Satsuma Posy Vases with Temple and Figure Decoration

Two Japanese Satsuma posy vases including 1 with temple & autumn leaf decoration, on cobalt blue ground, red character mark to base, height 9 cm, and 1 vase with traditional figure decoration, on cobalt blue ground, height 9 cm.

Set of Four Japanese Bird Pottery Bowls

Four Japanese pottery bird bowls 14 cm diameter approx,

Japanese Satsuma Pagoda Decorated Bowl with Red Mark (12cm)

Japanese Satsuma Pagoda decorated bowl marked to base with red character mark, diameter 12 cm.

Japanese Satsuma Hand Painted Censer and Bowl

Two Japanese Satsuma hand painted pieces including lidded censer, height 7 cm, and a bowl with figures in a garden decoration, diameter 9.5 cm, each with hand painted decoration, on cobalt blue ground, bowl with red character mark to base.

Antique Satsuma Dragon Teapots with Hand Painted Decoration

Set three antique Satsuma Dragon form teapots each with hand painted dragon decoration, marked to bases, as inspected: losses, height 23 cm, tallest.

Satsuma Lakeside Scene Bowl with Gilt Border

Good large Satsuma Japan decorated bowl well decorated with figures in a lakeside scene, gilt border, hand painted floral decoration to exterior, red character mark to base, height 11 cm, diameter 34 cm.

Japanese Kutani Peacock Mantle Vases (Pair)

Pair Japanese Kutani hand painted mantle vases each with hand painted traditional decoration of peacocks in blossom garden, character mark to bases, height 30 cm each.

Pair of Satsuma Vases with Traditional Garden Decoration

Pair Japanese Satsuma hand painted vases each with traditional decoration of figures in a garden, black character marks to bases, 1 vase with restoration to rim of base, height 16 cm each.

Satsuma Teacup & Saucer with Traditional Figure Decoration

Japanese Satsuma teacup & saucer traditional figure decoration, on cobalt blue ground, each with red character mark to base, diameter13 cm, saucer.

Japanese Kutani Blossom Posy Vases (8 words)

Pair Japanese Kutani posy vases each with traditional hand painted blossom decoration, character mark to bases, height 12 cm each.

Hand-painted Satsuma Vase with Bird and Blossom Decoration

Japanese Satsuma table vase hand painted bird and blossom decoration, on cobalt blue ground, height 16 cm.

Japanese Satsuma Hand-Painted Posy Vases with Traditional Figures

Pair Japanese Satsuma hand painted posy vases each decorated with hand painted traditional figures, with gilt highlights, character marks to bases, height 9.5 cm each.

Hand-painted Satsuma Vase with Court Scenes and Gilt Highlights

Japanese Satsuma hand painted vase extensive hand painted decoration of figures in court scenes, gilt highlights, restoration to rim of neck, black character marks to base, height 13 cm.

Kutani Porcelain Vases with Geishas and Birds, 1900

Pair of Japanese Kutani porcelain vases c.1900 with painted Geishas and exotic bird scenes, with seal mark to base, height 33.2 cm

Mid-century Japanese Satsuma Vase and Jar Set

Two mid 20th century Japanese Satsuma style, vase and lidded jar, height 12 cm & 13 cm

Satsuma Kinkozan Style Coffee Set c.1920's

Japanese Satsuma Kinkozan style coffee set c.1920's, seal mark to base, height 17.2 cm coffeepot

Japanese Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Vase with Handles

Japanese Art Deco glazed ceramic two handle vase c.1930's D. 24 cm

Japanese Porcelain Tea Set with Chinese Style Narrative Decoration

A Japanese porcelain tea service in the Chinese manner, probably early Showa period, 1920s, with Dai Nippon marks, comprising a teapot, covered sugar basin, a creamer and nine bute shaped cups with associated saucers (one cup as found), all decorated with…

Export Satsuma Vases with Kannon and Lion Dog Deity

A pair of export Satsuma vases, Showa period, early 1920s, mark of Kinkozan Tsukuru, baluster vases with waisted necks and bases, featuring the deity Kannon with a radiating halo riding a lion dog, further adorned with flowers and a small attendant figure…

Satsuma Koro with Lion Head Handles and Shi Shi Cover

A fine Satsuma Koro, late Edo/ Meiji period, 1860-70, mark of Dai Nippon (great Japan), signature, the censer with lion head ring handles and fantastic creature tripod feet, a well modelled shi shi lion dog to the cover, decorated to the body with four…

Early 20th Century Japanese Kutani Vases with Traditional Design

A pair of early 20th century Japanese Kutani vases, baluster form, traditional painted panel design of figures in floral landscapes, gilt enrichments, hair crack to top rim of one vase. Painted marks to base, height 31 cm.

Oriental Treasures: Teapot, Vase, and Turtle Lock

Three oriental items, includes Japanese Meiji small fine cloisonne teapot, Japanese Meiji small Satsuma vase and a Chinese brass turtle form lock with jewelled sliding key

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Geishas and Gilding

Japanese Meiji period satsuma vase decorated with handpainted Geishas and gilding, three character marks to base, height 18.5 cm

Meigi Period Ceramic Vase with Duck and Dog Finial

Japanese Meigi period ceramic lidded vase with handpainted ducks decorations and dog of fo finial, height 19 cm

Meiji Period Satsuma Figure Group with Elder and Child

Large Satsuma Meiji period figure group, depicting an elder wearing robes decorated with dragon roundels and flowers, seated on a rocky base with river, with small boy to one side, in tones of green, blue and red, accented heavily in gilt, a/f, height 37…

Meiji Satsuma Vases with Intricate Geometric Motifs

Exceptional pair of Satsuma Meiji period vases, of handsome proportions, of spherical form tapering to a wide cylindrical neck, the body decorated with central figures with rising suns behind, together with various figures in intricately decorated robes,…

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

Satsuma Vase and Teapot with Floral Motifs

Satsuma miniature vase and teapot, the vase with reserves of flowers, surrounded by a cobalt ground, the teapot with brightly coloured flowers accented in gilt, a/f, (2)

Marbled Japanese Lacquer Stem Cup

Japanese lacquer marbled stem cup, of circular form, in rich tones of red, orange and black, height 8 cm

Colorful Satsuma Jar with Floral Design and Character Marks

Satsuma jar and cover, with finial above domed cover and meiping shaped body, with heavy ground of flowers in bright tones of red, green, pink and blue on gilt ground, character marks to foot, height 14 cm

Miniature Satsuma and Kutani Porcelain Vases

Miniature Satsuma porcelain vase, together with a miniature Kutani porcelain vase, decorated with flowers and birds, height 12.5 cm, 9.5 cm (2)

Satsuma porcelain bird and peacock dishes

Pair of Satsuma porcelain dishes, of shallow form with a pinched rim, decorated with bird and peacock on flowering branches, marked to base, diameter 15 cm (2)

Satsuma Vase and Cover with Floral Gilt Decoration

Satsuma vase and Satsuma vase and cover, decorated with flower heads in rich tones of green, purple, white, blue and red on a gilt ground, marks to base, height 16 cm, 15 cm (2)

Gilt Satsuma Porcelain Vase with Landscape Decoration

Satsuma porcelain vase, with short neck and ovoid body, decorated with gilt landscape, on a black ground, satsuma and artists signature verso, height 15 cm

Meiji Satsuma Vases with Warrior Panels and Brocade Accents

Large pair of Satsuma Meiji period vases & covers, the cover set with large tapering spherical finial, the body of robust form beneath a short cylindrical neck, decorated with panels of warriors in various landscapes, accented with brocade panels, a/f,…

Orchid Satsuma Plate

Satsuma stoneware plate, of circular form, beautifully decorated with an orchid, in tones of white, yellow, red and green, on a blue blush ground, painted gilt seal mark verso, diameter 24.5 cm

Graduated Satsuma Bird Plates

Set of three graduated Satsuma plates, with shaped pinched lips, decorated with scenes of birds in flowering landscapes, in rich tones of green, orange, purple and gilt, seal marks to base, diameter 18.5 cm, 15.5 cm, 12.5 cm (3)

Satsuma vases with children and brocade accents

Pair of Satsuma vases, of tapering form with twin ring handles, decorated with scenes of children in an outdoor scene, accented with brocade panels, height 15 cm (2)

Satsuma porcelain pin dishes and flower dish (set of 4)

Three Satsuma porcelain pin dishes, of circular form with a pinched rim, decorated with birds and flowers, marks to bases, diameter 9.5 cm, together with a Satsuma dish decorated with flowers, diameter 12 cm (4)

Satsuma Maple Leaf Water Pourers and Miniature Basket

Two Satsuma water Pourers and miniature basket, all decorated with autumn maple leaves, with gilt edges, (3)

Japanese Satsuma Tea Cup Set

Boxed set of Japanease Satsuma tea cups

Mid-century Japanese Modernist Triangular Glazed Vase

A Japanese modernist studio vase, mid 20th century, of triangular form with glazing to the neck. Signature to side, 18.5 cm high, 17 cm diameter

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

Mino studio vase with blue matte glaze

A Japanese Mino studio vase by Momonosuke Ohashi (B.1981) late 20th/21st century, of waisted square form, with a matte blue glaze, signature to base, together to tomobako, 15 cm high, 21 cm diameter

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

Japanese Burnt Orange Glazed Studio Pottery Vase with Handles

A Japanese contemporary studio pottery vase, 20th century, of ovoid form, with stylized handles, covered in a burnt orange glaze, signature to the side, 25 cm high, 26 cm wide

Japanese Modernist Camellia Vase

A Japanese modernist studio pottery vase, 20th century, of globular form, decorated with stylized camellias, signature to base, 33 cm high, 33 cm diameter

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…

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…

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…

Japanese Copper Glaze Studio Vase by Koyo Yamazaki

A Japanese Koyo Yamazaki studio vase, Koyo Yamazaki (1890-1979), circa 1950s, the simple globular form vase covered in a deep copper reddish-purple glaze. Impressed two-character 'Koyo' mark to the base within the footrim, 22 cm high, 25 cm diameter,…

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…

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…

Japanese Pigeon Blood Vase with Bamboo Design

A Japanese Ginbari pigeon blood vase, Meiji or Taisho period, circa early 20th century, the globular vase decorated with bamboo under a transparent pigeon blood-coloured enamel, 12 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter

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

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Rakans and Dragons

A large Japanese Satsuma vase Meiji period (1868 - 1912), by Hododa baluster with rolled rim and shoulder displaying gilt mon, heavily detailed with numerous Rakans and dragons. Height: 38 cm

Meiji Porcelain Landscape Cup with Gilt Decoration

A Japanese small porcelain cup the outer body finely decorated with a landscape scene and highlighted in gilt. The interior with written prose. Three character mark to base. Meiji period, (some hairline cracks). Height: 10.2 cm

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Bird and Flowers

A Japanese Satsuma squat vase with opposed finely decorated panels of flowers and a bird in a landscape. With character marks to base. Height: 11 cm

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

Japanese Porcelain Dragon Lamp with Gilt Mounts

A painted porcelain dragon lamp, Japanese, circa 1900 with gilt mounts and an ivory silk shade 67 cm high

Hand-painted Noritake porcelain landscape vase

Noritake hand painted porcelain vase. Ovoid vase painted with landscape, signed 'S.Kimura.' height 17 cm

Mid-century Japanese Porcelain Bookends with Shells and Dogs

Two Prs mid 20th century porcelain bookends. Japanese bookends decorated with shells, the other, sand filled and with applied dogs. Height 15 cm, tallest

Tokyo School Porcelain Vase with Flower Cart Design

Japanese Tokyo school porcelain vase. Decorated with a flower cart. Signed to base. Height 30 cm

Satsuma Picnic and Mountain Vases

Pair early 20th century Satsuma specimen vases, continuously painted with picnic scenes and mountain landscape, 19 cm height

Kutani Ware Chrysanthemum Vases - Pair

Pair Japanese Kutani ware vases, continuously painted with chrysantheum blossoms, 25 cm height

Meiji Kutani Fish Vase

A Japanese Meiji period large Kutani fish vase, the large red glazed fish with gilt highlights modelled as if on the back of the fisherman supported upon its tail. Height 31 cm.

Meiji Satsuma Tea Set with Japanese Women and Children

A Meiji period Satsuma tea set, teapot, sugar, cream and six cups, eight saucers, decorated with Japanese women and children in outdoor scenes, cobalt ground with gilt embellishments, some old damage.

Satsuma Koro with Figures and Gardens Decoration

A Satsuma koro, ovoid with domed cover, decorated with panels of figures in gardens, on blue and gilt ground. Signed Dai Nihon, Kozan Zo. Height 18.5 cm.

Satsuma vase with cherry blossom landscapes

A Satsuma vase, ovoid, decorated with panels of figures in cherry blossom landscapes, on blue and gilt ground. Signed Fuzan. Height 18.5 cm.

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Geisha and Gardens

A large and impressive Meiji period Satsuma vase, ovoid with short trumpet mouth, hand painted in two large panels with geisha wearing extravagantly patterned kimono and attendants promenading in extensive lakeside gardens beneath flowering cherry blossom…

Kowa Seto Ceramic Standing Woman Figure

Japanese Kowa Seto ceramic standing woman figure depicting woman in period dress holding a fan, marked to base, height 21 cm.

Noritake Floral and Tomato Serving Bowls Set

Two various vintage Noritake serving bowls including small floral decorated blue bowl, with under plate, and serving spoon; and large tomato decorated serving bowl, diameter 20 cm, with under plate, and pair matching servers; all marked for Noritake,…