Antique Edo Period Arita Rat Catcher Japanese Porcelain Sake Washer with Figures

Sharing with you this very nice edo period, 1680-1700, example. With a garden floral scene. Marked at base: made in the Hua Qing period of the great Ming Dynasty Arita ware, also known as Arita-yaki, has its origins in 1616, when a Korean farmer, Yi Sam-pyeong, discovered white clay kaolin in Arita and used it to create Japan’s first porcelain. Arita was the first place to produce ceramics in Japan. After the discovery, a number of kilns opened in the area and it soon became a source for Japanese export porcelain...

A very nice jug early Japanese. A very nice cup from Japan. Rare scene Condition Overall condition crazy baking flaw in base and hairlines from. Size 195mmm Period 19th ...

A very nice set of polychrome dishes with green and red overglaze colors. Interesting brown circle in the centre. Early Edo period.   Condition No real damages, just crackl...

Description Sharing with you this very nice edo period (17th century or early 18th c) example in nice condition. Marked with a fuku (luck) mark at the base. Condition 1 crack...

Sharing with you this very nice Edo period, 1680-1700, example. With a garden floral scene, figures and birds and a nice brown rim. Marked at base with a Fuku mark...

Description A Japanese Aoki Mokubei Jar. Edo Period. The inside base has a fish between the figures with gilt. A very powerfull piece and in our opinion most likely authentic by Aoki Mokubei (????) Mokubei AOKI (1767- July 2, 1833) was a painter and Kyo ware potter during the Edo Period . He was born in Kyoto . His childhood name was Yasoya. His Azana (alias) was Sahei. His pseudonyms included Seibei, Hyakurokusanjin, Kokikan, Teiunro, Kukurin, and Shubei. Biography Mokubei was born in 1767, in Kyoto . He studied calligraphy under Fuyo KO at a young age, showing great talent; however, when he found pottery, he opened a studio in Awataguchi, Kyoto at the age of 30 and won fame for his pottery. Five years later, he was invited by the Maeda Family of the Kaga clan, and he made efforts to revive Kaga Kutani ware. As a potter, he mainly produced green-tea sets. His pottery work is varied, including white porcelain, celadon, Akae ware (ceramic with red paintings) and dyed ceramics. As a result of his commitment to Chinese ceramics, he created a world of his own in making copies of Chinese ware...

Important vase with gadrooned body in Arita porcelain with blue, coral and gold decoration of flowers in reserves on a background of lattices and foliage. Japan, 18th century.

Arita porcelain dish with decoration of a shishi among peonies. Apocryphal Chenghua mark on reverse. Japan, 18th century

Important Arita porcelain dish, with polychrome decorations in blue reserves of different shapes, the coral background embellished with phoenixes and flowers. Japan, 18th century.

Arita porcelain dish decorated with a vase and flowers. A tiny chip at 11 o'clock, otherwise excellent condition ! Japan, late 18th century.

Arita porcelain dish decorated with a shishi jumping in a vase. Excellent condition ! Japan, 18th century.

This antique 'pigeon' sake bottle is from the Edo period (1603-1868). It is ceramic and in perfect condition with an incredible patina. Has a tan, slight olive color tone to it.