Japan - Ceramics

Extra-large high-fired unglazed Shigaraki stoneware dobin tea-pot with such a wild vine handle, Showa period, 20th century, Japan, approx. H 44 x 35 x 19cm (17.32 x 13.77 x 7.48in)

A fine group of early Ming dynasty (c. 15th century) porcelain dishes, hand-painted in cobalt blue underglaze with floral and foliate motifs. These plates were found in Japan, where ...

Large type retro ceramic ‘Maneki-neko’ coin bank, 1980s, Japan, approx. H 40 x W 24 x D 20 cm (15.74 x 9.44 x 7.87in). in rare very fine storage condition with just some expected sli...

Contemporary Japanese porcelain vase, hand painted showcasing a dramatic dragon set against a dimpled black background, a signed piece from the signature dragon collection by highly ...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of blue on an elegantly shaped body, a signed piece by master porcelain artist f...

This piece is a white porcelain vessel from the Joseon Dynasty, believed to have been produced in the 15th century. It represents one of the typical examples from the early Joseon pe...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, dramatically hand painted in platinum, set against a stunningly shaped porcelain body in black, a signed masterpiece from t...

Exquisite set of six contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari (old Imari) porcelain short stem cups in stunning flower motifs, in vivid red, blue and green colors and gold color details that a...

Magnificent Japanese museum quality exhibition piece contemporary decorative porcelain box/centerpiece, extremely intricately hand-painted in vivid blue, orange and green on a stunni...

This exquisite Japanese tea bowl is a prime example of Hagi Ware, crafted by renowned potter Seigan Yamane. Known for his innovative approach to traditional Hagi pottery, Yamane’s wo...

An impressive large Japanese Imari porcelain charger dating to the Taisho period (1912–1926), featuring a finely hand-painted peacock as the central motif. The composition is rich an...

Contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in blue, purple and yellow set against a beautifully shaped ovoid porcelain body in platinum. This piece is by highly ac...

A striking hand-thrown ceramic bowl by celebrated Japanese artist Shigemori Yoko (1953–2021), known for her expressive, calligraphy-inspired brushwork and sculptural organic forms. This dynamic piece features an asymmetrical form with bold black abstract strokes against a smooth, white glaze — a signature style that blends traditional Japanese ceramic techniques with avant-garde sensibility. The gestural brushwork evokes spontaneous ink painting and speaks to the artist’s early training in painting before turning to ceramics. The exterior is subtly textured, with soft ridges from the wheel and slight warping that enhances the tactile, handmade quality of the bowl. Both sculptural and functional, the piece embodies wabi-sabi aesthetics and would make a striking centerpiece or collectible art object. Shigemori Yoko studied under master ceramicists Kondō Yutaka...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary gilded porcelain vase in a beautiful shape, intricately hand-painted in various hues of purple, a masterpiece by widely acclaimed master porcelain art...

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality Kutani three-piece tea service set, generously gilded with high purity gold and extremely intricately hand-painted in red and green...

Traditional Hanamaki clay doll, early-mid 20th century, Iwate, Japan. H 15.5 x W 13.3 x D 10 cm (6.10 x 5.23 x 3.93in). Aged deterioration as is as seen.

A refined and substantial Japanese porcelain vessel of cylindrical tubular form, decorated with a bold tiger design applied through copper plate transfer printing — a technique that ...

A bowl from the Qing dynasty of China (around the 19th century). It is a simple red and green painting. I feel very kind and cute. Also, when you remove the lid, you can see the g...

Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, dramatically hand painted in blue underglaze on a beautiully shaped ovoid porcelain bodyk, a signed piece belonging to the artist's s...

Exquisite Japanese Meiji period signed Imari ribbed porcelain deep charger, circa 1860, extremely intricately hand-painted on both sides in cobalt blue un...

Extraordinary Japanese late-19th century Meiji period (circa 1875) Imari raised and ribbed porcelain deep charger, extremely intricately hand-painted on both sides in cobalt blue un...

Mesmerizing Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative vase hand-painted on a beautifully shaped body, depicting plum blossom in red and medieval palaces in shades of blue and detail...

Superb pair of Japanese large Meiji period Fukagawa signed porcelain vases (circa 1900). Intricately hand-painted in cobalt blue underglaze with polychrome and gold overglaze on a st...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain match tea cup, extremely intricately hand painted in various shades of blue and pink set against a stunningly shaped ovoid porcelain body in blue, to create a mesmerizing surface. It is lavishly decorated with intricate gold details and is a masterpiece by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist in traditional patterns of the Imari-Arita region of Japan and the recipient of numerous prestigious awards for his extraordinary porcelain work and his unique gold and platinum work on porcelain. The artist's profile is available upon request. Hydrangeas with intricate details decorate the surface of this remarkable cup and continue to decorate the inside of the cup. "Fired-on gold,” this artist's signature style, highlights unique techniques for incorporating gold and platinum into the hand painting and multiple firing processes that yield a stunningly opulent look. The polychrome overglaze is fired at 800 degrees, followed by the application of gold and platinum that are fired at slightly lower temperature to maintain the luster of the precious metals. As a result, a single piece may undergo as many as 5-10 firings. The artist's profile is available upon request. This elegant gilded porcelain matcha tea cup...

Unique contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase hand painted in platinum and black over a beautifully shaped body with a scalloped rim , an exclusive signature piece by a high...

Exquisite Japanese dimpled decorative porcelain vase intricately hand painted in gold and platinum, showcasing a dramatic scene of a phoenix extending its beautiful long wings, set a...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand-painted in blue on a stunningly shaped ovoid body, the work of widely acclaimed master porcelain artist in...

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand-painted in the artist's signature turqoise blue and purple on a stunning balu...

This is believed to be a small incense burner made in Japan during the Meiji and early Taisho periods (1868-1920). The design is very simple but b...

exceptional contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, intricately hand painted on an elegantly shaped globular porcelain body, ...

Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, painstakingly intricately gilded and hand painted in stunning deep blue in various shades on a stunning globular body, a ...

Japanese contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in platinum and gold, set against a dimpled black background, a signed piece belonging to the signature fish co...

Superb Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately gilded in platinum and hand painted, showcasing an auspicious phoenix in deep blue underglaze, dramatically extend...

Pottery sake jar with wooden lid, covered with old used papers, tied string, Early Showa period, Japan, H 26 x D 17 cm (10.23 x 6.69in).

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality highly collectible decorative porcelain bowl/centerpiece in a stunningly flared shape with circular movements on its surface featur...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue on an elegantly shaped globular porcelain body, a signed piece...

Exceptional Japanese Contemporary museum=quality extremely intricately hand painted decorative porcelain vase in blue elegantly featuring the four auspicious creatures of Chinese myt...

Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in vivid red, platinum and gold, set against a beautifully shaped dimpled porcelain body in black, an exquisite signed p...

Contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in blue underglaze and platinum, a work of widely acclaimed master porcelain artist in traditional patterns of the Imari...

Exquisite contemporary large porcelain vase, hand painted showcasing a dramatic scene of two dragons facing each other set against a dimpled black background, a signed piece from the...

Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand-painted in cobalt blue underglaze on a stunningly shaped porcelain body, a signed masterpiece by highly ...

Extraordinary large Japanese contemporary museum-quality decorative porcelain charger in blue underglaze, extremely intricately hand painted, a stunning masterpiece by widely acclaim...

Contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in blue on a stunningly shaped porcelain body, by widely acclaimed master porcelain artist in traditional pa...

A rare ancient ceramic plate originating from the Kalong kilns of northern Thailand, dating to the 15th–16th century (Lan Na period). This piece features a distinctive iron-brown gla...

This series of ceramics are unique work by Norihiko Terayama. He broke ceramic at first, and makes it into a lot of fragment. He rasps some of fragment and gets their patterns on sur...

This striking Japanese vase features a thick, cascading ash glaze in rich tones of celadon green and ivory over a deep brown body with carved vertical patterns. The glaze flows dynam...

This statue is one-of-a-king piece by renowned potter Seigan Yamane. Known for his innovative approach to traditional Hagi pottery, Yamane’s work is celebrated for its unique texture...

Japanese contemporary porcelain tea cup/matcha cup, hand painted in blue underglaze in stunning shades of blue and gray on an elegantly shaped ovoid porcelain body, a signed piece by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist in the Imari-Arita tradition. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain, a large lidded jar in the Imari-Arita polychrome enamel tradition. This artist is the recipient of numerous awards for his exceptional porcelain work and his unique signature gold and platinum work on porcelain. His profile is available upon request. This stunning porcelain Japanese matcha tea cup depicts elegant gold fish in soft shades of blue, decorated with gold swimming all around the body of the vase, the intricate wave pattern indicates that the fish are swimming in the ocean. Two bands of exquisite floral patterns decorate the top of the vase all the way to the rim, to add another layer of interest to this piece. “Fired-on gold,” this artist’s signature style, highlights unique techniques for incorporating gold and platinum into the hand painting and multiple firing processes that yield a stunningly opulent look. The polychrome overglaze is fired at 800 degrees, followed by the application of gold and platinum that are fired at slightly lower temperature to maintain the luster of the precious metals. As a result, a single piece may undergo as many as 5-10 firings. This artist's profile is available upon request. This hand-painted porcelain Japanese tea cup...

Extraordinary museum-quality Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted in blue, red and yellow on a stunningly shaped ovoid body, a signed m...

Exceptional very large contemporary Japanese decorative vase, intricately hand painted in blue, green and pink on fine Arita porcelain body in an attractive rotund shape, a signed ma...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary Ko-Imari (Old Imari) style gilded hand painted porcelain cup and saucer. This extraordinary piece brings back the glory an...

Extraordinary meuseum quality signed Japanese contemporary porcelain vase, referred to by the artist as the “lady with a golden shawl,” a masterpiece by a celebrated award-winning th...

Japanese contemporary porcelain incense burner/lidded jar, intricately and generously hand-painted with high purity gold on a beautifully shaped body in stunning signature deep blue,...

Mesmerizing museum quality contemporary hand-glazed decorative porcelain vase, a masterpiece by master porcelain artist of the Arita-Imari region of Japan. The artist is a master of ...

Exquisite meuseum-quality signed Japanese contemporary porcelain vase, a masterpiece by award-winning third-generation porcelain artist of the Kutani region of Japan featuring a cas...

A fine and charming set of three hand-painted Imari porcelain bowls, dating to the late Edo to early Meiji period (19th century). Each bowl features traditional underglaze blue and o...

Contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in blue, purple and yellow set against a beautiful bottle shaped porcelain body in plati...

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase extremely intricately featuring a traditional Arita "shippo" pattern in deep red, green and blue, a stunning signed mast...

Exceptional contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari style large decorative porcelain charger, hand painted in gold, blue, green, pink, cream and red, a signed masterpiece by widely acclaimed ...

Exceptional contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of blue on an elegant ovoid body, a signed piece by master porcelain artist fr...