Japanese Gourd

The lacquer gourd has a textured surface and a curved stalk handle and the interior is smooth. It is signed on the base.

Contemporary Japanese ceramics. Classic shigaraki vessel. Measures: 11.5 x 11.5 x 12 inches. 10''x10''.

This abundance of cobalt enhanced with gold and the balanced design indicates the vases were made for the elite Japan market, and not for mass export.

Offered by J R Richards An impressive gourd shaped Tokkuri Sake Flask by Contemporary ceramic artist Osawa Tsuneo. A contemporary artist working in the Bizen Tradition. His work re...

Contemporary Japanese ceramics. Classic shigaraki vessel with natural ash grays on stand. 11.5 x 11.5 x 12 inches.

He has exhibited widely within Japan, including at the prestigious Exhibition of Japanese Traditional Arts & Crafts (Nihon Dento Kogeiten), and also internationally.

It was from a collection of Ikebana vases and other Japanese ceramics acquired during trips to Japan in the 1970s by a very keen Australian Ikebana practitioner.

Excellent tea caddy (natsume) made by the 7th Ippyosai, Ippyo Eizo (1942). The exterior is finished in polished jet black lacquer (roiro) and decorated in gold maki-e with twines of ...

An early 20th century (presumably Showa Period, Japan) gourd vase in patinated bronze. Deep brown/red patina and cast with beautiful organic curves.

This spectacular Japanese 19th century bronze gourd shaped vase features a frog climbing up the body of the vase.

In Japan, gourd or "hyotan" is a symbol of good luck or success.

In Japan, gourd or "hyotan" is a symbol of good luck or success.

Japanese Bronze Gourd Shaped Vase with mottled, rust colored patina.

A delightful Japanese black lacquered hand-painted gourd-form box; the oblong lidded box adorned overall with delicate butterflies amid a meandering floral vine laden with plump gourds.

A remarkable 19th century Japanese Meiji cast bronze gourd incense burner with a pierced top with stem handle and supported on three legs, each being a branch with leaves and one wit...

Very tall and heavy Japanese hand-painted black porcelain gourd lamp with white flowers and gold bird with a black pleated shade.

Made in Japan, original sticker attached.

C. 20th century Japanese doubled Gourd Ikebana Woven Basket.

In Japan, gardeners train their gourds and squashes up an arbor to create a perfect gourd shape.

A charming Japanese decorative bronze sculpture, okimono, of a gourd, hyotan, by Toyo Japan, Showa Era, circa 1960s, Japan.

Late 19h century Japanese Kutani double gourd form glazed porcelain vase with vignette decoration depicting a man, bird and plants.

Another Gem Japan, a fine substantial 11" tall antique monumental green and blue gourd shaped vase with unusual blue egg plant decoration glazed in rich deep green, blue, and brow...

A pair of rare large Japanese, late Meiji era, double gourd enamel vases.

Within several gourds is a traditional landscape painting depicting a small cottage, connecting the auspicious symbol to the home.

Pair of iron red decorated double gourd jars, late 19th century Japanese Kutani ware finely decorated with figures in a garden setting, gilt rim and painted Fuku mark on the bottom, ...

An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design.

Signed, mint and boxed An lovely Japanese fine, thick and heavy hand cast bronze bud vase in an organic gourd shaped pattern.

An antique Meiji Imari vase offers porcelain construction in gourd form hand painted with overall figured pattern with stylized floral elements and reserves depicting landscape scene...

Lovely and very detailed piece. Scene of two birds of prey in a landscape scene. 1 sitting down next to a pine tree and 1 in flight, probably diving down to hunt for a prey. Wa...

Antique pair of Awaji vases in great, organic Art Nouveau form, each with two pair long, swooping tendril handles, circa 1910. Measures: 12 1/8" high, 6" diameter. Excellent antique ...

Lovely and very detailed pieces in display condition. Scene of a figural landscape scene. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Arita Region of Orig...

These are reproduction handmade Japanese Classic Imari design gourd shaped lamps. The tall stem on a gourd shape is placed on a plexiglass base.

A pair of early 19th century Imari double gourd vases, with floral motifs, now converted as lamps. Restored.

An 18th century double-gourd form porcelain vase, now mounted as a table lamp, Imari style, possibly Derby Porcelain, with blue vines and red flowers on a whit glazed background.

A gorgeous pair of vintage Regency Gourd table lamps. A chic Imari Flow design in deep rich colors. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Pair of Japanese 19th century cloisone lamps in gourd form.

Antique Awaji pottery vase in organic gourd form with great emerald green monochrome glaze, circa 1920. Measures: 9" high, 12" diameter. Unmarked. Excellent condition.

A pair of double gourd Celadon glaze vases decorated with goldfish, now converted as lamps. Please note: lampshades not included. Currently wired for the UK.

A Japanese silver double gourd vase with a matt, hand-hammered grey and silver patina.

SOLD Naturalistic Japanese double gourd form ikebana basket with brown painted tole cup vase insert.

It is a masterpiece by highly acclaimed award-winning master porcelain artist in the over glaze enameling tradition of the Imari-Arita region of Japan. The double gourd has long been...

The double gourd has long been used in Japan as an auspicious form symbolizing abundance of both offspring and harvest.

Stunning pair Traditional Japanese Imari double gourd form hand painted Porcelain Vases of quite compact proportions.

Japanese Kyoto pottery gourd form vase with garlic neck in brilliant yellow glaze.

Large Japanese Gourd bottle with polychrome birds and insects decor.

A dine 19th century Japanese gourd decorated with fine naturalistic gilt and lacquer leaves and tendrils.

A symbol of divinity, good fortune and prosperity, this gourd would have been the perfect worry stone for a person of status in Japan to take in hand when they needed a little extra ...

A pair of Japanese stoneware tokkuri (sake vessel) Hyotan (gourd) shaped wares from Japan.

This brass netsuke was shaped to a simple double-gourd form, a symbol of longevity and protection.

A gorgeous Gourd Form vase for an exceptional interior display or special flower arrangement A large Japanese antique hand painted blue and white gourd form gourd motif vase datin...

Vintage Japanese Oribe Ware gourd shaped ceramic vase from the 1960s.

A very fine antique Japanese cloisonne covered gourd shaped vase having a white enamel ground painted with polychrome vines and flowers.

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions. From Japan comes this beautiful hand cast bronze "wabi sabi" gourd vase with an attractive hand hammered finish.

Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...

An Exceptionally Fine Pair of Chinese Cantonese Hand Decorated Porcelain Vases of traditional baluster outline, of unusually quite good size proportions, (see last image in situ) mid...

A very fine Japanese maki-e lacquer decorated tabako bon, or smoking box, late Edo Period, mid-19th century, Japan. The elegant smoking box of black lacquer decorated with a wonde...

Antique Meiji period Japanese porcelain temple jar with intricate hand painted decoration and gilt. The jar in Classic Kutani colors with floral and phoenix birds all over the top an...

A beautiful Japanese Satsuma vase, circa early-20th century, late 1930s-1940s, Japan. Colors include red, black, gold, yellow, white, burgundy, green, and flesh tones. No chip noted....

Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen — Provenance: Perret Vibert, Paris Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants and Schola...

Meiji Period Diminutive Satsuma Baluster Vase. This Japanese Satsuma vase from the late Meiji period is hand painted and gilt decorated with a Japanese landscape in exquisite detail...

19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated all over beautifully with intricate designs and images of ancient Chinese people and structures.

An imaginary garden with flowers from all seasons including spring lilies, summer hibiscuses, autumn chrysanthemums, and winter berries. Wild autumn grasses move in a soft breeze wit...

An 18th/19th Century Chinese cinnabar circular box with multiple cartouches of Families. This is a marvelous piece with very fine details on the main top panel of the box. The top pa...

Pair of exquisite Japanese Kutani vases with fine enameled and gilt decorations, signed Kutani-Saku (九谷作), measuring 14 1/2 by 6 1/2 inches. Each in excellent condition.

Japanese lacquered box decorated with birds and foliage signed Lacquered inside and outside Late 19th Century Without key Some scratches and losses Ideal for storing jewelry.