Imari Porcelain Ceramics

A large and very fine condition pair of antique Japanese Imari Ginger jars from the second half of the 19th century. Each is 12 inches in diameter and...

A beautiful ceramic vessel in the form of Bo, the so-called monk's alms bowl from the studio of Japanese Potter Makuzu Kozan, also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), one of the most established and collected ceramist from Meiji Period. Born as Miyagawa Toranosuke, Kozan established his pottery studio in Yokohama circa 1870s and later became one of the appointed artists to the Japanese Imperial household. His work was exhibited in many international fairs that the Meiji government participated at the turn of the century and won many grand prizes. Of a relatively large size, this piece was made as a decorative center piece for display. It was brilliantly decorated with underglaze paint of a green-on-green bamboo motif, using the novel technique developed by Kozan called Fuki-e (the blow painting). As a result, the bamboos appear took on a three-dimensional quality as if appearing in a mist. Known as one of the most creative ceramists, circa 1887, Kozan started experimenting with new chemical colors from the West in the format of his porcelain glaze. New colors allowed him to create underglaze design that appeared bright, smooth and glossy. To create design that is realistic and dimensional, more common in the western paintings, he was inspired by the native Japanese ink painting technique developed around 1900 by Yokoyama Taikan...

A large scale and very good quality late 19th century Japanese Imari vase with exotic birds, trees and flowers. Wonderful coloring in vibrant hues of blue, red and rust.

This impressive large Imari Charger dates to the later Meiji period. The charger features a central reserve of a traditional Japanese flower basket which is surrounded by reserves of...

A good pair of large antique Japanese Meiji period porcelain lidded jars, circa 1880. The jars having ribbed dome shaped lids topped with lion-dog (Komainu) finials, the baluster shaped jars also of corresponding ribbed form. The lids and jars are skillfully hand-decorated in the Imari palette with blue & iron red floral decoration over a white body, on one side are a pair of floral cartouches on another side is a fan shaped cartouche. Condition is very good indeed, no damage or restoration, a very handsome pair of 19th century Japanese Imari lidded jars...

Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate #6, Circa 1890's. This is the very last plate of a set of 6 that we initially had. *Ple...

Circa 1890s signed Imari plate, Japanese. With reserves of white pine trees with their colorful Spring cones alternating with burnt orange cartouches with...

Pair antique 19th century Japanese Imari porcelain plates, circa 1890's.

A stunning pair of blue & white porcelain Chinoiserie covered jars with foo dog finials China, 20th century Measures: 9.5"W x 8.75"D x 10"H. Excellent condition.

Chinese blue and white covered ginger jar.

A Japanese porcelain charger plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white blooming tree, rocky formation and bird décor. Created in Japan during the 19th century, th...

Chinese blue and white porcelain lidded jars with Classic form and decorated with the familiar joy and unity symbol of double happiness on the front and back.