Norihiko Terayama Vases and Vessels

A splendid Jun ware porcelain Yu Tang Chun vase. Jun ware, is one of the most important kilns in China. Originated in Tang dynasty, Jun kiln produces the most...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari style porcelain lidded temple jar/vase, intricately hand-painted in cobalt blue, iron red and green with generous application of gold on an e...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain vase, intricately hand painted on an elegant gourd shape, a signed masterpiece by a Kutani master porcelain artist. The spirit of Kutani war...

Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, dramatically hand painted in platinum, set against a stunningly shaped porcelain body in black, a signed masterpiece belonging to the...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in a beautiful light blue on an stunning bottle shape body, a signed piece by highly acclaimed mas...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of blue on a stunning bottle shape body, a signed work by highly acclaimed award...

A stunning pair of ceramic vases with gilt, paint and high-relief decoration by imperial artist Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916, also known as Miyagawa Kozan) circa 1876-81 (late Meiji period). These vases belong to early period (1876-1881) of Kozan's repertoire, during which time the high relief sculpturing (known as Takauki ware) was used as a distinguished technique on top of the traditional gilt and paint ornaments of satsuma ware. Due to the relatively limited production and the fragile nature of these wares, not a large quantity of the examples remained in the first place, not mentioning a fine matching signed pair in such impressive sizes. Not only a rarity, this pair of vases is also superb in workmanship, thus the fine example of the work from that short and unique period of the artist's career before he switched to the underglaze period. In a conceptually mirrored fashion, the surface is richly decorated with flying cranes among large lotus leaves and flower, like an idyllic aqua scenery of pure poetry on a circular scroll. The high-relief appliques were rendered and composed in realistic fashion but with a dramatic touch. They are literally about to break the surface free, alive and in motion. The dark colors of the glaze were used to set a moody tone. The approach to create this type of ornamentations is more akin to sculpturing an ink painting in three-dimension than ceramic making. It is not hard to imagine the demand of both the artistry and the technique. Both vases were signed as "Makuzu Kozan Kiln" and each further with another name and seal, which are most likely the individual artist involved in the making process. Similar signatures can be seen in the reference book below. For similarly Takauki vases, see Miyagawa Kozan Makuzu...

Two modern Neolithic style Chinese ceramic pots. Sold separately. Large pot has a small hairline crack on the bottom that has been repaired. please...

Contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in green and blue, in a round shape porcelain body in a stunning "karakusa" or "arabesque" pattern in green and blue, to...

Japanese contemporary hand-painted Imari porcelain vase, the work of acclaimed award-winning master porcelain artist from Imari-Arita region in Japan. This stunning vase features a traditional Arita arabesque pattern in deep red. To this, the artist has added a blue cord borrowed from the Nabeshima porcelain...

Japanese Contemporary porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue on an elegant bottle shape porcelain body, a signed piece by widely accl...

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...

Large Japonism blue and white crackle glazed hand painted ceramic handle vase or jug with under plate. Measures: Jug Height 13.50 in (35 cm) Wi...

Exceptional Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of underglaze blue on an elegantly shaped porcelain body, a signed masterpiece...

Exceptional Japanese contemporary collectible decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in blue, red nd green on a stunning bottle shaped body, a signature masterpiece by a...