Japanese Signed Polychrome Ceramic Pottery Plate, Showa Period

A wonderful hand painted and decorated traditional Okinawan ceramic awamori/sake flask, also known as a dachibin. These handcrafted pieces were originally designed to be carried and worn against the hip, hence the curved shape. This piece is from a collector of fine Japanese and Asian ceramics and pottery works - a collection like no other we have seen. We believe this flask is from the early to mid-1900s. Would be a great addition to any Japanese ceramics...

An exquisite, unique plate by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada, a fine early example of his iron pigment brushed and glazed bamboo hakeme motif. The original Hamada stamped or sealed and signed box is included. Rare to find such a beautiful piece in such impeccable condition with its original signed box. This work is sure to shine in any collection or setting. Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968 he received Japan's highest artistic award the Order of Culture. His work can be found in collections and museums worldwide including Tokyo’s Japan Folk Art Museum and The Tate Museum...

A beautiful Japanese yunomi teacup featuring a muted green glaze with a white overlay and subtle shifts in color and texture. The work glows in the light. This little gem came from a collector of fine Japanese and Asian ceramics - a collection like no other we have seen before. The yunomi teacup has a somewhat Wabi-Sabi feel and appearance to it. Signed by the maker/artist on the base. Would be a great addition to any Asian or Japanese pottery/ceramics collection...

A beautiful Japanese yunomi teacup featuring a subtle blue-green crackle glaze. The work radiates in the light. This little gem (along with others we will be listing) came from a collector of fine Japanese and Asian ceramics - a collection like no other we have seen before. The yunomi teacup has a somewhat Wabi-Sabi feel and appearance to it. Appears to be signed by the maker/artist on the base. Would be a great addition to any Asian or Japanese pottery/ceramics collection...

A truly magnificent in size and execution Japanese stoneware studio pottery charger/bowl. This exceptionally large and heavy asymmetrical work features a circular swirl design patter...

A truly fantastic and rather unique piece. The collectors we have shown have gone gaga over this piece. Beautifully crafted and glazed with amazing detail to facial features. ...

Vintage hand painted and handcrafted ceramic wall decorative plate with polychrome deer scene. It has a beautifully hand painted scene with deers enjoying the outdoors , surrounded by flowers in blue and white, turquoise, light and dark green foliage. An Islamic ceramic...

A small Kütahya style polychrome hand painted and handcrafted glazed ceramic decorative vase with an Ottoman scene. This is an intricately, hand painted vase that was made in Marmara, Turkey: Kütahya is famous for its kiln products, such as tiles and pottery, which are glazed and multicolored. It has a beautifully hand painted scene with Ottomans princes enjoying the outdoors, surrounded by flowers in burgundy, turquoise, light and dark blue and green foliage. An Islamic ceramic...

A good antique Islamic Ottoman Kutahya pottery rosewater dropper, Turkey, circa 1900. The rosewater dropper of globular form with a tall tapering neck...

A song dynasty style ceramic pillow of the Ding kiln. The Ding kiln is one of the most important Song dynasty kilns. It produces milky white or beige gl...

Polychrome hand painted and handcrafted ceramic wall decorative plate with polychrome floral design. It has a beautifully hand painted flowers in burgundy, yellow and green foliage....

A Song dynasty style porcelain pillow of the Ding kiln. The Ding kiln is one of the most important Song dynasty kilns. It produces milky white or beige glazed pieces that are favored...