Big Pair of Red Lacquer "Butterfly" Antique Planter Bowls, Signed and Boxed

Rare Find From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- comes this unusual large garden stone vessel in the form of a delightful sculpture- totally repurposed as an elegant water b...

Glistening blue glazed ceramic form planter or bowl, formerly a hibachi from old Japan dating 1930-1940. Beautiful white flowers are revealed in under glaze cream and blue colors. ...

Glistening blue glazed ceramic form water basin or planter, formerly a hibachi from old Japan dating 1910-1930. A rare find this large. Auspicious symbols are revealed in under gla...

Flying Cranes Family Glistening blue glazed ceramic form planter or bowl, formerly a hibachi from old Japan dating 1930-1940. Twenty seven flying cranes are depicted in under glaze...

From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare find, stem #3 Antique Original Japanese temple "blossoming lotus" flower bud stem including itsd original red lacquer display base. This finely hand carved wood and lacquered gold flower stem was made for a Buddhist 19th century temple altar. Its flower blossoms and leaves symbolize the stages of the path toward enlightenment. The individual parts of each lotus is carved separately then joined in an arrangement and inserted in altar vessels. This lovely Japanese antique gilt Lotus flower is an early survivor, circa 1840, and a hard to find treasure that was originally placed on or around a temple altar. This ensemble consists of a single stem, the top most flower, and the bottom leaf- all mounted in the original square red lacquer display base. A gold gilt 3.5 inch long tortoise "minogame" is affixed to the base as seen in the photo. Its attractive original old patina coupled with much of the original gilding remaining present is just the way we like to find them. Dimensions: With original red lacquer display stand Height, 17 inches height and 9 inches in width. The lotus flower stem alone measures 16 inches in height. Provenance: acquired from a Kyoto Japanse monk and collector History of the Japanese turtle "minogame" One of the most famous is the mythological giant turtle...

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 brown colored crackled drip glazes. It was crafted by the master artisans of the Japanese southern Awaji Kiln, from the late Meiji to Taisho period (1910s-1920s). The impressive porcelain vase crafted in a classic wabi sabi modernist form with an original multi glazed finish. It is unsigned as many normally were from that period and is in original condition with normal kiln origination surface creation imperfections on bottom. Dimensions: 11 inches tall and 5.5 inches diameter.. Provenance: private north west coast collection. Undoubtedly influenced by the modernist movement and more likely by the visit to the Awaji kilns by the noted English designer Christopher Dresser of Linthorpe Art Pottery...

1313 Japanese peacock brass planter with stoneware vase.

Pair of antique Majolica planters, in a large scale size in blue and white decorated with putti and draping garlands. These planters were part of a Gentleman's Majolica collection amassed over 40 years in Europe. These Italian Majolica planters...

Antique stone planter Dimensions: approx - 12.5” diameter x 10.25” height Beautiful texture and patina.

A pair of simple yet chic pair of 20th century English wood planters with tapered paneled sides with chamfered edges, and finished in a pale yello...

Pair of Italian Modern white lacquered fiberglas planters, Each one a sleek circular drum with tapering pedestal 14.5 Inch diameter base, with numerous drain holes.     

A pair of period, hand carved, scallop edged, circa 1800, English planters with original metal mounts. Each featuring lion head reliefs holding rings.