Japanese Decorative Bowls

Japanese three-footed ceramic bowl. Made with brown and tan clay, with a beautiful and uneven swirl. The edge of the bowl mimics an abstract rosette. The swirl is even more magnifice...

A rare ceramic bowl with over glaze painted decoration by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan ((1842–1916). Unlike the better known works Kozan made for the expositions in the west and export to the foreign market, this piece exemplifies his work for the domestic market and the tea ceremony. The bowl was made in the so called "Utusushi" Ogata Kenzan (1663-1743), an celebrated Edo painter and ceramicist. Utusushi is loosely translated as "in the spirit of". It is not at all a simple imitation of a master, but a Japanese concept of embracing the spiritual essence of a master while the creator is free to mix in his or her own unique artistic interpretation and flavor. The bowl was made to hold fruits during the tea ceremony. It has a very distinguished form with a circular lower body morphing into a square upper portion that further opening with flared rim. The surface has a grey glaze onto which Asagao flowers (Japanese morning glory) on the vines were painted in a free and poetic style. White was used for the petals, green for the leaves with touches of gold highlight. Asagao, the symbol of the summer was rendered in the spirit of Ogata Kenzan, and interestingly the shape of the blossom echoes the unique form the bowl. It was likely reserved for the tea ceremony during the summer months. Under the base, Kozan was signed in black on an white porcelain plaque inlay. For two similar examples of Kozan's work Utusushi Kenzan, see Page 168-169 of the book: Sekai ni Aisa Reta ya Kimono Miyagawa Kozan Makuzu...

Antique early-20th century Japanese Meiji period solid silver floral bowl, exceptional and magnificent quality, double walled on a s...

Extraordinary large Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative bowl/centerpiece in silver foil in four various red shades on a stunningly shaped body. This is a masterpiece by a thir...

Set of Japanese bowls crafted in ceramic. All six pieces are painted in blue with flowers. Birds decorate the bowl's interior. Stamped on the bottom. Minor wear but in overall good c...

What makes this piece an exceptional and rare antique Japanese Meiji period solid silver double walled bowl is that it is lidded and...

Unique Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain decorative bowl, intricately gilded and hand painted in red, purple and blue on an elegantly shaped round body, a signed masterpiece...

Exquisite contemporary highly collectible large hand-glazed decorative porcelain vase, an exhibition masterpiece titled "Dawn" by master porcelain artist from the Arita-Imari region ...

Extraordinary large decorative porcelain decorative bowl titled "firework" with mysterious intricate etchings features platinum, gold foils plus silver foil tinted in shades of vivid...

Exquisite Japanese very large contemporary porcelain bowl/centerpiece in silver based foil in three shades of red on a stunningly shaped body. This is a masterpiece by a third genera...

This flowerful scene displayed on the surfaces of this piece are simple yet elegant. Hand gilded and styled, this piece gives a feeling of idealistic and more beautiful times. The in...

Beautiful Mid Century Silver Chrome decorative bowl made in Japan. A iconic style of the Mid-Century era that adds a defined touch of vintage and modern sensibility. The beautiful ...

This set of four lacquered rice bowls is simply shaped with gently tapered sides and a footed base. A rich, glossy black finish coats the bowls inside and out, with a contrasting red...

This is a very old Japanese hemp bowl. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). It is one of the daily utensils used in certain areas of Japan. It is used to hold grains and o...

This is an overglaze ceramic square plate made in the late Edo period. It's made in Kyoto. It is thought that this pottery was made based on a design by a potter called "Kenzan Ogata" who was active in the middle of the Edo period. (Kenzan Ogata is a famous potter who even appears in Japanese art textbooks.) The feature of this pottery is that it is made with a unique production technique that after stretching it on a clay plate and cutting it into squares, the clay that has been cut into long strips is pasted on all sides and fired. This plate is made with a design that makes green and blue stand out on a white base. Flowers are drawn, but the margins are intentionally removed around them to create a simple finish. it's very beautiful. Also, since this pottery has been used for a long time, the glaze is peeling off here and there. See detailed images. However, this peeling does not progress as much as it is used normally. In addition, since thin clay plates are fired, the plates themselves tend to warp or twist in the kiln. This plate is also slightly twisted when viewed horizontally. However, it can be used without any problems when used as a tray. It is also worth seeing as an ornamental plate...

1960s Modern Japanese small enamel bowl set of three varied colors tripod base Each dish has an enamel decoration with different colors. Each bowl ...

Fantastic post-modern ice bucket /wine cooler and bowl. They stack to create a wonderful sculptural presentation. Removeable plastic insert for ice. Produced in Japan by Taste Setter Sigma...

Rare large cast iron bowl attributed to Isamu Noguchi for Bonniers Japan. This is the larger example of this form produced in the 1950s at the Ooi Kojo ...