Meiji Bowls and Baskets

A finely decorated Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl featuring a vibrant turquoise ground and hand-painted floral motifs. The bowl is adorned with lotus flowers and traditional sym...

Japanese Imari Deep Center Bowl with Phoenix and Floral Motifs, Signed, Meiji Period, Attributed to Fukagawa, Circa 1880–1910 A richly enameled and finely detailed Meiji-era Imari p...

This is an old Japanese wooden bowl. Originally used as a practical household vessel, it can also be turned upside down and appreciated as a display stand or pedestal. When inverted,...

A lovely and classic Kinkozan Satsuma dish with figural scene. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Tea Bowls & Cups Japanese Style: Arita Region of Origin: Japan P...

Meiji period large Japanese Imari bowl centerpiece This large, distinctive, octagonal porcelain Imari bowl is painted in rich, inky blue, co...

This exquisite handpainted porcelain dish hails from Japan, dating back to the Meiji period (1868-1912). The dish features a petite design with wavy, contoured edges against a light ...

A finely executed Japanese cloisonné enamel bowl dating to the late Meiji period, produced for export and bearing the underglaze mark Dai Nippon Yushutsu (“Great Japan Export”). The ...

A wonderfully glazed, impeccably made Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese master potter the 13th Kichizaemon Raku, Seinyu (1887-1944) who was the eldest son of Konyu - the 12th Kichizaemon of the Raku family line of potters - known as the most noted and celebrated tradition of pottery within the world of Japanese tea. Kichizaemon Raku was the 13th master to carry on the family's esteemed name and tradition. The bowl features shifting textures and deep, rich colours which radiate in the light. The term "Raku" was derived from the site where clay was dug in Kyoto in the late 16th century. The Kanji character for Raku translates to "enjoyment" or "fun/delightful" For 15 generations it has been the title and seal used by a lineage of potters whose work formed the central tradition in Japan. This lineage believes that 'Raku' refers to the potters who use the technique, not the technique itself. In the 16th century, the first of these potters, Chojiro is said to have come under the patronage of the Japanese tea master, Sen-No-Rikyu. According to legend, in 1598 a few years after Chojiro's death, ruler, Hideyoshi Toyotomi bestowed upon his adopted son, Jokei, a golden seal with the written symbol "Raku." Both the name and the ceramic style have been passed down through the family to the present ever since. The name and the style of ware have become influential in both Japanese culture and literature. Raku ware marked an important point in the historical development of Japanese ceramics, as it was the first ware to use a seal mark and the first to focus on close collaboration between potter and patron. Other famous Japanese clay artists...

Japanese Meiji period cloisonne bowl.

This exquisite petite carved wood dish from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) masterfully depicts a lotus leaf in intricate detail. The top surface of the dish showcases the deli...

A large circular plate with a short stem base in Vermillion lacquer color from Late Meiji Period circa end of 19th century to early 20th century. ...

Wild and tumultuous, this sculptural bamboo form is an early 20th century flower basket (hanakago) designed especially for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. Masterfull...

Boat shaped Ikebana basket, the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Made of bamboo with copper insert, signature of maker. This one of a kind ikebana basket features an irregular wea...

Dimensions: 20 × 30 × 44 cm Origin: Japan A beautifully handwoven Japanese bamboo basket from the early 20th century, traditionally used for ikebana flower arrangements. Meticulousl...

Antique Meiji period Japanese Imari Plate with flowers. Late 19th c. Lovely small plate. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Kutani Region of Orig...

19th century Japanese Imari Decorative centerpiece bowl. Measures 10" in diameter and 4.5" tall.

A richly decorated 19th century Japanese Imari shallow bowl featuring an elegant fluted scalloped rim and densely layered decoration executed in the traditional Imari palette of iron...

Antique wooden dough bowl, Konebachi. - Hand-carved from the one solid wood piece , circa 1870s - 1900s. dough bowls were widely owned by the ordinary Japanese households, the most ...

A fine antique signed Japanese Imari porcelain bowl. In the form of a shaped bowl with a plum-like shape. Decorated throughout with exquisitely detailed painted or enameled dec...

This exquisite handpainted porcelain dish hails from Japan, dating back to the Meiji period (1868-1912). The dish features a petite design with wavy, contoured edges against a light ...

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma bowl with nice decoration of a landscape with figures. Meiji period, 19th c. Lovely piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pott...

It is an old Japanese basket. It seems that it was used to dry something. A charming object with a wabisabi atmosphere. The shadows are very nic...

This elegant Japanese ikebana basket dates to the early 20th century and exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of traditional bamboo work. The basket displays a well-balanced form an...

Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kinds of flowers and butterflies on a blue base. This piece is made by a talented artist, Ito Yusaburo. The bottom mark. Cloisonné ...

This graceful bamboo basket is an exceptional, early 20th century flower basket (hanakago) designed especially for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. Masterfully woven ...

A pair of fine antique Japanese Imari porcelain soap dishes Decorated throughout with floral devices in underglaze blue, iron-red paint, and gilding. ...

Unique ontemporary Japanese Ko-Imari (old Imari) style charger in blue and white on a stunning abalone shape porcelain body, by renowned Kiln of the Imari-Arita region of southern Ja...

Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kind of flowers and birds on a green base. Cloisonné is an enamelling technique in which the pattern is formed by wires soldered to...

Sharing this lovely Japanese Imari dishes bowl from the Meiji period. With intricate floral designs. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Pe...

Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kind of flowers and birds on a Pink base. Cloisonné is an enamelling technique in which the pattern is formed by wires soldered to t...

Exquisite Japanese Meiji period signed Imari ribbed porcelain deep charger, circa 1860, extremely intricately hand-painted on both sides in cobalt blue un...

A finely decorated set of 3 red lacquer sake cups, sakazuki, featuring views of Mt. Fuji, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. The lacquer sake cups, called sakazuki, of traditional p...

Faboulous japanese porcelain plate. With box. Mark at the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 20th ce...

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality porcelain bowl/centerpiece in silver based foil in three stunning shades of red on a elegantly shaped body. This is a masterpiece b...

Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent plate from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely imari scene Unmarked at the base. Additional informat...

Unique contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari (old Imari) style charger stunningly gilded and hand painted on an exquisite clam shape porcelain, crafted and signed by renowned Kiln of the Im...

A small glazed ceramic teacup with surface paint decoration by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan ((1842–1916) with two tomobako storage wood boxes (likely later). Unlike the bett...

This graceful bamboo basket is an early 20th century flower basket (hanakago) designed especially for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. Masterfully woven from thin str...

Exquisite contemporary gilded porcelain deep charger with a unique deep charger shape in blue, red and gold is created in a renowned Kiln of the Imari-Arita region of southern Japan ...

This is a basket with old Japanese paper pasted it. Japanese paper colored with Bengala is pasted on a bamboo basket. It is thought to be from the Meiji period. The technique of s...

Exctraordinary contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative charger, extremely intricately hand painted in an auspicious karakusa pattern...

Fine Ikebana Bamboo Basket. Bamboo with natural patination. Age: early 20th century Good conditionwith some abrasions and patination. Size : 65.5/19/16cm ( 27.5/7.5/6.3inch ) ...

This elegant tall Japanese ikebana basket dates to the 20th century and showcases the refined craftsmanship of traditional bamboo work. The elongated proportions give the basket a sc...

A rare published glazed ceramic bowl with surface paint decoration by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan ((1842–1916) with its original inscribed tomobako storage wood box. 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 specifically, the tea ceremony. The bowl was made in the so called "Utusushi" Ogata Kenzan (1663-1743), a 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 sweet cakes during the tea ceremony. It has a very distinguished form with a circular swelled lower body morphing into a square upper portion that further opening with flared rim. The surface has a distinct glaze pattern partitioned diagonally in black and brown. On top, snow-covered branches of prunus flowers were painted overglaze in a poetic near-abstract fashion. Blooming in winter, prunus flower is the symbol of the season and cherished for its resistance to cold. The bowl was likely reserved for the tea ceremony during the winter months. A white porcelain plaque with Kozan in black inlay was placed on the black glaze toward the bottom. Under the base, the bowl was further branded with two incised characters "Makuzu" as shown. The original tomobako bears ink inscription and paper slip label "Sweet Bowl...

This highly detailed Satsuma bowl is adorned with Buddhist monks and signed “Hododa” on the underside. The columns on the underside read, “Satsuma” and “Hododa.” This represents the ...

A glazed ceramic shallow bowl with surface paint decoration by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan ((1842–1916) with its original inscribed tomobako storage wood box. Unlike the be...

An assemble of four lacquerware sake cups from Meiji period Japan circa late 19th century. The shadow cups on an elevated stem were used by the nobles during ...

This magnificent Japanese plate from the Meiji period (19th century) measures approximately 18 cm. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Kutani Regio...

Unique Japanese contemporary porcelain charger in light red, black and yellow, set against a beautiful red background decorated with an extremely intricate decoration in gold, a sign...

Antique Japanese Awaji pottery bowl in sancai (three color) glaze, circa 1900. Hand turned. Impressed plover mark from the Danto Kiln, succesor to the Minpei Kiln. Sancai glazes orig...

Meiji Period Japanese mixed metal platter depicting monkey gathering fruit for finely dressed gentlemen. Fine detail and execution of inlay.

Japanese mixed metal platter finely executed to show night fishing with cormorants. Unsigned.

This is an antique jardiniere dish. A Japanese, a bronze Meiji era decorative planter bowl, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A fine example of Meiji-jidai artistry, s...

This is a good quality and very decorative Japanese porcelain dish or plate, which we date to the Meiji period, circa 1870. The dish is well potted on a low foot with a frilled wav...

This is a good quality Japanese porcelain large plate or dish or charger with an Imari pattern, dating to the mid-late 19th century, Meiji period, circa 1870. The plate or charger...

Heart shaped rattan and bamboo tray. Meiji period (1868-1912) woven tray in a highly unusual shape for a tray. Beautiful patina.

A satsuma ceramic dish made by Kinkozan studio circa 1980-1900s in the late Meiji Period. The dish with a thick robust wall is supported by a large ring base and features finely deta...

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma dish depicting Figures. Satsuma Ceramic with mark. Japan – Meiji period (1868-1912) Mark at the base: Made by Hotoda Additional information: M...

A rare Meiji Japanese flower arranging ikebana basket. Hancrafted and handwoven in split bamboo skins and vines roots. Great antique condition. Measur...

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma dish depicting Figures and flowers. Japan – Meiji period (1868-1912) Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin...