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...

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 ...

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,...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Japanese Meiji period cloisonne bowl.

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. ...

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

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...

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...

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

Exquisite dimpled Japanese decorative porcelain plate intricately hand painted, showcasing a dramatic breathtaking phoenix in deep blue extending its beautiful long wings to cover th...

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...

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...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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...

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...

An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel bowl crafted during the Meiji period. The bowl is designed in the shape of a lotus flower, a revered symbol of purity and enlightenment in Japane...

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...

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 ...

Sharing this lovely Japanese Imari deep dish from the Meiji period. With very nice floral design. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Perio...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

An oversize Japanese Ikebana Hanakago basket) handwoven with bamboo and rattan by Tokōsai (a bamboo artist active in the Kansai region circa late 19th Century) in the form of Tsuri-B...

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...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary museum-quality porcelain charger, extremely intricately hand-painted masterpiece hand-painted in blue underglaze in various shades of blue on a stunni...

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...

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

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...

Beautiful Chinese porcelain plate with a stunning colour. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Age: Pre-1800 Original/Reproduction: Original...

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...

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...

Exuisite Japanese contemporary decorative square porcelain charger, hand painted in vivid purple, yellow, orange, blue,and platinum, and signed by highly acclaimed master porcelain a...

Exuisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain charger, hand painted in vivid purple and various shades of blue and signed by a widely acclaimed master porcelain artist of Japan...

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

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain charger, extremely intricately hand painted in various shades of blue and purple. It is lavishly decorated with intricate gold de...

Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent bowl from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely blue, red and gold scene Unmarked at the base. Addition...

Lovely and beautifully made piece. With a stunning gold fish scene. Originally of the Catherina collection of Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partl...

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 woven basket is actually a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used as a portable hibachi for lighting tobacco pipes. Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Japanese incense ceremony, tabako-bons first came into use in the 17th century and were often beautifully decorated to display one's wealth and status. This tabako-bon is woven of smoked bamboo and features a ceramic...

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 ...

Mesmerizing Japanese contemporary museum-quality highly collectible decorative porcelain rectangular charger, extremely intricately gilded and hand painted in blue and red, a signed ...