Japanese Decorative Objects

Charming beckoning cat with left paw raised is a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. Beckoning cats come in two varieties. The more common right-handed beckoning cat (with right paw raised) is said to bring money and wealth to its owner, and are to this day frequently seen in shops and restaurants in Japan. The less common left-handed cat is said to be inviting friends and acquaintances to hearth and home. While the origins of the Japanese beckoning cat (known as maneki neko in Japanese) are unclear, contemporary woodblock...

A Small Vase with Incense Brown Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912 Top quality piece, lid is missing. Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century. Additional information: Material: Bron...

A very good quality pair of late 18th century Japanese lidded Imari vases. Each with Dog of foo gilded finials. Blue ground scrolling decoration, with i...

Dark brown bamboo ikebana basket with twisted handle. The breading of the wickerwork is very intricate and complex and suggests a meditative state on human work and bond to nature. I...

A beautiful example of Japanese craftsmanship, this Ikebana bamboo basket dates to the 20th century and showcases a finely woven structure with graceful proportions and elegant verti...

Noritake Harlequin Figure in a Ceramic Bowl. Harlequin figures seem to be among the hardest to find by Noritake. This one in great original condition with very nice colors! Overal...

Wonderful pair of fine art Okimono sculptures by Japanese artist Sotaro Saegusa. These date from the 1970's and are made of cast iron. In the shape of Zodiac wild boars or pigs. Geat...

A Shigaraki stoneware jar by Japanese potter Shino Kanzaki (1942-2018). Kanzaki is a world renowned potter in Shigaraki who based his modern work on the ancient tradition of Shigaraki and Iga ware...

PRESENTING A LOVELY Vintage Japanese Temple Style Box. Made of rosewood, this box has a cover featuring ‘Buddhist Swastikas’ on the front. The cover lifts off to reveal a tabernacle with 2 carved dragons on wither side. Probably made in the first quarter of the 20th Century, circa 1920-30. Rectangular shaped for the storage of deities statues...

Dish in Satsuma Japan in the shape of a 19th century walnut. This dish has a fel (see photo). Good state of preservation, however. Size 31 x 25cm. Add...

Large contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted on a stunningly shaped porcelain body in beautiful shades of blue and pink to create a transparent sur...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain vase, intricately hand painted on an elegant gourd shape, a signed masterpiece by a Kutani master porcelain artist. The spirit of Kutani war...

Round plate in bronze and cloisonné enamel designed in Japan at the end of the 19th century, during the 'Meiji' era, which can be translated as 'enlightened government'. This histori...

Pair Antique Japanese bronze vases on wood stands are ideal for adding beautiful symmetry with the magic of the Orient! Encircled with thr...

A Japanese rectangular keyaki wood hibachi from the 19th century, with copper liner. Used for cooking or warming sake or tea, this elegant Japanese 19th-century hibachi features a re...

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 Porcelain Dish, Arita Kilns. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Region of Origin: Japan Country of Manufacturing: China Period: 19th century, ...

Lovely and beautifully made piece with flowers and butterfly. Cloisonné is an enamelling technique in which the pattern is formed by wires soldered to the surface of the object to b...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain vase, hand painted in green, blue and red on a stunningly shaped porcelain body, a signed piece by highly acclaimed award-winning master por...

A beautiful bamboo sculpture in an Ikebana basket form by contemporary Japanese bamboo artist Kawano Shoko (born 1957-). The piece was made in 2005 and purchased from Tai Modern in 2...

Great pieces, nice interior addition. Additional information: Material: Bronze & Cloisonne, Metal Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Age: 19/20 C O...

A pair of porcelain vases in classic form, decorated with underglaze blue and copper red painting by Imperial potter Makuzu Kozan. Also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), Makuzu was one of the most established and collected ceramist known to the west from Meiji Period. The vases are in a classic Chinese form called "Bang Chu Ping" (grain-mallet vase...

A very nice MCM modernist white ceramic Ikebana vase, circa 1960s. The vase is made of ceramic, in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measure...

Contemporary Japanese style chair. Rather sculpture than chair. Made of rusted steel, ceramic, and wood. Base is steel. Seat is ceramic. Arm pane...

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...

A four-case lacquered Japanese inro by Yutokusai (Gyokkei), a lacquer artist active from 1845-1900 (end of Edo to Meiji period). The slightly round inro features a very intricate design with three unfolded fans on the front and two on the back: each reveals a vignette landscape scenery, likely real places in Japan. Using a combination of hiramaki-e and slight takamaki-e, the artist deftly created the pictures with fine details, rendering the inro as a miniature artwork...

A very nice 17th c Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 17th century Age: Pre-1800 Original/Reproduction: Condition: Overall Condit...

Handwarmer/Censer Japan circa 19th century Bronze Measures: H: 5.5 in x D: 8 in :: 14 cm x 20.3 cm Happy Tibetan New Year of the Water Rabbit! ...

Peony and peony The gorgeous and gorgeous peony that blooms large flowers has been called "Hyakkaou" in China since ancient times because of its noble appearance and has been regard...

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...

A Japanese four-case lacquer inro by a member of Kajikawa family circa 19th century (late Edo to early Meiji period). It depicts a nocturnal scenery of a meandering stream surrounded by bush clovers, where a full moon is reflected on the water. It was masterfully decorated in gold and silver maki-e using a combination of techniques including takamakie, togidashi and kirigane as well as aogai (abalone shell) inlays. The stream was set between the slightly elevated banks, adding to this piece a already strong three-dimensional composition. The interior was decorated in gold nashiji. It was signed on the bottom "Kajikawa Zou" (made by Kajikawa and a pot seal centered with "Ei" in Kanji. In one of the compartment, there is a katakana mark, appears to be a name, possibly the owner. Kajikawa clan was one of the most famous lacquer artisanal family established in the 17th century. Many well known members over the generations produced lacquer art in a wide range of formats, but two third were signed only with the family name such as this one. It is therefore not possible to pinpoint the exact author of this piece. Provenance: This inro was purchased as lot 349 in Christie's New York sale Japanese...

Superb Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately gilded in platinum and hand painted, showcasing an auspicious phoenix in deep blue underglaze, dramatically extend...

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...

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

Vintage Japanese Leftons Clay Biwa Doll — expressive hand-painted ceramic figure of an old man with biwa, ideal for refined displays. We sell items as acquired, without restoring...

Regeneration 03-2 Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga Dimensions: W 50 x D 9 x H 30 cm Materials: Bronze Kodai Suga’s work features an evocative modernistic silhouette that has been imbu...

Early Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze vases, incised, detailed designs on each vase. One vase is decorated with a family of cranes at a rocky water's edge, with flowers and an old pine tree. The other vase depicts turtles at a rocky water's edge with bamboo, along with turtles swimming...

The front of the body engraved and inlaid in flat relief of gilt with an eagle perched on a wave-lashed rock, its wings outspread as it prepares for flight; signed on the reverse wit...

Contemporary Japanese decorative Porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in blue, white and purple on an attractive shape body, a signed work by widely acclaimed master porcelain ar...

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma vase with nice decoration of flowers and figures decoration marked. Meiji period, 19th c Lovely piece. Additional information: Material: Porce...

Contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in blue, purple and yellow set against a beautiful bottle shaped porcelain body in plati...

Exquisite Japanese Contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted In vivid green and blue on a stunningly shaped body, featuring a “flowers-in-the-wind” m...

Four piece Japanese weed pot collection by Otagiri Mercantile Company Smallest measures: 3.25" H x 4.25" T. Largest is the details.

Carved wooden bear, originating from the Ainu culture of Hokkaido, Japan. Masterfully hand-carved from solid wood, this sculpture exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Ainu artis...

Handcrafted Japanese art rock in its original presentation box. A beautifully made simple form. From the La Jolla estate of Mid-Century Modernist landscape architect...

This crystal glass bowl was designed by Denji Takeuchi and produced by Sasaki Crystal in Japan in 1963. It is a characteristic example of Japanese mid-c...

An antique Japanese Persian style vase set offers Champlevé enameled bronze urn form vessels with figural double handles, decorative bands to i...

English Victorian Classical sterling silver cann, 1864. Baluster bowl with leaf-capped double-scroll handle and raised and beaded foot. Four scroll frames with leaf and bead surround...

Lovely and rare piece. A superb blue and white porcelain vase, with a winter landscape. Made by Fuji Shumei Fujii Mr. Aki Fujii's specialty is the technique of drawing a mountain b...

Nice Japanese glove box in red, yellow and black lacquered wood dating from the end of the 19th century. It is decorated with delicate gold, black and red characters. Inside you have...

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

Last Light Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga Dimensions: W 50 x D 10 x H 45 cm Materials: Bronze Kodai Suga’s work features an evocative modernistic silhouette that has been imbued wit...

A small Japanese art glass foo dog / lion sculpture / paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 5"W x 1.75"D x 2.75"...

Japanese Edo Period Dragon God Ningyô, Ca. 1820 DIMENSIONS Height: 26 inches over all Minor wear in textiles. Fine antique condition ABOUT Musha-Ningyô (warr...

Lovely & High Quality Set of 2 Japanese Porcelain Imari plates. 24-10-18-1-7 Lovely & High Quality Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon plate. Additional information: Material: Porcelain Ty...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand-painted in vivid green and blue on an elegant globular shape, a signed work by highly acclaimed master por...

Japanese vessel with rounded body and slender neck, the form recalls both sake bottles and flower vases, embodying the versatile aesthetics of Japanese decorative arts. The surface i...

Antique Ikebana Vase Bronze Bowl with floral relief Unable to read symbols Very old thick texturized patina present. Refer to images. 4.13 h x 5 diameter

Bronze cup with animal figures handles Japan, XIXth c.

Japanese Haniwa terracotta head of a warrior, Haniwa figures are Japanese terracotta funerary figures that accompanied the dead buried in early Japan, ...