Japanese Decorative Objects

Sharing this very nice edo or Meiji period, set of tea bowls in Ming style Marked at base Arita ware, also known as Arita-yaki, has its origins in 1616, when a Korean farmer, Yi Sa...

Stunning contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in vivid red, purple and blue on a beautifully shaped porcelain body, a work by widely respected Japanese maste...

Painted scene from the The 47 Ronin. The mark reads Dai Nippon Watano made painted by Motoshige. Watano Genemon was a merchant from the Kutani area. He initially established a shop i...

Near pair of late Meji period turquoise ground cloisonne vases with birds and foliage motif. Bright colors with good enameling, cranes, butterflies and sparrow birds surrounded by fl...

Exceptional large Japanese contemporary hand-glazed decorative porcelain vase, an exhibition masterpiece in black, brown, and the artist's stunning signature red and blue, titled "Da...

An Imari chop plate. Charming, well decorated panels featuring phoenix birds around a central floral medallion. Japan, c.1870. Minor kiln flaw and glaze flaw. 12" dia. Whitehall Ant...

Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japan A small vase with an inlaid scene of a bird and flowers in a garden. Additional information: Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: Japan Pe...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese dimpled decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in vivid blue, green and pink on an elegantly shaped porcelain body against a striking platinum background, a signed piece by highly acclaimed award-winning Japanese master porcelain artist in the Imari-Arita tradition. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain, a large lidded jar in the Imari-Arita polychrome enamel tradition. The artist is the recipient of numerous awards for his exceptional porcelain work and his unique signature gold and platinum work on porcelain. This elegant vase is the perfect canvas for a stunning floral pattern, set against a dimpled platinum background. The artist continues the platinum work to decorate the inside of this magnificent piece. The unfired porcelain shell is impressed with hundreds of dimples, to which gold and platinum are applied at the final stage of production. The dimples are designed to accentuate the luster of the precious metals by varying the thickness of application and allowing the cratering to convey a sense of depth. “Fired-on gold,” his signature style, highlights unique techniques for incorporating gold and platinum into the hand painting and multiple firing processes that yield a stunningly opulent look. The polychrome overglaze is fired at 800 degrees, followed by the application of gold and platinum that are fired at slightly lower temperature to maintain the luster of the precious metals. As a result, a single piece may undergo as many as five-ten firings. This artist's profile is available upon request. This stunning decorative porcelain vase showcases elegant Japanese toad...

Large, beautiful Royal Nippon Tankard! Overall it is green with colorful chrysanthemums and gold filagree, such a rare statement piece.

An important Japanese bamboo Ikebana basket by Yamamoto Chikuryosai I (also known as Chikuryusai I, Shoen after 1929) (1868-1945). Active in Osaka, Kansai region, he was advised by Wada Waichisai I. After 1929, he signed his work as Shoen (Shoen made this), such as this one. This basket was made using "sooted" bamboo (susutake in Japanese). This bamboo materials was collected from traditional thatched-roof houses that had been exposed to decades of smoke from a hearth or cooking fire, therefore the basket displays a deep rich patina that is hard to attain by color-lacquering. The basket featured a large rounded barrel form with handle. The body was constructed with a twill plaiting variation of a more relaxed and loose weave. It allows the light coming through to render the piece a lighter sense. Parallel plaiting was used to reinforce the body with stripes of bamboo, while adding more visual constrict to a free spirited background. Twisted bamboo strips form rope-like handle and the top rim. It is signed "Shoen Made This" on the base. Two-piece water container made from bamboo trunk is retained with the piece as shown. For the artists other and similar work, see baskets masterpieces of Japanese Bamboo Art...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari style very large decorative porcelain charger, hand painted in gold, blue, pink and red, a signed masterpiece by highly acclaimed award-winni...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, signed masterpiece intricately hand-painted in blue underglaze on a beautifully shaped porcelain body. Working in the histo...

Extraordinary contemporary Japanese hand painted decorative porcelain vase, an exclusive signature masterpiece in blue and red by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist of the Imar...

A bronze and cloisonne enamel square vase. Cloisonne bronze vase, Japan XIX, signature cartridge. Large quadrangular bronze vase, Japanese work from the 19th century, signed b...

This piece in an attractive shape showcases a striking flower and bird motif in pink, purple and blue on a textured background in deep blue with phoenixes in flight. Phoenix has si...

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

A small copper crab with articulated legs made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. One of the pair (the other one is listed separately LU945037876072, but...

A rare find, this decorative oval shaped Nippon catchall by Morimura Brothers is a fabulous example of early Japanese ceramics. A lovely ceramic dish for holding change or other items, it will be a fabulous chintz addition to any nightstand or foyer table. Highly decorated in bouquets of pink and yellow flowers, the center of the dish is the showstopper. A chinoiserie bird in flight with a pink breast and yellow, blue and green feathers takes center stage. Surrounding him are more bouquets of flowers and a single pink and blue bird. The rim of the dish is encircled with a blue ribbon adorned with intricately painted flowers such as white daisys and pink and yellow peonies. Two handles are at each end for carrying. The handles and the rim are both painted in gold. The back stamp at bottom reads in green, “M-in-Wreath, hand-painted ("M" stands for importer, Morimura Bros.); Nippon.” Mark used since 1911. The practice of painting of the word “Nippon” on ceramic bases began in 1891 in response to the U.S. McKinley Tariff Act, which forbade the import of items that weren’t “plainly marked...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue on an elegantly shaped globular porcelain body, a signed piece...

Fabulous rectangular Japanese earthenware Satsuma plate with Samurai sword. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Per...

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 ...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative charger, intricately hand painted in vivid blue, red and green, a signed piece by ...

Exquisite contemporary museum-quality hand-glazed decorative porcelain bowl in vibrant red, blue and white on a stunningly shaped body, an exhibition masterpiece by a master porcelai...

A small round ceramic plate with a pink and green floral design around the edges. The center of the plate is a crisp white glazed ceramic with slight cracquelure. The edges feature hand painted pink roses with green foliage. A raised pattern of dots accents at the outer most edge of the rim. (Moriage style...

Very unique antique (late 19th to early 20th century) table or mantel clock in the Japonisme style, possibly of continental origin, in the form of a Japanese drum or barrel on stand,...

Unique Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in platinum, set against a beautifully shaped body in black, a signed piece belonging to the artist's signature fish collection by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist and recipient of numerous awards for his exceptional and extraordinary porcelain work and his unique signature gold and platinum work on porcelain. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this award-winning artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain in the Imari-Arita polychrome enamel tradition. The artist's profile is available upon request. Based on the Chinese legend...

Unique Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain bottle/jar, hand painted in vivid red, purple and blue on a beautifully shaped porcelain body, a piece by widely respected Japanese ...

This is the Japanese lunch boxes. Traditionally, Osechi (a special kind of food for the new year) is served with this kind of lunch boxes called 'JY...

Eat your cakes or sandwiches in style with these lovley Japanes handpainted porcelain plates. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Region of Origin: Ja...

Very lovely and unusual piece with a nicely painted scene of horses, dargons, Birds and Squirrels in a flowering landscape. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Jap...

Sharing with you this Large and Fabulous Japanese Charger in blue and white colors. Central scene of 2 ducks/gooses in a landscape. Additional information: M...

A very nice and colorful yamatoku bowl. With a colorfull scene of flowers, and fenghuang. The wall on the inside is incised with flowers. Additional information: Material: Porcelai...

Large Bottle form Vase with arcing striations. Retains OMC label. A couple small chips to bottom foot/rim.

Exquisite Japanese Contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted In vivid turquoise, yellow and blue on a stunningly shaped body with an elegant neck, fe...

Ko-Kutani – A very nice shaped polychrome dish. Unusual shape and painting. Early Edo period. Storage box included. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of O...

Vintage Dansk Rhinoceros white Porcelain ceramic Coin bank. Sleek Dansk white Porcelain Rhinoceros Bank, Scandinavian style, Modernist. Unique addition t...

Faboulous and small japanese earthenware brushwasher. The painting quality is absolutely amazing. Mark at the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Bas...

Quality painting work of Hikojiro Imura Focused on the fact that the painting of ceramics for export that was being done in Tokyo at the start of the Meiji era was flourishing. He t...

Contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase hand painted in green, red and blue on a beautifully shaped body, a signed work by highly acclaimed Japanese master porcelain artist i...

A very nice shaped polychrome dish. Unusual shape and painting. With overglaze blue. Absolute top quality. Marked at base. Early Edo period. Additional information: Material: Porcel...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately gilded and hand painted on an elegantly beautifully shaped large porcelain body in red and blue, a signed maste...

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 ) ...

Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in red, pink, green and blue on beautifully shaped ovoid porcelain body in a stunning floral background. Thr...

Large pair of Japanese Imari style vases, circa 1880.

An Ikebana brass vase, hand-crafted in Japan. Late 19th Century, Showa period. The finish is Murashido, a centuries-old technique that consists in quenching the cast brass in hot oil...

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

A wonderful artistic Art Deco Porcelain box with corresponding lid - made inJapan, the piece is a treasure as a decorative piece. The box has a slight octagonal design, making it even more special. A compliment to any shelf, cocktail table or side table. The piece is large enough to hold desk supplies...

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality signed decorative porcelain vase, stunningly hand-painted in purple and red on a beautifully shaped rectangular body with a unique ...

Exquisite museum-quality Japanese contemporary signed decorative porcelain vase, stunningly hand-painted on an elegant rectangular body in vivid hues of purple, red and gray, with a ...

This unique gilded and hand painted porcelain tall mizusashi features a stunning intricate signature bamboo pattern in high purity gold on deep blue. The elegant long cylinder shape ...

A tall woven bamboo ikebana hanakago (flower basket) circa first half of the 20th century (Taisho or Showa era) by Japanese bamboo master Maeda Chikubosai I (1872-1950). Hand-woven w...

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...

A very nice blue and white dish of moulded shape. Unusual shape and painting and mark. Early Edo period. Dating to 1680-1700 Similar object in Shibata collectie Part II - nr 261 ...

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum quality signed porcelain charger, magnificently hand painted in mesmerizing shades of the artist's signature green, blue and yellow on a st...

Sagejubako is a portable picnic set that became popular in the early Edo period when an additional meal was added between breakfast and dinner. It normally consists of a carry case w...

A good quality late 19th century Japanese lidded Imari vase, having classical motif decoration and hand painted inset panels depicting seated Geisha girls. Signed to the base. Ba...

Exceptional Japanese contemporary highly collectible decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in extremely intricate patterns and extensive gold details on vibrant red, yellow, blue/g...

Contemporary dimpled decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in blue on an elegantly shaped porcelain body against a striking platinum background, a signed piece by highly acclaimed ...

Very lovely pieces with a nicely painted scene of birds in a flowering landscape. marked at the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Kutani R...

Mesmerizing Japanese decorative porcelain vase featuring a number of the artist's signature geometric patterns extremely intricately hand painted in the artist's signature miniature ...