Japonisme Decorative Objects
JAPONISME STYLE
In the late 19th and early 20th century, France developed an enduring passion for Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship. Not only did this interpretation of Japanese culture — which became known as Japonisme — infuse fresh energy into French art and design, but it also radically transformed how Europeans, and subsequently the world, would come to understand visual culture.
Until 1853, Japan had been closely guarded against foreign visitors for over two centuries. However, American Commodore Matthew C. Perry sailed into Japan that year and initiated the first of its treaties with the United States and Europe, thereby opening its borders and giving the West its first-ever look at Japanese design.
For the next few decades, taken with Japonisme, sophisticated collectors in Paris, New York and elsewhere gorged themselves on lacquered screens, celadon ceramics and netsuke ornaments, along with artworks depicting various aspects of Japanese life. The East Asian country’s influence on Europe, particularly France, contributed to one of the most creatively prosperous periods in history, leaving an imprint on the Impressionist, Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements, and inspiring artists like Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt, Vincent van Gogh as well as luxury houses such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès. Japonisme emerged at the time when the ornate Renaissance Revival style was the most prominent mode of decorating in Europe, and Japanese aesthetics seemed strikingly modern and elegant in comparison.
In addition to everyday practical objects from Japan, such as vases, tableware and decorative boxes, Japanese art, especially Japanese woodblock prints by masters of the ukiyo-e school, caught the eye of many artists — particularly those in the Art Nouveau poster community in 1880s Paris. The luscious organic colors associated with traditional Japanese design, motifs like cherry blossoms and carp and the vivid patterns found in woodblock prints, silks and more were adopted and appropriated by painters as well as ceramicists and those working in other fields of the decorative arts. Today, demand for Japanese lacquerware — furniture, trays, writing boxes, screens, incense burners — from the Edo period (1615–1868) and the late 19th century continues to be very strong among collectors.
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Style: Japonisme
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century 3 Pieces Japanese Porcelain Dishes Meiji Period
Located in Brea, CA
19th century 3 pieces Japanese porcelain dishes Meiji period decorated, largest 15.25'' x 2'', medium 13.25'' x 2'', smallest 12'' x 1.5''.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Signed Japanese Arita Kakiemon Vase with Flowers Design 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid century Signed Japanese Kakiemon Arita Imari Vase with Flowers.Signed Japanese Kakiemon vase by Sakaida Kakiemon XIII (1906-1982). A beautif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th century Japanese ceramic Shachikoko roof ornaments
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Striking pair of 19th century shachikoko rood ornaments circa 1880.
These appear to be 'shachikoko' sea monsters still retaining their bold colours, showing the head of a dragon wit...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Small Art Deco Pottery Vase Auguste Delaherche, Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco pottery vase signed Auguste Delaherche Circa 1930.
Number 028.
Category
1930s French Vintage Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Meji's Period Inro Box. Japan, 19th Century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Inro is an ancient traditional Japanese box used to carry and store small items such as tobacco, money, paintbrushes, and other objects. The...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Vintage Japanese Satsuma Covered Ginger Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Japanese Satsuma Covered Ginger Jar
This Japanese jar decorated with birds, flowers, and satsumas would be a beautiful gift for a vin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Pair French Japonisme Ormolu Patinated Bronze & Cloisonné Vases Christofle & Cie
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important Pair of French Japonisme Ormolu, Patinated Bronze & Cloisonné Vases, by Christofle & Cie. Christofle & Cie is a renowned French silver and metalwork manufacturer f...
Category
1880s French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze over Lay Vase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderful Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Bronze overlay vase. Having exquisite and amusing scenes in relief, patinated and overlay of a Dog of Foo, a Frog fishing in a Lotus lea...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Small Antique Seamstress' Button Box, Japanese, Brass, Decorative, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique seamstress' button box. A Japanese, brass decorative tin, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Delicately crafted bo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Dragon Candlestick Holder
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Japanese Meiji period Cloisonne candlestick holder decorated with a dragon.
Finely detailed metal and enamel work. In excellent age a...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Collection of Japanese Bronze Vases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of ten Japanese bronze vases, Japan, 20th century. They all exhibit sculptural forms and have a wide range of patinas from deep browns to warty verdigris greens. The large...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Modern Japanese Gheisha Doll
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful vintage statue representing Gheisha in traditional costumes
Ebonized wood base
Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Sabrina Egidi official Expert in Italian furniture for the Chamber of Commerce of Rome and for the Rome...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
The Peoples of North America, the Japanese Americans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The peoples of North America, the Japanese Americans.
Discusses the history, culture, and religion of the Japanese, factors encouraging their emigra...
Category
20th Century American Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
Antique Japonisme Moriage Dragon Ware Ashtray or Trinket Dish, 1920s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful artisanal handcrafted porcelain dragonware ashtray or trinket dish. This pretty catchall features a moriage dragon design. Created from slip...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Large And Unusual Satsuma Vase With Samurai
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large and unusual Japanese Satsuma vase with Samurai figures to front and back Purple ground with gilt and traditional colors throughout. Carved and molded ring & bow shoulders with ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A Pair of Art Deco Chinese Cloisonné Incense Holders w/ Horses, Ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Art Deco Chinese Cloisonné Horses Incense Holders, Ca. 1920
DIMENSIONS (each)
Height: 10.75 inches
Length: 9 inches
Depth: 5 inches
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
1950's Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Outdoor Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950's Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden vintage outdoor Lantern.
DIMENSIONS: Height: 8 in. Width: 11.25 in. Depth: 5.5 in.
A beautifully des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Japanese ikebana bamboo basket - Showa, 20th
Located in PARIS, FR
Ikebana basket (hanakago) made of dark brown varnished bamboo wickerwork rounded shape with a twisted handle.
Ikebana or Ka-do (the way of flowers) is a traditional Japanese art of...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
Japanese Style English Porcelain Ewer by Royal Worcester
Located in London, GB
Japanese style English porcelain ewer by Royal Worcester
English, c. 1880
Measures: Height 31cm, diameter 17cm
This beautiful ewer is by the celebrated English porcelain makers ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
An Exceptional French Japonisme Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Five Piece Clock Set
Located in New York, NY
An Exceptional French Japonisme Ormolu and Champlevé Enamel Five-Piece Clock Set, In the Manner of Edouard Lièvre, circa 1870, Paris.
This extraordinary French Japonisme clock set, ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Bernard Moore. A red Flambe vase decorated with a dragon in the Japanese style.
Located in London, GB
Bernard Moore, signed to the base. A small red Flambe vase decorated with a dragon in the Japanese style.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Vintage Lime Green Japanese Dragonware Moriage Ceramic Plate
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A very rare lime green moriage dragonware plate. Created of porcelain, this piece is created with a raised enamel design of a dragon in pearly white...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Antique Japanese Champleve Bronze Flower Vase Urn Pegasus Butterfly Cloisonné
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century Japanese Bronze Champleve Flower Vase or Urn. Features a colorful champleve design of Pegasus's and butterflies between engraved bronze motifs. Marked Made in Japa...
Category
Early 20th Century Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Escalier de Cristal x E. Leveille & E. Rousseau, Chrysanthemums Pot-Pourri Vase
Located in PARIS, FR
A magnificent collaboration between renowned glassmakers Ernest-Baptiste Leveillé and François-Eugène Rousseau, this exquisite pot-pourri urn is a testament to the Japonism period st...
Category
1880s French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Life-Size Bronzed Japanese Lady in a Kimono, after Louis Hottot
By Louis Hottot
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderful 19th century life-size cold painted bronzed statue of a young Japanese girl dressed in a traditional Kimono, standing on a carved hardwood stand, after 'Louis Hottot'
HO...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Spelter
Exhibition Quality Coalport Porcelain "Crane" Japonesque Enamel Vase
Located in Atlanta, GA
Coalport Porcelain (English, 1795-1926 then part of the Wedgwood company), circa 1885.
An Exhibition quality porcelain moon flask style vase featuring a cobalt ground and grouping of highly detailed enamel cranes to one side grazing around a pond with 24kt gold calla lilies in the background. The verso with a similar scene of two cranes likely a mating pair.
Each side is surrounded by masterfully detailed sunflowers and furthermore by Rococo motifs and enameled scrollwork of polychrome enamel embellishments.
Please note, unfortunately at one point this vase was made into a lamp and the base has been replaced with a gilt metal foot.
Measuring:
19" h, 13.5" w, 7.5" d.
Provenance: An important Cape Cod...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Gilded Bronze Japanese Couple by E. Laurent & Raingo Frères, France, circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed E. LAURENT and Raingo Fres and numbered 375 and 321 on the base
Charming pair of gilded bronze sculptures representing a Japanese couple in traditional clothing. The man pla...
Category
1880s French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Japonism Bronze & Onyx Figural Phoenix Centerpiece/Jardinièr, Attributed Cornu
By Eugène Cornu
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful French polychrome patinated dore bronze and silvered bronze with Algerian onyx mounted centerpiece, attributed to Eugene Cornu. This beautifu...
Category
1870s French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Japanese Emperor Shōwa Period Kiyomizu-Ware Vase, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Emperor Shōwa Period Kiyomizu-Ware Vase, 18th Century
Emperor Shōwa Period - from 1926 to 1989/1990
DIMENSIONS
Height: 9 inches
diame...
Category
1770s Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowl Hand-Painted for Geary's Beverly Hill
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Japanese Imari Porcelain 7.5" Bowl - Hand Decorated for Geary's Beverly Hills.
Set of two Japanese Imari porcelain Bowls from the prestigious brand GEARYS BEVERLY HILLS,
Vintage collectible large blue and white porcelain bowl. These beautiful Japanese bowls are hand painted.
Perfect for display or using as catchall or vide poche.
Vintage Japanese Porcelain...
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Grand Pottery Sculpture, Ca. 1980
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Contemporary Grand Pottery Sculpture, Ca. 1980
ABOUT
This absolutely unique late 20th Century pottery sculpture with bamboo-styled formed handles features a wonderful artis...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Champlevé Cloisonné Square Copper Jardinière
Located in New York, NY
Antique champlevé cloisonné enamel on copper square jardinière. With bat designs on each side, they fly through the clouds and sky above the...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
American Pottery Michael Gwinup pottery raku vase, 1996
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful fired handmade Raku vase by Michael Gwinup, signed with name and date.
Diameter 21 cm, height 14 cm.
Unique piece with pearl coloured copper b...
Category
1990s American Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Japanese Emperor Shōwa Mashiko-Ware White Glazed Porcelain Vase, Ca. 1980
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Emperor Shōwa Mashiko-Ware White Glazed Porcelain Vase, Ca. 1980
Emperor Shōwa Period - from 1926 to 1989
Signed box
DIMENSIONS
Height: 10 inches
Width: 5.5 inches
ABO...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century, Pair of Large Oriental Lacquered Wooden Vases
Located in IT
Pair of Large Oriental Lacquered Wooden Vases, Late 19th Century
Dimensions: cm H 142 x W 69 x D 69. Base cm 51 x 51
This monumental pair of vases was made in Europe towards the end...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Japanese Satsuma Vase with Figures
Located in Antwerp, BE
A mid-20th century Japanese Satsuma vase with figures.
Satsuma ware is a style of Japanese earthenware originally from the Satsuma region of what is today southern Kyushu. There are two distinct categories of this ware: The original plain dark clay early Satsuma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century Patinated and Gilt Bronze Standing Crane-Form Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century Patinated and Gilt Bronze Standing Crane-Form Candlesticks.
This pair of 19th century candlesticks are a stunning example of gilt bronze design, featuring two deeply patinated regal cranes standing erect, both with an oversized gilt-covered bronze flower surrounded by foliate and amusingly held in the beak. The candlesticks are both highly detailed, well-balanced and designed to hold a candle.
Beautifully crafted, with the cranes standing elegantly on top of gilt bronze rocks...
Category
19th Century French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Set of Five Ceramic Tea Cups by Otagaki Rengetsu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of five stoneware sencha tea cups by Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875). These miniature cups were simply molded in the classic form, glazed in off white and incised with cursive waka poems, a signature decorative style by the artist. Accompanies the cups is a wood storage box and paper slip label inscribed "Rengetsu sencha, tea cups"
Purportedly purchased from Tessai-do Co. Ltd., Japan in 1991.
Otagaki Rengetsu was a famous Buddhist nun in Edo period who is widely regarded to have been one of the greatest Japanese poets...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Porcelain woman Bust with kintsugi
Located in MEAUX, FR
This female bust, sculpted in a brilliant white porcelain, evokes the grace and nobility of antique statues. Coiffed with an elegant high chignon, this 38 cm tall figure captivates w...
Category
2010s French Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of French Japonisme Ormolu Vases E. Lièvre, Executed by F. Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
An important and monumental pair of very fine 19th century French Japonisme/Orientalist ormolu vases designed by Edouard Lièvre and Executed by Ferdinand Barbedienne. Each body with an oval shape, finely sculpted in a floral design, fringed by orientalist style handles with cartouches, the neck surmounted by a circular pierced scrolling dragon frieze. Each vase resting on a group of four orientalist style jeweled elephant...
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1870s French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Royal Crown Derby Style 'Imari' Pattern Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Royal Crown Derby style 'Imari' pattern centerpiece, profusely hand-painted decorated with rich, vibrant colors and gilt, unusual seaweed and floral ...
Category
20th Century Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Japonisme Ormolu-Mounted Opaline Jardiniere by Maison Baccarat, circa 1865
By Baccarat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Japonisme Ormolu-Mounted Opaline Jardiniere by Maison Baccarat, circa 1865
A French Japonisme rectangular shape with double lobed corners Jardiniere
White Opaline glass with gold han...
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1860s French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Fine and Rare Miniature Satsuma Vase by Taizan Yohei
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine miniature ceramic vase in satsuma ware by Taizan Yohei IX (1864-1922) circa 1880-1890s of late Meiji period. The vase with a broad flat should...
Category
1880s Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Lacquer writing box Suzuribako Meiji Period (1868-1912), likely circa late 19th century. This suzuribako is one of the most unusual boxe...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Japanese Bronze Barrel Form Table or Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
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,...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Aritaware Porcelain Vase, Fukagawa, Japan, 20th Century
By Fukagawa
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Aritaware porcelain vase, Fukagawa, Japan, 20th century. Octagonal shaped vase. Graphic wrapped tassel design in gold and deep red on white ground.
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lacquered wood box with lid from Japan circa 19th century Meiji Period. The finely decorated box was used to store paper slips and small documents on the desk. It is overall finished with black lacquer (kuro) with sparse Mura-Nashiji effect outside and on the top surface of the lid, there are three Komainu, (sometimes known as Shishi or Japanese lions) frolicking and forming a circle in lively motion. Komainu are auspicious animals in Japanese cultures in both Shinto and Buddhism tradition. Originally from China, these animals symbolizes guardians to ward off evil spirits. Hiramaki-e was used in combination with carving and combing to render the lions with various surface textures. A gilt border with an slight angle was given to the lid and even the thin band is decorated with miniature floral scrolls. The interior of the box was finished in a dense nashiji. Underneath the lid, a cluster of peonies open lavishly by two gentle mounts. Takamaki-e (high relief) in both gold and silver were...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro by Yutokusai
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Tiger, Japanese Bronze, Meiji Era, XIXth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large bronze tiger with brown patina, with very subtle bronze work to bring out the stripes on the body of the tiger
No mark or signature
Japan wo...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Ceramic Bowl Makuzu Kozan Utusushi Kenzan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare ceramic bowl with overglaze paint 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), 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 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 a 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...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Vase with a Large Chrysanthemum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very good and large-scale, early 20th century Royal Copenhagen porcelain vase.
With decoration that includes two very large Chrysanthemum flowers painted in muted blues and a ex...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Sumida Gawa Pottery Garniture, Japan, circa 1890-1900
By Sumida Gawa
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Sumida Gawa pottery garniture. Japan, circa 1890-1900.
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Hand-Painted Japonisme Decorative Dish, Barluet at Creil B&Cie, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Decorative large round dish 32,5 cm hand painted with very delicate colors by the artist in Japonism spirit with fan, flowers, manga, rodents, lizard, and birds...
Stamped "MONTEREAU / B&Cie / 35" B&Cie added when Barluet become the new director of Creil & Montereau, a very well-known French manufacturer, in 1876.
Artworks of the Japonisme style in France were first discovered at Paris Universal Exhibition in 1867 and then in 1878.
Some of these french Japonism...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
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 LU945044034102, bu...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Japanese Wagumi Handled Bamboo Basket Ikebana
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bold, rustic and with an earthy free spirit, this wagumi style flower basket with twisted handle (ikebana) was designed and woven to evoke a sense of serenity and humbleness during t...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
19th Century French Bronze Green Opaline Glass Inkwell Set
Located in Guaynabo, PR
French Bronze Green Opaline Double Inkwells Set. It depicts a Japonisme style bronze tray with a pair of green opaline inkwell bottles mounted in round...
Category
19th Century French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Japonisme decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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Antique Wooden Bucket With Metal Handle
Arabian Desk
Art Deco Loetz Tango
Asprey Crocodile
Asprey Pen
Athena Clock
Auge Pierre
Automata Clock
Barbara Delfosse
Cesellato A Mano
Italian Majolica Fruit Basket