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
French Japonisme Ormolu-Mounted Baccarat Crystal Vase with Bronze Turtle Feet
Located in New York, NY
A Gorgeous and extremely rare French Japonisme ormolu-mounted turtle footed Baccarat crystal vase designed with a gilt turtle design, Baccarat stamp on bottom. The quality and craftsmanship of this piece is second to none. Baccarat crystal is known to be the best crystal in the world and this piece appropriately demonstrates that. The crystal vase is seated on four beautifully cast and hand-chiseled ormolu turtles, representing the Japanese artistic movement in France at the time, known as 'Japonisme'. The body of the vase is a gorgeously hand painted with raised gold and enamel decoration of a turtle and various other decorations, making it seem as though the turtle is swimming in a lake. Underneath the turtle are painted rocks and mosses, while above the turtle are cherry trees, dropping their fruit into the water. On the reverse of the main panel are two turtles swimming...
Category
1880s French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Asian Wood Carved Wall Plaque with Crab and Lobster
Located in Austin, TX
An Asian fine carved wood wall plaque possibly Japonese with a crab, a lobster on bamboo.
Category
1880s Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana by Yamashita Kochikusai
Located in Atlanta, GA
Yamashita Kochikusai (1876-1947) was a bamboo artist from Osaka, Kansai region. He apprenticed under Wada Waichisai I (1851-1901), becoming independent in 1901. His students include ...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Art Deco Pottery Vase Auguste Delaherche, Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco pottery vase signed Auguste Delaherche, Circa 1930.
Number 4732.
Category
1930s French Vintage Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Antique Three-Piece Meiji Period Japonisme Vase Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Antique three-piece Meiji period Japonisme vase clock set
French/Japanese, late 19th century
Measures: Clock height 47cm, diameter 22cm
Candelabra height 55cm, width 25cm, depth 2...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
20th Century Japanese Style Cast Iron Heron
Located in Stockholm, SE
A highly decorative painted cast iron heron, crafted in the Japanese style during the first half of the 20th century. Standing gracefully on one leg with its neck tucked in, the hero...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Japanese Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Clock Set
By Japy Frères
Located in London, GB
This beautiful clock set is designed in a fanciful Japanese style, known in France in the 19th Century as ‘Japonisme’. The style became highly fashionable in Europe after 1853, when ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Fine Pair of Japanese Fukagawa Porcelain Vases, circa 1890
By Fukagawa
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality large pair of Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Fukagawa porcelain vases. Each with wonderful bold Imari colours, the tapering bands of classical motifs from top to bo...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Modern Kintsugi Style Frosted Glass Vase, a Set of 3
Located in Plainview, NY
A trio of Modern Kintsugi-style skinny vases, each a unique embodiment of artistry and contemporary design. Crafted in three dimensions—tall, medium, and s...
Category
Late 20th Century Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Ancient Solid Bronze Vase with Chinese or Japanese Elephants
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ancient solid bronze vase with Chinese or Japanese elephants
Category
Early 1700s Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Edo Period Japanese Bodhisattva Shrine
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible Edo Period Japanese gilt and lacquered carved wood shrine depicting a Bodhisattva with piercing glass eyes, a contemplative expression, and h...
Category
Early 1800s Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood
Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Yufu Shohaku
By Yufu Shohaku
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handwoven bamboo basket used as an ikebana by Japanese Bamboo artist Yufu Shohaku (b. 1941-). The basket was constructed using different sizes of pine n...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Chinese Imari Baluster Vase
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous vintage Chinese Imari porcelain vase with a floral design in the traditional Imari colors. Maker's mark on the base. It's a lovely shape with vibrant colors and displays b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Large Raku Fired Vessel by Fernande Beland
Located in Denton, TX
Raku fired Large Vessel by Fernande Beland of Canada Mutiple colors of gold, green, amber, charcoal.
The iridescence of the glaze is breath taking as the colors change with differen...
Category
20th Century Canadian Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Bronze and Gilt Vases
By Zo Miyao 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair of fine quality Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze Miyao style gold and silver overlay two handled vases, each with twin handles, classical motif decoration with...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Style Gilt Brass Clock Set with Silvered Brass and Porcelain Mounts
Located in London, GB
This Japanese style clock set was crafted in France in circa 1880. The set consists of a central clock, which is accompanied by two vases.
The central clock features a gilt brass rectangular body with a pitched top, like a pavilion roof. The roof is mounted with wavy, silvered brass forms, and topped by a silvered brass ball finial, with a pointed end, which is bracketed by wavy forms.
Mounted onto the four corners of the clock’s front facade are silvered dragons and cloud-like motifs. The central panel is recessed, and contains the gilt brass circular clock dial, inscribed with Roman Numerals. The centre of the clock dial is decorated with embossed flowers and a circular, red form, with a painting of a bird at its centre. The dial is signed with the retailer’s name, ‘ALEX'R M HAYS, NEW YORK’. The space below the dial is ornamented with relief flowers, a black porcelain triangle, which is overlaid with floral designs, and a dark blue porcelain fan, decorated with buildings. They are accompanied by the porcelain figure of a Japanese woman, wearing a kimono and seated at a koto.
Similar recessed panels, featuring porcelain birds and coloured geometric forms, decorate the sides of the clock body. These are mounted with wavy, silvered brass shapes, which serve as handles. The clock body is set on a rectangular, silvered brass base, which is raised up on four bracket feet, and features a cloud-like silvered brass apron.
The vases that accompany the clock have tall, soft-edged rectangular bodies, and are decorated in a similar style to the central clock. They likewise feature silvered brass finials, handles and bases, and gilt brass bodies, which are decorated with embossed flowers, geometric painted porcelain shapes, and Japanese figures. Unlike the clock, however, the vases feature full-length portraits of standing Japanese figures. One vase depicts a woman, who wears a kimono and raised wooden shoes (geta), and who holds a parasol and fan. On the other vase, the image shows a man dressed in a haroi jacket, with a kosode and trousers underneath, and sandals on his feet. He holds a knife and circular, metal shield, and carries a katana sword...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Copeland Imari Pattern Porcelain Twin Handled Vase and Cover
By Copeland
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning antique porcelain urn shaped twin handled vase and cover decorated in an Imari pattern by Copeland, England and dating from the early 20th...
Category
Early 20th Century Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Sommerso Cobalt Blue with Black Spiral Vase
By Soichiro Sasakura
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning, rare heavy handblown vase with cobalt blue and black spiral in clear glass by Soichiro Sasakura of Sasaki glass. Very contemporary aesthetic that would be perfect in reside...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Large Antique Japanese Kutani Charger Red Ground Hand-Painted Children at Play
Located in Katonah, NY
This large Japanese Kutani charger, measuring 18 " in diameter, was created during the late 19th-century Meiji period. Its decoration features intricate hand-painted designs depictin...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
A Théodore Deck (1823-1891) Enamelled Faience Vase circa 1870
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An earthenware blue enamelled vase by Théodore Deck with two lateral coves
Archaic Chinese Style
Impressed Uppercase Mark TH.DECK under the base
For similar pieces referred to Th...
Category
1870s French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Antique Decorative Bowl, Japanese, Cloisonne, Bonbon, Grape Dish, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative bowl. A Japanese, cloisonne bonbon or grape dish, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Delightful cloisonne decor with vibrant colours
Display...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Masons Iron Stone Pagoda Lidded Vase, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive large 19th century Masons iron stone pagoda style lidded vase. Having the classic Imari colours if cobalt blue ground and orange hi...
Category
19th Century English Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Large Antique Royal Crown Derby 2451 Imari Dolphin Candlesticks
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of large candlesticks was made by the highly renowned Royal Crown Derby factory of England in approximately 1920 in their traditional 2451 Imari pattern. The candlesticks a...
Category
Early 20th Century English Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Arthur WAAGEN Japanese-style clock set
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
By Arthur WAAGEN (active 1869-1910).
Japanese-style clock set. Made out of spelter.
Representing a young woman dressed in a kimono
Category
19th Century French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Worcester Porcelain Bowl Imari Style Dr Wall First Period England C-1755
Located in Katonah, NY
This mid-18th century First Period Worcester Porcelain bowl was made in England circa 1755.
It is hand-painted in the beautiful Worcester Imari style ”Fan Pattern.”
The pattern is al...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of calligraphic ink blocks. A Japanese, boxed set of 8 soot ink shapes, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Ink bl...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Composition
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Box Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black lacquer tebako (hand box) with maki-e decoration and silver trim, circa late 19th century, Meiji period. The surface of the lid features a Rinpa style maki-e paint depicting ...
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Seating Samurai, Ca. 1800
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Seating Samurai, Ca. 1800
DIMENSIONS
Height: 16 inches
Width: 19 inches
Depth: 10 inches
ABOUT
Musha Ningyō (武者人形)- Literal meaning: "Warrior Dolls...
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Early 1800s Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Japanese Late Edo Period Life-Size Imperial Bunraku by Nagoshi Kenji, ca. 1850
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Late Edo Period Life-Size Imperial Bunraku
Head, Hands and Legs by Nagoshi Kenji, Ca. 1850
DIMENSIONS
Head: 13” High
Hands: 11” High
Legs: 9” High
...
Category
1850s Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Lacquer And Giltwood Zushi Shrine
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique Japanese Lacquer And Giltwood Zushi Shrine, or traveling altar, with hand-carved wooden standing Japanese figure. Intricately bronzed...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
Japanese Miniature Hand Painted Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in New York, NY
Hand painted Japanese porcelain miniature ginger jar with handled top.
Old Japan motifs of a peacock with chrysanthemum flower, dogwood trees, clouds and and butterfly.
Stamped with signature on bottom, T & T Made in Japan Hand paint.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Att à Goldscheider, Japanese, Painted Terracotta Sculpture, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful painted terracotta sculpture of a Japanese woman in traditional dress: she wears a kimono decorated with red and yellow flowers on a black background, a large golden obi an...
Category
19th Century European Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Japanese Moriage Vase
Located in Charleston, SC
Wilmington Nc estate sale find. An outstanding rare piece of hand thrown pottery. vase moriage decoration of swallows and flowers. There is a small loss...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Paint, Ceramic
Pair 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Vases / Lamps
By Satsuma
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Satsuma porcelain vases / lamps.
Each with wonderful gilded classical motif decoration, with inset hand painted panels depicting various scenes of courtiers in attendance and Samurai warriors. Both mounted on ormolu oriental stands.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Turquoise Vintage Japanese Ceramic Bulbous Vase on Rosewood Stand
Located in Lomita, CA
This turquoise blue Japanese export vase with a rosewood base is as refreshing as a breath of spring. It
This item is an inspired mid 20th century Japanese export blue vase, showca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Kutani Revival Footed Dish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese glazed ceramic footed dish made in the Ko-Kutani type of Edo period but likely during Kutani revival in the 19th century Meiji Period. The dish with delicate foliaged rim ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Early Japanese Satsuma Antique Vase
By Satsuma
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Satsuma ceramic stone ware vase, circa 19th century, around the end of the Edo and the beginning of Meiji period. In the form of a Classic garlic bottle whose prototype was from China, the white bodied piece is decorated with an early form of kin nishikide, the so called golden brocade, a palette of iron-red, blue, green, yellow, purple and black with golden highlight. The over glazed enamel paint shows a group of robed figures in a garden setting with a lion and three tigers. A transparent overall glaze shows very fine crackles. The design is relatively sparse with plenty of negative space in contrast to the Satsuma production from the late 19th century, when the trend became fussy and overly glitz, due to the influence by the perceived western taste for the export market. This piece may still be made for export but its pattern was more influenced by both Kyoto Pottery and the Kano school of painting compared to the export ware by the end of the 19th century onward to the early 20th century. It was believed by many that this was a result of Satsuma potters visiting Kyoto in the late seventeenth century to learn over glaze painting techniques.
There are some age glaze crackles especially around the foot. The piece is not signed in keeping with the earlier production before Satsuma ceramics...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Imari Ovoid Japanese Design Vessel with Ebonized Base and Brass Finial
Located in Lomita, CA
A Japanese parcel gilt and brass mounted porcelain vessel with an ebonized wood base with a distinctive Imari motif of flowers, medallions and touches of gold.
The stylized Imari pa...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Bronze Vase Mounted On A Dish In The Japanese Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
19th century French bronze vase patinated and decorated with cherry blossoms along with branch form handles. The baluster form vase with a quad form pierced base surmounted on a roun...
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19th Century French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Double-Cut 'Nijū-giri' Flower Container 'Hanaire' Ikebana Tea Ceremony
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Japanese Double-cut (Niju-giri)
Flower Container (Hanaire)
for ikebana tea ceremony.
1st half of 20th century.
Cut from a single piece of bamboo with root section
and openings for two tier flower arrangement, Niju-ike,
copper cups...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Japanese Brass and Enameled Champleve Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage early 20th century champleve brass vase. Features a vibrant enamel design throughout the vase.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Rare Majolica Pin Tray with Insect and Branches Choisy Le Roi, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Rare majolica pin tray with insect and branches signed Choisy Le Roi, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Pair of Aesthetic Movement Vases Attributed to Susse Frères, France, Circa 1880
By Susse Freres
Located in PARIS, FR
A very fine pair of Japanese style vases attributed to Susse Frères and made in two patina bronze. Each vase in form of a patinated bronze ovoid body...
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1880s French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Pair of Small Porcelain Satsuma Vases
By Satsuma
Located in Paris, FR
Two porcelain hexagonal Satsuma vases painted in polychrome enamels and gold. The paunch is decorated with intricate Japanese characters in a landscape, the neck and the shoulder wit...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Stunning Midcentury Japanese Inspired French Decorative Object, Signed Forestier
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning French ceramic decorative object inspired by Japanese pottery designs with wonderful prominent blue and green hues. The shape and colors makes this piece exceptionally inter...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Japanese Brass Champleve Vase With Ornate Handles
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Stunning early 20th century Japanese brass champleve vase. Features a vibrant enamel design throughout the vase.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Japanese Ceramic Vase with Delicate Carvings by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A delicate and rare Japanese ceramic vase by the important Meiji imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1887-1910. Dated to his underglaze phase post 1887 after he successful...
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1890s Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Floor vase kintsugi “Resilio”
Located in MEAUX, FR
This elegant earthenware jar, an impressive 148 cm high, is based on one of the most famous vase shapes in Chinese art: the Meiping. This simple yet voluptuous silhouette dates back ...
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2010s French Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Early 20th Century Japanese Champleve Brass Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional early 20th century Japanese brass champleve. Features vibrant enameled decorative designs throughout the vase.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
American Studio Ceramic Bowl in Shino Glaze by Warren MacKenzie
Located in Atlanta, GA
A studio made ceramic tea bowl (Chawan) with a slightly irregular form and exceptional surface glaze by American potter Warren Mackenzie (1924-2018). Reminiscent of a monk's begging bowl...
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Late 20th Century American Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Glass Wearing Ceramic Vase 01 Contemporary Zen Japonism Style
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Antique broken ceramic vase repaired with glass. Broken chips are welded by glass.
This work is study for relationship between object and decoration.
Subject is Destruction and coex...
Category
2010s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Asian Japanese Red Lacquered Footed Bowl Centerpiece
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage Japanese shallow footed bowl in red lacquer with gold calligraphy design.
This beautiful lacquerware were made to serve foods during elaborate banquet.
Great decorative...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Paint, Lacquer
Rare Large Vase with White Slip Inlay Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A impressively large and unusual stoneware vase in an urn shape from the studio of Japanese Potter Makuzu Kozan, also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), one of the most established and collected ceramist from Meiji Period. Born as Miyagawa Toranosuke, Kozan established his pottery studio in Yokohama circa 1870s and later became one of the appointed artist to the Japanese Imperial household. His work was exhibited in many international fairs that the Meiji government participated at the turn of the century and won many grand prizes.
This vase is dated to the end of Makuzu's life circa 1910-1916 based on similar work created around that time. After achieving domestic and international fame, Makuzu retired and handed the business to his son Hanzan in 1912. He dedicated his time to other selected projects that were more in tune with Japanese sensibility than export aesthetic. He made a group of stoneware pottery pieces inspired by Edo master like Ninsei and Kenzan as well as his own poetic creation. This piece is attributed to that period.
Standing of an impressive size, this vase is more like an urn, made with stoneware instead of porcelain. It was coated with a brown iron glaze with a slight translucent quality. Underglaze whit slips were used to draw low relief decoration of bamboo leaves that sparsely scatter on the surface. Slightly more elaborate scrolling vines and autumn flowers circles under the mouth rim. Same white slip inlay was used to sign the vase under the base. The whole effect of the piece is unusual. With its dark glaze in contrast with the sparse white decoration that is more abstract and geometric than realistic, it appears almost modern with an Art Deco flavor.
For stoneware urn and vase in the similar genre by Makuzu Kozan: see figure 113 on page 182 of "Sekai ni Aisa Reta ya Kimono" MIYAGAWA KOZAN MAKUZU...
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1910s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Japonisme Dragon Motif Copper Clad Vase by Bretby Pottery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Japonisme Dragon Motif Copper Clad Vase by Bretby Pottery
England, Circa 1890s
A large and unusual work by the famed British pottery works, Bretby.
The tapering gourd shape vas...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Covered Jars with Floral Motif Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique cloisonne covered jars or urns are unsigned, but originate from Japan from approximately 1900 in a Japanese export style. The pair is done in muted tones and are...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Mixed Metal Bronze Vase w/ Bird Detailing - Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese, Meiji Period.
An antique bronze vase constructed in bronze. The vase features several traditional designs including lotus blossoms, birds in flight and other floral detail...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
U Stool Takuya Hamajima Contemporary Zen Japanese Ceramic
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Contemporary Japanese style chair. Rather sculpture than chair. Made of rusted steel, ceramic, and wood. Base is steel. Seat is ceramic. Arm pane...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
French Majolica Aesthetic /Japonisme Vase, Attributed to Theodore Deck
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Majolica Japonisme vase, attributed to Theodore Deck
France, Late 19th Century
This exquisite late 19th-century French Majolica vase, attributed to the renowned ceramist Th...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Japonisme decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Japonisme decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Japonisme decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Makuzu Kozan, Norihiko Terayama, Tiffany & Co., and Royal Crown Derby Porcelain. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $29 and tops out at $185,360 while the average work can sell for $3,500.
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