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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A Pair of Japanese Edo Period Stone Female Buddha Sattva Sculptures, c. 1750
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Japanese Mid Edo Period Carved Stone Sculptures of Female Buddha Sattva, ca. 1750
PERIOD
Mid Edo Period (1603-1868)
DIMENSIONS
Height: 10.5 ...
Category
1750s Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
VAL SAINT-LAMBERT Glasshouse, Pair of vases with a Japanese landscape
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This pair of black vases with gilded Japanese decoration was made by the Val Saint-Lambert crystal works around 1880.
Founded in 1826, the Val Sa...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
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
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
Japanese Glazed and Painted Centerpiece Bowl Object, Fish Logo
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Glazed and Painted Centerpiece Bowl Object, Fish Logo
Offered for sale is a mid-20th century Japanese very decorative glazed and painted ceramic Objet d'art with a bowl-for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
One of The Two Japanese Ceramic Vases Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two small nearly identical ceramic vases by Japanese Meiji imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), circa 1890-1900s. The vases were made in the form of jarlet with swelled shoulder...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Japanese Patinated Bronze Candelabras, Meiji Period, ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
This most unusual pair of original 18th century Japanese patinated bronze candelabras, uniquely designed as branches of mountain flowers entangled by a dragon, are mounted on the con...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Bicone Vase by U-Turn Ushiro
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Bicone vase by U-Turn Ushiro.
It is baked for several days in an anagama (a kiln that burns firewood).
It is shaped vertically symmetrically. The copper contained in the clay blows out on the surface, and reddish-black spots can be seen partially. It is a work where you can see various reactions of various ingredients.
U-Turn Ushiro
While working at the fire station...
Category
2010s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Kiriko Candleholder Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Craft Mingei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Candleholder designed by Ryosuke Harashima.
This work is made of antique Kiriko glass plate and brass.
Artist create new style candleholder by combining old kiriko glass and Indust...
Category
2010s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$350 Sale Price
50% Off
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
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
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
Pot and Wood Abstract Sculpture Contemporary Zen Japonism Style
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series of ceramics are unique work by Norihiko Terayama.
This is one of series of practicing relationships with function and decoration. Arti...
Category
2010s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Asian Porcelain Octagonal Ashtray Dish Catchall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Asian Japanese style dish, ashtray, catchall.
Large vintage ornamental hand painted Asian porcelain tray catchall with clipped edges.
Hand painted octagonal porcelain dish di...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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
Ceramic, Paint
19th Century the Lobster Japanese Bronze Lobster Meiji Period
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century the Lobster Japanese bronze Lobster Meiji Period.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Oriental Lacker Boxes on a Tray, Japan, 1930s
Located in Den Haag, NL
4 Small Lacker boxes on a tray. Mother of Pearl inlay. Inside the boxes.
Lots off Bone fiches. I think a game. Very good condition.
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
Twin Lights Takuya Hamajima Contemporary Zen Japanese Ceramic
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Contemporary Japanese style floor light. Rather sculpture than lighting. Made of rusted steel, ceramic, and wood. Base is metal. Ivory part is ceramic in Japanese traditional style. Top twin panels...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
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
Shelf 03 Takuya Hamajima Contemporary Zen Japanese Ceramic
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Contemporary Japanese style sculptural shelf. Made of steel, ceramic, and wood. Frame is rusted steel. White trays are ceramics. One brown colored circle tray...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
1875 Antique French Longwy Style Centerpiece Flower Vase of Asian Decor by Gien
By Gien
Located in New York, NY
Dated 1875, French rare centerpiece / bowl in majolica by Gien renowned for its exquisite Faience fine. This piece of unusual fan shape is decorated with ...
Category
1870s French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Charming Japanese Style Tray Attributed to l'Escalier de Cristal, France, c.1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Japanese style diamond-shaped tray attributed to l'Escalier de Cristal, representing lake landscapes in cartouches, and adorned in its center with a lunch scene with a Japanese couple in traditional dress, all highlighted by a gilded decor of flowering branches on a pink porcelain background.
The whole is framed by a gilded openwork bronze mount ending on the sides by two handles.
“L’Escalier de Cristal”, an old and famous Parisian firm, specialized in glass products and ceramics but also suggested furniture and bronze sculptures. It was led from 1885 to 1923 by Emile Pannier’s sons, who gave the name of Pannier Frères to the society, located at the corner of Scribe street and Auber street, next to the new built Paris Opera house. Their Japanese style creations were among many others much appreciated by the critics and the public. They were awarded many medals at various exhibitions, such as the Gold medal at the 1900 Paris Universal Exhibition.
Lots of artists participated in that world success, such as Emile Gallé, who gave to Pannier Frères the exclusive rights of some of his models, or François-Eugène Rousseau, who designed many vases and gave the model of his successful Japanese style dining-set as well. This set was made by the Creil et Montereau Manufacture. In the Japanese style furniture...
Category
1880s French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Porcelain Vase Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking blue and white vase 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 artists 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.
Of a relatively large size, this vase is decorated with underglaze cobalt blue using the novel technique developed by Kozan called Fuki-e (the blow painting). As a result, the bamboos appear took on a three-dimensional quality as if appearing in a mist. Known as one of the most creative ceramists, circa 1887, Kozan started experimenting with new chemical colors from the West in the format of his porcelain glaze. New colors allowed him to create underglaze design that appeared bright, smooth and glossy. He even invented his own receipt of cobalt blue to achieve a much brighter yet softer shade, as evident on this vase. To create landscape that is realistic and dimensional, more common in the western paintings, he was inspired by the native Japanese ink painting technique developed around 1900 by Yokoyama Taikan...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
$1,000 Sale Price
31% Off
Japanese Porcelain Glazed Vase with Dragon Design Mazuku Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A porcelain vase with dragon design by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), circa 1900s. The vase is made in what is considered early phase of his underglaze period during late Meiji era. In a classic baluster form, the surface of the vase was decorated with a slithering dragon in underglaze iron red circulating the exterior among pink clouds. The animated rendering of the dragon is fine and detailed, with five claws, scales, long tails and highlighted eyes. The pink cloud is misty and called Morotai or the hazy style, created with a unique technique developed in Kozan's studio called fuki-e by blowing the pigment powders onto the surface. Kozan Studio experimented with newly available colors from the west starting in the 1880s, which resulted in the expansion of the palette and style that bridged the east and west aesthetic tradition. Marked in underglaze blue on the base.
Known also as Miyagawa Kozan...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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 ...
Category
2010s French Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Japanese Porcelain Vase with Relief Surface Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare porcelain vase by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1870-81 (late Meiji period). The vase is dated to the earlier work from Kozan's studio during his early period (Takauki-ware p...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique 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
Glass, Ceramic
$1,300 Sale Price
35% Off
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
$780 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Ox with Boy on Its Back
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very amusing 19th century (Meiji period 1868-1912) Japanese bronze statue of an ox with a young boy sitting on its back.
Signed.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Late Meiji Period Head of Buddha in Wood, Ca. 1910
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Late Meiji Period Head of Buddha in Wood, Ca. 1910
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 22 inches
Width: 7 inches
Depth: 7 inches
ABOUT
A serene and finely carved wooden Head of Buddha fro...
Category
1910s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
"Dragon Turtle" Bowl attr. to Baccarat & F. Barbedienne, France, circa 1890
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful square-shaped bowl in engraved crystal decorated with bamboo and birds.
It rests on a gilded bronze dragon turtle, a legendary Chinese creature with the body of a dragon an...
Category
1880s French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Japanese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddhism Statue from Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional and wood statue of Buddhism Guardian Seitaka Doji from Japan circa Edo period (1603-1868), likely the earlier part of 17th century. One of two chief attendants of Fudou Myouou (the other being Kongara Doji), the name of Seitaka Doji is a transliteration of Sanskrit "Cetaka", meaning servant, slave, and he is said to personify expedient action. He is most commonly found on the right side of Fudou, together with Kongara Doji on the left, forming the Immovable triad, Fudou Sanzon, the terror of evil doers. Seitaka largely adheres to the iconography of a wrathful youth with fleshy body and face, skin in the color of a red lotus, has his hair tied in five knots, and holds a vajra in his left hand and a vajra-club in his right hand, but the actual artistic representations of him in Japan do...
Category
17th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Japanese Mishima Ceramic Vase Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese long neck slender ceramic vase in the style of Mishima, circa 19th century, Meiji period. Mishima pottery was originally imported from three islands in Taiwan and then fro...
Category
19th Century 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
Karl Lindström and Nils Emil Lundström for Rörstrand, Lidded Porcelain Jar
Located in København, Copenhagen
Karl Lindström and Nils Emil Lundström for Rörstrand. Lidded porcelain jar decorated with grapevines in gold on the beautiful dark blue base. Japa...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
1910s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pair 19th Century Japanese Fukagawa Lidded Vases
By Fukagawa
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderful pair of large Japanese late 19th century Fukagawa Imari lidded vases.
Each with three stylised mythical birds as finials to the lids, bold o...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Japanese Decorative Porcelain Toyo Plate
By Toyo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Japanese decorative porcelain plate beautifully decorated with gorgeous colors and peony design typical of Toyo of Japan, circa 1950s.
It is absolut...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Ceramic Ikebana Vase Bizen Ware Nanba Koyo
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall vintage ceramic vase with handle from Japan (20th century) by Nanba Koyo. Made in the tradition of Bizen ware, the vase has a modern aesthetic with a...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$1,500 / item
Pair of Large Japanese Carved Wood Temple Candleholders Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall pair of Japanese carved wood candle holders circa early 19th century (late Edo Period). The pair is carved in the typical form with a block base in the shape of stylized chrysanthemums and long fluted stem with changes in diameter that supports a grooved holder fitted with metal pricket. These types of oversized candle holders were traditionally used in Buddhist temples or Samurai's resident where they were placed on the altar table for worshiping. What is extraordinary of these candle stickers is that they feature a wonderfully conserved surface with lacquered gold leaf. The sparkling gold on the well weathered surface is visually striking. The professional conservation was performed in 2007 and as a result, the pieces display a wonderful aged Wabi-Sabi patina.
The piece retains an original invoice from Far Eastern Antiques...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Gorham Japonesque Mixed Metal Bowl with Fruiting Apple Branch
Located in New York, NY
Japonesque mixed metal on sterling silver bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1883. Curved sides with allover spot hammering and gilt-washed interior overhung with apple branch...
Category
1880s American Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Large Japanese Woven Bamboo Morikago Basket by Maeda Chikubosai I
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive Japanese basket in the form of a morikago by Maeda Chikubosai I (1872-1950) circa first half of the 20th century. Chikubosai I was from the Kansai Region and active in Sakai, Osaka prefecture. He was instructed by Wada Waichisai I, (1851-1901).
Morikago is a shallow open basket with handle. It was traditionally used to display fruits, sometimes flowers, during Sencha tea ceremony. In contrast to Chanoyu, Sencha ceremony uses loose green tea leaves instead of tea powder. The placement of loose fruits in the basket meant that the pattern of the bottom, which is often elaborate, was meant to be visible.
This morikago was beautifully constructed with bent bamboo frame and twill plaits for the body. The bottom of the basket features a double diamond pattern achieved with a variation of plover plait. The bifurcated handles was bundle-plated with a rather free spirit approach. They show a poetic suggestion of movement, as if the bamboos were still swaying in the wind. The basket has a copper insert that fits perfectly and it is quite possibly the original. The basket is signed on the base "Chikubosai". The style of the signature shows that it was made by Maeda Chikubosai I.
For another Morikago basket by Maeda Chikubosai I, see page 79 of "Masters of Bamboo" by Rinne.
For the study of the signature of Chikubosai I "Baskets Master Pieces of Japanese Bamboo Art...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Japanese Cloisonné Covered Jar by Ando Jubei
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese cloisonné enamels are known as shippo-yaki and the mid-19th century saw the production of very high quality wares in the early centers Nagoya. One of the most renowned works...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana by Tanabe Chikuunsai II
Located in Atlanta, GA
A woven bamboo flower Ikebana basket by Tanabe Chikuunsai II (1921-2000) from Showa era (1926-1989), circa 1950-1960s. The ikebana basket takes a vertical square form, the body was e...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Young Lady With Umbrella, Bronze Japan, Meiji Era, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Bronze with brown patina of a young Japanese girl in a kimono, carrying an umbrella
wooden base
Patina wear
19th century
H39cm
20x18cm.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Portable Sagejubako Theme of Three Winter Friends
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sagejubako is a portable lunch or 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 han...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of Jerodian (Old Man), Ca. 1890
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of Jerodian (Old Man), Ca. 1890
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 16.5 in...
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1880s French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,525 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of French 19th Century Gilt Painted Opaline Vases by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Gilt White Opaline Vases
by Baccarat
Standing over a foot tall, the pair of vases of circular and tapering form, finely decorated with gilt landscapes populated with bird...
Category
19th Century French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Opaline Glass
Antique Japanese Lacquered Wood Wabi-Sabi Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
What can we say about this bowl? Perhaps we can start by describing the unique Japanese aesthetic concept of "Wabi-Sabi". In contrast to the western concept of beauty that is centere...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum Silver Gilt Box
Located in New York, NY
Chrysanthemum gilt sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Traditional lobed and ovoid bowl with short and inset neck and splayed volute scroll supports. Cover hinged...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Japanese Style Clock attr. to L'Escalier de Cristal, France, Circa 1885
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Japanese clock in double patina bronze with suspended dial.
The portico and dial, with calligraphic Kanji numerals complemented by hands featuring an undulating dragon, are deco...
Category
1880s French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
$6,226 / set
Pair of Japonisme Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Aesthethic Movement Vase's
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of Japonism porcelain and ormolu-mounted Aesthethic Movement vase's.
Category
19th Century English Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
« The Musician » Japanese style Clock attr. to L'Escalier de Cristal, FR, c.1890
Located in PARIS, FR
Amusing bronze with double patina and porcelain clock in the shape of a covered jar.
This clock, with a dial with Arabic numerals decorated in its center with a seated lute player, i...
Category
1890s French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Atique Japanese Rootwood & Bamboo Ikebana Vase, XIX Century
Located in New York, NY
Atique
Rootwood & Bamboo
Ikebana Vase
Japan, XIX Century
DIMENSIONS
Height: 19.25vinches
Width: 10.13 inches
Depth: 9.5 inches
ABOUT
This absolutely unique ikebana vase consists of...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Gilded bronze and alabaster letter carrier in the Japanese style, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
Gilded bronze and alabaster letter carrier in the Japanese style.
The bronze tree branch decorations are very delicate. The alabaster plates on the two main sides give a very luminou...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Candleholder 2 Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese craft Mingei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Candleholder designed by Ryosuke Harashima.
This work is made of Japanese antique glass plate and brass.
Artist create new style candleholder by ...
Category
2010s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$350 Sale Price
50% Off
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