Showa Decorative Objects

This is a box for the matcha powder using while tea ceremony in Japan. It is called 'Natsume'. It is made with wood. The design is a boat and it is hand painted. The material is with...

This is a Japanese Kutani porcelain vase from 1950s. Kutani ware is a traditional Japanese porcelain originating in Ishikawa Prefecture in the 17th century. It is known for its vivi...

This is an ornament whose root part of the tree changes over time and looks like a Buddha statue. The surface of the wood has many holes and the shadows are very mysterious, and the...

This is a piggy bank with the shape of a carp/ koi fish. It is made with porcelain and made around 1980s in showa era. It is hand painted and you can use as a decoration. It was made...

This slab of ancient Japanese solid wood was cut from a single, enormous tree that grew over many years. The powerful, intricately undulating grain, the intricate overlapping of tre...

A rare Ando Jubei ginbari cloisonne vase. On the body two branches of white and pink cherry blossoms in full bloom and bud form with verdant foliage, worked in meticulous detail, set...

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Okimono, “Nemuri-Neko” Style, Taishō–Early Shōwa Period A refined Japanese Kutani porcelain okimono depicting a peacefully sleeping cat, datin...

An elegant brass vase, hand-crafted in Japan, Showa Period. The finish is Murashido, a centuries-old technique that consists in quenching the cast brass in hot oil and smoke it with ...

If you are looking for something special, we recommend buying items selected by Brood. We sell a carefully selected range of old Japanese items. We have seen tens of thousands of ite...

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. The signature is written on the back side 'Masaoka'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th...

This is a manekineko cat object. It is made with porcelain and it was made around 1980s in Showa era. Dimensions. 8 x 8.5 x H13 cm The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine ...

A stunning Japanese stoneware studio pottery chawan tea bowl that features a beautiful, heavy and sumptuously multi-glaze with wonderful shifts in color and texture. This bowl is wit...

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

A beautiful, perfectly shaped and balanced antique Bizen ware shibui sake bottle (tokkuri) vase by renowned Japanese master potter/artist Kaneshige Toyo (1896-1967) featuring a unique natural, wonderfully textured organic forming ash glaze. Kaneshige is universally considered to be the founder of modern Bizen pottery. In 1956, Kaneshige was certified as a Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural Heritage) for his work in Bizen Ware pottery/ceramics. Bizen Ware is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from the Bizen province, presently a part of the Okayama prefecture. It is considered one of the Six Ancient Japanese Kilns (along with Echizen ware, Seto ware, Shigaraki ware, Tamba ware, and Tokoname ware). The piece is signed/ sealed on the base with one of Kaneshige's traditional incised marks. A rather striking and engaging work. One of the best Kaneshige works we have come across. Scarce and hard to find in such an excellent condition. Would be a fantastic addition to any Japanese/Asian pottery or Bizen Ware collection or eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting. Kaneshige's work can be found in numerous prominent collections and museums including: Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Seto, Japan Brooklyn Museum, NY Hagi Uragami Museum, Yamaguchi, Japan Honolulu Art Museum, HI Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum, Kasama, Japan Indiana Art...

A very large and exuberantly decorated Japanese Satsuma millefleur covered vase, marked Satsuma, Showa period, mid 20th century, Japan. The large vase of attractive baluster form, with a slightly splayed foot, narrow waist, and tapered body with high shoulders and short neck. The vase topped by a domed cover with a large finial shaped like a hoju, the wish fulfilling jewel. The vase decorated all over in a dense field of flowering blossoms - peony, lotus, and chrysanthemum - in a design known as millefleur, or a thousand flowers. The flowers freely and cheerfully painted in various colors of red, white, orange, green, blue and yellow, with raised white enamels...

A rare Ando Jubei ginbari cloisonne vase. On the body two branches of white roses in full bloom and bud form with verdant foliage, worked in meticulous detail, set against stunning m...

A fine and elegant Korean black lacquer and abalone mother of pearl inlay "longevity" box, circa 1930s, Korea. The box, most likely used to sto...

A delightful and mischievous pair of Japanese carved and lacquered wood Inari foxes, kitsune, dated Showa year twenty six, corresponding to 1951, Japan. The...

Lovely pair of Japanese porcelain bowls with transfer design in blue / white. The outer blue design of pair of birds on a flowering tree branch with flora covering rest of design on...

A beautiful Sato ginbari cloisonne vase. On the body a tree branch of cherry blossoms in full bloom amid verdant foliage, worked in meticulous detail, set against emerald green backg...

An absolutely gorgeous Shino ware pottery Chawan tea bowl by Japanese master potter Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) who was arguably one of if not the gr...

Japanese copper vase with faceted sides and hammered decoration over the entire surface. Circa 1950's. Signed with a stamp on the underside. Original box included. Beautiful classic...

A fabulous Ikebana brass vase, hand-crafted in Japan, Showa Period. The finish is Murashido, a centuries-old technique that consists in dipping the cast brass in oil and smoke it wit...

This wooden ptarmigan statue was carved in Japan in 1967 (Showa 42). The underside of the base is inscribed with ink: "April 1967," "Ptarmigan," and "Living on Mount Tateyama," revea...

A fabulous Ikebana brass vase, hand-crafted in Japan, Showa Period. Oval shape. The finish is Murashido, a centuries-old technique that consists in dipping the cast brass in hot oil ...

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. The signature is written on the back side 'Tomotada'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17t...

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan....

An elegant brass vase, hand-crafted in Japan, Showa Period. The finish is Murashido, a centuries-old technique that consists in quenching the cast brass in hot oil and smoke it with ...

This traditional wooden bear carving is believed to have been produced in Hokkaido between the early Showa period and the 1950s (circa 1930-1955). The humorous composition of the bea...

This is a flower vase which was made in Japan around 2000s. It is with porcelain and hand painted. The design is with Japanese apricot UME.

A beautiful, perfectly shaped antique Bizen ware Chawan tea bowl by renowned Japanese master potter/artist Kaneshige Toyo (1896-1967) featuring a unique natural, organic forming ash glaze. Kaneshige is universally considered to be the founder of modern Bizen pottery. In 1956, Kaneshige was certified as a Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural Heritage) for his work in Bizen Ware pottery/ceramics. Bizen Ware is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from the Bizen province, presently a part of the Okayama prefecture. It is considered one of the Six Ancient Japanese Kilns (along with Echizen ware, Seto ware, Shigaraki ware, Tamba ware, and Tokoname ware). The piece is signed/ sealed on the base with one of Kaneshige's traditional incised marks. A rather engaging and scarce work. Would be a fantastic addition to any Japanese/Asian pottery or Bizen Ware collection or eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting. Kaneshige's work can be found in numerous prominent collections and museums including: Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Seto, Japan Brooklyn Museum, NY Hagi Uragami Museum, Yamaguchi, Japan Honolulu Art Museum, HI Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum, Kasama, Japan Indiana Art...

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1940s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan....

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fast...

This elegant Arita ware porcelain vase is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship by Sakaida Kakiemon XIII (1906-1982). The bottle-shaped vase features...

This is a wooden puppy figurine created in Japan during the Showa period. Crafted from a coniferous wood like cypress, it retains its soft grain and warm texture. Finished without a ...

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. This netsuke was made by a netsuke artist. (you can find his signature on the bottom of this netsuke). Netsuke i...

A beautifully proportioned Japanese bronze vase by celebrated metal artist Kasai Taizō, known for his refined craftsmanship and important contributions to modern Japanese metalwork. ...

Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor display space with this special set of treasures from Japan. This is an attractive solid and finely cast effigy five piece s...

A stunning Japanese Asian-influenced stoneware Studio Pottery Chawan tea bowl that features a beautiful dark rich glaze with wonderful shifts in pattern and texture. This particula...

An alluring Japanese Ando Jubei musen shippo (wireless cloionne) "jade green" silver mounted vase by the Ando Cloisonne Company (Ando Shippo Ten) ...

Striking Blue Cloisonne Enamel Vase From our Japanese collection, we’re pleased to offer this cloisonné enamel vase by the Ando Company, dating to the late Showa period, circa 1945....

An exquisitely decorated and wonderfully executed ceramic Mingei glazed plate/ low bowl by Japanese National Treasure and Mashiko pottery master Tatsuzo Shimaoka. This work displays his famous Jomon Zogan rope inlay design, hand-painted decoration, and has his impressed "Ta" signature on the base. Shimaoka, who started as an apprentice to famed Japanese potter Shoji Hamada in 1946 before opening his pottery studio, has exhibited worldwide including in North America, Asia, and Europe. In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure...

A tasteful Showa-era retro cigarette case with the beautiful grain of the keyaki wood. The texture that has been used over time enhances its warm charm. Originally made as a cigaret...

A refined Japanese ikebana basket, expertly handwoven from split bamboo with a tall, cylindrical body and elegantly arched handle crafted to resemble natural bamboo stalks. The baske...

This is a calligraphy set with a wooden lacquer box. There is a pen, an indien ink, a porcelain pot for water and a stone base to make the ink. And ...

A fine antique Japanese enamel vase. With wired cloisonne flowers against a red ginbari ground. The ginbari technique (similar to guilloc...

This is a bowl that we use during tea ceremony. This is made with porcelain and it was made around 1980 in Showa era. This bowl has a style Kyo raku. It is called Kyo ware and it was...

This exquisite vintage vase showcases the highly prized Ginbari cloisonné technique, where shimmering silver foils are applied beneath translucent enamel, creating a luminous, irides...

A beautifully handwoven Japanese bamboo basket, crafted in the early 20th century for use in ikebana (the art of flower arranging). This tall, narrow form with a rounded rim and twis...

The Essence of Tokoname: This elegantly shaped vessel, known as a "Heian-tsubo," displays the characteristic earthy textures and deep, iron-rich tones often found in Tokoname ware, o...

An elegant Japanese vase distinguished by its refined, sculptural silhouette and soft rose-toned surface. The vase features a gently rounded body that tapers gracefully into a slende...

A beautifully crafted and signed Japanese ikebana bamboo basket, showcasing the elegance and refinement of traditional Japanese basketry. The wide, rounded form is gracefully balance...

An exquisite, beautiful flower vase by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada featuring an example of his popular two-color, sumptuous earth-toned ...

A fine Japanese ceramic sculpture depicting a young girl, delicately modeled with a sense of quiet charm and introspection. The piece captures a gentle, naturalistic expression, refl...

An exceptionally refined Japanese bronze vase by renowned artist Hasegawa Yoshihisa, son of the distinguished master Hasegawa Gassen. This elegant work exemplifies Yoshihisa’s sophis...

This series of ceramics are unique work by Norihiko Terayama. He broke ceramic at first, and makes it into a lot of fragment. He rasps some of fragment and gets their patterns on sur...

A refined Japanese cast bronze flower vase by Kitahara Sanka (北原三佳), a noted metalwork artist and member of the Japan Kōgei Association (Nihon Kōgeikai). Active from the late 1950s, ...

A rare non-ginbari Sato cloisonné vase, from showa period, crafted on an imperial yellow Musen-jippo background. The classic form showcases vibrant...

A striking large hand-hammered copper vase by renowned Nitten artist Aimu Tsuneo, showcasing the mastery and depth of traditional Japanese metalwork. This substantial piece exemplifi...

Pair Of Showa Period Japanese Lacquered Woven Bamboo Ikebana Vases, Japan, C.1950 The word Ikebana translates as the Japanese art of flower arrang...