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Style: Showa
Contemporary Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Tamura
By Tamura
Located in Newark, England
Showa Period Circa 1940
From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase by Tamura. The vase of tapered cylindrical form with a tigh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Metallic Thread
Signed Ando Jubei Ginbari Red Japanese Cloisonne Vase Cherry Blossoms
By Ando Jubei
Located in Somis, CA
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Signed Sato Japanese Cloisonné Vase Imperial Yellow with Chrysanthemum
Located in Somis, CA
A rare non-ginbari Sato cloisonné vase, from showa period, crafted on an imperial yellow Musen-jippo background. The classic form showcases vibrant...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
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 ...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Wild Boar 1950s by artist Tomotada
Located in Paris, FR
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...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair Signed Sato Japanese Ginbari Red Cloisonne Vases Roses Crane
By Sato Teichi
Located in Somis, CA
A pair beautiful red Sato ginbari cloisonne vase. On each body two branches of white roses in full bloom and bud form with verdant foliage, worked in meticulous detail, set against s...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Japanese Vintage Bronze Crab 1930s 'Annosuke' Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
Object of crab with bronze:
A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find.
-Details-
Era: Showa (around 1930-1939)
Materials: Bronze
Signatur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Pottery Sake Bottle Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Bronze Sculpture of Head Bust of Japanese Woman in the Style of Isamu Noguchi
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, well-crafted work reminiscent of Isamu Noguchi's early work in bronze.
Heavy and solid on a beautiful rosewood base.
Apparently unsigned. From a collection of Japanese antiques and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Sumo Wresler KitanoUmi Figure Pottery 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
Dimensions: 7.5 x 12 x 18.5 cm
Material: Pottery
Name: Kitanoumi
Period: Showa (1980s)
Kitanoumi Toshimitsu (May 16, 1953 to November 20, 2015), born Toshimitsu Obata (Obata Toshi...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtle' 1980s 'Ishikawa'
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1980s.
The signature is written on the back side 'Ishikawa'.
Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17t...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Signed Sato Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Vase Cherry Blossom
By Sato Teichi
Located in Somis, CA
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two mouses' 1950s 'Hiro'
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s.
The signature is written on the back side 'Hiro'.
Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th ce...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Mouse and Hand cart' 1960s 'Masaoka'
Located in Paris, FR
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...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Japanese Arita Vase Winter Landscape by Artist Fujii Shumei, 20th Century
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and rare piece with storage box.
A superb blue and white porcelain vase, with a winter landscape. Made by Fuji Shumei
Fujii Mr. Aki Fujii’s specialty is the technique of dra...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Fine Art Japanese Vase Winter Landscape Arita by Artist Fujii Shumei
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Signed Ando Jubei Ginbari Red Japanese Cloisonne Vase Roses 9"
By Ando Jubei
Located in Somis, CA
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Signed Sato Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Vase Cherry Blossom
By Sato Teichi
Located in Somis, CA
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf' 1950s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
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...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Japanese Painted Bronze Okimono of a Gourd by Toyo, Showa Era, 1960s, Japan
By Toyo
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Japanese decorative bronze sculpture, okimono, of a gourd, hyotan, by Toyo Japan, Showa Era, circa 1960s, Japan.
The realistic okimono, fashio...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Signed Sato Japanese Cloisonné Vase Imperial Yellow with Chrysanthemum
Located in Somis, CA
A rare non-ginbari Sato cloisonné vase, from showa period, crafted on an imperial yellow Musen-jippo background. The classic form showcases vibrant...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Vintage Japanese Ceramic Bottle Vase c1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
Gorgeous deep green glazed ceramic bottle vase by an unknown Japanese artist, c1970s. It almost looks like a bronze vase. The green glaze is incredible and has a ton of depth.
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Pair Japanese Lacquered Woven Bamboo Ikebana Vases, Japan, C.1950
Located in London, GB
Pair Of Showa Period Japanese Lacquered Woven Bamboo Ikebana Vases, Japan, C.1950
The word Ikebana translates as the Japanese art of flower arrang...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Brass Ikebana Vase, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous Ikebana brass vase, hand-crafted in Japan, Showa Period. Oval shape. The finish is Murashido, a centuries-old technique that consists in quenching the cast brass in hot oi...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair Japanese Carved and Lacquered Inari Foxes, Showa Era, Dated 1951, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful and mischievous pair of Japanese carved and lacquered wood Inari foxes, kitsune, dated Showa year twenty six, corresponding to 1951, Japan.
The...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Elm
Excellent Sakaida Kakiemon 13th (1906-1982) Arita Ware Porcelain Vase
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant Arita ware porcelain vase is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship by Sakaida Kakiemon XIII (1906-1982). The bottle-shaped vase features...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Incense Burner in Hand-Etched Brass with Komainu, Signed
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A signed 'ceremonial' incense burner in hand-edged brass. Decorated with Komainu Japanese for Foo dog/lion to both sides. It also has a handle typical for examples used in ceremonial...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Old or Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ginbari Vase with Floral Decoration
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Japanese enamel vase.
With wired cloisonne flowers against a red ginbari ground.
The ginbari technique (similar to guilloc...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Antique Bamboo Basket 1900s-1940s / Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old bamboo basket made in Japan.
It is from the Showa period (1900's-1940's).
The materials used are mainly bamboo, bark of mountain grape trees, and straw.
These baskets...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Straw
Pair Signed Sato Japanese Ginbari Red Cloisonne Vases Roses Crane
By Sato Teichi
Located in Somis, CA
A pair beautiful red Sato ginbari cloisonne vase. On each body two branches of white roses in full bloom and bud form with verdant foliage, worked in meticulous detail, set against s...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Signed Sato Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Green Vase Peony
By Sato Teichi
Located in Somis, CA
A rare early work of Sato, dating to early Showa period, of a ginbari cloisonne vase. The vase in baluster form with outward-bulging body and elegant flared feet. Taking center stage...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Vintage Japanese Ceramic Bottle Vase c1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
Gorgeous deep green glazed ceramic bottle vase by an unknown Japanese artist, c1970s. It almost looks like a bronze vase. The green glaze is incredible and has a ton of depth.
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Japanese Porcelain Flower Vase 1980s Landscape
Located in Paris, FR
This is a flower vase from Japan.
It is made with porcelain and the design is a landscape.
This flower vase was made around 1980s.
Dimensions:
10.5 x 10.5 x H8.5 cm
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
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...
Category
1930s Korean Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Abalone
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab Claw' 1970s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s.
Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan....
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese antique pottery vase / "Tokoname" /Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Elegant Blue and Gilt Horse Hand Cast, Hand-Painted, Mint And Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor display space with this special treasure from Japan.
This is an attractive solid and finely cast effigy of an elegant horse ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Japanese Antique Small Bronze Crab 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
Object of crab with bronze:
A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find.
-Details-
Era: Showa (around 1930-1939)
Materials: Bronze
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Japanese Satsuma Covered Vase, Showa Period, Mid 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Japanese Antique Lacquer Natsume (box for matcha powder) Boat 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
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...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Sasaki Shoraku III Signed Japanese Raku Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl with Signed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Raku-fired pottery Chawan tea bowl by a renowned Japanese pottery master and one of Kyoto’s most prominent and best-known Raku-yaki potters Sasaki Shoraku III (1944- ). The work features a beautiful image of Mount Fuji which is molded on the body.
The Shoraku line began when the grandfather of the current potter established a kiln near the famous Kiyomizu Temple, nestled at the foot of the eastern mountains...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Large Old Bronze Seated Buddha , Kyoto Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine large old seated Buddha, heavily hand cast bronze, with a fine medium to dark brown patina performing the mudra of compassion mudra.
High quality, deep casting with fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Wooden Small Netsuke 'A Head' 1940s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1940s.
Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan....
Category
1940s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Japanese Asian Bronze Showa Meiji Samurai Warrior Sculpture Statue with Armor
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly wonderful and boldly designed Japanese bronze sculpture of a fierce samurai warrior perhaps in a moment of silent reflection. This piece has a great feel and heft. The fine...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Calligraphy Set with a Red Lacquer Wooden Box 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese Bamboo Basket 'Souzen kago' 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a bamboo basket called 'Souzen kago'.
Souzen kago was liked by Souzen HISADA. It is famous by the shape, the bottom is a rectangle and the top is a circle shape.
This basket was made by Chikusei.
It was used to use for the tea ceremony. This basket has a bamboo flower vase...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Rare Signed Ando Jubei Ginbari Red Japanese Cloisonne Vase Roses 9"
By Ando Jubei
Located in Somis, CA
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Japanese Porcelain Matcha Bowl for Tea Ceremony Kyo Ware Toraku MORISATO
Located in Paris, FR
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...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke ' Duck ' 1950s Showa Era
Located in Paris, FR
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...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique 2 Wooden Netsuke Charms Okinamen and Onnamen
Located in Paris, FR
These are wooden netsukes made in Japan around showa period 1980s.
One is called 'Onnamen' and there one is called 'Okinamen'.
These are masks that we use during Noh theater.
Netsu...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century pair of cloisonné vases, Japanese. Ginbari pigeon blood red with silver wires & mounts. Fine shading in the prunus & bamboo. Showa era. A mirrored, or facing, pair.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver
Japanese Vase Arita by Kutani, Crane Flying, 20th Century
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Art Japanese Vase Winter Landscape Arita by Artist Fujii Shumei
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Flower Vase Plum 1970s with Wooden Box
Located in Paris, FR
This is a flower vase with design of plum.
It was made in Japan around 1970s. It is made with porcelain and it will come with a wooden box.
Dimensions:
vase 11 x 11 xH23 cm
box ...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Lot of 13 Traditional Vintage Kokeshi Japan Second half 20th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage lot of 13 rare and high quality kokeshi dolls, authentic kokeshi made in Japan in the Showa period, circa 1950s to 1970s.
This lot concerns 13 extremely beautiful kokeshi do...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ando Wireless Cloisonne Jade Green Silver Mounted Vase, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
By Ando Jubei, Ando Shippo Ten
Located in Austin, TX
An alluring Japanese Ando Jubei musen shippo (wireless cloionne) "jade green" silver mounted vase by the Ando Cloisonne Company (Ando Shippo Ten) ...
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Copper, Enamel
Japanese Vase Arita by Fujii Shumei, Winter Landscape, 20th Century
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Signed Ando Jubei Ginbari Red Japanese Cloisonne Vase Cherry Blossoms
By Ando Jubei
Located in Somis, CA
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Rakusai Takahashi III Signed Japanese Shigaraki Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl with Box
Located in Studio City, CA
A stunning Shigaraki ware pottery chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese master potter the 3rd Rakusai Takahashi. The bowl features a beautiful, unique natural organic ash glaze with wond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Japanese Midcentury Large Glazed Pottery Vase in the Manner of Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
A really large and wonderful piece. Clearly, the maker was a fan of Shoji Hamada's work. Could be a Mashiko Ware pottery vase.
Signed on the base along with a sticker on the insi...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Shiko Shikou Munakata Rare Signed Japanese Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl Signed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
An exceptionally rare, wonderfully designed Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese master woodblock printmaker/ artist Shiko Munakata (1903-1975) who is widely considered to be the most important Japanese visual artist of the 20th century and the Pablo Picasso of Japan. This hand-painted work clearly illustrates Munakata's whimsical side as it is of a Koma - a child's spinning top toy. Very few examples of Munakata's work in ceramics exist still today.
The work is signed by Munakata on the base as well as the original wood protective storage box (his seal can also be seen faintly in the lower-left corner).
The bowl has a small kintsugi or "golden joinery" repair - the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold - on the inside. As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to disguise.
Munakata who is often compared to Picasso was primarily associated with and a principal figure in both the Sosaku-Hanga (which stressed the artist as the sole creator ) and the Mingei (folk art) movements. His many accolades and awards include the "Prize of Excellence" at the Second International Print Exhibition in Lugano, Switzerland in 1952, and first prize at the São Paulo Bienal Exhibition in Brazil in 1955, followed by the Grand Prix Award at the Venice Biennale in 1956, and the Order of Cultural Merit, the highest honor in the arts by the Japanese government in 1970. In 1960 after returning from a year abroad exhibiting his work in the United States, the Horinji Temple in Kyoto bestowed upon him the honorary rank of “Hokkyo”. In 1962, he received the rank of “Hogan” from Nisseki Temple in Toyama prefecture. He also received a Medal of Honor in 1963 and the Asahi Shimbun culture prize in 1965.
Munakata's work can be found in numerous international collections and museums including:
The Britsih Museum, UK
The Chicago Art Institute
Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), NY
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), NY
The Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM), Washington DC
Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis
And his own museum The Munakata Shiko...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Sato Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Green Vase Peony
By Sato Teichi
Located in Somis, CA
A rare early work of Sato, dating to early Showa period, of a ginbari cloisonne vase. The vase in baluster form with outward-bulging body and elegant flared feet. Taking center stage...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Japanese Aote Kutani Phoenix Censer, Koro, Showa Era, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Japanese Aote type Kutani incense burner, koro, in the form a phoenix, Showa era, circa 1930's, Japan.
The censer, koro, gracefull...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th c. Stunning signed Bamboo Basket by Kosuge Kogetsu
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Elegant Bamboo Basket by Kosuge Kogetsu ( 1932-2016 )
This refined bamboo basket was crafted by Kosuge Kōgetsu, a master bamboo artist who began his career under the tutelage of hi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Brass Vase, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
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 ...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Art Japanese Vase Arita by Fujii Shumei, Winter Landscape, 20th Century
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Showa decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Showa 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, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Showa 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 Ando Jubei, Shoji Hamada, Nakajima Yasumi II, and Tatsuzo Shimaoka. 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 $90 and tops out at $12,500 while the average work can sell for $795.
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