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Style: Showa
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 dipping the cast brass in hot oil ...
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1920s Japanese Vintage 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...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Imari Nanban Nesting Bowls, Set of 3, Showa Era, circa 1930s, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful set of three Japanese Imari Porcelain "Black Ship" Nanban nesting bowls, Showa Era or earlier, 1930s or earlier, Japan.
The bowls wonderfully decorated in the Imari c...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Bamboo Basket Flower Vase 'Kikusen' 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a bamboo basket which made around 1970s in Japan.
It was made by an artist called 'Kikusen'. His signature is carved on the bottom of this basket. His artist name is Kikusen Edodaikagura.
This can be used as basket and also flower vase.
This basket will come with a bamboo flower vase...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
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...
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1930s Korean Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Abalone
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...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Beautiful Porcelain Rooster Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Rooster Okimono object by Shozan
Very good condition
mid-20th century
Size: 8cm x 11cm , H 22 cm / 3 x 4.3 inch, H. 8.6 inch
Weight: 320g ( 0.7 lb).
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Wild Boar' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s.
Dimensions: 2.5 x 6.8 x H3.7 cm
Sculpture: Wild Boar
Era: 1960s (Showa)
Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, origi...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Kanshitsu Bachi Lacquer Worker Bowl
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This stunning lacquer worker bowl is a true work of art, expertly crafted using the Kanshitsu bachi technique. Kanshitsu bachi is a unique Japanese lacquerware...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Contemporary Porcelain Vase by Nitten Artist Sadamatsu Zenji
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Spectacular large ceramic vase with absolutely spectacular colors by renown Nitten artist Sadamatsu Zenji (b.1948) Zenji exhibited on most prestigious Nitten show for 14 years winnin...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Gourd Vase in Patinated Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An early 20th century (presumably Showa Period, Japan) gourd vase in patinated bronze. Deep brown/red patina and cast with beautiful organic curves. It was presumably made in Japan c...
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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
Large Bronze Vase with Shishi Lions Design
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Large bronze vase with Shishi Lions design carved by Gyokusei
Age: Mid-20th Century
Dimensions: W.26 cm (10 inch) , H:36.5 cm (14.5 inch)
Wei...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Japan Big Brilliant Color Red Bronze Vase Signed Hasegawa
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful blazing red bronze color from Japan
From Japan comes this gorgeous big heavily hand cast bronze vase with a special brilliant blazing red "murashido" finish. This eye ap...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Shoji Hamada Tenmoku Glaze and Kaki Trailing Vase and Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, beautifully crafted Japanese pottery vase by master potter Shoji Hamada featuring Hamada's famous signature tenmoku glaze with kaki trailing. The original Hamada signed and sealed wood storage box is included as well as the written appraised signature of his son Shinsaku Hamada. The vase also comes with a printed artist profile/sales brochure of Hamada (featuring some of his other presumably available work). It appears this piece was offered at the Keio Department store in Shinjuku, Tokyo. At first glance, this may seem odd but in fact, this is quite an honor in Japan. This store is known for selling and exhibiting such high-profile artists and potters as Bernard Leach, Lucie Rie, Gyokudo Kawai, Shiko Munakata, Kawai Kanjiro, and Rosanjin Kitaoji. A major goal of many ceramic artists in Japan is to have a one-man exhibition in a department store. For many Westerners, this is a strange concept. Some of the larger department stores have up to three or four dedicated galleries showing concurrent art exhibitions. A well-known artist's exhibition can bring in hundreds, often thousands, of customers to a store and increase revenue for other sales in the millions-of-yen range. These exhibits are usually longer running and highlight a potter's career, like a Living National...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Japanse Silver and Gold Bonbonniere by Mitsukoshi, Showa Era, 1935, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A small and delightful Japanese silver bonbonniere with an applied gold Imperial Chrysanthemum Seal, marked "jungin" and "Mitsukoshi", Showa Era, 1935, Japan.
This bonbonniere is ...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Beautiful Porcelain Sheep Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Sheep Okimono object by Shozan
Very good condition
Mid-20th Century
Size: 19cm x 8.5cm , H 13 cm / 7.5 x 3.3 inch, H. 5 in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Rosanjin Kitaoji Signed Painted Chawan Tea Bowl with Original Sealed Signed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely gorgeous hand-painted pottery Chawan tea bowl by Japanese master potter Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) who was arguably one of if not the greatest artists/ceramicists of ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
20th Century Signed by Kyuhoudou Hand-Hammered Copper Vase from Japan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This exquisite copper vase is a one-of-a-kind piece from Japan, hand-hammered in the 20th century made by Kyuhoudou. The vase stands at a height of 18cm (7 inches) with a diameter of...
Category
1940s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Beautiful Signed Miniature Porcelain Tiger Okimono Object
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful miniature Porcelain Tiger Okimono object
Very good condition
Mid 20th century
Size: 16cm x 4.5cm H 8cm cm / 6.3 x 1.8 inch, H. 3 inch
Weight: 190g ( 0.4 lb)
Inte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful Porcelain Monkey Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Monkey Okimono object by Shozan
Very good condition
Mid-20th Century
Size: 10cm x 15cm , H 14 cm / 4 x 6 inch, H. 5.5 in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful Signed Miniature Porcelain of Boy Riding the Bull Okimono
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful miniature Porcelain figure of a boy riding a bull
Very good condition
Mid 20 th century
Size: 14.5cm x7.5cm H 8.5cm cm / 5.7x 3 inch, H. 3.3 inch
Weight: 150g ( 0.33...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful Porcelain Horse Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Horse Okimono object by Shozan
Very good condition
Mid-20th Century
Size: 7cm x 16.5cm , H 20.5 cm / 3 x 6.5 inch, H. 8 i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful Porcelain Tiger Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Carp Okimono object by Shozan
Very good condition
Mid-20th Century
Size: 25cm x8 , H 12 cm / 10x 3 inch, H. 5 inch
Weight: 640g ( 1.5 lb)
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful Porcelain Dog Okimono Object by Shozan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Porcelain Dog Okimono object by Shozan
Very good condition
Mid-20th Century
Size: 22cm x 8cm , H 15.5 cm / 8.7 x 3 inch, H. 6 inch
...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Large Collotype Print by Ryunosuke Fukui 'from "Maiko" Series'
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A large print created by Ryunosuke Fukui, a highly acclaimed modernist artist from Japan who lived between 1923 and 1986. Fukui's art has been exhibited in many prestigious museums and galleries, and his works are included in the permanent collection of the Tokyo National Modern Art museum and other renowned institutions. This particular print is part of a limited edition series called "Maiko", which includes 200 sets featuring 10 collotype prints each. The print available is from the 100th edition, and it dates back to 1975. It measures 49.5 by 38.5 centimeters.
Ryonosuke Fukui...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
Signed Japanese Steel Shakudo Damascene Box with a Shimazu Mon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 20th century Japanese Amita Damascene Steel Box.
Made of damascened steel inlaid with gold & silver.
The lid of the box has gilt depictions of bamboo plants, whi...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper, Steel
Tiger Sculpture Object by a Well Known Japanese Metal Artist
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Tiger sculpture object by a well known Japanese Metal artist Saegusa Soutarou
Saegusa Soutaro ( 1912-2006 ), his works were often displayed during p...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Spectacular Tall Bronze Vase by Ikeda Masuo One of the Top Metal Artists of 20 C
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This spectacular bronze vase is a rare and exquisite creation by one of the most renowned metal artists of the 20th century, Masuo Ikeda.The value of Ikeda's works is widely recognized, as his pieces often fetch high prices...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Collotype Print by Ryunosuke Fukui 'from "Maiko" Series'
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A large print created by Ryunosuke Fukui, a highly acclaimed modernist artist from Japan who lived between 1923 and 1986. Fukui's art has been exhibited in many prestigious museums and galleries, and his works are included in the permanent collection of the Tokyo National Modern Art museum and other renowned institutions. This particular print is part of a limited edition series called "Maiko", which includes 200 sets featuring 10 collotype prints each. The print available is from the 100th edition, and it dates back to 1975. It measures 49.5 by 38.5 centimeters.
Ryonosuke Fukui...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
Exquisite Hand-Signed Arita Porcelain Vase, Contemporary Masterpiece by Yasushi
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Introducing a breathtaking contemporary Japanese vase crafted by the renowned porcelain artist Yasushi, who worked in Arita during the mid t...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Unique Attractive Shape Bronze Vase
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Attractive unique shape beautiful color bronze vase.
Size : diameter 8 cm (3 inch) x height 26 cm (10.2 inch)
Weight : 740g (1.6 lb)
Good condition with some minor patination ...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Modern Lacquer Vase with Original Signed Box by Wajima Senshudo
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Gorgeous Contemporary Lacquer Vase with Original Signed Box.
Dating from the Showa period in the 20th century, this stunning piece is crafted by the renowned Japanese artist Wajim...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
20th Century Kanshitsu Oke Lacquerware Bowl
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Welcome to our antique lacquerware collection. We are excited to present this stunning Kanshitsu Oke mixing bowl, which dates back to the Showa period of the 20th century. Kanshitsu ...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Kanshitsu Bachi Stunning Color Lacquer Bowl
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A remarkable red-colored signed lacquer worker bowl crafted using the traditional Japanese lacquer technique Kanshitsu bachi.
The Japanese lacquer technique, also known as urushi, is a time-honored process that involves coating objects with layers of sap derived from the lacquer tree. The lacquer dries to form a durable and glossy finish that is resistant to water, heat, and acids, making it a valuable addition to any collection.
The stunning red color of this worker bowl is sure to make it a standout piece in any interior design, while its signed lacquer and skilled craftsmanship showcase its unique value as a collector's item. Investing in this Kanshitsu bachi lacquer worker bowl is a wise choice for both collectors and those looking for a unique and elegant item to add to their interior. Its rich cultural and artistic history, combined with its exceptional beauty and durability, makes it an investment that will be cherished for years to come. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of Japanese lacquer art and add a touch of sophistication to your home or collection.
*Kanshitsu bachi.
Kanshitsu is a Japanese lacquerware technique that involves the use of hemp cloth, linen or paper to create a base layer, which is then coated with multiple layers of lacquer. The result is a highly durable and decorative surface that can be shaped and carved into various forms.
"Bachi" can refer to the wooden bowl used for mixing pigments in the process of making lacquerware, so it's possible that Kanshitsu bachi refers to an artist who specializes in lacquerware bowls...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Japan Large Pretty Bronze Flower Petal Vase, Signed Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's another beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor space with this fine artisan treasure from Japan.
A stunning dark walnut colored bronze vase with a pretty undulatin...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Glazed Rope Inlay Ceramic Pottery Bowl Plate
Located in Studio City, CA
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...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Japanese Asian Signed Studio Pottery Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A stunning Japanese stoneware Studio Pottery chawan tea bowl that features a beautiful dark rich glaze with wonderful shifts in pattern and texture.
This particular piece encompa...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Japanese Asian Signed Studio Pottery Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
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...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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.
T...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Elm
Japanese Asian Signed Studio Pottery Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous Japanese studio pottery chawan tea bowl that features a wonderful reddish-orange glaze with various shifts in colour and texture.
This particular piece encompasses the...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Extraordinary Large And Tall Japanese Hand Thrown Wabi Sabi Vase
Located in South Burlington, VT
A recent find from an old Japanese tea pottery collection
This is an extraordinary Japanese shigaraki kiln hand thrown vase thrown in a "wabi sabi" outcome that high lights its ha...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Kutani Pheasant Sculpture, Okimono, Showa Era, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacularly glazed Japanese Kutani model, okimono, of a pheasant, Showa era, early 20th century, Japan.
The okimono, or decorative sculpture, in the form of a magnificent phea...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Vintage Blue White Porcelain Vase, 1940s
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese vintage Arita porcelain vase in blue underglaze from Showa period, (1926-1989,) in a stunning shape depicting intricate chrysanthemums decorating the body pleasantly contrasted by intricate and detailed geometric patterns decorating the neck, rim and base of the vase.
The late father of the collector of this exquisite pair, who operated one of the leading kilns in Imari-Arita region of Japan, travelled extensively to Europe in the early 1960s with a mission that he led, to purchase and bring back to Japan antique ceramics...
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1940s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Vintage Japanese Bronze Usubata, Showa, Mid-20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A striking and stylish pair of vintage Japanese cast and patinated bronze usubata, vessels for ikebana flower arranging, early to mid-20th century, Japa...
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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...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Shoji Hamada Japanese Earth-Toned Glazed Vase with Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, beautiful flower vase by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada featuring an example of his popular two-color, sumptuous earth-toned ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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
Rosanjin Kitaoji Signed Shino Ware Chawan Tea Bowl Original Sealed Signed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Showa Period Blue Cloisonne Vase by Tamura
By Tamura
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Showa period blue cloisonne vase by Tamura, of squat ovoid form with a band of gold, silver and white prunus blossom in gin-bari around the shoul...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and mischievous pair of Japanese carved, gilt and painted komainu, often mistaken for foo dogs or foo lions, Showa Period, 1920's, Japan.
The two komainu, or guardian lions, are portrayed seated upon their haunches, heads slightly turned. The two beasts are well carved, with wonderful musculature, flowing manes, and bushy tails. Their faces a mix of ferocious and comical. The eyes of reverse painted glass with gilt highlights.
One is a true komainu, (lion-dog), with a horn on its head, and its mouth closed. The other is a shishi, (lion), with its mouth open, and no horn. The komainu sports a mane and tail pigmented blue with gilt highlights. The shishi sports a mane and tail pigmented green with gilt highlights. Both figures richly gilt in gold lacquer.
Komainu are protective beings, similar to foo lions or foo dogs...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Cypress, Wood
Showa Period Green Ground Cloisonne Vase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Showa period green ground cloisonne vase, with two white and pink orchids, chrome mounts. Attributed to Ando. Japanese, circa 1950.
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Showa Period Red Gin-Bari Trumpet Vase by Ando
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Showa period red gin-bari trumpet vase by Ando, showing a large single flowerhead with white petal tips, all in wire outlines, with chrome mounts and the Ando wire mark to the base...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Striking Cloisonné Enamel Vase by Ota Hiroaki
By Ota Hiroaki
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A striking cloisonné enamel vase with gold and green gin-bari decoration by Ota Hiroaki, the body with a continuous frieze of scrolling green leaves and flowerheads on a white ground...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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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