Showa Decorative Objects

An Ikebana brass vase, hand-crafted in Japan. Late 19th Century, Showa period. The finish is Murashido, a centuries-old technique that consists in quenching the cast brass in hot oil...

This is a bottle that the people were used to carry sake or soy sauce. It is made with porcelain and it was made around 1960 in showa era. It can use as a flower vase or as a decora...

A beautiful example of Japanese craftsmanship, this Ikebana bamboo basket dates to the 20th century and showcases a finely woven structure with graceful proportions and elegant verti...

Faboulous japanese porcelain plates. Colorfull. Mark at the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Kutani Region of Origin: Japan Period: 20th c...

Interesting and finely painted Japanese Bottle. Great decoration. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Arita Region of Origin: China Period: 20th ce...

A Chinese Lobed lantern form vase. The matte porcelain sides painted with peach blossoms, the peaches themselves with a flambe glaze. Marks to the base and body. Country of origin: C...

A fantastic Japanese Aote type Kutani incense burner, koro, in the form a phoenix, Showa era, circa 1930's, Japan. The censer, koro, gracefull...

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...

Ikebana basket (hanakago) in wickerwork of polished bamboo with twisted handle. Features a sheet metal and varnished bamboo vase for the floral arrangement. Mark under the vase Nana...

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...

Japanese bronze vase by Tsuda Eiju (1915-2001) Showa period - Circa 1960. The vase having a tall cylindrical body and four horizontal ribs, the base cast w...

A stunning and opulent Japanese gilt bronze moon flask vase with champleve enamel decoration, late Showa era, late 20th century, Japan. The richly gilt bronze vase of moon flask form, with a circular body supported by a splayed pedestal foot. A pair handles formed as fantastic makara, mythical protective beings with dragon-like bodies and elephant trunk noses, decorate the shoulders. The neck and mouth mirroring...

Bronze vase by Nakajima Yasumi II (1905-1986), Showa period, Circa 1960-70. Patinated dark reddish brown, the vase has a slender waisted shape. The base cast with a seal-style signature, along with the inscribed Tomobako (Paulownia) wood storage box. In good condition, the vase shows some rubbing with handling and there is a small area of very minor marks. Please refer to the last photograph. The storage box is in very good condition. Born in Osaka, the eldest son of the well-known metal artist Nakajima Yasumi I, Yasumi II graduated from the Sendai National Crafting Academy in 1932. In 1933 he exhibited for the first time at the Export Crafts Exhibition, and went on to show his work several times outside Japan at the Grande Salon de Paris...

Introducing a breathtaking contemporary Japanese vase crafted by the renowned porcelain artist Yasushi, who worked in Arita during the mid t...

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 winning numerous awards. Known for highest quality work with spectacular colors, he is one of the most collectable modern ceramic...

Stunning signed Ikebana Bamboo Basket. Bamboo with natural patination. 　Signed Seiseisai . Age: early 20th century Good conditionwith some abrasions and patination. Size : 51.5/...

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 ...

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). ...

Rare hanging bamboo basket for ikebana (hanakago). The body is made of bamboo folded on itself, reinforced by rattan braiding at the round neck and on the sides to hold the suspensio...

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)

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 ...

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 ...

Hexagonal Chinese-style rattan and bamboo hanakago basket for ikebana (karamono hanakago). It features a lacquered and brushed bamboo vase. The body is tightly braided horizontally, ...

Ikebana basket (hanakago) made of bamboo wickerwork of elongated cylindrical and conic shape. Accompanied by a natural bamboo vase and a carrying box. Nakata Kinseki (1902-1959) Japa...

Signed: Tomio Oota comes in original storage box.

A Showa period cloisonné box with three cranes, Ando Company, worked in (musen) wireless enamels with three rainbow coloured storks in flight, reserved against a rich matt iron colou...

A sculpted Japanese bronze of a Bactrian camel.

The artist calls this vessel a flower basket in the calligraphy on the box. Showa period (1926-1989) black lacquer container in square form with notched c...

Japanese Showa period hourglass form patinated vase, circa 1960.

A cylindrical iron Ikebana vase with silver and gold spiral design depicting stream. The vase was made by Ueda Hiroshi and is signed Hiroshi. The box come...

An unusual Showa period cloisonné vase, of squat ovoid form with continuous guilloche in turquoise and green enamels enclosing abstract designs in blue, y...

A Showa period green ground cloisonne vase, with two white and pink orchids, chrome mounts. Attributed to Ando. Japanese, circa 1950.  

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...

A large Japanese cloisonne enamel vase by Tamura This large high shouldered vase has a single stylized blossom against a spray of foliage within scalloped borders in shades of turqu...