Japanese Vases and Vessels

A rare and unusual 19th century Japanese Imari lidded vase having a `foo dogs to the lid and handles, classical bold blue and red `Imari colours with...

Japanese hand painted contemporary decorative porcelain vase, a signed work by widely acclaimed master porcelain artist of the Imari- Arita region of Japan featuring geometric and fl...

This beautiful Copper vase was made by famous metal ware company Takenaka Bronze Works. I was hand made of bronze with detailed carving works on it and has ma...

Antique Taisho Japanese Kyo Satsuma Lidded Jar Marked, 20th Century A Japanese Satsuma jar. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region ...

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...

Pair of cloisonne vases designed by Ota Jinnoei. Beautiful pair of small cabinet vases, created in Japan circa 1890, during the meiji Imperial period (1868-1912). These vases has ...

Fabulous and small japanese earthenware Satsuma vase of great shape and scene. Marked: Cannot decipher. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Vase Region of O...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in underglaze blue on a beautifully shaped body in pure white, a signed piece by widely acclaimed master porce...

A pair of Chinese enamel vases with elephant head handles. Decorated with a cloisonné phoenix and flower motif. Cloisonné is an ancient technique u...

Exquisite Japanese Contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted In vivid green and blue on a stunningly shaped body, featuring a “flowers-in-the-wind” m...

A masterpiece, rare, 19th Century Japanese bronze Jardinière/centerpiece of a group of Japanese travelers on a boat, signed on the bottom, Genryusai Seiya...

Exceptional contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in red and blue depicting a beautiful scene from old rural Japan, a signed masterpiece by highly acclaimed m...

A thermo from circa 1950, Japan. Made of bamboo and brass details. midcentury design.

Top quality pair of vases with floral and bird design. The details are amazing. Both come in a nice storage box. Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century. Additional information: Materia...

Unique Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in platinum, set against a beautifully shaped body in black, a signed piece belonging to the artist's signature fish collection by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist and recipient of numerous awards for his exceptional and extraordinary porcelain work and his unique signature gold and platinum work on porcelain. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this award-winning artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain in the Imari-Arita polychrome enamel tradition. The artist's profile is available upon request. Based on the Chinese legend...

The mark on the underneath (see image) indicates that this spittoon is of Japanese Imari porcelain, manufactured circa 1880, and made specifically for the American market for the preponderance of bars and saloons at that time. These were popular from 1865 to the turn of the century; this is a particularly fancy and elaborate example. Note the copious and highly detailed and beautiful floral decoration to the inside of the upper portion of the spittoon; pretty fancy for something meant for spit and saliva! Fantastic and all original condition with no cracks, no chips and very bright paint in sharp colors of blue rust and pink, and meticulously painted in a floral pattern. Several of these would have been “stationed” in strategic places within a saloon. This is a wonderful piece of porcelain, and quality item of saloon and Western United States history...

This antique Japanese jar presents a bold, rustic aesthetic defined by its distinctive drip-glazed surface and utilitarian form. Made in a sandy buff stoneware typical of regional fo...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in platinum, set against a beautiful round shaped body in black, a signed piece belonging to the artist's signature fish collection by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist and recipient of numerous awards for his exceptional and extraordinary porcelain work and his unique signature gold and platinum work on porcelain. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this award-winning artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain in the Imari-Arita polychrome enamel tradition. The artist's profile is available upon request. Based on the Chinese legend...

A good quality late 19th century Japanese Kutani vase, having the classical orange ground, dog of faux handles to either side, classical motif dec...

Beautiful ceramic vase with motifs, circa 1980s signed at the bottom no chips or cracks.

A high quality Japanese, Meiji era, Cloisonné enamel and silver wire vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of blos...

Ko-Kutani - A very nice shaped polychrome dish. Unusual shape and painting. Early Edo period. Storage box included. Condition 1 small chip to rim and crackle lines all over. Size: ...

A very large Meiji period bronze vase, possibly for temple use, with high relief design and elephant head handles, late 19th century, Japan. Of baluster form and unusual size, yet ...

Mid Century Ceramic Weed Pot, Japan, 20th Century.

Exquisite Japanese contemporary museum quality decorative porcelain vase, intricately platinum gilded and hand painted in stunning blue, green and yellow set against an elegant globu...

An antique Japanese Taishō period Tamba Tachikui Ware from the early 20th century with brown glaze and discreet calligraphy. This exquisite antique Japanese Tamba Tachikui Ware, hail...

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Satsuma Heart Shaped Vases Sotheby's. They seem to be identical (but in mirror) but there are some nice differences. For example one has a tiger and ...

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of High Society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th Century to the mid-20th Century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest Community of Italians outside...

Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, dramatically hand painted in platinum, set against a stunningly shaped porcelain body in black, a signed masterpiece belonging to the...

Antique Awaji pottery Arts and Crafts vase in lively form with wide flat shoulder, little angular handles, and rounded mouthrim. Charming floral blossom sprays are incised front and ...

Exquisite contemporary gilded decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted on a beautifully shaped porcelain body in blue and red, a signed masterpiece by highly acclaimed awa...

Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately gilded in platinum and hand painted, boasting a dramatic phoenix in deep blue underglaze, extending its beaut...

Mesmerizing Japanese contemporary very large dimpled gilded signed decorative porcelain vase, a stunning piece hand painted by highly acclaimed porcelain artist of Japan’s Imari-Arit...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary gilded porcelain decorative vase, intricately hand painted in red, white and blue on a beautifully shaped body, a signed work by highly acclaimed Japa...

Outstanding quality pair of 19th century Japanese Kutani cylindrical vases, having a quality pair of antique Japanese Kutani porcelain cylindrical vases with quality hand painted Jap...

The Following Item we are offering are a Rare Museum Quality Rare Antique Hand painted Asian Bronze and Colored Cloisonne Vase with Handels. Vase is Magnificently Adorned with Cloiso...

A Japanese Taishō period sand glaze vase from circa 1900 with touches of brown dripping. This captivating vase from the Taishō period, dating back to circa 1900, is a testament to th...

Japanese contemporary Imari Porcelain vase featuring a “flowers-in-the-wind” motif, hand-painted in blue, white and green.This elegantly shaped porcelain vase is a signed piece by a ...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted in blue, purple and gold on a beautifully shaped porcelain body, a signed piece by highl...

Takahara Satoshi ?? ? (1934-2011), Japan. Unique Bizen stoneware vase with handles at the side. 1980s / 90s. Measures: 22 x 10 cm. In excellent co...

Elegant large Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in dark blue, red, purple and turquoise on a beautifully shaped ovoid body with an elegant lon...

A large Japanese vintage Kutani style palace vase from the mid-20th century, with court scenes and scalloped top. Created in Japan during the midcentury...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese large signed porcelain decorative vase, stunningly hand painted in blue on an elegantly shaped globular porcelain body, a signed piece by widely respe...

A very impressive and imposing pair of Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Satsuma porcelain vases. Each with wonderful hand painted motif decoration to the boarders and numerous schol...

Exquisite Japanese large contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately gilded and hand painted in striking shades of blue on a beautifully shaped porcelain body, a signed maste...

Unique Japanese contemporary matte hand-glazed signed decorative porcelain vase featuring the artist’s signature red, brown and cream colors. Matting of a hand-glazed porcelain is a ...

Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in vivid dark blue, yellow, red and purple and signed by a widely acclaimed master porcelain artist of Japan’s Imari-Ari...

Exceptional Japanese contemporary highly collectible decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in extremely intricate patterns and extensive gold details on vibrant red, yellow, blue/g...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand-painted on a beautifully shaped fine Arita porcelain body, featuring three attractive flower panels, a sig...

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

Exquisite Japanese Contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted In vivid green and blue on a stunningly shaped body, featuring a “flowers-in-the-wind” m...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative Porcelain vase, intricately gilded and hand painted in hues of red, blue and gold on a striking globular body, a signed work by highly accl...

Antique Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases - Exquisite Meiji Period Artist Pieces! This remarkable pair of Japanese bronze vases, originating from the 19th Century Meiji Perio...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary hanh painted decorative porcelain vase, the signed work of a widely acclaimed award winning master porcelain artist of the Imari- Arita region of Japa...

A very handsome and large scale 19th century Japanese Meiji Period patinated bronze urns. Each urn is raised on a circular mottled base. The urns are decorated throughout with scenes of birds and foliate. At each side is a foo dog mask with scrolled handle. Large birds are displayed at the neck and a Greek key like design accents the rim. All original patina throughout. The Meiji period, also known as the Meiji era, is a Japanese era which extended from October 23, 1868 through July 30, 1912. This period represents the first half of the Empire of Japan during which Japanese society moved from being an isolated feudal society to its modern form. The period corresponded with the reign of Emperor Meiji...

Wonderful asymmetrical footed bud vase reflecting the Wabi-Sabi tenants of intentional acceptance of natural imperfection.

Unusual pair of antique 19th century quality Japanese satsuma vases, having unusual hand painted panels in wonderful blue, red, brown and gold colours, with dog of fo handles to the ...

Exquisite hand painted Japanese contemporary porcelain vase created by acclaimed award-winning master artist from the Imari- Arita region of Japan, featuring a stunning arabesque pat...

Japanese Kutani vase, ceramic, late 20th century.  12 x 7 cm. Very good conditions!

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately gilded and hand painted in shades of puple, blue and pink on an ovoid shape body with an attractive scalloped ...