Japonisme Vases and Vessels
JAPONISME STYLE
In the late 19th and early 20th century, France developed an enduring passion for Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship. Not only did this interpretation of Japanese culture — which became known as Japonisme — infuse fresh energy into French art and design, but it also radically transformed how Europeans, and subsequently the world, would come to understand visual culture.
Until 1853, Japan had been closely guarded against foreign visitors for over two centuries. However, American Commodore Matthew C. Perry sailed into Japan that year and initiated the first of its treaties with the United States and Europe, thereby opening its borders and giving the West its first-ever look at Japanese design.
For the next few decades, taken with Japonisme, sophisticated collectors in Paris, New York and elsewhere gorged themselves on lacquered screens, celadon ceramics and netsuke ornaments, along with artworks depicting various aspects of Japanese life. The East Asian country’s influence on Europe, particularly France, contributed to one of the most creatively prosperous periods in history, leaving an imprint on the Impressionist, Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements, and inspiring artists like Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt, Vincent van Gogh as well as luxury houses such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès. Japonisme emerged at the time when the ornate Renaissance Revival style was the most prominent mode of decorating in Europe, and Japanese aesthetics seemed strikingly modern and elegant in comparison.
In addition to everyday practical objects from Japan, such as vases, tableware and decorative boxes, Japanese art, especially Japanese woodblock prints by masters of the ukiyo-e school, caught the eye of many artists — particularly those in the Art Nouveau poster community in 1880s Paris. The luscious organic colors associated with traditional Japanese design, motifs like cherry blossoms and carp and the vivid patterns found in woodblock prints, silks and more were adopted and appropriated by painters as well as ceramicists and those working in other fields of the decorative arts. Today, demand for Japanese lacquerware — furniture, trays, writing boxes, screens, incense burners — from the Edo period (1615–1868) and the late 19th century continues to be very strong among collectors.
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Fine and Rare Miniature Satsuma Vase by Taizan Yohei
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine miniature ceramic vase in satsuma ware by Taizan Yohei IX (1864-1922) circa 1880-1890s of late Meiji period. The vase with a broad flat should...
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1880s Japanese Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
A French 19th century Japonisme st. Cloisonné and Ormolu planter/vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most elegant French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Japonisme st. Cloisonné and Ormolu planter/vase. This wonderful Jardinière is raised by four scrolled feet support...
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19th Century French Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
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Ormolu
Japanese Bronze Pair of Geese Koros
Located in Downingtown, PA
Japanese bronze geese koros,
Late 19th century.
The pair of goose koros or censors are in the form of geese with their long necks extended and their ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze over Lay Vase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderful Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Bronze overlay vase. Having exquisite and amusing scenes in relief, patinated and overlay of a Dog of Foo, a Frog fishing in a Lotus lea...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Rare and Large Japanese Porcelain Vase Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking blue and white vase from the studio of Japanese Potter Makuzu Kozan, also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), one of the most established and collected ceramist from Meiji Period. Born as Miyagawa Toranosuke, Kozan established his pottery studio in Yokohama around 1870s and later became one of the appointed artist to the Japanese Imperial household. His work was exhibited in many international fairs that the Meiji government participated at the turn of the century and won many grand prizes.
With an impressively large size, this vase was likely made and reserved as a presentation piece for one of the many expositions the studio participated in the early 20th century. It was decorated with underglaze cobalt blue using the novel technique developed by Kozan called Fuki-e (the blow painting), in order to achieve the striking dimensional literary landscape known as "Mountain and Water". Being one of the most creative ceramists, Kozan started experimenting with new chemical colors from the West in the format of his porcelain glaze around 1880s. New colors allowed him to create underglaze designs that appeared bright, smooth and glossy. He even invented his own receipt of cobalt blue to achieve a much brighter yet softer shade, as evident on this vase. To create landscape that is realistic and dimensional, more common in the western paintings, he was inspired by the native Japanese ink painting technique developed around 1900 by Yokoyama Taikan...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Large Japanese Blue and White Vase by Mazuku Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking blue and white vase from the studio of Japanese Potter Makuzu Kozan, also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), one of the most established and collected ceramist from Meiji Period. Born as Miyagawa Toranosuke, Kozan established his pottery studio in Yokohama around 1870s and later became one of the appointed artist to the Japanese Imperial household. His work was exhibited in many international fairs that the Meiji government participated at the turn of the century and won many grand prizes.
With a relative large size, this vase is decorated with underglaze cobalt blue using the novel technique developed by Kozan called Fuki-e (the blow painting), in order to achieve the striking dimensional misty winter landscape. The pine trees with upright trunks and down-sweeping branches appear receding into the depth of the mist, forming an visually unending forest. Known as one of the most creative ceramists, around 1880s, Kozan started experimenting with new chemical colors from the West in the format of his porcelain glaze. New colors allowed him to create underglaze design that appeared bright, smooth and glossy. He even invented his own receipt of cobalt blue to achieve a much brighter yet softer shade, as evident on this vase. To create landscape that is realistic and dimensional, more common in the western paintings, he was inspired by the native Japanese ink painting technique developed around 1900 by Yokoyama...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Emperor Shōwa Period Tamba-Ware Textured Glazed Vase, Ca. 1970
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Emperor Shōwa Period Tamba-Ware Textured Glazed Vase, Ca. 1970
Emperor Shōwa Period - from 1926 to 1989/1990
Signed.
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Width: 8 inches
Height: 5.5 inches
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1970s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Emperor Shōwa Period Classic Oval-Shaped Vase, Ca. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Emperor Shōwa Period Classic Oval-Shaped Vase, Ca. 1960
Emperor Shōwa Period - from 1926 to 1989/1990)
Featuring bamboo handles.
Signed on the bottom.
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1960s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Worcester Aesthetic Movement Japonisme Porcelain Vase
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Royal Worcester porcelain “variety” vase, made in 1876 in the japonisme style.
The forced opening of Japan to trade in 1854 led to a craze for E...
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1870s British Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Porcelain Vase with Relief Surface Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare porcelain vase by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1870-81 (late Meiji period). The vase is dated to the earlier work from Kozan's studio during his early period (Takauki-ware p...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of Four Japanese Tamba Tokkuri Sake Bottles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four Japanese Ceramic Tokkuri Sake storage bottles circa early 20th century (Meiji to Taisho period). The bottles were made in Tamba (Tanba) kil...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Cloisonné Vase Ando Jubei with Storage Box
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully decorated cloisonné vase with silver rims by Ando Jubei (1876-1956), the celebrated Japanese Shippo studio. The piece is dated to late Meiji to early Showa period circa...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Silver, Enamel
An Unusual Pair of French Japanism Signed Pate Sur Pate & Gilt Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of French Japanism Signed CP & Co Pate Sur Pate and Gilt Porcelain Vases. This elegant pair of vases, crafted by CP & Co, exemplifies the aesthetic influences of Japanism in ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
1875 Antique French Longwy Style Centerpiece Flower Vase of Asian Decor by Gien
By Gien
Located in New York, NY
Dated 1875, French rare centerpiece / bowl in majolica by Gien renowned for its exquisite Faience fine. This piece of unusual fan shape is decorated with ...
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1870s French Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Ceramic Vase by Ito Tozan I Meiji Period
By Ito Tozan I
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stoneware vase of a jar form was finely decorated with low relief carving and delicate colored glazes depicting bundles of peony flowers. It was made by Ito Tozan I (1846-1920) circa 1890-1900s in the late Meiji Period. The color pallet was both bold and subtle, with dark green and rusty leaves with golden outlines and white and light yellow peony petals covering much of the surface. Impressed with potter's mark on the base.
Examples of two pieces by Ito Tozan I were in the collection of MNAAG (Guimet) Paris. Inventory no. MG 13790 an 13792.
A vase with similar shape and decoration techniques is featured as Lot 1340 Fine Japanese Art, 13 Sep 2017 Bonhams New York
Tozan Ito I established his ceramic business in Kyoto 1867. His studio made both porcelain and stoneware in a style some considered Satsuma while they retained a sophistication of Kyoto ware...
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1890s Japanese Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Yasumi Nakajima II Ikebana Bronze Vase, circa 1960, Japan.
Located in Brussels, BE
Yasumi Nakajima II (1906-1988) Ikebana vase, circa 1960, Japan.
Trumpet form, Tomoe model, with nice patinated brown-red (seido) bronze.
Signed underneath.
Dimensions: 26 cm H, 9 ...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Reconstructed Ceramics #4 Contemporary Zen Japonism Style
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series of ceramics are unique work by Norihiko Terayama. He broke ceramic at first, and make it into a lot of fragment. He rasp some of fragmen...
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2010s Japanese Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Porcelain Vase Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking blue and white vase from the studio of Japanese Potter Makuzu Kozan, also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), one of the most established and collected ceramist from Meiji Period. Born as Miyagawa Toranosuke, Kozan established his pottery studio in Yokohama circa 1870s and later became one of the appointed artists to the Japanese Imperial household. His work was exhibited in many international fairs that the Meiji government participated at the turn of the century and won many grand prizes.
Of a relatively large size, this vase is decorated with underglaze cobalt blue using the novel technique developed by Kozan called Fuki-e (the blow painting). As a result, the bamboos appear took on a three-dimensional quality as if appearing in a mist. Known as one of the most creative ceramists, circa 1887, Kozan started experimenting with new chemical colors from the West in the format of his porcelain glaze. New colors allowed him to create underglaze design that appeared bright, smooth and glossy. He even invented his own receipt of cobalt blue to achieve a much brighter yet softer shade, as evident on this vase. To create landscape that is realistic and dimensional, more common in the western paintings, he was inspired by the native Japanese ink painting technique developed around 1900 by Yokoyama Taikan...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Reconstructed Ceramics #6 Contemporary Zen Japonism Style
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series of ceramics are unique work by Norihiko Terayama. He broke ceramic at first, and make it into a lot of fragment. He rasp some of fragmen...
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2010s Japanese Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket Maeda Chikubosai I
Located in Atlanta, GA
An important woven bamboo ikebana basket circa first half of the 20th century (Taisho or Showa era) by Japanese bamboo master Maeda Chikubosai I (1872-1950). Chikubosai I was from th...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bamboo
Mid 20th C. Kutani Style French Porcelain Lidded Ginger Jars - A Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a pair of Japanese Kutani style porcelain lidded jars, stamped on Porcelaine de Paris underside of foot. The mark indicates the piece was produced in the 1970's. The jars are decorated in deep orange, tangerine and gold motifs on a white background. On one side, both jars have matching decoration depicting a scroll showing a pastoral scene. On the other side, each jar has a seperate floral depiction; one including bamboo. Both are highly decorative.
Founded 1773 by Jean-Baptiste Locre, Porcelaine de Paris, was one of the first manufactures to use the Chinese secret of porcelain. It immediately aimed for the luxury trade, selling to the Royal Courts of Europe.
After surviving the French Revolution, Porcelaine de Paris steadily produced tableware as well as purely decorative pieces, receiving orders from all over Europe. Productivity was astonishing, creating one new model every day over 30 years!
Around 1830, Jean-Marx Clauss, a German-born potter bought a building at Rue de la Pierre-Levee, where he took over Locre's activity. M. Achille Bloch...
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1970s French Vintage Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
Large antique Emile Gallé Japanism vase in clear frosted art glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large antique Emile Gallé Japanism vase in clear frosted art glass.
Carved with motifs in the form of flowers and leaves in yellow and red.
Museum quality, 1890s.
Measures: 34 x 12...
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1890s French Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Large Pair 19th Century Japanese Blue and White Vases
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive pair of Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) period Blue and white porcelain vases, each with wonderful classical motif decoration to the neck and base. Blossom trees to the ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Samson Porcelain Vases, Gilt Bronze Mounting, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Samson porcelain vases, gilt bronze mounting, early 20th century.
A pair of 1920's Samson porcelain vases with gilt bronze mounts, floral decoration in the Asian Arts style....
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Early 20th Century European Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
19th C. Japanisme French Porcelain Jardinière w/ Gilt and Silvered-Bronze Stand
Located in New York, NY
An Antique 19th Century Japanism French Porcelain Jardinière with Gilt and Silvered-Bronze Tri-Footed Stand. This jardinière is in the Jap...
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1880s French Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Antique Japonisme Vases
Located in London, GB
With an Arabesque rim and decorated with lizards, dragonflies and vines.
These unusual vases reflect the European fascination Japan at the turn of the century and delightfully inco...
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Early 20th Century French Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Style Bronze Planter by L'Escalier de Cristal, France, Circa 1890
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed H.P for Henri Pannier.
Lovely hexagonal shaped planter in patinated bronze with gold highlights. Adorned on three sides with a dragon framed by a rhombus frieze on an openwor...
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1890s French Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Sumida Gawa Pottery Vase, Japan, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Sumida Gawa pottery vase, Japan, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of "Cloisonne" Enamel Vases, Attr. to l'Escalier de Cristal, France, C.1870
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of Japanese-style roll-shaped vases, made in “cloisonné” enamel and gilded bronze. The cylindrical body is decorated with polychrom floral branches, flowers and butterflies on a...
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1870s French Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Japanese Mishima Ceramic Vase Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese long neck slender ceramic vase in the style of Mishima, circa 19th century, Meiji period. Mishima pottery was originally imported from three islands in Taiwan and then fro...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Porcelain Glazed Vase with Dragon Design Mazuku Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A porcelain vase with dragon design by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), circa 1900s. The vase is made in what is considered early phase of his underglaze period during late Meiji era. In a classic baluster form, the surface of the vase was decorated with a slithering dragon in underglaze iron red circulating the exterior among pink clouds. The animated rendering of the dragon is fine and detailed, with five claws, scales, long tails and highlighted eyes. The pink cloud is misty and called Morotai or the hazy style, created with a unique technique developed in Kozan's studio called fuki-e by blowing the pigment powders onto the surface. Kozan Studio experimented with newly available colors from the west starting in the 1880s, which resulted in the expansion of the palette and style that bridged the east and west aesthetic tradition. Marked in underglaze blue on the base.
Known also as Miyagawa Kozan...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Ceramic Sake Bottle Chosen Karatsu Ware
Located in Atlanta, GA
The long neck bottle of classic form was heavily potted with coarse clay with high iron content. The flask, circa 18th century Edo period, was purposed for sake storage but also substituted as a flower vase during tea ceremony. The surface is covered in glossy black glaze and contrasts strikingly with white ash glaze around the shoulder. The white, fired with straw, displays a splashing feather effect and fine crackles, blending in with the black artistically. This type of Karatsu ware...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Antique French Bronze Mounted Gros Relief Barbotine Vases, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
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Dating to circa 1880, these wonderful French barbotine vases have bronze mounts, inspired by the visual stylings of Japonisme. The hand-painted vases ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Asian Flambe Studio Pottery Vase
By Kyoto Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A garlic bottle vase in an archaic Chinese form, but likely Japanese in origin. Several circumventing grooves however, suggest a more modern age. It was done in a brilliant purple glaze over a robin egg blue background glaze. The bubbling and bursting effects during the firing renders the surface an artistic spotting effect. The color pallet recalls the Classic Jun Yao...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
French Japonisme Ormolu-Mounted Baccarat Crystal Vase with Bronze Turtle Feet
Located in New York, NY
A Gorgeous and extremely rare French Japonisme ormolu-mounted turtle footed Baccarat crystal vase designed with a gilt turtle design, Baccarat stamp on bottom. The quality and craftsmanship of this piece is second to none. Baccarat crystal is known to be the best crystal in the world and this piece appropriately demonstrates that. The crystal vase is seated on four beautifully cast and hand-chiseled ormolu turtles, representing the Japanese artistic movement in France at the time, known as 'Japonisme'. The body of the vase is a gorgeously hand painted with raised gold and enamel decoration of a turtle and various other decorations, making it seem as though the turtle is swimming in a lake. Underneath the turtle are painted rocks and mosses, while above the turtle are cherry trees, dropping their fruit into the water. On the reverse of the main panel are two turtles swimming...
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1880s French Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pot and Wood4 Abstract Sculpture Contemporary Zen Japonism Style
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series of ceramics are unique work by Norihiko Terayama.
This is one of series of practicing relationships with function and decoration. Artis...
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2010s Japanese Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
French Japonisme Lacquered Metal Jardinière on Ormolu Stand Signed Marnyhac
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jardinière Médicis vase shape in copper with gold lacquered decoration on a burgundy background of a Japanese landscape with a volcano and an eagle ...
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1870s French Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Birds of Paradise Vases Attributed to Baccarat, France, Circa 1880
By Baccarat
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant pair of square section vases attributed to Baccarat, in enameled crystal with polychrome decoration of birds of paradise, resting on an openwork patinated and gilded bronze b...
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1880s French Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Enamel
Pair of Glazed Ceramic and Gilt Bronze Vases, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of glazed ceramic and gilt bronze vases, France, late 19th century.
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1890s French Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Japonisme Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Aesthethic Movement Vase's
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of Japonism porcelain and ormolu-mounted Aesthethic Movement vase's.
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19th Century English Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Early Japanese Satsuma Antique Vase
By Satsuma
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Satsuma ceramic stone ware vase, circa 19th century, around the end of the Edo and the beginning of Meiji period. In the form of a Classic garlic bottle whose prototype was from China, the white bodied piece is decorated with an early form of kin nishikide, the so called golden brocade, a palette of iron-red, blue, green, yellow, purple and black with golden highlight. The over glazed enamel paint shows a group of robed figures in a garden setting with a lion and three tigers. A transparent overall glaze shows very fine crackles. The design is relatively sparse with plenty of negative space in contrast to the Satsuma production from the late 19th century, when the trend became fussy and overly glitz, due to the influence by the perceived western taste for the export market. This piece may still be made for export but its pattern was more influenced by both Kyoto Pottery and the Kano school of painting compared to the export ware by the end of the 19th century onward to the early 20th century. It was believed by many that this was a result of Satsuma potters visiting Kyoto in the late seventeenth century to learn over glaze painting techniques.
There are some age glaze crackles especially around the foot. The piece is not signed in keeping with the earlier production before Satsuma ceramics...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Porcelain Bowl with Plique-a-Jour Design by Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
An extremely fine and delicate porcelain bowl from the studio of Japanese Potter Makuzu Kozan, also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), one of the most established and collected cer...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Japonesque Bronze Cache Pot by Berndorf, Austria, (marked) circa 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japonesque bronze cache pot by Berndorf, Austria, circa 1890. Nouveau with a Japanese decorative motif. Stamped Bergdorf over an E
Decorated with thr...
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1980s Austrian Vintage Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Émile GALLÉ for L'ESCALIER DE CRISTAL, Small Japanese-Style Vase in Amber Glass
By Émile Gallé
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This vase was created by Émile Gallé for the Escalier de Cristal at the end of the 19th century.
A pioneering figure of Art Nouveau, Émile Gallé was particularly influenced by Far E...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Art Deco Pottery Vase Auguste Delaherche, Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco pottery vase signed Auguste Delaherche, Circa 1930.
Number 4732.
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1930s French Vintage Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Small Cloisonné Enamel Vases by F. Barbedienne, France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed F. Barbedienne on the mount.
Charming pair of small curved-shaped vases in patinated and gilded bronze and polychrome cloisonné enamel decorated with flowers and birds. With ...
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1880s French Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Japanese Porcelain Dragon Glazed Vase Mazuku Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A porcelain vase with dragon motif by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), circa 1900s. The vase is made in what is considered early phase of his underglaze period during late Meiji era. In a classic elongated baluster form, the surface of the vase was decorated in an unusual pink mist on a white and aubergine background (called Morotai, the Hazy style), on which a flying dragon is showcased on the center. The dragon was outlined in iron red and filled with the aubergine color and was artistically emphasized on its bulging eyes, claws, scales and a long tail. It was the sole focus of the design circumventing the entire body of the vase. The imagery calls in mind the dragon decoration found in Korean...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Japanese Pair of Bronze Urn Vases
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 19th century pair of Japanese Bronze Vases. These are an urn shaped vases that their bodies depicts a high relief scene of some Phoenix birds around some foliage together w...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Baluster Vase, Kakiemon Decoration, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1748
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An early example of bow’s output, with a smooth, silky glaze. Painted after the Kakiemon with a phoenix, butterfly and various plants after the Japanese; with reserved panels featuri...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
1880 ‘Pair of Baccarat Vases, L’ Escalier De Cristal, Japanese Period Gilt Bronz
By Baccarat
Located in Paris, FR
Escalier de Cristal
1808-1829
The beginnings: crystal and gilded bronze
Marie Jeanne Rosalie Désarnaud (1775 -1842) opened her shop around 1808 in th...
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1880s French Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Large 19th Century Japanese Kutani Vase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully decorative Japanese Kutani vase, Meiji period 1868-1912. Having the classical orange ground with scrolling foliate decoration, inset...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Purple Japonist Art Nouveau Pottery by Eugene Lion Vase
By Eugène Lion
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Purple Japonist Art Pottery by Eugene lion vase
A perfect piece of Japonist ceramic art. By French art potter Eugene Lion, in a very interesting a...
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Early 20th Century French Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Fine Pair of Japanese Fukagawa Porcelain Vases, circa 1890
By Fukagawa
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality large pair of Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Fukagawa porcelain vases. Each with wonderful bold Imari colours, the tapering bands of classical motifs from top to bo...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Nippon Hand-Painted Porcelain Vases and Bowl Three Pieces Porcelain Group
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of three Nippon porcelain pieces. Hand-painted in Japan.
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinese Imari Baluster Vase
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous vintage Chinese Imari porcelain vase with a floral design in the traditional Imari colors. Maker's mark on the base. It's a lovely shape with vibrant colors and displays b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Japanese Champleve Brass Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional early 20th century Japanese brass champleve. Features vibrant enameled decorative designs throughout the vase.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Bronze and Gilt Vases
By Zo Miyao 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair of fine quality Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze Miyao style gold and silver overlay two handled vases, each with twin handles, classical motif decoration with...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Noritake Okura Porcelain Flower Vase
By Noritake
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Noritake, Okura porcelain flower vase hand painted white in the background with a large gold and silver etching rose in the front and rose bud b...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Japonisme vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Japonisme vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Japonisme vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Makuzu Kozan, Norihiko Terayama, Satsuma, and Ando Jubei. 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 vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $185,360 while the average work can sell for $3,000.