Japanese Vases

This is a pottery called Seto-yaki, which was fired in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Seto is a kiln with a long history in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. (Seto kilns are marked with red c...

Huge Imari vase with email painted with birds and kiku flowers.

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

I would like to introduce rare and interesting Japanese antique pottery. This is called "Tamba ware" in Japan. Tamba is a historic kiln located in Hyogo prefecture, Japan. (The part ...

Two porcelain hexagonal Satsuma vases painted in polychrome enamels and gold. The paunch is decorated with intricate Japanese characters in a landscape, the neck and the shoulder wit...

This is a very old ceramic vase made in Japan. It was made in the Edo period (1860s-1860s). It is called Shigaraki ware in Japan. This large vase was used to hold and carry tea leav...

This Japanese Satsuma vase is intricately decorated with geometric patterns and lively scenes of leisure activities including calligraphy and a friendly game of Go. The vase presents...

A rare Ando Jubei ginbari cloisonne vase. On the body two branches of white roses in full bloom and bud form with verdant foliage, worked in meticulous detail, set against stunning m...

Pair of late 19th century Japanese hand-painted and gilded porcelain kutani vases. These vases are signed.

Toyo Modernist Two Tiered Ceramic Planter / Vase, Japan c.1965.

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

1960s Japanese Weed Pot Vase Dark Brown Glaze 3.75 diameter x 4.5 h Signed but unable to read. Original vintage condition Refer to images.

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 ...

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...

Great decorated pieces Tamazusa Kawabata 1842 to 1913 Japan painter. Kyoto student. His name is Takinosuke, Keitei in another issue, and Kei in his later years. At the age of eleven...

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma bowl with nice decoration of a landscape with figures. Meiji period, 19th c. Lovely piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pott...

Chinese Peking Cut Blue & White Cameo Glass Vase, Ca. ca.1900-1920 DIMENSIONS: Height: 12.5 inches Diameter: 5.5 inches ABOUT CHINESE PEKING GLASS Peking cut blue ...

A very good quality pair of large late 19th Century Japanese Imari vases, each with rippled flared necks, classical hand painted motif decoration to the boarders, and inset panels de...

Interesting and finely made mixed metal shibuichi vase. Very cool. Additional information: Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Japan Dynasty Pe...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of blue on a stunning bottle shape body, a signed work by highly acclaimed award...

A ceramic vase in tapered square form made by Japanese studio Seikozan circa 1890-1910s (late Meiji Period). One of the many artist studios that specialized in satsuma ware, Seikozan...

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...

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...

Very unique Japanese vase with abstract pattern in a variety of brown tones. The deepest brown glaze is raised, giving the vase a wonderful tactile texture.

Exquisite Japanese contemporary ko-Imari (old Imari) style hand-painted decorative porcelain vase in green, red and blue , a signed masterpiece by widely acclaimed master porcelain a...

A large ceramic vessel in an impressive geometrical form by Japanese potter Mihara Ken (1958-) made in 2007. This multi-fired stoneware in shape of a mounta...

Of ovoid form, with a narrow neck and outward flaring rim, on dark blue ground depicting wisteria blossoms in white and purple cascading from the shoulder with birds throughout and w...

Mesmerizing highly collectible Japanese decorative porcelain vase of exceptional charm, an exhibition piece, stunningly hand-glazed in vivid blue, red and black on a beautifully shap...

"The Meadowland butterfly land", beautiful Franklin porcelain vase by John Wilkinson, made in the 1980s, depicting five species of American but...

A ceramic satsuma ware vase with very fine surface decoration made by Kinkozan circa 1880-1900s of late Meiji Period. The vase is of an elegant and relatively rare form with a trumpet shape body and the so-called garlic neck and opening. The surface is exquisitely decorated in a floral scheme with gilt and a light jewel-tone enamel. The top part showcases large bundles of wisteria blossom in white and purple, cascading down from a gilt wood trellis...

A pair of well cast and dramatic Japanese parcel gilt bronze dragon vases, Edo period, early 19th century. The heavy bronze vases of pear shape, each with a single writhing dragon cast in high relief...

Contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand painted on a stunningly shaped porcelain body in green with mesmerizing grape and vine motif in vibrant red, blue and green, asi...

A lovely Satsuma vase with Geishas/Elegant ladies in a landscape/pagode scene. Marked base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of O...

This remarkable foo dog carrying a decorative vessel embodies both artistry and symbolism, featuring a vase adorned with images of Buddhist monks adorned with gilded halos. The foo d...

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...

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

Nicely made vase with a great color shading. Marked on the side: Shobun jyuhachi Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century E...

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming flowers on the light blue ground made in t...

A very impressive, fine quality Japanese Satsuma lidded vase. Having inset hand painted fan shaped panels depicting Warriors, ships, mountainous scenes, set between classical hand pa...

A bronze and cloisonne enamel square vase. Cloisonne bronze vase, Japan XIX, signature cartridge. Large quadrangular bronze vase, Japanese work from the 19th century, signed b...

This is an antique decorative posy vase. A Japanese, bronze Meiji period urn, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Adorned with superb relief bird figures over a wonderful bulb form Displaying a desirable aged patina with minimal weathering Bronze shows appealing tonality with a warm chestnut colouration Decorated with the hallmarks of the Meiji period of Japanese history (1868-1912) Wide flared rim with a flat top edge, with an opening diameter of 10cm (4'') Decorative relief birds sit prominently around the body Large phoenix type bird to the front fascia, the ground accentuated with engraved foliate patterns Traditional character mark can be found upon the base This is a fascinating antique decorative posy vase, with classical Japanese...

Beautiful ceramic vase with a blue glossy glaze, circa 1970s retains label Made in Japan by Toyo no chips or cracks. also has a secondary label on the...

Super pair of bamboo vases. Meiji period ca 1890

Japanese vessel with rounded body and slender neck, the form recalls both sake bottles and flower vases, embodying the versatile aesthetics of Japanese decorative arts. The surface i...

Large Awaji pottery drip vase with thick, multicolored lava glaze suspended above the unglazed lower portion of the vase. Impressed four character mark on side of base. Drill hole pr...

Mesmerizing Japanese contemporary dimpled gilded signed decorative porcelain vase, an exquisite masterpiece hand painted by widely acclaimed master porcelain artist of Japan’s Imari-...

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

ANDO CLOISONNÉ COMPANY - Extraordinary cloisonné vase with roses and transparent green enamel over raised bamboo decoration - green enamel to the interi...

A glazed ceramic vessel by Japanese potter Ryoji Koie (1938-2020). Hand-built with intention to be seen as such, the tsubo has a primordial irregular form with a small opening and a swelled body resembling a beehive. The upper body was covered in a glassy green oribe glaze with fine crackles, highlighted with three incised geometrical symbols. The lower body is unglazed and exposed the white clay with marks of the hand-making pinches and kneading along the base. The base also shows highly irregular surface due to the seashell spur marks and clay pitting in the kiln during the firing process. All these occurrences honestly preserved and presented as part of the character of this wonderful modern piece. The jar comes with a plain wooden tomobako box. "One of Japan’s most versatile and forward-thinking contemporary artists, KOIE RYOJI...

Beautiful Japanese ikebana white ceramic vase, circa 1960s. The vase is in great shape with no chips or cracks and has a wonderful mid-century circular...

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...

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...

Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, dramatically hand painted in platinum, set against a beautifully shaped porcelain 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. According to a Chinese legend...

This is Takeo Karatsu pottery, believed to have been fired during the Edo period (circa 17th to 19th centuries). Karatsu ware is traditional Japanese ceramics made in the Karatsu reg...

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary highly museum quality decorative porcelain vase. This masterpiece is the collaborative work of two brothers and signed by both, highly acclaimed second-generation master porcelain artists of the Imari-Arita region of Japan. The older brother excels in the depiction of breathtaking natural scenes while the younger brother specializes in creating intricate geometric patterns, which in this piece are found in the neck and base of the vase. It depicts stunning scenes from the famous Japanese Classic literature...

A fine Pair of 19th century Japanese Imari Porcelain and French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Thirteen-Light Celadon Torchere Candelabra. The bottle-shaped Japonisme vases with a Royal red background, decorated with parcel-gilt and black soaring eagles in the hunt within a forestall scene. Each Vase fitted and surmounted with a French 19th century Louis XV Style 13-Light scrolled candelabrum and all raised on a circular pierced gilt-bronze plinth. circa: 1880. Imari Porcelain (????) is the name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyushu. They were exported to Europe extensively from the port of Imari, Saga, between the second half of the 17th century and the first half of the 18th century. The Japanese as well as Europeans called them Imari. In Japanese, these porcelains are also known as Arita-yaki (???). Imari or Arita porcelain has been continously produced up through the present day. Characteristics Though there are many types of Imari, Westerners' conception of Imari in the popular sense is associated only with a type of Imari produced and exported in large quantity in mid-17th century. This type is called Kinrande. Kinrande Imari is colored porcelain with cobalt blue underglaze and red and gold overglaze. The color combination was not seen in China at that time. Traditional Ming dynasty color porcelain used dominantly red and green, probably due to scarcity of gold in China, whereas gold was abundant in Japan in those days. The subject matter of Imari is diverse, ranging from foliage and flowers to people, scenery and abstractions. Some Imari design structures such as kraak style were adopted from China, but most designs were uniquely Japanese owing to the rich Japanese tradition of paintings and costume design. The porcelain has a gritty texture on the bases, where it is not covered by glaze. There is also blue and white Imari. Kakiemon style Imari is another type of Imari, but it tends to be categorized separately in Europe. History "Imari" was simply the trans-shipment port for Arita wares. It was the kilns at Arita which formed the heart of the Japanese porcelain industry. Arita's kilns were set up in the 17th century, when kaolin was discovered in 1616 by the immigrant Korean potter, Yi Sam-pyeong (1579–1655). (He may also be known by the name, "Kanage Sambei".) Yi Sam-Pyeong, along with his extended family of 180 persons, left Korea on the offer of a privileged position in Japan. This decision was made after the occurrence of certain Japanese invasions of Korea. After Yi Sam-Pyeong's discovery, his kilns began to produce revised Korean-style blue and white porcelains, known as "Shoki-Imari". In the mid-17th century there were also a lot of Chinese refugees in Northern Kyushu due to the turmoil on Chinese continent, and it is said one of them brought coloring technique to Arita. Thus Shoki-Imari developed into Ko-KutaniImari. Ko-Kutani was produced around 1650 for both export and domestic market. Blue and white porcelain continued to be produced and they are called Ai-Kutani. Ko-Kutani Imari for the export market usually adopted Chinese design structure such as kraak style, whereas Ai-Kutani for the domestic market were highly unique in design and are accordingly valued very much among collectors. Ko-Kutani style evolved into Kakiemon style Imari, which was produced for about 50 years around 1700. Imari achieved its technical and aesthetic peak in Kakiemon style, and it dominated European market. Blue and white Kakiemon is called Ai-Kakiemon. Kakiemon style transformed into Kinrande in the 18th century. Kinrande used blue underglaze and red and gold overglaze, and later some other colors. Imari began to be exported to Europe because the Chinese kilns at Ching-te-Chen were damaged in the political chaos and the new Qing dynasty government stopped trade in 1656–1684. Exports to Europe were made through the Dutch East India Company, but the designation "Imari Porcelain" in Europe connotes Arita wares of mostly Kinrande Imari. Export of Imari to Europe stopped in mid-18th century when China began export to Europe again, since Imari was not able to compete against China due to high labor cost. By that time, however, both Imari and Kakiemon style were already so popular among Europeans, Chinese export porcelain copied both Imari and Kakiemon style, which is called Chinese Imari. At the same time, European kilns, such as Meisen also tried to copy Imari and Kakiemon. Export of Imari surged again in late 19th century (Meiji era) when Japonism flourished in Europe. Thus in western world today, two kinds of Imari can...

Pair of large Japanese Imari pattern covered vases, circa 1860. With over-all fluting.

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

Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in red and blue on a beautifully shaped ovoid porcelain body, a signed piece by widely acclaimed Japanese mast...

In relief monkeys in a waterfall landscape setting, eating fruit.