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Fine Japanese Enameled Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan Meiji Period
By Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
Category
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Trumpet Satsuma Vase by Taizan Yohei
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall ceramic satsuma ware vase in a rare slender trumpet form with very fine surface decoration by Japanese potter Taizan Yohei IX (1864-1922). The vase was dated to late Meiji period circa 1890-1900s.
The main motif and the focal point of the vase is the continuous panel that circumvents the entire mid-body, apparently a rendition of the Boy's Festival, known as "Tango no Sekku" in Japanese. The traditional festival is celebrated on May 5th of each year. Originated in Nara Period...
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Vase with Rooster, Irises, and Butterfly, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Richly colored and deeply textured, this French Majolica vase dates to circa 1900 and presents a striking tableau of natural beauty. The tall, ovoid form is decorated in high relief ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Atlanta Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Korean Buncheong Flat Bottle Vase with Incised Designs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean Buncheong stoneware vase circa 15th century of Joseon Dynasty. The robust vase with thick walls was made in a bottle form with rounded square contour and flattened surfaces....
Category
15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Art Glass Crystal Vase by Strombergshyttan
By Strombergshyttan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Heavy "Stromberg Blue" art glass vase from Strombergshyttan Glassworks from Smaland, Sweden. Clear crystal with a slight hint of blue. Etched underneath "Stromberg B316."
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Atlanta Vases
Materials
Crystal
6th Century B.C. Phoenician Wine Vessel
By George Lamiè
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vessel is inspired by ancient Phoenician forms yet reimagined through a minimalist, modern lens—creating a striking silhouette that feels both timeless and architectural. Hand-s...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Atlanta Vases
Materials
Plaster
White Lotus Vase
By George Lamiè
Located in Atlanta, GA
The White Lotus Vase by Maison Lamiè is striking in both proportion and restraint. Measuring 20 inches wide and 5.5 inches high, its broad, low form captures the eye with an elegant ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Atlanta Vases
Materials
Clay, Plaster
$400
Daum France Crystal Bud Vase, Basket or Vide Poche, circa 1970
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Enhance your private interior with this extraordinary Daum Nancy France bud basket crystal vase, a striking example of artistic mastery. Crafted circa 1970, this rare and captivating...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Atlanta Vases
Materials
Crystal
Black Lotus Vase
By George Lamiè
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sculptural vase captures the quiet drama of contrast—light against shadow, stillness against movement. Inspired by the bloom of a lotus at night, its sweeping curves feel both a...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Atlanta Vases
Materials
Clay, Plaster
$500
Large Japanese Ceramic Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese ceramic vase by the celebrated Meiji imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1880-1890s. Dated to his underglaze phase post 1887 after he successfully mastered the new colors available from the west and used them to the best advantage in his work deeply rooted in Japanese aesthetics. The vase has an impressive size and was potted in the classic baluster form with an elegant proportion. The surface is decorated using a combination of techniques of low relief sculpturing...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Spanish Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Spanish pottery jar is a beautiful example of rustic Mediterranean craftsmanship. Handcrafted from terracotta, the jar features a warm ochre glaze on the upper port...
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19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Ceramic Bowl with Expressive Glaze by Beatrice Wood
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic bowl by American artist and studio potter Beatrice Wood (1893-1998). The elegant bowl has a deep half-hemisphere form that is supported by a sho...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Early Porcelain Underglaze Dragon Ewer by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A porcelain ewer with fine underglaze iron red, brown and blue decoration made by the legendary Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), this relatively rare piece is dated to circa Meiji 23rd to 26th year (1890-1893) based on the mark used on the base. This is the starting period when the artists departed from his high-relief and gold gilt period and started focusing on making porcelain pieces with underglaze paint and experimented new colors. The ewer form is also relatively rare in the artist's survived repertoire compared to other forms.
The piece takes its shape from the prototype Chinese...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Spanish Pottery (Full set of 23 Available)
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Spanish terracotta jar is a remarkable example of rustic craftsmanship, featuring an understated elegance with its earthy tone...
Category
19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Large Ceramic Vase by Brother Thomas Bezanson
By Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressively large ceramic vase with a bulbous body and a long coiled neck by potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). The minimalist modern form might be distilled from the classic Chinese garlic bottle. The high glossy surface displays a splendid shades of dark purple, copper red, auberge and blue, in a copper flambé pattern called "peacock" glaze that was clearly inspired by ancient Jun Kiln...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Spanish Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Spanish pottery jar is a beautiful example of rustic Mediterranean craftsmanship. Handcrafted from terracotta, the jar features a warm ochre glaze on the upper port...
Category
19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Korean Buncheong Ceramic Vase with Incised Designs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean ceramic bottle form jar of Buncheong ware circa 15-16th century Joseon Dynasty. The surface of the jar features a celadon glaze and an elaborate incised design of large flor...
Category
16th Century Korean Archaistic Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Spanish Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Spanish pottery jar is a beautiful example of rustic Mediterranean craftsmanship. Handcrafted from terracotta, the jar features a warm ochre glaze on the upper port...
Category
19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Spanish Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Spanish pottery jar is a beautiful example of rustic Mediterranean craftsmanship. Handcrafted from terracotta, the jar features a warm ochre glaze on the upper port...
Category
19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Terracotta
French Napoleon III 19th Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase with Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III Paris porcelain vase from the second half of the 19th century with floral décor and parcel-gilt accents. Born in France during the ever changing 19th century, this porcelain vase features an exquisite décor of colorful flowers painted on the vase's belly and sides. Ranging from pink to orange, purple and green, the décor stands...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Striking Ceramic Jar Vase with Flowing Glaze by Vivika and Otto Heino
By Otto and Vivika Heino
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic vessel in the form of a "moon jar" with a near sphere shape on a small base with a small mouth opening. The form was celebrated in Korean Joseon pottery...
Category
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Turquoise Small Vase With Flowers by Wilhelm Kåge
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wilhelm Kåge (1889–1960) stands as a central figure in the history of 20th-century Swedish ceramic design. Widely regarded as a pioneer of Swedish modernism, Kåge played a crucial ro...
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Turquoise Vase With Elongated Neck by Wilhelm Kåge
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wilhelm Kåge (1889–1960) stands as a central figure in the history of 20th-century Swedish ceramic design. Widely regarded as a pioneer of Swedish modernism, Kåge played a crucial ro...
Category
1950s Swedish Modern Vintage Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vessel with Geometrical Glaze by John Ward
By John Ward
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware vessel with a distinct form and glaze by British studio potter John Ward (1938-2023) circa 1990s. This specific form in the artist's repertoire may be known as a "Spheric...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
American Brilliant Cut Glass Trumpet Vase, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite example of American Brilliant Period cut glass, this flared trumpet vase dazzles with its intricate geometric patterns and exceptional clarity. Likely dating from the la...
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20th Century American Atlanta Vases
Materials
Crystal
Two Gray Per Lütken Designed Drop Vases From Holmegaard
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Doraville, GA
Two Holmegaard gray, hand blown, Dråben "The Drop", vases designed by Per Lütken. The secret to the shape, as with many of Per Lütken's Holmegaard designs, is the process of using steam from a wet wooden pin, inserted in the gather of glass to blow the bubble. "The Drop" design was produced by the Danish company until 1973.
Per Lütken (1916–1998) was a Danish glassware...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Atlanta Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Four Smoky Gray Per Lütken Designed Duckling Vases From Holmegaard
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Doraville, GA
Four vintage Holmegaard smoke gray, hand blown, duckling vases designed by Per Lütken.
Per Lütken (1916–1998) was a Danish glassware designer who s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Atlanta Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique Art Nouveau Mont Joye Enameled & Gilt Decorated Art Glass Vase
By Mont Joye
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully decorated art glass vase with purple to clear tube heavily accented in gold ribbons and foliate forms!.
Category
Early 20th Century Atlanta Vases
Materials
Enamel
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Ming Dynasty Vase with Vibrant Turquoise Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ming Dynasty (16th century) pottery vase with vivid turquoise glaze, decorated with dragons. The vase is partially moulded, with circular bosses around the mouth rim and a hexagonal ...
Category
16th Century Chinese Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Pottery
$850 Sale Price
42% Off
Large Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket Maeda Chikubosai I
By Maeda Chikubosai
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Atlanta Vases
Materials
Bamboo
Fine Japanese Ceramic Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A miniature Japanese ceramic vase from the end of Meiji period circa 1880s- 1910s by Kinkozan (1645-1927). One of the largest studio manufacturers of the export ceramics at the time ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Korean Celadon Bottle Vase Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean ceramic bottle-form vase circa 16th century Joseon Dynasty. It was likely intended as a wine bottle, the pear-shaped vessel with flaring neck feature a celadon glaze exterio...
Category
16th Century Korean Archaistic Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Korean Celadon Inlay Vase Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is an antique Korean ceramic vase from the end of Goryeo to the beginning of Joseon period (circa 14-15th). The vase features celadon crackled glaze with underglaze inlay design in black and white. The vase was a transitional piece made toward the end of Goryeo to the beginning of Joseon Yi dynasty...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Japanese Studio Pottery Oribe Moon Flask Vase by Ken Matsuzaki
By Ken Matsuzaki
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary studio ceramic vase made by Japanese potter Ken Matsuzaki (1950-). The vase showcases distinguished "moon flask" form with shoulder loops. The moon flask form was widely recorded first in Tang Dynasty China, most likely arrived from the Mideast countries via the silk road. It was originally used as drink vessel for the nomads and the loops were used to tie it to the horse-centered owner. The exotic form persisted in Chinese ceramic production through Ming to Qing dynasty. The form is unusual in Ken Matsuzaki's work. The artist covered the vase with a thick dripping Oribe green glaze partially revealing the unglazed part of the body, which is decorated with scrolling pattern in left by ash glaze. The work is rooted in both Yohen Shino glaze technique and Oribe tradition, but interestingly it also paid homage to Sancai pottery in Tang Dynasty when green glaze was prominently used to drip and splash onto the pottery. Viewing the vase, one can see in this harmonious piece, the innovative reinterpretation of ancient aesthetics that cross the cultures, geology and time. The base is marked with the artist's signature. The vase comes with an inscribed tomobako storage box with the artist's bio and wrapping cloth with seal. The vase measures 8.6"h x 7"w x 2"d.
Ken Matsuzaki’s haptic ceramics bring a contemporary approach to traditional Japanese ceramicware, most notably 16th-century Oribe pottery...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Landberg for Orrefors Engraved Mermaid Art Glass Vase
By Orrefors
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Mermaid" blown, cut and polished engraved lead crystal vase by famed Swedish glass artist Nils Landberg (1907 - 1981) for Orrefors Glassworks. A fine early example of Landberg's ea...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Atlanta Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Monumental Ruby Red Murano Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase by Venini
By Venini
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning hand-blown Italian Art glass vase was designed by Venini, Murano. The rare piece was crafted in Italy circa 1970. The extra-tall sculptural amphora shape has scalloped ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Atlanta Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vase Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese ceramic vase from the end of Meiji period circa 1890-1910s by Kinkozan (1645-1927). One of the largest studio manufacturers of the export ceramics at the time based in Kyoto. In the typical style of satsuma made at the turn of 20th century, the vase is elaborately decorated with a rather unusual kinran-de (gold paint) and green enamel highlight on a mottled brown background. The painterly decoration depicts a large seasonal floral arrangement in a circular fashion. Besides the obviously superb craftsmanship, what sets this particular vase apart from many lower quality and mass-produced pieces is its tone-on-tone color pallet that is visually somber and the small and sensitive details that heralds the change of the seasons. When the viewer goes beyond the first casual glimpse of the blossom and foliage, one would notice that on the edges of certain leaves as well as along the stalks, there accumulates a very thin layer of the white dust that represents the frost. The flower in bloom are chrysanthemums. Despite of being splendid, they are the messengers of the autumn. The large lotus leaf was subtly rendered in a bended and slightly withered manner, just past its prime. Although the lotus is still in bloom, the prominent seed pod indicates it may be the last for the season. The sentimental capture of the change of the seasons is not unusual in Japanese art. This vase poetically represents such a subtle transition from summer to fall, perhaps depicting the very first frost.
The neck of the vase is also slightly unusual with two rolled rings...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Quality Pair, 19th Century French White Marble Bronze Ormolu Mounted Vases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A phenomenal pair of 19th century french white marble vases with quality gilt bronze ormolu mounts including a beaded rim to base, acanthus leaf supports, artfully crafted foliate an...
Category
19th Century Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
$3,116 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Louis XVI Paris Porcelain Urns with Landscapes, circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine pair of Paris porcelain vases on pedestal bases, featuring landscape scenes within acid-etched gilt borders. The body of each vase with a green ground, above and below with gi...
Category
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Paint, Porcelain
Italian Art Glass Murano Vase Gold Flakes and Bubbles by Gambaro and Poggi
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gambaro & Poggi, Murano, handcrafted this beautiful blown Italian Art glass vase. The tall sculptural tulip shape has infused gold flakes inclusions and the "bollicine" technique (in...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Atlanta Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Vase by Seikozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A miniature vase in elegant upright form reminiscent of the Chinese imperial Willow Leaf form made by Japanese studio Seikozan circa 1890-1910s (late Meiji Period). One of the many a...
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Early Unique Glazed and Sculpted Ceramic Vessel Mary and Edwin Scheier
By Edwin and Mary Scheier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and striking stoneware ceramic vessel in the form of an African fang figure on basket by American potters Mary and Edwin Scheier (1908-2007;1910-2008) dated to 1959. Made ear...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Atlanta Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Moon Jar Vase by Otto Heino
By Otto Heino
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic vase in the form of a "moon jar", a nearly sphere shape with small base and mouth. The form was celebrated in Korean Joseon pottery and its fo...
Category
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$3,800 / item
Early Ceramic Vase with Unique Glaze Pattern by Brother Thomas Bezanson
By Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic vase in a pear shape form by celebrated potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). The shape of this porcelain glazed vase is one of the Chinese prototypes known as...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Japanese Ceramic Vase Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese long neck porcelain vase circa 1900-1910s by the studio of Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), one of the most established and collected Japanese ceramist from the end of Meiji Period. Commonly known as Makuzu Kozan, which also appears as the signature on his work, his originally birth name was Miyagawa Toranosuke. He was the appointed artist to the Japanese Imperial household and his work was exhibited in many international fairs that the Meiji government participated at the turn of the century.
This vase features an elegant Classic form with a slender neck and slightly flared mouth above a baluster body. It was finely painted with two swimming carps in a copper red underglaze among green ribbons like waves. The background display a brilliant verdant green overall, Around the fish a poetic hazy effect was emphasized for a visual complexity by Fuki-e (the blow painting), an invention in Kozan's studio. The new technical development of chemical colors from the west was embraced circa 1900s in Kozan studio. This empowered the more creative experiments with not only colors, but also concept of dimension, which led Makuzu Kozan's work to become a bridge between East and West aesthetics. This is particularly evident in this vase with the Masterly details of the brush strokes, the expertly employment of gradient of color, and a very realistic and detailed rendering of the fish and their vivid motions.
For two similar examples of Kozan's work with similar carps decoration, see Page 148-149 of the book: Sekai ni Aisa Reta ya Kimono Miyagawa Kozan Makuzu...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Moon Jar with Robin Egg Blue Glaze by Otto Heino
By Otto Heino
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking ceramic moon jar made by American studio potter Otto Heino (1915-2009) in the late year of his life in his studio in Ojai, California, 2003. Nearly perfectly sphere in shape with small base and mouth, the form was celebrated in Korean Joseon pottery...
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Early 2000s American Organic Modern Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pair, 19th Century Austrian Ormolu Mounted Amethyst Urns
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An incredibly fine pair of antique Amethyst cut crystal vases mounted with dore bronze mounts. The vases have delicate faceted detail reminiscent...
Category
19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Bronze
$3,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Early Ceramic Vase with Honan Glaze by Brother Thomas Bezanson
By Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic vase of cylinder form by potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). The minimalistic silouette that tapers toward the top and with a s...
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20th Century American Modern Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Swedish Red Art Glass Vase by Erik Höglund for Boda
By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Red Art Glass Bubble Vase by Erik Hoglund for Boda (1932 - 1998). Engraved on bottom: "H 998/110."
Category
20th Century Swedish Atlanta Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
English Late Victorian Epergne with Silver Base and Crystal Vase, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English late Victorian epergne from the 19th century, with silver base and crystal vase. Born in England during the second half of the 19th century, this exquisite centerpiece fea...
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Japanese Woven Ikebana Bamboo Basket Maeda Chikubosai I
By Maeda Chikubosai
Located in Atlanta, GA
A woven bamboo ikebana hanakago (flower basket) with handle circa first half of the 20th century (Taisho or Showa era) by Japanese bamboo master Maeda Chikubosai I (1872-1950). In th...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Modern Atlanta Vases
Materials
Bamboo
French Japonesque Art Nouveau Lusterware Vase Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic vase with iridescent glaze in the shape of an elephant foot cache pot by the legendary French ceramist Pierre Clement Massier (1845-1917). Massier is widely considered as t...
Category
Early 1900s French Japonisme Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Silver
Rare Pair of Early Period Makuzu Kozan Takauki High-Relief Vases
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of ceramic vases with gilt, paint and high-relief decoration by imperial artist Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916, also known as Miyagawa Kozan) circa 1876-81 (late Meiji period). These vases belong to early period (1876-1881) of Kozan's repertoire, during which time the high relief sculpturing (known as Takauki ware) was used as a distinguished technique on top of the traditional gilt and paint ornaments of satsuma ware. Due to the relatively limited production and the fragile nature of these wares, not a large quantity of the examples remained in the first place, not mentioning a fine matching signed pair in such impressive sizes.
Not only a rarity, this pair of vases is also superb in workmanship, thus the fine example of the work from that short and unique period of the artist's career before he switched to the underglaze period. In a conceptually mirrored fashion, the surface is richly decorated with flying cranes among large lotus leaves and flower, like an idyllic aqua scenery of pure poetry on a circular scroll. The high-relief appliques were rendered and composed in realistic fashion but with a dramatic touch. They are literally about to break the surface free, alive and in motion. The dark colors of the glaze were used to set a moody tone. The approach to create this type of ornamentations is more akin to sculpturing an ink painting in three-dimension than ceramic making. It is not hard to imagine the demand of both the artistry and the technique.
Both vases were signed as "Makuzu Kozan Kiln" and each further with another name and seal, which are most likely the individual artist involved in the making process. Similar signatures can be seen in the reference book below.
For similarly Takauki vases, see Miyagawa Kozan Makuzu...
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1870s Japanese Japonisme Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Serpent by Danillo Curetti
By Danillo Curetti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danillo Curetti (Swiss 1953-1993)
Curetti was a designer known for his innovative work in contemporary earthenware, especially for the Emaux de Longwy. company. He collaborated with...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Antique White Glazed Bottle Vase Korean Ceramic Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a Korean ceramic bottle vase circa 19th century made in the late Joseon dynasty (1392-1910). The vase is of a classic bottle form with a bulbous body and a long neck with...
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19th Century Korean Other Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Japanese Satsuma Vase with Superb Decoration by Seikozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
Category
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Porquier-Beau Quimper Swan Vase
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
The 19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Porquier-Beau Quimper Swan Vase is a remarkable piece of ceramic art. Made in Quimper, France, by the renowned Porquier-Beau pottery, thi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Paris Porcelain Vase with Landscape Scene, France c. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Paris porcelain vase of good quality, almost two feet in height. The body with painted figural and landscape vignettes on opposing sides, contained by acid-etched gilt border...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Woven Ikebana Bamboo Basket Ueda Shounsai Original Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken Japanese hanakago (flower basket) for ikebana by Bamboo artist Ueda Shounsai (1897-1990). Hand-woven with bamboo and rattan, and equipped with a copper lined inner vase, the basket features a modern bucket form with bended bamboo frames. The body was woven with Thousand-line construction, also known as comb plaiting. It was designed in an oblique pattern that gives this piece a distinctive flavor. The arched handle was bended gracefully with branches attached to the rim of the basket. The base is inscribed Shounsai zo (尚雲齋造) to base. The basket comes with its original Japanese wood box...
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20th Century Japanese Modern Atlanta Vases
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Italian Porcelain Vases with Colorful Painted Floral Motifs, circa 1805
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian porcelain vases from the early 19th century, with painted floral decor. Created in Italy during the first decade of t...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Atlanta Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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Moriage Porcelain
Moriage Vase
Murano Rossi
Pate Sur Pate Vase
Porcelain Vase Flower Encrusted
Rene Lalique Fish
Iittala On Sale