Japanese Jardiniere Size Ceramic Hibachi

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 1910: item #946568
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This Japanese ceramic hibachi from the late Meiji Period (1868-1912) has a country scene—a rustic dwelling snuggled amid old trees, hills and distant mountains. Ceramic hibachi were introduced in Meiji times as portable alternatives to the larger copper-lined wood hibachi and the heavier bronze receptacles. Whether ceramic or metal, hibachi held glowing charcoal embers used as a source of heat during cold Japanese winters. The ceramic ones generally were placed under low tables (kotatsu) that h... Click for details

5th Century Female Haniwa Head, Japanese Clay Sculpture

Japanese: Ceramics: Earthenware Pre AD 1000: item #946039
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Tumulus Period (AD 250-552) Clay Haniwa (Haniwa means “circle of clay”) forms were installed in the tumuli (burial mounds) that were built throughout Japan from the Third to the Sixth centuries. The Haniwa formed part of the rites used in sending off the dead. Today, these Haniwa, made in the shape of buildings and possessions which do not exist now, and also in the form of animals and even people, show us what things were like in those times. This Japanese Haniwa of a Woman’s Head is an i... Click for details

Arita Blue and White Porcelain Sculpture of Jo and Uba

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1900: item #946034
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Japanese Meiji Period Blue and White Arita Porcelain Sculpture of Jo and Uba, an old and wrinkled couple who care for the pine trees and gather needles in Takasago, (based on a Noh play). Jo is depicted with a rake and Uba with a broom of twigs. This famous couple symbolizes Marital Love and Fidelity, and were created by Arita porcelain masters to bring marital bliss to a home. Male: 14.5 inches (37cm) high, Female: 13 inches (33cm) high.

A Makuzu Kozan Kogo - Monkey Reaching for the Moon

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 1920: item #945564
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This is a superb round kogo by the Meiji ceramics master, Makuzu Kozan. It has a design of the classic Zen story of a gibbon monkey peering down at a reflection of the moon in a pond’s surface and hoping to reach down and catch the moon’s reflection – see footnote **. The design is executed in underglaze cobalt blue under a light tan crackle glaze similar to Satsuma. The interior of the kogo has a design in underglaze blue of what appears to be either rolling waves or rolling hills with low vege... Click for details

Small Beautiful Japanese Fukagawa Vase with Koi

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1930: item #945315
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This is a very attractive small vase from Fukagawa. From the signature it was probably made in the 1920’s. There are some very fine details on this 5 by 5 inch vase. The vase looks fine but there is a short line on the rim seen in the 4th image and a strange pit or bubble that can be seen in the last image.

Large Outstanding Japanese Porcelain Vase

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1930: item #945180
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This is a beautifully painted and enameled Japanese Porcelain Vase. It may have been a presentation piece because of the elaborate signature. The vase illustrates the Japanese legend of Urashima the turtle rider. Condition is excellent and the vase stands 17 ˝ inches tall.

Beautiful Japanese Porcelain Vase - Nishiura Enji

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1910: item #945012
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This is a wonderful Japanese Porcelain vase by Nishiura Enji. His works are in museums and are also shown the khalili collection. At first glance the vase looks like the work of Makuzu Kozan. The vase colorful and is very finely painted. The vase stands 5 inches tall. Condition is excellent. There is a 1 inch factory craze line in the outer glaze. If I did not mention it you would probably never see it.

A Japanese Arita Koro in Pure White - Taisho/Showa

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1960: item #944570
ICHI 862

This is a nice little white porcelain koro - incense burner - from the Arita area. The koro has three shi shi on it - two for handles and one on the lid for a finial. The tripod feet look like softly molded animal heads.

One of the interesting aspects of the piece is the opening in the shape of a circle with a cross in the middle. That i... Click for details

An Exquisite Kinkozan Satsuma Vase, Meiji (1868-1912)

Japanese: Ceramics: Earthenware Pre 1900: item #944043

From our Japanese Collection, an exquisite Meiji Period (1868-1912) satsuma vase of tapered ovoid form, depicting several scenes of figures including an Empress with her attendants, all very finely executed with lavish use of raised gilding, moriage enameling, and intricately detailed shoulder work. Like all of our satsuma offerings, this piece is of the highest quality. Signed Kinkozan, circa 1880-1890.

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A Japanese Pottery Figure of Ebisu – Edo Period

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 1837 VR: item #943819
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This is a mid Edo period pottery figure – okimono – of the Japanese Household God, Ebisu. The piece is in decent condition for its age – numerous nicks and loss of paint – but still an interesting rendition of this character. The Ebisu measures 2 ˝” high by 2” wide by 1 1/8” deep. We date it to the 18th century of the Edo period.

Ebisu , a... Click for details