A Superb Satsuma Vase, Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Japanese: Ceramics: Earthenware Pre 1900: item #974140

From our Japanese Collection, a truly superb satsuma vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), of robust globular form, depicting seven separate circular reserves of figures set against a most unusual and very appealing variegated ground that morphs from emerald green, to celadon, to cream, and finally to brown, all heavily overlaid with a rich brocade of chrysanthemum heads and other floral and geometric motifs executed in gilt. The neck has a heavily gilded deep red ground which sets it off very nicely... Click for details

Floral Satsuma chawan by Hankinzan

Japanese: Ceramics: Earthenware Pre 1900: item #973493

Decorated with a floral and butterfly motif, this bowl shows artistic restraint used more commonly for the Asian market. The form is a ceremonial tea bowl or chawan and is used in the Japanese tea ceremony. It measures 3.25" x 5.5" and dates about 1890. Condition is excellent.

Globular Satsuma vase by Hozan

Japanese: Ceramics: Earthenware Pre 1900: item #973489

This vase has a pleasing globular shape and is decorated with two nicely detailed panels. The reserves are a combination of floral, geometric and fish scale patterns in a rich color palette. It signed Hozan on the underside and dates about 1900. The dimensions are 8" x 6" and the condition is very good, less some minor gilt wear on the rim.

Large Japanese Satsuma Jar Vase with Shi Shi Dogs

Japanese: Ceramics: Earthenware Pre 1900: item #973154
L80J20

A very lovely and large Satsuma lidded vase; showing the most remarkable details and quality of workmanship. The shi shi dogs have serrated teeth that are realistic, the painting of court figures is done immaculately. A rich profusion of color and design makes this vase a commanding force of display on that large dinning room table or large mantle atop the fireplace. Circa 1880's the condition is remarkable considering the material with only a minor manufacturing crack at the foot of the base... Click for details

Globular Satsuma Koro Marked Shuzan - Meiji Period

Japanese: Ceramics: Earthenware Pre 1910: item #973048

This is a finely made, hand painted, artist signed Satsuma koro or incense burner with maker's mark "Shuzan" on the bottom. Beautiful decoration with fine details. It is in excellent condition with very little gilt wear and no damages. The dimensions are 3.5" diameter x 3.5" tall. It dates about 1910.

Japanese Shiro (White) Satsuma Wine Pot Edo Period

Japanese: Ceramics: Earthenware Pre 1900: item #972002
b5290

A Japanese Shiro (White) Satsuma Earthenware Wine Vessel. Edo Period. 19th. Century Ht. 4 1/4 ins. (10.8 cms) This very attractive wine vessel is typical of the white Satsuma pottery which usually pre-dates the highly decorated Satsuma wares of the Meiji Period. The elegant fluted body stands on three small feet. It is in excellent condition with no damage and no repairs. The plastic wrapped handle is of course, not original. Usually the handles on such pots were plaited cane or bamboo and r... Click for details

Rare Japanese White Satsuma Wine Ewer. Edo Period.

Japanese: Ceramics: Earthenware Pre 1900: item #971987
B5293

A Rare Japanese White Satsuma Pottery Wine Ewer. Edo period.

Ht. 7 5/8 ins. (19.4 cms) This very unusual Shiro (white) Satsuma ewer has a relief design of a fisherman catching a fish one one side and a paddling man on the other. The lid is moulded with a chrysanthemum motif. Sake is traditionally drunk warm, hence the hole in the lid. It is in excellent condition except for a small chip on the edge of the lid (see ph... Click for details

Rare Fine Satsuma Kogo by Gyokushu Late Edo

Japanese: Ceramics: Earthenware Pre 1900: item #971089
04124

The size of Kogo: 2 7/8" Dia x 7/8" High. Wonderful Japanese Satsuma Kogo done by Gyokushu. It has very fine details works of 8 samurai on the top of Kogo with cherry blossoms scenery. Inside has the window story of ladies on the bottom kogo and cover back has lady and man. The workmenship are superb as well as the condition of gold and entire kogo work. No chip, no crack and no hairline. It is marked Satsuma mon as well as, Satsuma and Gyokushu signed. Dating from Late Edo, circa 1850's.

Japanese Meiji Satsuma Earthenware Bowl Hododa Hotoda

Japanese: Ceramics: Earthenware Pre 1900: item #965422

Japanese Satsuma foliate form bowl decorated in overglaze pigments and gilt highlights with a large bird in a cherry tree at the foreground set against a landscape scene with beauties in a pavilion at the right and a waterfall at the left. The exterior features three flying female mythological figures. The base bears a gold on black square “Satsuma Hotoda” mark and circular Satsuma family crest. 4 ¼” diameter x 1 ¾” high. Meiji period. Very good overall condition. From an old Tucson estate... Click for details

Two Nara-Heian period Temple Roof Tile fragments

Japanese: Ceramics: Earthenware Pre AD 1000: item #964995
MOR2755

Two fragmented roof tiles excavated from Nara-Heian era sites decorated with floral motifs. Each was originally roughly 6 inches (15 cm) diameter. This is from a collection of scholar items we are currently offering from the estate of a Kyoto family involved in literati and art movements from the later Edo period on.