A 3 footed porcelain koro embellished with dragons in red over three cloud shaped feet also decorated with clouds in red. The crisp lines denote two dragons, protectors of Buddhist doctrine, vying under a rim of fretted keys. The pot is 4-1/2 inches (11 cm) diameter, 3-1/2 inches (9 cm) tall and in fine condition. Likely Meiji period Kyo-yaki ware from Kyoto
The size of Dish: 7 1/2" Long x 4 7/8" wide x 1 1/4" High. Very unusual Japanese Nabeshima and Kakiemon Style Oblong Porcelain Tray (Nagazara). The tray has very nice Yokoku(relief) work on clouds as well as wave design. The design subject of Mt. fuji with sunrise on left side. Forefront area with Rock, maple tree and wave design with Chidori(Japanese plover) birds. The maple are painted with Kakiemon style work. The size of tray has Nabeshima Botan Mon(nabeshima featured design)nicely painted w... Click for details
Fukami Sueharu, is there any Japanese ceramic artist as internationally celebrated today as he? Most likely not, arguably Fukami is the finest porcelain ceramic artist in the world today. Based in Kyoto, his works are in major museums here in Japan and the world, as well as prominent private collections. Not known to many is that when the spirit takes him Fukami also makes wonderful bowls, of course with his signature glaze and added embellishments of raised lines--brings out a white line---and ... Click for details
Japanese Arita vase of ovoid shape decorated in underglaze blue with a continuous design of a small boat on a tranquil lake beside a large rocky outcrop, the base marked Arita kiln, with illegible artist's signature, Taisho period. Height 13"
A set of 10 Hirado porcelain lidded bowls decorated in underglaze blue with mountain landscape on one half and prunus on the other. The interior has a central floral roundel and wave design on the rim. Each marked Hirado, Kasho. The original wood box, tomobako, inscribed "Hizen Hirado yaki", Kodai (ancient), Prunus, Sansui ga (oriental style painting of mountains and water). One bowl is damaged - 9 sets plus a lid. Late Meiji period.
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This is a most unusual baluster-shaped porcelain vase picturing a
delightful soft-feathered, mauve-colored bird perched upon
a fruiting branch, surrounded by an array of full-blown roses with thorny
stems. The entire visual presents a paradox to the viewer since the bird,
possibly predatory, has the appearance of a songbird and the thorns, a
beautiful underglaze red,
communicate beauty rather than sharpness...The marvelous mauve flowers,
berries and underglaze blue leaves create a
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The size of Tanuki: 13" High x 6" Wide x 5 1/2" Deep. Japanese Ko Imari Seiji Celadon Porcelain Tanuki. Tanuki figure is made with fine quality porcelan and Seiji(celadon) finish. It is most unusual Okimono ever seen. Tanuki has Kimono on like human figure and carrying Sake bottle. It is wonderful works. The expression of face is so dorable. The condition of Tanuki figure is excellent, no chip, no crack and no hairline. Dating fom Edo Kouki(late Edo).
1840-50's.
One of the most popular and skillful Kuani potter, Saichi Matsumoto's work, large dishes with impressive pair birds motif in traditional Kutani color. The dishes is excellent in condition and has Saichi mark on the base.
Saichi Matsumoto (1930) is a very popular Kutani potter and has been awarded several prizes. ... Click for details
This classic studio porcelain vase with softly rounded shoulders and
delicate
neck exhibits koi and transparent flowering water reeds on its celadon ground.
Characteristic of the work of this innovative artist, a gentle
rippling of the waves
focuses on the fish as they swim above and below the waters.
Makuzu Kozan underglaze blue signature on the base. This vase is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or restoration.
Height: 9"
Meiji Period, Japan