A Footed Imari or Kutani Sake Cup - Meiji/Taisho

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1930: item #770077
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A nice little footed sake cup - the colors are more those of the Kutani palette or it could be am Imari piece. We date it to the late Meiji period to early Taisho - circa 1900-1925 - the wear on the foot might indicate an earlier date. The cup measures 2 1/4" high x 2 1/8" diameter at the top and 5/8" diameter at the base. It is in excellent condition.

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Red Koransha flared mouth vase with warriors

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1900: item #769794

The decoration on this vase is more in keeping with the work of Hichozan and is not typical of Koransha marked pieces. This vase is in excellent condition with few signs of wear and it measures 12" x 6". The red Koransha mark dates it about 1880.

A Japanese Porcelain Dish by Koransha – Deer - Meiji

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1910: item #768038

A very nice and Koransha dish decorated in the simple style known in Japan as Wabi-Sabi. The design is that of two deer gamboling umder what appears to be a cherry tree in early blossom. The dish measures 7 ¾” diameter and is ¾” deep. It is in excellent condition and dates from the late Meiji period, circa 1885-1910. The orchid mark of the Koransha potters is on the bottom along with a firing spur - used to separate the pieces in the kiln to keep them from sticking to one another. ... Click for details

Yokohama Imura plate with musical instruments

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1930: item #764527
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This is a beautiful Japanese plate from the Taisho period (1920s), decorated in Yokohama by one of the leading studios of the time. The decoration (mostly red, pink, black, light blue and gold) shows various musical instruments (sho, tsuzumi, taiko, koto . . .) used in "gagaku", the traditional Japanese court music dating back to the eighth century.
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Rare Ai-Kutani Plate, Orchid 17th Century

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1700: item #760757
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The size of Plate: 6" Dia x 1/2" High. It is very rare Japanese Ai-Kutani(blue and white kutani) Porcelain Plate. It is said Ai-Kutani but it was not made in Kutani area of Ishikawa prefecture, rather originally made in Arita area in 1660's, in the end of early Edo(Zenki-Edo). The plate is very finely made with fine quality porcelain which is very light weight. It has wonderful design of Japanese flower Ran(orchid) in the centr. The rim area with Sho chiku bai design(pine, bamboo and plum design... Click for details

Blue and white Hirado cup with Chinese landscape

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1900: item #760641
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This Hirado cup was produced in the mid-Meiji period (1880-1900).

It is decorated with a landscape in Chinese style with dramatic rocks, trees, a pavilion and a man on a boat. All this is done in the famous soft Hirado underglaze blue. There are no marks. ... Click for details

Antique Japanese enameled imari porcelain plate

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1900: item #759224
5087

Late 19th to early 20th century, impressive underglazed blue and white with enameles in the motif of pine, ume tree, phoenix, and turtle, imari porcelain plate. Very good in condition.

Stock Number:5087
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Antique Japanese Imari Blue and White Porcelain Plate

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1837 VR: item #759223
5086

Estimated from 18th to early 19th century, impressive underglazed blue and white in the motif of dynamic leaves, imari porcelain charger. Overally fine in condition with firing cracks on the bottom.

Stock Number:5086
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Nabeshima Porcelain Ashtray by Imaemon Imaizumi

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1980: item #759222
5084

Impressive enamel in the motif of flower on underglazed blue and white, nabeshima porcelain ashtray made by 13th generation of Imaemon Imaizumi. Very good in condition with no chips or cracks. It comes with his signed and sealed wooden storage box.

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Antique Japanse Imari Blue and White Porcelain Plate

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1800: item #759220
5083

Estimate date from 19th century, impressive underglazed blue and white on imari porcelain charger plate. Very good in condition with no chips or cracks. Highly collectible article.

Stock Number:5083
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