Small kogo, incense box, in the shape of a crab in rest. Grayish brown grainy earthenware, much like Raku, with red glaze and with patches of green and white glaze. The eyes are accentuated with gold, as is a small area on it’s back.

Potter’s mark on the belly.

Japan, late 1700s.

H ca 1.25 x W ca 3 in.

Some of the gold rubbed, split in clay caused by firing at the rim of the lower section, which does not impact the stability of the piece...

Width: 8 cm (3.3 in)
Height: 4.3 cm (1.7 in)

Fine Japanese miniature Satsuma sake pot; features a polychromed procession of children surrounding the shoulder; gilt diaper work at the top and lid rims with gilded Greek hatching around the body’s edge; original gilt metal handle; mark to the base; fine condition

1900's Japanese Satsuma Charger with Peacock Marked "Kinkozan"

It is 2.75 inches (7 cm) tall by 16 inches (40.6 cm) wide. It is 5.1 lb.

It has minor rubbing of gold, cracks at the bottom rim, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Height on Stand: 19.3 cm (7.8 in)
Height: 14.4 cm (5.7 in)
Width: 10.2 cm (4.1 in)

Japanese pair of Satsuma vases; show two main panels of figures surrounded by gilded halos, separated by polychrome floral gardens; shoulders and bottom rims highlighted with gilt diaper work; Edo Period; good condition

Ancient Japanese Neolithic Jōmon Culture large ceramic vessel. The dramatically flared rim and other raised decorations indicate that this vessel was likely created for ritual use rather than as a food or cooking container. Clay was mixed with materials such as fibers, micha and crushed shells to give it an adhering quality. The walls of vessels were built up using a coil technique...

Width: 10.5 cm (4.2 in)
Height: 9.3 cm (3.7 in)

Japanese Satsuma sake pot with woven cane handle; heavily gilt diaper work surrounds small vignetts of florals and individuals in rural settings; fine work; signed; good condition

1900's Japanese Satsuma Vase with Kid Marked " Kinkozan"

It is 4.4 inches (11.2 cm) tall by 2.2 inches (5.7 cm) wide. It is 105 gram.

It has minor rubbing of gold, stains and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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Antique Japanese Satsuma ware ceramic incensor. Cylindrical form standing on 3 rounded feet and with a flat, round lid. The lid is opened with a decorative tassel design with a pierced design for the incense smoke to escape. Overpainting is done in orange, green and gold over a delicately crackled cream color glaze. With antique collector's adhesive number.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 4 1/4" high x 3 1/2" wide

An antique Japanese rare Tanuki (badger dog) that originates from the famous kiln region of Shigaraki, Japan. It was made in an Oribe glaze and it is shown holding a sake bottle in its right hand and a burl wood walking staff in its left hand. It is artist signed on the back.

The Tanuki is a shape shifter turning into various objects or people causing it to get into mischief and often comical adventures...

Antique Japanese bush holder made of ceramic with highly raised scenes of fu-dogs, one glazed a buff color, the other blue. They stand with characteristic whimsical expressions on mossy rocks out of which bloom large peony flowers in white and pale pink. There are 5 holes in the top for brushes.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 4 3/4" high x 5 1/2" long x 2 5/8" wide

The size of Koro: 5 7/8" Long x 4 3/16" Wide x 7 3/4" High. This is beautiful Japanese Shaku (Jue) Koro by Shou. Koro was made by same type fine quality crackle glaze earthen ware as Kyoto Awata Yaki or Kyoto Satsuma pieces. The Koro has intricately made with work around the body. The condition of Koro excellent, no chip, no crack and no hairline except noting one repaired spot on one of leg as two close up photo showing. The leg was snapped off cleanly at the side way...

Raku-yaki tea bowl for tea ceremony. Raku-yaki is hand-shaped with pallet but not with the potter's wheel. This bowl has pinkish glaze and nice grey glaze in the bottom inside. 18th or 19th century. In good condition. Diameter:13cm Height:9cm

An antique Shigaraki jar created and fired in this famous kiln region of Japan that was heavily potted. The skin shows the characteristic pock marks and imbedded fieldspar with a natural ash glaze. Originally used for tea storage, it has become a fine example of Japanese Wabisabi or understated elegance as well as an epitome of Mingei folk art.

Age: Edo Era (1750-1800)

Dimensions: 15 3/4" High by 13 1/4" Diameter

Late 19th to early 20th century Japanese ceramic brush pot made in raku technique with rich multicolored glaze and an unglazed sector with stylized painting of autumn grasses. Beautifully made, awesome colors produced by raku process. Signed in gold lacquer with 2 characters on the back reading GERAKU. There appear to be characters incised into the body on the bottom, but I am not entirely sure. Unusual piece, pleasant to handle. Height 5 inches, maximum diameter at the top 4 5/8 inches.

Antique Japanese ceramic bizen ware sculpture of Ebisu and Daikoku, two of the most popular of the Lucky Gods. Diakoku, who is usually pictured standing on top of bales of rice, instead stands on top of a large ball. He is shown carrying a lucky mallet (Uchide no Kozuchi) and a bag of treasure which is thrown over his shoulder. He is the protector of agriculture, farmers, and rice merchants...

The size of Emperor: 5 1/8" w x 3 9/16" D x 6 1/4" H, 13 cm x 9 cm x 16cm
The size of Empress: 5 1/2" w x 3 9/16" D x 4 3/4" H, 14 cm x 9 cm x 12 cm
This is rare Japanese Oribe Yaki Hina Dolls set by Japanese Artist. Artist name written on the back side of Emperor. Left side written as "Okina Senichi Saku" (Okina mean old men in Japanse, Senichi made). I checked calligraphy for this artist name. It came up as Senichi...

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1900's Japanese Satsuma Vase with Silver Cover By Kagayama

It is 7.7 inches (19.5 cm) tall by 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) wide. It is 2.1 Lb.

It has rubbing of gold and paint, minor stains, hairline cracks at the bottom and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Width: 13.9 cm (5.5 in)
Height: 5.7 cm (2.3 in)

Fine Japanese Satsuma bowl by Hattori; varying-shaped cartouches showing figures, both domestic and warrior types in rural and domestic settings; fine gilt diaper-work throughout; similar decoration to the exterior with a writhing dragon weaving through the panels of figures; gilded borders are superb; signed to the base

Height: 9.3 cm (3.7 in)
Width: 3.5 cm (1.4 in)

Fine and precisely gilt Japanese hundred-faces vase; square in section with four panels of Hotei depicted in various settings; fine diaper and border-work throughout; minor gilt loss; signed; good condition

An antique Japanese Satsuma Jar that measures about 18" tall x 13" in diameter. The jar has the "thousand faces" design, skillfully executed in gold and raised moriage enamels...

1900's Japanese Satsuma Punch Bowl Signed Shuzan with Yasuda Trading Company

It is 5.9 inches (15 cm) tall by 11.9 inches (30.2 cm) wide. It is 5.7 Lb.

It has rubbing of paint and gold, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Japanese Satsuma Box with Flower

It is 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall by 7.2 inches (18.3 cm) wide. It is 4.8 Lb.

It has been repaired at the flower finial (glued back) and has rubbing of gold and paint, skip glazes, chips at the leaves at the finial, hairline cracks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Height on Stand: 10.5 cm (4.3 in)
Width: 6.2 cm (2.6 in)

Japanese Satsuma cylindrical vase by Ryozan; shows two scroll-bordered panels depicting families in rural settings surrounded by various polychrome diaper work decorations; the base shows two panels of fine millefleur work above a Greek hatched border; signed on the base; wooden stand; good condition

A Japanese green glazed Awaji pottery water dropper in the form of a dog. The dog measures about 2 1/4" long x 1 1/2" high and dates to the early 20th Century. There is a small chip on the dog's lip; otherwise it is damage free. The asking price includes shipping within the USA.

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Flower Marked "Kinkozan", circa 1920

It is 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) tall by 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) wide. It is 1.8 Lb.

It has rubbing of gold and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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Old (1920's) Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Censer with Samurai Signed

It is 2.6 inches (6.5 cm) tall by 3.85 inches (9.8 cm) wide. It is 0.6 Lb.

It has rubbing of gold, chips at the finial, crazing and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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Height: 18 cm (7.2 in)
Width: 7 cm (2.8 in)

Satsuma vase; hexagonal in shape; two main panels of figures in rural settings; additional scenic panels decorated with sepia colour tones; raised gilt and enamel features throughout; some wear to gilding; good condition

Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Dark Green Satsuma Bowl with Chicken Group & Geisha (Unmarked)

It is 2.75 inches (7 cm) tall by 3.75 inches (9.7 cm) wide. It is 0.5 Lb.

It has minor rubbing of gold and stains, glaze crazing, and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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Antique Japanese ceramic figure of the moon faced Otafuku. Her name was once Uzume and evolved into Okame which means "tortoise", a symbol of longevity. Otafuku or Okame is considered the goddess of mirth, a cheerful woman who's name means "abundant good fortune". A bringer of victory and success, she is good-natured, good-humored, good-hearted, generous, kind, serene, and patient. She is smart, strong-willed and competent as well as powerful enough to easily frighten away evil spirits. ...

This is a wonderful little censer from one of the great Meiji era satsuma artists. This beautiful piece glows with quality and is like looking at a fine jewel. Signed Shizan on the underside and the remains of an import sticker can still be seen. Condition is excellent. It measures 3 tall and is 3 1/4 wide.

This is an exquisite satsuma cup and saucer set. The work is very finely detailed and difficult to pick up with the camera. Saucer is 4 1/4 inches across. Cup is 3 3/4 inches across at the handle. Both pieces in nearly mint condition and both are signed Matsumoto Hozan.

Tokoname jars were made by piling coils of clay, smoothing the interior and exterior surfaces, and allowing the clay to dry before adding another section. The wide rim and mouth were then formed on a potter’s wheel and added to the top of the jar. The small base allowed the vessel to stand safely on a narrow step on the steep slope of a rising kiln floor; such kilns were built into the side of a hill and used wood for firing. The natural ash glazes took about a week to ten days to form and cre...

19th Century Japanese 2 Satsuma Miura Kenya 三浦乾也 Signed Dolls in Kenzan Style - AS IS

They are 4.3 inches (11 cm) tall by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. They are 353 gram.

The lady figure has been repaired at her hat and has a small chip at her sleeves. The male figure has hairline cracks at his chest. Both have rubbing of gold and paint, missing accessories held by hands, glaze crazing, firing cracks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Here is a pair of high quality Japanese Satsuma vases is fabulous condition. They look like they have been in storage since they were made. They are highly detailed and are only 4 3/4 inches tall. Signed Kizan.

Antique Japanese Bizen-yaki Beckoning Cat known as a Maneki Neko, with left paw raised for inviting happiness and welcoming friends and family. Incised signature on back dating to the Second Year of Genbun, 1737, also shop name of Yamaichi. Good condition.

Age: Edo Period, circa early 18th century
Size: 10.5"H 4.75"W 5"D