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...

Fantastic Taisho Period C.1915 signed Kutani ceramic Noh figure, Okina. The signature kutani pottery kiln colors of rich purple and greens create a noh figure that seems to be alive. Beautiful expression and with a light source in front, throws off a shadow dance. Perfect condition. (h:10 1/2" ; w:11"; depth :5") Ask for shipping quote.

A Japanese earthenware hot water pourer (yuzamashi), decorated with shaped panels depicting landscapes and flowers and roundels, all on a gilt red ground, the base marked Kutani, Shoza. Meiji period.

An exquisite snapshot of nature is represented on the bottle-shaped body of this porcelain vase. Rendered with maple leaves as they cascade from the neck to the foot of the vase, two finely detailed sparrows nestle close behind a large leaf.The scene is painted in radiant shades of mauve and sea-green. Makuzu Kozan signature cartouche found on the base. The vase is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or restoration. Height: 7.5" Meiji Period, Japan

Old (1920's) Japanese Nippon Moriage Stem Dish

It is 2.25 inches (5.5cm) tall by 4.25 inches (11cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, or cracks, except minor missing moriage (as seen in the photos).

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A Japanese tissue or cloth holder for a tea ceremony, finely woven with a diamond design, the interior lined in leather, all held together with an ivory clasp carved as a lion's head (shishi) mask, Taisho period.

Old Japanese Bronze Figure of Guardian

It is 4.25 inches (10.7cm) tall by 2.25 inches (5.7cm) wide. It weighs 0.7lb.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, cracks, or dents except trace of glue at the feet and stand, ribbon is missing. (as seen in the photos)

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A Satsuma Hexagonal Vase, Japanese, circa 1900

The hexagonal form with domed top and tapering sides is decorated with two large panels. Each panel depicts children and adults amid a garden or country side. The other portion of the vase is finely decorated in geometric patterns and round medallions. The verso has two paper labels.

Size: 7 ½” high 4” diameter

Condition: Excellent

Old (1920's)Japanese Blue & White Relief Hirado Plate with Flower & Butterfly

It is 1.4 inches (3.5cm) tall by 8.4 inches (21.4cm) wide. It is 1.2lb.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips or cracks.

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A Hirado style blue and white porcelain dish with raised hibiscus decoration in vibrant blue underglaze decoration. Four character mark inside the foot rim. Early 20th century. Good condition with slight rubbing inside the bowl. 9 3/4 inch diameter (24.77cm dia)

A Fukagawa porcelain 8 7/8 inch soup bowl. Iris decoration from Chuji Fukagawa's own 19th century design book. Blue underglaze and red, yellow and gold overglaze enamel decoration. Mt. Fuji mark and Fukagawa Sei inside the foot ring. Late Meiji or early Taisho. Good condition. Priced for each soup bowl, there were five available in good condition when listed. We are happy to quote a group price or entertain an offer for all available pieces we have in this pattern.

A finely cast pair of bronze vases made in Japan, probably for export, during the Meiji period (1868-1911). Condition - excellent - no damages and no repairs. 24cm (9.5inches) high...

Magnificent Japanese Meiji Period light celadon Porcelain Vase with moriage round decorations. The Vase is signed by a famous Suiko Ito. the Vase comes in an original tomobaku box. 9 1/4" tall x 3 3/4" D.

Approximately 19th century, impressive gold makie depicting an arabesque pattern on the black lacquer base, nashiji gold sprinkled lacquer underside, beautiful scroll tray. It is excellent condition and comes with a fitted wood box...

Fine incense burner with Korai style(utsushi) by Makuzu Kozan 2nd(1859-1917).
An utsushi is learned from a past master but is not a simple imitation.
It is expected to not only copy the exterior, but to embrace the spirit of the master's work and yet add the unique interpretation and flavor of its creator.

There is seal of "Makuzu" on the back of the body and sign of "Makuzu Kozan" on the back of lid of Tomobako(original wooden kiri-box).

The body is shaped big bird, ther...