This is an exquisite Japanese Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan. The vase is decorated with about 30 figures and two cartouches birds and scenery. The background is decorated in a complex mix of enameled flowers and gold. The vase is 5 inches tall, Condition is nearly mint except for two odd short lines on the shoulder. They can be seen in the last image. Signed with impressed Kinkozan mark on the bottom.
This is a very attractive Japanese Satsuma sake pot from Yabu Meizan. It has a very unique form. Along with fine painting and gold highlights it was made with brilliant enamel work. It also has a silver handle. The tea pot is 4 1/4 across at the spout and 2 1/2 tall up to the knob on the lid. Condition is excellent.
Excellent 19th century Japanese ivory netsuke of a man riding a toad, Unusual rare quality netsuke with inlaid eyes . Images are blown up so detail and quality is much finer in person. The signature looks like it could be Ishuu but we are not certain. Measures 2 1/8 inches by 1 5/8 inches. Condition is outstanding.
Here are two Japanese Cloisonne Imperial presentation pieces from the enamel master, Namikawa Sosuke. These vases are two of the most important Cloisonne pieces to be offered anywhere in the world over the last 10-20 years. They are only being sold as a pair. They are large, standing 17 1/2 inches tall. Musen and Cloisonne enamels worked in gold and silver, with shakudo mounts. One vase has several lines that are hard to see in the lower area behind the flying dove. I have shown this in the la ...click for details
This is an fine Japanese Cloisonne Koro in nearly mint condition. It has been used and some of the smoke residue can be seen on the underside of the lid. There are no damages and virtually wear to the gold. The koro stands 4 1/4 inches tall and is 3 1/2 inches wide.
This is a wonderful rare size, Japanese wireless cloisonne vase. The base enamel color is a beautiful soft reddish peach that changes over the vase. tone. It measures 9 3/4" tall. Wireless huddling egrets sit and stand in various postures. It has bronze rims that were once silver plated. The enamel is thick and the vase is the piece is quite heavy. It is in excellent condition with only a couple of very tiny factory blemishes in the ground color. This was most likely made by Gonda or Hayas ...click for details
This is an old and well done Japanese Satsuma box. The design has a wonderful contrast between the simplistic over glazed enamel water elements and the refined, highly detailed gold wheels. The inside is covered with a layer of gold. The box is not signed but we think it could have possibly come from the Makuzu Kozan studio because of its quality and uniqueness. Makuzu Kozan did some work in earthenware and came up with many wonderful designs. We also know that they were not all signed. The box ...click for details
This is a very fine Japanese vase from the Golden Age. The silver wire work and enamel are flawless much like a Namikawa Yasayuki piece. It is also has the weight of a Namikawa piece. However because of the style we think it was made by Honda. The vase stands 6 inches tall and is in excellent condition.
This is an outstanding pair of Japanese Cloisonne vases from the master Namikawa Sosuke. Though unsigned, it can clearly be seen that the distinctive enamel work and style is indeed his work. These are transitional pieces made before the Sosuke workshop began signing their pieces. In 2005 one unsigned pair of 22 inch Namikawa Sosuke vases from the Sir Thomas Fermor-Hesketh estate, sold for a 102,000 GBP. I have included several images from signed Sosuke pieces that illustrate why the work on the ...click for details
This is a rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tray from the Imperial artist Harttori Tadasaburo. The work has a Namikawa Sosuke look to it with beautiful enamel work and subtle tones. It stands on 4 Shakudo feet and is extremely heavy for the size. It is not profusely decorated and this may be because it actually was a piece made for the Emperor. Silver wire Hattori artist mark on the base. Outstanding condition, with some minor pitting around the feet on the under side. Large in size, it measures 14 ...click for details
