This is one of the finest pieces of Satsuma that I have owned. The Level of detail can only be accomplished by a handful of Satsuma artists. The Vase has a partial signature but not enough to be fully translated. The Vase is a full 10" in height and 6.25" wide at the Dragon handles. There have been no repairs or restoration. Additional pictures can be furnished to serious parties.
This is an early Satsuma Tea Caddy signed Choda Shozan. The Tea Caddy measures @' x 2" x 3" in height. I believe that this piece of Satsuma may be 19th century. Very Good condition with almost no loss of gilding.
This is expertly detailed Dish by the very sought after Satsuma Artist GYOKUSHU .It is one of the finest pieces pieces in my collection The Dish measures &.4" in diameter and is 1.0" in height. There is no damage or repair to the Dish. Also no visible wear to the Gilding.
This a Ming Dynasty Offering Table (1366-1644 AD) . This offering table is in better than average condition considering the Glaze and minimal age related damage(chips, etc) The Ming offering table is a replica of the Chinese custom to pay respect in their ancestors and provide them with all of the foods that they may require. The table measures 8.28"w x 8.25"l x 9.25"h.This is a very special item for the avid collector.
This is a Han Dynasty or perhaps or possibly the earlier Qin Dynasty (321-206BC). This beautifully burnished Jar shows a dark gray,(almost black) color. The surface has been burnished much like the earlier Swirling eye Amphora. The Jar is in exceptionally good condition with no chips or repairs. The Jar measures 9.75" in height and 10.75" in length.
This is a finely potted cosmetic box. The glaze is in excellent condition. The incised work shows better than is shown in photo. There are no repairs or restorations.The Box measures 3.75" in diameter and is 2.25" in height.
This is a glazed Burial Urn from the Song Dynasty. The glaze is in excellent condition. The top is the same color but about two shades lighter. There is no damage or repair to the piece. The Urn and lid measure 20.5" in height and 4.5" in diameter.
This is an excellent example of a very early Sui/Tang Jar. The Vase was likely buried in wet conditions for a very long period (approx 1500 yrs) This and the other Tang Vase were purchased for my personal collection over 30 years ago. Although the Straw glaze has degraded over time, there are no repairs or restorations to the piece. It measures 12.0" in height and is 8.0" in diameter.
This is an excellent example of a Tang Dynasty stoneware. The glaze is in excellent with little to no degradation. The Jar/Vase had no repair or restoration. The glaze is a light celdon with a slight blue cast. There is one firing flaw (shown). I have chosen not to remove the flaw but it could be done with little trouble. The Jar is a full 13.3" in height and 8.1" in diameter.
This Tang Dynasty was likely to have been a part of a ritual wine set from a Tang burial and dating to the Tang dynasty. The Dish is in excellent condition With most of the glaze remaining. There are a couple of small stains (shown) on the piece. The Dish measures a full 9.25" in diameter and is 1.38" in height.
