Antique Japanese small Satsuma earthenware pitcher. Depicts two figures in a Tosa-like composition. Dates from the Meiji era (1868-1912). Well painted in various enamels. Profuse use of gilt. Bamboo style handle. Signed on side & bottom. Condition is very good. Some rubbing to the gilt. Height: 3 7/8".
Good quality antique Japanese Sumida-gawa mug. Signed: Ryosai on the bottom. Relief figure on outside. Excellent condition with minimal flaking to red pigment. Height: 5.25". ca. 1900.
Antique Japanese Satsuma earthenware small vase. ca. late 19th century. Signed on bottom. Depicts seven seated figures. Good condition with some rubbing to the gilt enamel decor. Height: 4".
Good quality antique Japanese satsuma earthenware small vase. ca. late 19th century. Signed: Kinkozan. Subject: buddhist priests. Condition is excellent with only slight rubbing to gold enamel on top rim & some rubbing to signature seal on bottom. Height: 3.5"
An unusual antique Japanese oribe pottery candlestick depicting a foreigner (most likely a Dutch man). Ca. Late 18th/early 19th century. Piece has a small drawer (fully intact) for matches near it's base. Unusual coloring for oribe with no green glaze. Condition is very good. The cup on top of the figures head has some restoration. Otherwise condition is very good with some light crazing and minor wear. Height is 10.5".
