Pair of antique Japanese Satsuma vases, in cobalt blue with 4 hand painted panels each. Each has 2 painted panels with people and the other 2 with roosters and birds. This vases are circa 1780. They were made by the artist as a pair. Artist marks are on the front panels on the hanging paintings.they have the marks of SUIGETSU who lived and worked in the late 18th century. The vases are heavy and solid. The Measurement are 9&1/2 inches,23 centimeters -TALL. Each panel is 4 inches,10 centim...

PAIR OF MINIATURE 3&1/2 INCHES, 9 CENTIMETERS- TALL. COBALT BLUE JAPANESE SATSUMA VASES, CIRCA 1900 IN GOOD CONDITION ,NO REPAIRS. EACH VASE HAS 4 PANELS, 2 PANELS PAINTED WITH OUTDOORS ACTIVITY OF GROUPS OF PEOPLE AND 2 PANELS COBALT BLUE WITH GOLD DECORATIONS. THIS MINIATURE PAIR OF SATSUMA VASES HAVE BEEN MADE AS A PAIR BY THE JAPANESE FAMOUS ARTIST MEIGYOKUZAN. SIGNED ON EACH BASE "DAI NIPPON MEIGYOKUZAN". ON SOME PANELS ARE MISSING GOLD DECORATION DUE TO AGE.

19th century very large Japanese Satsuma brown/ red color vase with raised winged Lizards handles on the upper side. This Satsuma vase has two panels, On one panel we have a raised figure of Kuanyin with decorations and on the other panel a Samurai with decorations. This very large Japanese Satsuma vase is unique and very heavy, it is in good antique condition there is a firing line on the base near the artist marks,this line does not appear on the other side (the front). No repairs. it mea...

This is a very fine and unusual Japanese Satsuma vase with relief figures. The work on this piece is highly detailed and the gold thickly applied. The Dragon and clouds are decorated with silver. The piece is in very good condition will minor wear. The Artist signature is the most worn area on the piece. With magnification it can be seen that it is signed Fuzan but it is very hard to make out. I have included a similar Fuzan mark for comparison. The vase stands 8 1/2 inches tall.

This is a highly detailed Japanese Satsuma vase from the great Meiji artist Shizan. Look close at the images because the fine detail is as good as most of the finer pieces and easily looked over. The vase stands 4 3/4 inches tall. The vase is in excellent condition. Price is firm.

Monumental antique Japanese very large and very heavy vase made for keeping cut flowers by the artist. blue/white and other hand painted beautiful colors. Depicting two Tigers an Eagle and other birds in an outdoor setting. Size approximately 47 inches, 120 centimeters-TALL. Circumference 64 inches, 172 centimeters. In very good condition, no repairs. It was build by the artist in the 19th century With copper insert and removable copper vase that fits inside the big vase I...

This is a very fine pair of Japanese satsuma vases that stand just 4 1/4 inches tall. Attractive form, enamel colors and very fine details. They look like they have spent most of their lives stored in the box. One has the original sticker and both are signed. The signature looks a bit like the Kozan mark but we are not sure. Some of the larger flowers remind us of work seen on Bizan and Yabu pieces.

This is a rare and large, top quality Satsuma Jar or vase by Yabu Meizan. We are not sure because the top is both gilded and glazed on the inside edge. The beautiful Meiji era lid is not original to the piece. The gold detail and landscape painting are beautiful. It is stoutly potted and measures 9 inches tall by 8 1/2 inches wide. This piece is not signed but at one time it was signed by Yabu Meizan. The original signature has been covered up by an excellent restoration to a drill hole. The pri...

Japanese late Meiji period Satsuma earthenware diamond form quatrefoil vase raised on four feet decorated in gilt and polychrome enamels set against a finely crackled cream-colored ground. A scene with four cranes in a watery landscape extends across two of the four sides. A square gold unreadable seal is at the lower right. The opposite sides feature a beauty with a fan seated beside two scholarly men, one holding a calligraphy brush. Floral and geometric bands extend along the bottom, shou...

19TH century large Japanese Kutani basket shape vase on four feet. Two nicely decorated panels, one with people in an outdoors setting and the other side scene with bushes, flowers and a bird standing on a branch. measuring approximately: 12&1/2 inches, 32 centimeters -Tall. And 12 inches, 30 centimeters - wide. There is a Kutani mark in the inner handle. This Kutani vase is in very good condition, no damages and no repairs.

Large antique Arita vase with panoramic view 360 degrees all around.Hand painted with birds and a river with trees, large plants and flowers. It was done in the fukagawa style with the red river mark under the artist marks on the front of this vase. The vase measures approximately: 22&1/2 inches, 57 centimeters - TALL. Circumference: 39 inches, 99 centimeters. weight: about 40 LBS. 20 KILOS. This vase is in very good antique condition no damages and no repairs. The scenes on this...

Cranes and pine trees are considered sacred in Japanese culture. They symbolize longevity and the everlasting devotion of a couple. The color of pine tree is evergreen and when the needles finally fall to the ground, each falls as a pair.

This is a peaceful but powerful scene, symbolizing the prosperity over a happy, united family. Each of the cranes was executed beautifully by the artist. The artist, who obviously spent whatever he could offer, signed on both vases.

The glaze on the...

Antique Japanese silver kanzashi, the upper design part is gold plated with finely engraved three oak leaves. *This was one of the most popular crests among the warrior samurai class particularily among close devotees of Shinto. Top quality hand cut metal work. Circa (we think) Meiji period (1868-1912). 6 3/4" long and 1 3/8" in width.

*The Elements of Japanese Desgn by John W. Dower

a very large antique Japanese hexagonal Fukagawa charger.21 inches, 55 centimeters - wide 3 inches 8 centimeters - high. Antique large and heavy charger depicting lady and kids with flowers surrounding the front and on the back Fukagawa marks and artist marks are on the back side.This supper quality charger in hexagon shape is outstanding in size and very heavy, in very good condition, no brakes, chips or cracks, some color discoloration. The Fukagawa family began producing por...

This is a very fine unsigned Japanese cloisonne vase with a unique form. The enamel and wire work are exquisite. It is not signed but the quality is so good and so unique that the maker is Hayashi. Look at the last image of a signed 3 3/4 inch vase and compare them. The work on this vase is not only similar, the gold wire birds, unique spider mums and leaves on this vase are even smaller in size. There is also another sold Hayashi vase (#1352365) on my sight with similar spider mums and also wi...

Outstanding quality antique, 19th century, Islamic, Turkish Ottoman Empire, (Egypt), Cairo -Ware, Mamluk Revival, Silver and copper, inlaid brass, large hanging Mosque lamp,Qandeel. A body of classical dome form and small conical finial surmounted by an elaborated openwork finial, the central wide band adorned with four large copper, inlaid and pierced, medallions containing a calligraphic Arabic inscription, profusely inlaid in thick silver and interrupted by four elaborated cartouches decora...

This is a great Japanese cloisonne vase. It is not signed but it was created by one of the master artists from the Meiji Era. Years ago this vase was acquired from the Avo Krikorian Collection. It stands 6 1/4 inches tall. Condition is excellent.