Andon-sara which is a bobeche to receive oil in "andon", a paper shade lamp. It is made in Seto in Aichi prefecture, which is one of major six old kilns in Japan. It has hand-drawn flowers and a butterfly design. 19th century. In good condition. Diameter:22cm, H:1cm

Massive Meiji period Japanese Satsuma globular form tripod jar or “koro” (incense burner) in the form of a gathered pouch (Daikoku's bag), the bulbous body elaborately decorated in overglaze enamels and gilt highlights with “karako” (Chinese children) and other figures engaged in various leisure and scholarly activities in a garden setting. Late 19th century. 17” high x 16 1/2" diameter. Good overall condition with some typical rubbing of the enamels and gilt...

Mini censor in satsuma earthenware. Decor of enamelled characters, gold and silver motifs. The cover is excessively large. Anonymous. Japan late 19°. Height: 65mm Good condition. Usual wear for a century-old golden object.

Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Kyto Satsuma Bowl with Flower Attributed to Nonomura Ninsei

It is 5.1 inches (13 cm) tall by 10.1 inches (25.7 cm) wide. It is 1.7 Lb.

It has loss gold and paint, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese Satsuma cup and saucer finely decorated in overglaze enamels and heavy gilt highlights with alternating reserves featuring various activities of the noble classes and Buddhist arhats. The inner rim is decorated with a hanging lantern motif and the interior bottom with Buddhist arhats. The base of each piece bears a gold rectangular Satsuma mark and circular Satsuma family crest. Saucer: 4 7/8” diameter; cup: 2 1/2” diameter x 2 3/8” high. Meiji period (late 19th 20th century)...

The size of Emperor: 5 1/8" w x 3 9/16" D x 6 1/4" H, 13 cm x 9 cm x 16cm
The size of Empress: 5 1/2" w x 3 9/16" D x 4 3/4" H, 14 cm x 9 cm x 12 cm
This is rare Japanese Oribe Yaki Hina Dolls set by Japanese Artist. Artist name written on the back side of Emperor. Left side written as "Okina Senichi Saku" (Okina mean old men in Japanse, Senichi made). I checked calligraphy for this artist name. It came up as Senichi...

19th century Japanese Satsuma belt buckle decorated with blooming peony branches. Wonderful quality painting, generous use of gold enamel, in excellent condition. Size assembled 3 x 1.88 inches.

Height: 6.7 cm (2.7 in)
Width: 8.3 cm (3.5 in)

This Japanese lidded cloisonne pot is referred to as Totai Cloisonne. The base material of the cloisonne decoration is ceramic and not the usual metal. Various cloisons which are adhered to the ceramic surface are filled with a variety of coloured enamel as is the case with cloisonne on metal. The pot is in good condition with an overall floral decoration. The internal lip of the lid has a small flake.

Height: 12.2 cm (4.9 in)
Width: 8.2 cm (3.3 in)

Quality Japanese Satsuma vase; heavily gilt throughout with very detailed diaper work extending up the neck to a figural cartouche; the main body shows three kidney-shaped vignettes depicting figures in domestic settings; the lower body is also decorated with the finest gilt diapers; good condition

From our Japanese Collection, a superb and large satsuma lidded jar / tea caddy by Ryozan, Meiji Period 1868-1912, stunningly executed with exceptional fineness depicting two cartouches of people gathering, alternating with two cartouches of ducks and birds in nature scenes, all separated and framed by intricate brocaded reserves of floral motifs using wonderful color variation and extensive gilt.

Size and Condition: A relatively large caddy at 7 1/4 inches tall, 6 1/8 inches wide.

A fine 11" x 8" Satsuma model of an official seated in a wood grained horse shoe style chair, clothed in finely painted robes and trousers and holding a feather fan. Excellent detail and fine crackle finish. Ex-Sotheby's New York.

Condition: Good. There is an old chip to the nose, a broken fingertip on the hand holding the fan, and an old repair to the back and one side of the base.

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Small kogo, incense box, in the shape of a crab in rest. Grayish brown grainy earthenware, much like Raku, with red glaze and with patches of green and white glaze. The eyes are accentuated with gold, as is a small area on it’s back.

Potter’s mark on the belly.

Japan, late 1700s.

H ca 1.25 x W ca 3 in.

Some of the gold rubbed, split in clay caused by firing at the rim of the lower section, which does not impact the stability of the piece...

Ca. late 1800s

Earthenware pair with mirror-image decorated overall with figures of Buddhist Arhats (enlightened followers of the Buddha). The Arhats are depicted in various enamel colors wearing brocade robes picked out in gold enamel. A dragon writhes among them, painted in slightly raised enamel and stylized rocks surround the vases beneath the Arhats’ feet. The Satsuma crest is seen in gold enamel on the shoulder of each vase...

Pair of Japanese Seagull Okimono by Miyanaga Tozan, Circa 1920's

One is 2.7 inches (7 cm) tall by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. The other is 2.3 inches (6 cm) tall by 6.2 inches (12 cm)wide. They are 1 Lb.

They are in good condition with no repairs, chips or cracks.

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Width: 8 cm (3.3 in)
Height: 4.3 cm (1.7 in)

Fine Japanese miniature Satsuma sake pot; features a polychromed procession of children surrounding the shoulder; gilt diaper work at the top and lid rims with gilded Greek hatching around the body’s edge; original gilt metal handle; mark to the base; fine condition

1900's Japanese Satsuma Box with Flower

It is 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall by 7.2 inches (18.3 cm) wide. It is 4.8 Lb.

It has been repaired at the flower finial (glued back) and has rubbing of gold and paint, skip glazes, chips at the leaves at the finial, hairline cracks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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This three piece Satsuma pottery vessel is enameled entirely in shades of blue with gold accents over a very fine crackle ground. The top is decorated with a fierce dragon on a field of white, enclosed in a blue border. The small inner lid bears a scattering of blossoms. Between the banded shoulder and base of the piece, the artist has painted in fine detail a fishing hamlet...