Ceramics

The central motif features a figure, likely a scholar, seated in a tranquil outdoor setting. This person is holding what seems to be a fan, a common accessory for scholars in traditi...

A pair of fine quality Japanese Kutani foo dogs in rich polychrome enamels over porcelain. The pair date to the Meiji period (1868-1912) and are in lov...

This work of art by master potter Mori Taïga demonstrates his mastery of the material and the art of fire. One can imagine a libatory cup to celebrate a divinity, or more prosaically...

Omoide ~ (思い出) - Memories The passing of a loved one will always be a defining moment in a person's life. The Omoide Urn is a one of a kind ceramic art piece that offers a focal p...

Large scalloped dish called "Swatow" in porcelain with flared rim, with underglaze blue decoration : the basin decorated with deers in a landscape, the descent decorated with prunus ...

This very large dish was created by the talented young master potter from Bizen: Baba Takashi. One is quickly attracted by the undulating effect of part of the dish, a perfect contra...

A pair of small ceramic vases with superb surface decorations made by Japanese studio Seikozan circa 1890-1910s (late Meiji Period). One of the many artist studios that specialized i...

This contemporary lidded baluster jar continues the centuries-old tradition of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain ware. Painted with cobalt pigments for a brilliant blue finish, the ja...

This is a large Chinese 17th Century Stoneware Martaban Jar. Martancan Jars were created to store food items such as grain, tea, oil, etc. The ...

A very nicely decorated set of 6 plates. Dating to circa 1720-1740 A scene of peony Peony Peony - Mu-Dan - Queen of Flowers, the peony is a emblem of wealth and distinction....

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this finely decorated Meiji Period (1868-1912), Satsuma vase stemming from the highly regarded Kinkozan stud...

This is a Celadon three-legged incense burner with peony arabesque design. Since the 14th century, Dwarf sedge was planted in this pot to decorate the tea room, so in Japan it is ...

The vase of slightly bulbous form potted with a tapered body reaching a slightly pinched neck and rolled top rim is beautifully decorated with two large scenes. The first scene features a mountainous region with a river flowing through the centre with beautiful wash colours of green. A Bamboo plant can be seen hanging over the left of the scene with two Geishas walking amongst the flowers with children running around them. Further Geishas can be seen to the far right of the vase in front of a traditional Japanese building. The second scene an upstream version of the first with spectacular pink cherry blossom amongst a central river breaking the land in two with further figures with children. The scenes bordered by a strip gilt border featuring alternating images two depicting a Minogame. The shoulder of the vase is beautifully finished with complex rings of geometric scrolling borders with shades of teal, butterflies and one hundred treasures style decoration above gilt cartouches of the imperial style Kiku (chrysanthemum). The vase is signed to the base Dai Nippon, Kyoto Tojiki, Goshi Kaisha, Okamoto Ryozan 京都陶, 磁器合, 資会社,岡曰本亮山 with the Yasuda Company Mark (Yasuda Kyoto Tojiki Goshikaisha) which translates as the Yoshida Kyoto Ceramic Joint Stock Company and dates to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) circa 1900. Yasuda Company was founded in 1896 by Gensei and Yoshizaburo Yasida two brothers from Kyoto. The companies full name is Yasuda Kyoto Tojiki Goshikaisha which translates to Yoshida Kyoto Ceramic Joint Stock Company. They were a manufacturer and dealership based in Kyoto and active during the second half of the Japanese Meiji-era specialising in decorative works including Cloisonne and Ceramics, today they are best-known for their Satsuma pottery wares. The company gained a good reputation and great respect for their high quality works which were executed by some of the best artists of their time. As well as Okamoto Ryozan, they worked with celebrated artists such as Sozan, Kizan, Hozan and Seikozan. Ryozan was born Nakamura Tatsunosuke and was trained by the legendary 10th generation potter Nishimura Zengoro who himself, used the artist’s name “Ryozan”. After Nishimura’s death in 1851, Nakamura Tatsunosuke adopted the name “Okatomo Ryozan” in order to pay tribute to and honour his master. Ryozan went on to become the Head Artist at the Yasuda Company of Kyoto where he confirmed his reputation as one of the great Satsuma artists of the generation. Minogame 蓑亀 are long-lived turtles with long strands of algae growing from their shells. The algae drapes down from their shells and resembles a farmer’s straw raincoat (mino) from which they get their name. They are considered very auspicious creatures throughout East Asia. The long algae on their backs is reminiscent of the long beards of sages and wise men. Because of this and their long life span, they are a symbol of long life and prosperity and appear frequently in paintings, sculpture in Japanese culture. The minogame is a symbol of longevity and happiness and has an important role in the well-known legend of Urashima Taro...

An unusual Chinese Kangxi period (1662-1722) porcelain lidded and handled jug embossed with flowers and hand painted in the European style. The jug stands raised on a narrow round fo...

This temple jar is a traditional porcelain vessel from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. This piece is a porcelain vase with a design reminiscent of the fa...

A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...

A Japanese Meiji period barrel shaped Sake jar from the 19th century with hand-painted blue calligraphy and frontal spout opening. This Japanese Meiji period Sake jar, dating back to...

A large and whimsical glazed stoneware "Basket and Frog" vessel or basin by Ito Tozan I (1846 - 1920), Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. Impressed maker's mark to the underside readin...

A Japanese Hirado ware water dropper used in calligraphy dating to the Edo Period (1603-1868). The whimsical, molded design features an array of sea creatures and shells on the base ...

Pair of antique (19th century) Japanese Imari porcelain vases with raised figurative designs later mounted as table lamps.

Large pair of antique Chinese porcelain foo dogs. Stunning pair of antique Chinese hand decorated porcelain foo dogs or foo lions. T...

A pair of large glazed ceramic planters with an Asian scene. The vintage terracotta planters are ochre and brown in color and have notched...

Japanese Imari Porcelain Charger Meiji 19th Century Good condition Free international shipping.

A fine pair of Chinese porcelain vases, c. 1700, Kangxi Period, ormolu mounted. The trumpet shaped vases, hand painted in Imari style, with exotic birds amongst flowering plants, abo...

This is a late 20th century large scale Chinese Export style bowl. It has vivid blues and oranges with a dragon motif. It is marked and in very good condition.

Kutani porcelain okimono of a cat, c. 1900. Meiji Period. £490.00 Kutani porcelain okimono, Japan, c. 1900. Meiji Period. Finely modelled as a sleeping cat, its hair delineated in g...

A large and rare Japanese ceramic vase of exceptional quality from late Meiji period circa 1900-10s by Kinkozan (1645-1927). One of the largest studio manufacturers of the export cer...

Chinese, late Qing Dynasty.
A good quality antique porcelain vase depicting two women picking flowers under a colorful tree. Lion head handles and story marked to verso.
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Chinese Scholar Object Oxblood Porcelain Bowl - Kangxi Mark. A porcelain bowl in oxblood glaze with a Kangxi type mark to underside. Approx: 3...

Chinese. A porcelain peachbloom oxblood porcelain vase with fitted base. Kangxi type mark to underside. Approx: 8.25" H X 2.5" W.

White glaze porcelain jar with dragon motif. Dimension: the widest diameter in middle part is 10.8" height is 11.5"

An absolutely stunning, beautifully shaped sumptuously glazed Shigaraki ware Japanese pottery vase/jar/pot - produced sometime during the Edo Period (1603-1867). Shigaraki ware is a ...

Chinese, Hongxian mark circa 1915-1916.
An antique famille rose porcelain story bowl marked with 4 character Hongxian stamp.
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Very beautiful large white-blue porcelain basin or fruit bowl or cup. The large white bowl is decorated with a blue floral-themed composition, including foliage, lotus flowers and ma...

A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...

A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...

This exquisite polychrome Chinese vase has been mounted with bronze mounts and has previously been in two private collections. The vase dates to the reign of Chinese Emperor Tongzhi ...

Chinese, mostly 18th century.
A grouping of 9 Chinese porcelain objects including a blue and white floral bowl, a Famille rose bowl heavily enamel decorated with figural scenes, a "thousand...

This huge 23" tall vintage Chinese porcelain blanc de chine statue represents Xi Wang Mu (西王母), the revered goddess of the Western Paradise, a figure of imm...

Tamashii Urn ~ 魂 (Soul) The Tamashii Urn serves as a focal point of remembrance for a loved one that has passed from this life but not from your heart. This vessel is fired using th...

Unique contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari (old Imari) style charger stunningly gilded and hand painted on an exquisite clam shape porcelain, crafted and signed by renowned Kiln of the Im...

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in a stunning blue underglaze on an elegantly shaped body, a signed piece by highly acclaimed ...

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Plate, Circa 1880-1890.

Pair of suantouping (garlic head) vases in white-covered sandstone. Some frittings otherwise in very good condition ! China, 17th century or earlier.

Large Pair of Chinese Export Sancai Glazed Foo Dogs China, 20th Century An exquisite, large-scale Sancai glazed pair of Foo Dogs, featuring elaborately decorated Foo Dogs with rema...

A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. This Globe Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beauti...

A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The oval vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...

A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The oval vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...

A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...

A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...

With a shape inspired from the tulip flower, the RAAQUU Flower Vase expresses a wonderful rainbow sheen on a 6 half petal top oval shaped vase. This vase requires precise forming and...

Nice quality with superb decoration of cranes and turtles. With elephant handles. Both lamps are working! The additions are bronze Condition:...

Exceptional 19 century French Gilt Bronze mounted Chinese export vase with cover foliate motifs in the Louis XV style.

Pair of Arita porcelain soup plates with flared rim, slightly lobed, with blue decoration under the cover of a deer under a pine tree. Superb enamel quality, beautiful shine ! Japan,...

Pair of Export Porcelain Armorial Soup Plates China, c. 1731 Centering the arms of Yonge, enclosed by the motto of the order of the Bath, flanked by a boar and griffon, surmounted by...

A very fine quality monumental Japanese vase depicting Samurai on one side and distinguished female and her attendants on reverse, particularly unique for its very prominent stylized...

This is a vintage ginger jar. An English, ceramic spice pot in foliate decor, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Fine decorative appeal with ...

This pair of hand painted blue and white Chinese porcelain jars was made in the late Qing Dynasty in the Guangxu Era circa 1880. Each jar is expertly hand-painted in shades of cobalt...