Meiji Ceramics

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) From our Japanese Satsuma collection, we are delighted to present this exceptional Meiji period Satsuma vase by Kinkozan This tal...

Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase – Hand-Painted Warrior Scene, Meiji-Era Masterpiece. Japanese Satsuma ceramic vase with polychrome decorations of Japanese men and soldiers in armor. Go...

Description A lovely piece Condition Perfect. 20x13x13cm Period 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912)

A beautiful small Japanese Satsuma ginger jar vase, circa early-20th century, Japan. Colors include cream, copper, green, blue, white, black, orange...

From our Japanese Satsuma Collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Satsuma Vase by Ryokuzan 緑山. The Satsuma vase of ovoid shape with a tapered body, circular foot rim, wai...

MEIJI PERIOD 1868-1912 From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Satsuma Vase by Ryozan. The vase of tapered form with tightly pinched neck and flared to...

A fine antique Japanese Satsuma pottery incense burner. With a cream ground and an extensively gilt exterior. There are numerous cartouches around the censer with each having a un...

Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase – Hand-Painted Meiji-Era Masterpiece Japanese Satsuma ceramic vase with polychrome decorations of Japanese men and soldiers in armor. Golden details. Ja...

Meiji Period (1868-1912) From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vases. The Satsuma Vase of hexagonal form with a slight waisted neck and tight rounded rim is extensively decorated with multiple figures to two large scenes. The first scene features a beach with waves to the background and a plethora of figures including multiple geisha holding traditional Japanese wagasa’s. The second scene follows on from the first with a large building in the foreground holding figures on a large platform under a pagoda roof with a pagoda building in the background and further figures in the foreground. The scenes are framed by a full detailed border with gilt shapes, flowers amongst pink shaded backgrounds and butterflies around the neck. The Satsuma Vase is unusually signed Fine Art, Satsuma Ware, Dai Nippon (Great Japan), Hattori Made, Gosuido Works, Taizan Painted. 美術, サツマヤキ(薩摩焼), 大日本, 服部造, 五スイ堂工, 對山画 and dates to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) and the turn of the 20th century circa 1905. Satsuma ware is a type of earthenware pottery originating from the Satsuma province in Southern Kyushu, Japan’s third largest island. Wagasa are traditional Japanese umbrellas made of washi paper attached to a bamboo frame and treated to ensure it is waterproof. Meiji Period was an era of Japanese history that spanned from 1868 to 1912. It was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people began to build a paradigm of a modern, industrialised nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western countries and aesthetics. As a result of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound and it affected the social structure, politics, economy, military, and foreign relations across the board. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji and was preceded by the Keio era and was succeeded by the Taisho era. Cultural Art during the Meiji Period was of particular interest to the government and they overhauled the art export market which in turn promoted Japanese arts via various world’s fairs, beginning in Vienna at the world fair in 1873. The government heavily funded the fairs and took an active role organising how Japan’s culture was presented to the world including creating a semi-public company named Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha (First Industrial Manufacturing Company). The Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha was used to promote and commercialise exports of Japanese art and established the Hakurankai Jimukyoku (Exhibition Bureau) to maintain quality standards. For the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, the Japanese government created a Centennial Office and sent a special envoy to secure space for the 30,000 items that would be displayed. The Imperial Household also took an active interest in arts and crafts, commissioning works by select artists to be given as gifts for foreign dignitaries further emphasising the high quality and importance of Japanese art. Just before the end of the 19th century in 1890, the Teishitsu Gigeiin (Artist to the Imperial Household) system was created to recognise distinguished artists. These artists were selected for their exceptionally high quality wares and talent in their own industry. Over a period of 54 years Seventy artists were appointed, amongst these were ceramicist Makuzu Kozan and cloisonné enamel artist...

This captivating Meiji period (1868-1912) porcelain vase features a mesmerizing celadon glaze, with a subtle crackled texture. Exquisite details, meticulously hand-painted in vibrant...

Circa 1860-80 Japanese Imari Grand Scale Charger. Meiji period. Superbly decorated with naturalistic reserves & asymmetric diapered panels; note the foo dog pair. 24.25" dia., 3 3/8"...

Description Nicely made artifact of very high quality. The vase is shaped nicely and the addition of a bird of prey, Eagle, on a branch is amazing. The mark reads: ?? Seiya. T...

Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted on a stunningly shaped porcelain body in blue and red, a stunning piece by highly-acclaimed awar...

Fabulous Satsuma vase with a circular mountainious landscape scene with a bridge and ladies in a pagode garden. Condition Overall condition some spots of enamel loss on the body,...

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 15 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen,...

Unique ontemporary Japanese Ko-Imari (old Imari) style charger in blue and white on a stunning abalone shape porcelain body, by renowned Kiln of the Imari-Arita region of southern Ja...

Exquisite Meiji period Japanese Kutani sculpture of a sleeping cat in fine porcelain, inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entrance of...

Stunning contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari style porcelain koro or incense burner or jewelry box, hand painted on a beautifully shaped round body in cobalt blue, red and green and gener...

Medium size ginger jar or large tea caddy features a detailed decor of a bird sitting on a flowering branch, done in Totai Shippo technique in dark red and green colors. The shoulder...

An impressive and large Japanese Imari bowl with a golden spotted hare or rabbit, early Meiji Period (1864 to 1912), mid 19th century, Japan The fantastic Imari bowl featuring a c...

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality highly collectible decorative porcelain bowl/centerpiece in a stunningly flared shape with circular movements on its surface featur...

A very exquisite and elaborately detailed collectible antique hand made "A Thousand Faces" Japanese Satsuma earthenware pottery baluster shaped vase features intricately hand painted...

Pair of antique (late 19th century) Meiji period Japanese Satsuma vases depicting Samurai warriors and other figures. Signed. 11 7/8 by 5 1/2 inches each.

A fine antique signed Japanese Imari porcelain bowl. In the form of a shaped bowl with a plum-like shape. Decorated throughout with exquisitely detailed painted or enameled dec...

A Japanese Meiji period Igezara transferware plate from the late 19th century, with phoenix and foliage motifs. Created in Japan during the Meiji era, this Igezara transferware plate...

An unusual Japanese Imari porcelain decagonal (ten sided) dish with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels, Edo to Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan. The ten sided dish features a charming Chinese...

Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase – Hand-Painted Festival Scene with Sculpted Animal Heads Meiji-Era Masterpiece A beautiful Chinese 'Nanjing' porcelain baluster vase, intricately decora...

GLOBULAR FORM MINIATURE VASE From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan. The Satsuma Vase made from earthenware pottery is potted...

A very large Japanese Satsuma Plate of playing boys, Meiji Period. Incredible and very detailed piece. Just superb Condition Perfect, just some usage...

An exquisite small Japanese Satsuma vase decorated with butterflies, signed Kinzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The small vase is delicately and meticulously painted with desig...

Pair of eggshaped kakemono weights (fuchin), made of blue-and-white porcelain (possibly Hirado) and decorated with a three-clawed dragon. Fuchin are used to keep the fabric or paper ...

Meiji Period Diminutive Satsuma Baluster Vase. This Japanese Satsuma vase from the late Meiji period is hand painted and gilt decorated with a Japanese landscape in exquisite detail...

A finely decorated Japanese satsuma ceramic vase by Ryozan Okamoto (c.1820s-1910s) for Yasuda. Ryozan is the head artist working for Yasuda company, a Japanese ceramic makers and dea...

Meiji period large Japanese Imari bowl centerpiece This large, distinctive, octagonal porcelain Imari bowl is painted in rich, inky blue, co...

A fine large antique Japanese Meiji porcelain bowl. With a white ground and extensively gilt throughout. Primarily decorated in red, blue, and gold with bits of green, brown, and ...

A porcelain incense burner (koro) made by Japanese potter Makuzu Kozan (also known as Miyagawa Kozan, 1842-1916) circa 1890s-1900s (end of Meiji Period). The koro features an elegant...

A fine pair of monumental antique Japanese Satsuma vases with stands, circa 1900. The vases having an ivory background and are finely gilded & handpainted with enamels of Samurai wa...

Late 19th C. large, decorative Japanese Imari plate featuring intricate hand-painted designs in blue, red, and gold. The central motif includes blue floral patterns with accents of r...

Set of six Japanese Contemporary porcelain chopstich rests, on a stunning fan-shaped body in cobalt blue, green, red and gold details. Chopstick rests k...

A fine set of 4 Japanese Imari porcelain bowls Each decorated throughout with kaikemon blue, red, and green natural scenes and extensive gilding. Marked to the base with a blue underglaze maker's mark for Kakufuku. Simply a fine set of Japanese rice bowls...

Japanese Meiji porcelain Kutani vase hand painted with decorative and a figural panel dating between 1868 and 1912. The elegantly shaped tall ...

A very fine antique Japanese Meiji period Satsuma pottery bowl, circa 1890. The bowl having a lobed rim and finely decorated & gilt to the outside with a 'thousand flowers' decoratio...

Very lovely piece. With mark 15-8-19-2-1 Condition Overall condition; Perfect. Size: 320mm Period Meiji Periode (1867-1912).

Stunning contemporary decorative porcelain vase showcasing a blue and turquoise Phoenix gracefully extending its wings all around the body of the vase on a red background with a deta...

Description A lovely set for the Kaiseki meal. Condition Some minor ware. With kiln made muzikozuki. Size19x12x5cm Period 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912)

Description Very unusual decoration and lovely piece. The best quality lacquering I have ever seen on a 19th c object Condition Perfect condition. Size: 36.5 x 24cm Period 18th cen...

Made by the studio of the legendary Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), this is a large porcelain vase glazed in a soft yellow color with a subtle gradient, on top of ...

A finely decorated and glazed Japanese porcelain vase by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1900s Meiji Period. The vase is of a classic bottle form with baluster body and short neck. It was decorated with underglaze white magnolia blossom on a pleasant celadon background. The stamens of the flower were artistically rendered in a low relief, giving the design a realistic appeal with the dimension. Miyagawa Kozan...

Description A Japanese Satsuma vase and cover marked base Condition Overall Condition: 1 restuck chip to rim. Size 190mm high Period 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912).

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING FROM KYOTO’S FAMED KINKOZAN WORKSHOP, A MEIJI-PERIOD SATSUMA VASE OF EXCEPTIONAL ENAMEL AND GILT. From our Japanese Satsuma collection, we are delighted to ...

Satsuma Imperial Vase "A Thousand Faces" Meiji Period A Japanese collectible vase, hand painted decorated with intricate designs and figures, with a classic shape and painted with va...

JAPANESE SATSUMA PROCESSIONAL VASE From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this Japanese Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan. The vase with a compressed body ...

This outstanding late 19th century Japanese Satsuma porcelain covered temple jar has a traditional form with a domed lid. The piece features exquisite hand painted decoration which includes brightly hued flowers and associated foliage along with highly detailed jewel-toned butterflies with gilt highlights, all of which are on a shaded blue ground. The jar and lid also bear large chrysanthemums executed in heavy white enamel with underlying hints of green. The collar of the jar and edge of the lid have wide gilt bands finished with fine incised linear decoration that has been accented with blue, black and white enamel. The underside of the jar is hand lettered with characters reading Dai Nippon...

A Palace Size Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Blue and White Vase with Phoenix Decoration. This vase is absolutely beautiful with an incredible array of hand-painted blue decoratio...

Nice quality with superb decoration of a group of 3 cranes. Marked at base with Hayishi Chuzo. Very little is known of Hayashi Chuzo of Aichi. The fam...

Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in an auspicious karakusa pattern in underglaze blue and white with some green on the top and base...

Extraordinary meuseum quality signed Japanese contemporary porcelain vase, referred to by the artist as the “lady with a golden shawl,” a masterpiece by a celebrated award-winning th...

19th / 20th c Bronze Netsuke Squirrel with a nut Japanese Japan Signed Condition Period 20th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912)

With cobalt blue decorated neck and base band. Large oval shaped panels on two sides featuring an amusing scene with rust tone and white foo lions in a river landscape looking back t...

A small and finely decorated Japanese Satsuma tripod incense burner (koro), signed Kyozan, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. The censer, koro, with a compressed body supported by t...