22.71 STASUMA INCENSE
BURNER. Very fine, early 1900’s Japanese Satsuma
incense burner or “censor” This hard fired
porcelain censor consists of a tripod footed bowl with a domed cover
which fits neatly into a recess in the top rim. The exterior is
beautifully hand decorated with flowers, leaves in autumn colors and
a pastoral scene of a meadow with rolling hills. These are
accentuated with hand-painted gold highlights. The bottom is
signed with a single character mark on a black ground. The
glaze of this censor is a mellow cream color with slight
cracilature. There are 3 pierced crescent-shape openings in the
lid for the incense. 3 ¼ inches high by 3 ½ inches in
diameter. Perfect original condition. A very
unusual form. 
22.70 ROSE MEDALLION BOWL. Very large
and impressive hard-fired porcelain punch bowl. This genuine
19th century Chinese bowl is beautifully and meticulously decorated
inside and out with hand-painted vignettes (“medallions”)
depicting men and women in court scenes, “framed” with
floral designs incorporating birds, butterflies, leaves and complex
recurring designs enhanced with gold. Incredibly the surfaces
of this large bowl are done in beautiful, subtle relief, giving each
decoration a vivid 3D quality! This highly desirable example of
genuine mid-1800’s Chinese porcelain measures 14 ½ inches
in diameter and 6 inches deep. It is in absolutely
perfect original condition with no wear,
losses, cracks or repairs. Attesting to this fact it can be “rung”
like a bell by flicking the rim with a finger, producing a lovely,
clear tone. After extensive searching we have found this bowl
to be superior quality at the lowest price of any comparable example
currently offered on the Internet!
1995
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22.13 HEXAGONAL SATSUMA VASE. Rare form late 19th century
Japanese Satsuma vase in a hexagonal shape. It is very finely
decorated with polychrome enamels and gilding. One panel depicts a
pair of ducks among flowering chrysanthemums and bamboo trees. The
other shows cranes flying above mountainous terrain with a lake,
village and blossoming wisteria. Meiji period, circa 1890. Signed on
the base. 5 inches high by 2 3/4 inches in diameter. Perfect.
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22.55 CRACKLEWARE BOWL. Large size, late
19th Century Japanese studio pottery bowl, hand-formed and hand
painted. This elegant bowl is decorated with flowering lilies on the
inside with a unique continuation of the pattern on the exterior and
is hard fired with the distinctive crackle glaze top inside and out.
The decorations so formed are in slight relief. The bottom is signed
with a bold blue 2 character mark. A beautiful antique bowl in
absolutely perfect original condition! 7 1/2 inches in diameter.
249
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22.38 POTTERY BOWL. Mid-19th century
hand-thrown pottery bowl with the interior decorated in polychrome
enamels depicting a noblewoman sitting on the edge of her bed with
food and tea, while an attendant brings a rolled coverlet. The rim of
the bowl is painted and below it are inscriptions describing the
scene. The maker's signature is a two character mark painted within a
box and sealed with overglaze green. The entire bowl is finished in a
very fine crackleware glaze. A small, very old hairline is in
evidence near the lady. 7 inches in diameter by
2 1/2
inches high. A rare, early form.
195
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22.58 SATSUMA DISH. Lovely
turn-of-the-last century hand-painted Japanese dish. The front of the
dish is decorated in exquisite detail with a large pastoral scene
depicting 8 women in kimonos with fans in a village setting alongside
a stream with a landscape in the background. Two children are seen
playing on the banks of the stream. Above and to the left are three
more individual scenes. The topmost depicts two old patriarchs
entertained by a dancer while being attended by servants. Next are a
group of Geishas in a court setting. The third shows 2 seated
musicians and a dancer in elaborate costume. The rim is finely
decorated with colorful patterns accented in gold, as are the scenes.
The bottom is signed with the Satsuma mark and the two artist's
signature. 8 3/8 inches in diameter. Circa 1900. Perfect!
295
22.6 PAIR, KUTANI CATS. Matching pair of Japanese Kutani
Calico cats adorned with red ribbons and finely painted fur details
in black and gold colors. The kittens are charmingly depicted
sleeping. Early 20th century. Sizes 7 inches long by 3 inches high
and 5 inches long by 2 1/2 inches high. Perfect.
995
22.56 KUTANI PLATE. Rare, unusually large, beautifully
decorated, Japanese Kutani charger from the turn-of-the-last century.
This lovely hand-thrown, hard-fired porcelain platter is entirely
hand-painted depicting a Samurai warrior and his nave amidst
flowering rushes with the full moon in the background. The rim is
meticulously decorated with a gold emblem at the top flanked by
floral designs. The entire circumference was then painted with
gilt vines and flowers accentuated by hundreds of individual
turquoise dots! In an unusual display of quality, the underside is
also hand-decorated with flowers on two sides, a burnt orange rim
line and signed with a 5 character mark. Just over 1 foot in
diameter! An especially fine example of scarce old Kutani ware in
perfect condition. 395
22.41 CARVED IVORY BOX. Exquisite carved and pierced
jewelry box constructed entirely from ivory! This
magnificent example of Oriental artisanry is delicately carved on all
six sides with interlacing circular designs on the top and "star
busts" patterns on the sides overlaid by flowering branches and
perching birds! The execution is of the finest order. The pierced
elements are literally paper thin and defy imagination! The lidded
box has stout brass stop hinges which allow the lid to remain open in
a fixed position. The lid closes with a remarkably tight, precision
fit, engaging the old skeleton keyed lock which still works! The
delicate elements of this box are faced with solid ivory edging and
carved, raised feet which make the box surprisingly utilitarian. The
bottom of the box consists of a single solid panel of
ivory!. 4 1/2 inches long by 3 inches wide and 2 1/4 inches
high. Unbelievably fine, well preserved original condition with a
slight age patina and good signs of age.
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22.10 KUTANI FU DOG. Really charming late 19th century
Japanese Kutani Fu Dog. This shishi is of quality porcelain
construction with a deep blue glaze on a brown glazed base with
pierced sides. 10 1/2 inches high by 7 inches wide. This little guy
has a lot of character and he is Perfect.
495
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22.54 CRACKLEWARE DISH. Late 19th
Century Japanese studio pottery dish, hand-formed and hand painted.
This elegant dish is decorated with flowering bamboo and is hard
fired with the distinctive crackle glaze top and bottom. The bottom
is signed with an indistinct 2 character mark in light blue. A really
lovely form in absolutely perfect original condition. 6 inches in
diameter. 129
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22.53 SCALLOPED BOWL. Good size first half of the 20th
century Japanese Satsuma bowl with a scalloped rim. This high quality
porcelain bowl is finely hand-painted depicting a pastoral village
scene with pagoda, houses and a bridge crossing a river. In the
background looms Mount Fuji amidst golden clouds. The bowl is further
decorated with recurring geometric designs on the rim inside and out.
The exterior is decorated front and back with lovely hanging purple
flowers and yet another band incorporating floral designs around the
bottom. All of the painting is delicately enhanced with very fine
gilding details. It is finished in a mellow, translucent crackleware
glaze and retains a trace of a gilt signature on the bottom. 8 1/4
inches in diameter and 3 1/4 inches high. Perfect.
189
22.52 SCALLOPED SATSUMA BOWL. Very nice early 1900's
Japanese Satsuma porcelain bowl beautifully hand-decorated with
colorful peacocks amidst an equally colorful scene complimented by a
flowering tree and pastoral landscape. The rim of this hand-thrown
bowl is indented with a pentagram shape to form a scalloped
appearance. The entire exterior is also meticulously hand-painted
with floral sprays. All elements, inside and out, are accentuated
with gilded outlines. The hard-fired porcelain exhibits a mellow off
white surface with very fine translucent crackle glaze. 8 1/2 inches
in diameter by 3 1/2 inches high. Perfect condition.
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22.51 SCALLOPED BOWL. Early 1900's Japanese
Satsuma bowl with scalloped rim. This high quality porcelain bowl is
finely hand-painted with a blue bird perched amidst Chrysanthemum
blossoms overlooking a stream while its mate takes flight. The
bowl is further decorated with recuring geometerics designs below the
rim and with two floral sprays on the exterior. All of the
painting is delicately enhanced with very fine gilding details. It is
finished in a crackleware glaze and is signed on the bottom with the
Satsuma mark and a single character. 3 3/4 inches in diameter
and 1 3/4 inches high. Perfect.
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22.4 WOOD CARVING. Superb 19th century Japanese wood
carving of Shoki or "Demon Fighter." He is sculpted wearing long
flowing garments and a hat with ear-like tassels (one missing) and is
standing on a base decorated in pine tree motifs. In his left hand
Shoki is holding a double gourd-shaped fruit (a symbol of longevity
and a charm used to ward off demons). In his right hand behind his
back, he holds a fan next to a long elaborate sword. On his left are
carvings of two frightened children in need of his protection.
Remnants of cloisonné wires inlaid into the surface suggest
that this piece was originally decorated with multicolor enamels. The
medium is very dense and extremely heavy, quite possibly rosewood,
now aged with exposure. Treatment of details and plasticity of forms
indicate that this carving was executed by a skilled master. Circa
1870. 16 inches high by 7 1/2 inches wide.
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22.50 JAPANESE KUTANI FIGURE. Early
1900's glazed and hard fired earthenware figure of a "Hotei" carrying
a fan. This GOOD LUCK symbol is very finely hand-painted and molded
depicting the joyous scholar in classical Japanese dress in very fine
detail. 6 inches tall and in perfect original condition.
22.49 LACQUERWARE BOX. Really very
nice turn-of-the-last century Chinese red lacquer jewelry box with
gilded underpainting. This all wood box with silverplate brass
fittings is decorated on the top, all four sides and inside the lid.
The top bears an ethereal scene of trees, houses, boats and clouds
with three human figures depicted. The sides have similar scenes. The
inside lid is very nicely painted with 5 personages in a courtyard
with a tree and temple pagodas. Of great interest is the fact that
the folding lid clasp is decorated with a reticulated, double-sided
swastika. The early Oriental form opens counterclockwise, whereas the
Nazi form ran clockwise. As displayed closed, the latch depicts the
Nazi form! 5 1/4 inches long, 3 1/2 inches wide and 1 3/4 inches
high. Outstanding original condition showing a lovely old age patina.
22.45 BOWL. Early 1900's Japanese Kyoto studioware bowl
with twig handle. This free form bowl is hand decorated with salmon
color floral designs enhanced by irridescent green "leaves" inside
and out. The center bears a large single character mark. 5 inches in
diameter by 1 1/2 inches high. Unusual in that the handle has
survived. Perfect condition.
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22.44 BOWL. Early 1900's Japanese
studioware bowl with irregular rim. This hand thrown earthenware bowl
is innovative for its time, being decorated in starkly contrasting
black and white glazes, with the white further enchanced by hand
painted floral sprays inside and out. Signed with a large 3 character
mark on the base. 6 inches in diameter by 2 3/4 inches high. Perfect
condition.
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22.43 BOWL. Turn-of-the-last-century Japanese porcelain
bowl decorated in the Kutani manner with 3 cartouches depicting early
carts filled with flowers bordered by several circles containing
complex geometric designs. All are enhanced by hand-painted gold
detailing inside and out. The bottom is signed with a 3 character
mark. 8 1/4 inches in diameter and 2 inches high. Perfect
condition.
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22.42 PLATE. Small Chinese Imari
porcelain plate with finely painted floral and geometeric motifs in
red and blue enamel enhanced with gold. Signed on the bottom with a 2
character mark. 4 1/4 inches in diameter and 1 1/4 inches thick.
Perfect condition. Circa 1900.
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22.40 COVERED BOWL. Early 1900's Japanese Satsuma bowl with
matching lid. This high quality porcelain bowl is finely decorated
with an exotic bird amidst Chrysanthemum blossoms under a Magnolia
tree. It is further decorated with floral motifs all delicately
enhanced with very fine gilding details. It is finished in a
crackleware glaze and is signed on the bottom with two characters. A
third character matches that of the underside of the lid. The lid is
equipped with a loop handle. Interestingly, the continuous scene on
the bowl and lid are painted in such a way that it fits in only one
position. 5 inches tall by 5 inches in diameter. Perfect.
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22.39 PLATTER. Large and impressive
late 19th or very early 20th century Japanese Satsuma earthenware
plate beautifully hand-decorated depicting a marriage ceremony
between a Samurai warrior and a Geisha. As standing sage gives his
blessing, the groom is offers a golden scroll to the bride. She
accepts with her right hand as she is shown holding a fan in her
left. The entire scene is entirely surrounded by exquisite detailed
floral designs enhanced with gilding. The underside is finished in a
mellow white glaze. 12 inches in diameter.
Perfect. 250
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22.37 STAND. Genuine, late 19th
century hand-made stand constructed entirely of solid rosewood. This
lovely display is gracefully designed with 4 inwardly curved feet and
a raised plinth having a large flat display surface with raised edges
to prevent items on top from slipping off. It is very well made with
heavy wooden supports and a cross brace underneath. Underscoring its
subtle beauty, fine inlays of sterling silver wire form geometrical
patterns adorning all four sides. 16 inches long and 11 inches wide
by 4 inches high. Outstanding, indeed remarkable, original condition.
Ideal for displaying fine porcelains or a cherished bonsai.
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22.35 URN. Late 19th century Japanese
studio bronze urn, beautifully decorated with inlaid abalone shell.
The jar with fluted gilt mouth exhibits a rich, dark brown patina
which makes a striking backdrop for literally hundreds of tiny pieces
of abalone shell inlaid into its hand-cut sides. The scene depicted
is a Geisha and sage in prayerful posture next to the sea. Trees, a
pagoda and mountains surround the scene with birds and clouds above.
Painstakingly executed! 7 inches tall by 4 inches in diameter. The
gold around the mouth is tarnished with age, otherwise outstanding
condition.
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22.32 ROSE MEDALLION PLATE. Late 19th
century Chinese porcelain plate hand-painted in free from Rose
Medallion fashion, including a colorful bird, butterflies, rose and
chrysanthemums, and even a June bug! Light blue underglaze with
gilded highlights. Yellow-trimmed rim. Signed with a six character
mark. 7 1/2 inches in diameter.
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22.34 PORCELAIN FIGURINE. First half
20th century Chinese porcelain figurine depicting an immortal walking
amidst the waves with a scroll in his hand. Finely hand-decorated in
shades of green, blue, pink, purple and orange underglaze enamels. 6
inches high. Perfect. Much more scarce than a mud man!
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22.29 LIDDED JAR. Very early 1900's
Japanese Moriage (pronounced "more-e-ah-gee") earthenware container.
This hand-thrown studioware jar is meticulously covered with colorful
hand-painted floral designs on the lid and court scenes with Samurai
on the sides. All are done in the high relief typical of Moriage
glazes. In some areas the background was done in subtle shades of
pink red and blue with crackle glaze, adding to the overall
complexity and appeal. The entire jar is glazed inside and out except
where the lid fits the rim, indicative of highest quality. 6 1/2
inches in diameter and 8 inches tall overall. Absolutely
flawless original condition!
295
22.27 VASE. Genuine light green
Chinese celadon vase with carved and incised decoration consisting of
scrolled leaf motifs in the center and lappets on the neck and base.
Late 19th/early 20th century. 10 inches high by 6 inches in diameter.
Perfect.
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22.26 KUTANI ASHTRAY. Very early
1900's Japanese ashtray with hand-painted decoration of "100 Samurai"
and a poem. The base of the ashtray is further decorated with a red
band embellished with hand-painted interlocking arches in gold.
Splendid execution. The characters comprising the poem are so fine as
to require magnification to be read! Signed on the base with a two
character Japanese mark. 6 1/2 inches in diameter and standing 2
inches high. Perfect.
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22.24 URNS. Fine matched pair of
turn-of-the-last-century Japanese art bronze urns. This lovely set
consists of two finely cast and turned bronze jars with fluted
openings. They were covered in gold enamel then the sides were
meticulously hand-engraved with two scenes: one depicting a
fisherman, hotei and sage; the other a standing Samurai, a geisha
playing a stringed instrument, an elder and a seated happy Buddha.
Each beautifully engraved figure is enhanced with silver, gilding,
copper and black oxidation for a lovely effect. Both are signed with
the artist's 2-character mark signature. These jars stand 8 1/4
inches high and 3 3/4 inches wide. They are in good condition with no
dents or cracks, however there are several minor flaws in the
enameled surfaces, some of which will remove with cleaning. We have
chosen not to polish or clean. A very nice example of Japanese art
studio metalware at a very reasonable price -- only 125 each. Sold as
a pair.
22.23 CHINESE VASE. Large and
impressive Chinese Rose Medallion vase from the second half of the
19th century. This colorful hard-fired porcelain vase is meticulously
hand-painted with a variety of vignettes framed in "windows" formed
with recurring "C" designs and roses, leaves and butterflies. There
are 6 scenes depicting people in courtyard settings and 4 scenes of
birds, butterflies and flowers. The sides of the vase on the neck are
embellished in gold with fu dogs and dragons in high relief. The top
rim of the vase, around the mouth, is also decorated with recurring
floral designs in Rose Medallion fashion. The execution of all the
painting is of very high quality with excellent detail. The vase
stands 18 inches tall and is 9 inches in diameter at the widest.
Excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Circa 1870. Qing,
Guangxu Dynasty.
1795
22.22 DOUBLE GOURD VASE. Japanese studio vase of porcelain
in double gourd shape finely decorated with floral motifs, enhanced
by gilding. Signed on the base with four character mark. Remnants of
old paper label. 9 1/2 inches high. Circa 1900. Perfect.
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22.21 PLANTER PAIR. Fine, matched pair of octagonally
shaped antique Chinese porcelain planters with turquoise blue glaze
interior walls and bottoms. The exterior walls are glazed white and
decorated with red and gold geometric motifs. 6 1/2 inches in
diameter by 3 inches deep. Both have the same maker's mark on bottom.
Guaranteed to be authentic and not later copies. Circa 1870. Both
perfect.
22.20 FIGURAL PLANTER. Quite scarce, very charming 2nd half
19th century Chinese pottery plant stand decorated in fired
polychrome enamels with high relief depicting three old men seated
playing checkers under pine trees. 5 inches high by 7 3/4 inches
wide. Circa 1870. Perfect.
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22.19 FAMILLE ROSE VASE. Scare form, Chinese "double gourd"
Famile Rose porcelain vase with polychrome enamel decorations. 5
inches high by 3 inches in diameter (widest). Guaranteed to be
authentic, as described, and not a later copy. Circa 1890.
Perfect.
22.17 ROSE MEDALLION ELEVATED COMPOTE. Very rare form
mid-19th century Chinese export Rose Medallion footed compote. This
elevated platter made for the Western market is finely decorated in
polychrome and gilding depicting important personages in court
scenes, birds, butterflies and floral motifs in the center. These
panels are encircled by a fully reticulated gilded surface which is
rimmed with recurring raised rose and floral motifs on the periphery.
The quality of painting in these scenes is of the highest order.
Remarkably the underside, in fired white glaze, is also decorated
with rose motifs and the base is painted in the same recurring design
as the rim. 10 1/2 inches in diameter and 4 1/2 inches high.
Perfect. 1950
22.15 SATSUMA EWER. Oval Japanese Satsuma "ewer" or tea
server with applied "dragon" handle and spout. The cover is adorned
with a "baby dragon" finial. All surfaces are very finely decorated
in gilt-enhanced polychrome enamels with panels depicting sages
seated in a circle and cartouches containing miniature scenes of
samurai with children. It bears the Satsuma regional mark and is
signed on base. 4 3/4 inches high by 4 inches wide. Perfect..
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22.14 SCALLOPED SATSUMA BOWL. Particulary fine late 19th
century Japanese Satsuma bowl with with rare form scalloped rim. The
inside is minutely decorated in exquisite detail with a central
square panel depicting figures of Samurai, ladies and children.
Surrounding the main scene are smaller panels in rectangular and fan
shapes. They contain miniature landscapes and flower motifs. The
background is decorated in a patchwork composition with various
shapes, colors and patterns. The outside of the bowl is decorated
with a continuous decorative band of finely painted flowers and
rhomboid designs. It is signed on the base "Yuzan". 6 inches in
diameter by 2 1/4 inches high. Circa 1890. Perfect.
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22.11 IVORY OKIMONO. Finely carved late 19th century
Japanese ivory carving of a woodsman with his ax carrying a basket of
firewood. Signed on base "Takeba". Meiji period. Circa 1890. 6 1/4
inches high. Excellent condition.
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22.8 ROSE MEDALLION VASE. Large cylindrical Chinese Rose
Medallion vase with flared neck. The sides have gilded handles molded
in the form of Fu Dog heads holding rings. The surface is exquisitely
hand painted with panels of people in the court settings, flowers,
birds and butterfly motifs. 19th century. 15 inches high by 7 inches
in daimeter. Perfect. 1395
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22.5 UMBRELLA STAND. Large Japanese earthenware umbrella
stand glazed with red matte finish, decorated in relief with dragons
chasing pearls. 24 inches high by 8 1/2 inches in diameter. Perfect.
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22.3 SATSUMA LANTERN. Extremely rare, especially fine
Satsuma lantern in the form of a pagoda on an elaborate pedestal with
multilevel base, shrine, and a domed hexagonal pagoda-style temple
roof. The entire surface is exquisitely painted in very fine detail
using polychrome enamels and gilding. Three stacking sections. It is
signed on the base "Senzan." 13 3/4 inches high. Perfect. 
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