Japanese Vases

A Japanese enamel over copper vase. The vase has a globular shaped body and a narrow neck with a fluted mouth. The vase is enameled with a polychrome design representing a pair of dr...

A Japanese cloisonne enamel vase from the Meiji period, attributed to the Honda school. Measuring 7 ½ inches tall, the vase has a rounded body, a slender neck and a gently flared mou...

A pair of matching antique Japanese copper vases with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Baluster shape. Birds and greenery motif against the turquoise ...

This is a Tokoname ware jar made in the Heian period, around the end of the 12th century. It comes with a wooden storage box. Tokoname ware is pottery that has been made on the Chit...

An exceptionally rare and monumental pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel on porcelain covered jars, attributed to the celebrated Meiji-period enameler Takeuchi Chubei (竹内忠兵衛), associated with the important Shippo Gaisha workshop, circa 1875–1885. These magnificent covered jars represent an extraordinary achievement in Japanese decorative arts during the early Meiji period. Their monumental proportions, exceptionally elaborate polychrome decoration, unusual porcelain construction, and remarkable state of preservation as a matched pair distinguish them as important examples of nineteenth-century Japanese craftsmanship. Each jar is of imposing ovoid form, rising to pronounced shoulders and a short cylindrical neck, surmounted by an elaborate domed cover with a projecting rim and distinctive flattened finial. Every visible surface is richly decorated with exceptionally intricate cloisonné enamelwork, combining naturalistic floral ornament with sophisticated geometric patterns and elaborate architectural borders. The principal bodies are covered in delicate polychrome floral sprays against a rich aubergine-brown ground, with blossoms in shades of yellow, white, orange, lavender, and pale blue, interspersed with brilliant turquoise and emerald-green foliage. The flowers are surrounded by an intricate network of scrolling tendrils, creating a remarkably harmonious decorative composition. Dominating the principal faces are magnificent ornamental medallions outlined in yellow enamel, incorporating alternating sections of emerald-green latticework and cobalt-blue geometric patterns. These elaborate reserves frame symmetrical compositions of scrolling arabesques, stylized foliage, and floral motifs in turquoise, pale blue, coral, white, and green. Particularly striking are the large turquoise and cobalt-blue scrolling ornaments appearing on the sides of the jars, which bear compelling stylistic similarities to documented examples associated with Takeuchi Chubei and the Shippo Gaisha. The shoulders, necks, and covers are enriched with exceptionally complex geometric borders incorporating interlocking fretwork, repeating triangular patterns, and delicate spiral ornament. Even the flattened finials are individually decorated with multicolored floral motifs, demonstrating the extraordinary attention devoted to every detail. The monumental scale, remarkable complexity of decoration, and unusual porcelain construction make this pair an outstanding example of jitai shippo (磁胎七宝), the technically demanding Japanese art of cloisonné enamel applied to porcelain rather than the more conventional metal foundation. Attribution to Takeuchi Chubei and the Shippo Gaisha: Takeuchi Chubei was an important Japanese enameler active during the Meiji period, particularly associated with the production of cloisonné enamel on porcelain. This specialized technique required close collaboration between porcelain manufacturers and master enamelers, with ceramic bodies produced in centers such as Seto and subsequently decorated with intricate wire-defined enamelwork in the Nagoya region. The attribution of the present monumental pair to Takeuchi Chubei is supported by significant stylistic and technical comparisons with signed examples offered at Christie's and documented works preserved in important Japanese and American museum collections. Of particular importance is a rare pair of cloisonné enamelled porcelain vases offered at Christie's, Japanese Craftsmanship: Art of the Meiji Period, Lot 86, bearing the signature Dainihon seizo Shippo gaisha kojin Takeuchi Chubei. The Christie's pair, measuring approximately 35.7 cm in height, incorporates elaborate scrolling motifs, stylized flowers, and richly colored geometric ornament. The distinctive decorative vocabulary bears particularly compelling similarities to the present monumental jars, especially the large turquoise and cobalt-blue scrolling compositions. A further important comparison is a signed cloisonné enamelled Arita porcelain vase offered at Christie's, measuring approximately 58 cm in height and bearing the signature Shippo Takeuchi Chubei. The auction catalogue references a closely related example preserved in the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Japan. Important Museum Comparisons: The significance of Takeuchi Chubei's work is further demonstrated by examples preserved in major institutional collections. Tokyo National Museum, Japan The museum preserves an important pair of large covered porcelain jars decorated with birds and flowers, dated 1881, with porcelain bodies attributed to Kawamoto Masukichi...

A large and exceptionally detailed Japanese cloisonné enamel and Satsuma ceramic vase dating to the Meiji period, circa 1880 to 1900. Standing an impressive 19 inches tall, the vase ...

An exceptional Japanese cloisonné enamel vase of the Meiji period, circa 1890, attributed to the celebrated Nagoya enamel master Hayashi Kodenji (1831–1915). Distinguished by its bri...

Set of four Awaji Pottery vases in organic, Art Nouveau forms with dusty blue glazes, circa 1910's and 1920's. Largest vase is 11" high, 6" diameter. Export marks impressed on bases....

An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, likely created during the Meiji period. Adorned with a dragon image made in cloisonne technique. The vase has a deep black background, whic...

This elegant pair of Japanese Imari porcelain vases, dating from the late 19th century during the Meiji period, circa 1880–1900), beautifully illustrates the refined artistry and dec...

This is a very old Japanese jar of Sue ware (Sueki), fired using a technique believed to have originally come from the Silla kingdom of the Korean peninsula. Similar vessel forms can...

This is a striking vintage Japanese cast bronze vase (chudo kabin) crafted by the metal artist Houn (峰雲). It comes complete with its original signed wooden box (tomobako) and an info...

A vintage Japanese black cloisonne enamel vase. Circa mid to late 19th century. The wide vase, raised on a base, with a tapered neck that widens slightly toward the top. It is lavish...

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Baluster shape, flower brunches and birds decor against turquoise background. ...

A gorgeous hand-painted Japanese Satsuma vase, Meigi, circa 20th century, Japan. Beautiful hand-painted detail of colorful flowers and spider mum flowers around finished with gold de...

Japanese Antique Tsubo, Pottery Jar is attributed to Shigaraki ware, estimated to date from mid Edo period, early 18th century. This old Shigaraki jar conveys a rich sense of expres...

An Art Nouveau Awaji vase, crafted on Japan’s Awaji Island in the early 1900s, reflecting the region’s celebrated ceramic tradition, known for bold decorative forms and experimental ...

A beautifully aged Japanese storage jar. It embodies the quiet strength of traditional, practical pottery. Its form is distorted. Distorted jars are not usually found on the market,...

A pair of identical antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, circa 1885. Baluster shape, solid base, pronounced neck. Golden stone flake ground,...

For your consideration, a vintage Japanese bronze bud vase featuring a textured greenish-blue verdigris patina. Typically mid-century modern or minimalist, often used for Ikebana. ...

Set of two beautiful Satsuma designed in Japan vases from the beginning of the 20th century , 1920s. Meiji-period. Hand-painted ceramic vases depicting men surrounding a geisha, fram...

Vintage Japanese blue and white vase with honeycomb pattern with quails and millet design. Made in Japan in the 1970s. Good vintage condition. Dimensions: Width: 12 cm / 4.7 inches ...

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

Japanese Porcelain Pair of Floor Vases in Cobalt Blue and Gilt Accents. Everted ruffled rim, enhance with gilt handles. Height 60 cm. Discover the elegance of Japanese craftsmanship ...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative Porcelain vase, intricately gilded and hand painted in hues of red, blue and gold on a striking globular body, a signed work by highly accl...

This is an antique flower vase with Takaoka bronze. It was made around 1930s in early Showa era and made in Takaoka city (Toyama prefecture, Japan). Dimensions: 16 x 16 x H22 cm.

A large pair of antique Japanese Totai Shippo cloisonne enamel and Satsuma porcelain vases, Meiji era, 1868 to 1912. Of a baluster form, on the b...

A pair of large symmetrical antique Japanese Meiji period enamel over brass vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck. Each vase is enameled with a polychrome ima...

A large masterpiece of Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase at an exceptional 10" height. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis...

A fine quality Japanese vase from the time of Emperor Meiji, 1868 to 1912. Of a baluster form with slightly lobed shoulders, the body is adorned with a finely detailed shaded cloison...

These are a very decorative pair of cloisonné vases, made in Japan and dating to the 19th Meiji Period, circa 1875. The vases have a good baluster shape with a circular form. They...

A striking Japanese cloisonne enamel vase from the Meiji period, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890. Standing 10 inches tall, the vase features a rich red ground and an ele...

Japanese cloisonné vase from the Meiji period. Brass body decorated with polychrome enamel in blue, green, white and iron red on a turquoise ground. Ornamented with floral and foliat...

A fine antique Japanese enamel vase. With wired cloisonne flowers against a red ginbari ground. The ginbari technique (similar to guilloc...

An unusual Japanese Satsuma-style moriage ceramic vase, richly decorated with a deep cobalt-blue ground, large hand-painted floral motifs and elaborate raised gilt ornamentation. Th...

An exceptional Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Meiji period, attributed to the workshop of Hayashi Kodenji, one of the most important masters of the Nagoya cloisonné school. ...

A striking and highly ambitious Japanese cloisonné enamel vase, remarkable for its monumental scale and dramatic dueling dragon composition, standing an impressive 25 inches tall. Se...

A monumental Japanese cloisonné enamel and ceramic vase dating to the late Meiji period, circa 1890 to 1912. Standing 22 1/4 inches tall, this impressive vase is approximately three ...

Shiro Kuramata's acrylic flower vase. Aluminium tube put into acrylic block. It's great work of Japanese minimalist style. Transparent body makes complex light reflections around. ...

This is an antique decorative posy vase. A Japanese, bronze Meiji period urn, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Adorned with superb relief bird figures over a wonderful bulb form Displaying a desirable aged patina with minimal weathering Bronze shows appealing tonality with a warm chestnut colouration Decorated with the hallmarks of the Meiji period of Japanese history (1868-1912) Wide flared rim with a flat top edge, with an opening diameter of 10cm (4'') Decorative relief birds sit prominently around the body Large phoenix type bird to the front fascia, the ground accentuated with engraved foliate patterns Traditional character mark can be found upon the base This is a fascinating antique decorative posy vase, with classical Japanese...

A Japanese Cloisonne enamel vase from the Meiji period (1868–1912), circa 1890. Standing 10 inches tall, the vase has a distinctive double gourd form, with a rounded lower body, narr...

A Japanese cloisonne enamel vase by the Inaba Company of Kyoto. The vase features a vibrant teal green ground decorated with flowering plum blossom branches. The delicate wirework ou...

An antique Japanese late Meiji era vase of a baluster shape with a narrow fluted neck. The metal vase is adorned with a polychrome image of a dragon made in the Cloisonne technique o...

A beautiful, perfectly shaped and balanced antique Bizen ware shibui sake bottle (tokkuri) vase by renowned Japanese master potter/artist Kaneshige Toyo (1896-1967) featuring a unique natural, wonderfully textured organic forming ash glaze. Kaneshige is universally considered to be the founder of modern Bizen pottery. In 1956, Kaneshige was certified as a Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural Heritage) for his work in Bizen Ware pottery/ceramics. Bizen Ware is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from the Bizen province, presently a part of the Okayama prefecture. It is considered one of the Six Ancient Japanese Kilns (along with Echizen ware, Seto ware, Shigaraki ware, Tamba ware, and Tokoname ware). The piece is signed/ sealed on the base with one of Kaneshige's traditional incised marks. A rather striking and engaging work. One of the best Kaneshige works we have come across. Scarce and hard to find in such an excellent condition. Would be a fantastic addition to any Japanese/Asian pottery or Bizen Ware collection or eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting. Kaneshige's work can be found in numerous prominent collections and museums including: Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Seto, Japan Brooklyn Museum, NY Hagi Uragami Museum, Yamaguchi, Japan Honolulu Art Museum, HI Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum, Kasama, Japan Indiana Art...

A beautiful set of 7 mini ceramic vases, each expertly handcrafted, hand-painted and glazed. The collection comprises a wonderful group of pastel hued vases including pink, blue, white, green. Each elegantly conceptualized, in a diversity of shapes and forms, ranging from traditional to modern. This sets has 3 diamond-facet pieces (back row) that are larger and highly artistic. Embracing the Japanese wabi...

A Texture Like No Other: This extraordinary Japanese vessel is a stunning example of mixed-media folk art. The surface is enveloped in layers of antique hand-made paper, painstakingl...

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel . The vase has a sphere shaped body and a wide fluted n...

A 19th Century Meiji Japanese Satsuna Enaneled Porcelain Vase. Measures 7" in width x 7" in depth x 12.25" in height.

A bronze vase of elegant bottle form, with a tall slender cylindrical neck rising from a full, rounded bulbous body. The surface is finished in a rich dark brown patina with natural variegated tonal highlights. The body is impressed with a square seal mark. The vase measures approximately 21 cm in height and 12.7 cm in diameter at its widest point. As a piece of some age, it shows minor wear and scratches consistent with the passage of time; it is not of recent manufacture, and such age-related surface characteristics should be expected. Tsuda Eiju...

A beautiful set of four mini ceramic vases, each expertly handcrafted and hand-painted, finished with a beautiful glaze. The delicate designs showcase a harmonious blend of cream and...

This is a very old ceramic vase made in Japan. It was made in the Edo period (1860s-1860s). It is called Shigaraki ware in Japan. This large vase was used to hold and carry tea leav...

A rare elegant Japanese vase cast of metal, possibly brass, featuring a baluster shaped body and a wide short neck. The surface is decorated with a delicate image of a thistle flowe...

A Fine and Large Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Silver Wire Cobalt Blue Vase – Hayashi School Masterpiece A stunning example of Japanese cloisonné artistry, this fine and large cobalt bl...

A finely executed and elegantly composed Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Showa period, attributed to the Ando Cloisonné Company—one of the most important and enduring produce...

An exceptional and visually commanding Japanese cloisonné enamel vase by Kumeno Teitaro, one of the most innovative and technically accomplished artists...

A large antique Japanese Meiji period vase attributed to Kyoto Shibata. Features vivid depictions of birds and floral motifs, showcasing the meticulous application of cloisonne ename...

A rare antique Japanese cloisonné enamel silver mounted and silver wire vase Late Meiji period circa 1895 . Elongated shape with pronounced neck. Cobalt blue ground color. The obvers...

A large antique Japanese Meiji era, 1868 to 1912, cloisonne enamel vase decorated with an image of tennin, a beautiful winged woman dressed in ornate kimono with a flowing scarf that...

Japan Meiji era-Taisho era (around 1868-1910) Made of brass and decorated with lotus flowers. it's very beautiful. The shape of this vase also spreads from bottom to top like a fl...

Exquisite very large contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative three-piece raised lidded jar, hand painted in underglaze blue and white , depicting a landscape from Japan's countrys...