Old ceramic Japanese kashiki deep dish in the shape of a “Sazae” turban shell. Written on the lid is “made by Matsuyama” and “kashiki” (dish for serving sweetmeats). On the reverse side, there is a signature, "Kei Ho-o En" with a seal. We are not quite sure if this is an original box. Late Edo/Meiji. A crack (enlarged photo #10) is a surface crack (do not go through to the other side), probably made inside kiln.
Approx. dimensions: 6 3/4" x 6" x 3 1/2" deep. ...click for details
A set of five Kyoyaki earthenware bowls finely enameled in tones of blue, green and gilt with stylized ryui fungus lappets interspersed with the flowers (or a plant) of ‘Four Noble Men’; plum blossom, orchid, chrysanthemum and bamboo. Each flower represents the four seasons. Signed on the bottom "Shosen". Meiji/Taisho period
Dimensions: Bowls are 5 3/8" (13.7cm) in diameter, 1 15/16" in height (w ...click for details
A Japanese earthenware hot water pourer (yuzamashi), decorated with shaped panels depicting landscapes and flowers and roundels, all on a gilt red ground, the base marked Kutani, Shoza. Meiji period.
A Japanese sake ewer (kurojoka) shaped as a minogame (mythical tortoise with a tail that symbolizes long life) covered with mottled brown, gray and yellow glaze, probably from Satsuma province in southern Kyushu Island.
Kuro (black) joka is a container that is used to heat "shochu" wine which is made from sweet potatoes. Shochu, started in Kagoshima has been a cheaper wine for common people. It is dif ...click for details
Beautiful early Satsuma vases from the late Edo to early Meiji. Both of the vases have the design of a pair of cranes under pine trees on both sides. There are young pairs with little birds on their side in between. Then, there is a panoramic view of small cranes flying over the trees descending toward the pair in the center. The scene is peaceful and happy. Pine trees and cranes symbolize longevity and the everlasting devotion of a couple. When pine needles fall to the ground, each falls a ...click for details
Japanese kanzashi hair accessory, Kogai hair pin. Very high quality. It looks much more antique than shown in photos. We need to take it out again and look into the material. 6 7/8 inches long.
Beautiful early Satsuma vases from the late Edo to early Meiji. Both of the vases have the design of a pair of cranes under pine trees on both sides. There are young pairs with their little birds on their side in between. Then, there is a panoramic view of small cranes flying over the trees decending toward the pair in the center which covers the entire vase. The scene is peaceful and happy. Pine trees and cranes symbolize longevity and the everlasting devotion of a couple. When pine needle ...click for details
This unique antique Japanese vase with four handles has a creamy grayish colored body with crackles and numerous pinholes. A couple of crackles are missing (shown in the photo) at the foot. It is 11 1/2 inches tall, circa early 1900s.
