*** | A large Japanese Imari porcelain charger, decorated to the centre with a ho-o bird framed by a border of three panels variously decorated with landscapes. Diameter 46 cm | *** | |
*** | A Japanese studio pottery vase of cube shape, decorated with gestural foliage in the manner of Kanjiro Kawai in panels on a tenmoku ground. Height 16 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of Japanese Imari bottle vases, traditional patterns and colourway. Height 31 cm. | *** | |
*** | A pair of 19th century Japanese Kutani tall cylinder vases, decorated with birds and blossom within circular and larger panels, a profusion of birds to the top panels, gilt enrichments, character marks in overglaze red to the base. Height 33.8 cm | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Imari charger, decorated to the centre with a floral design and framed by panels of fenced gardens and quatrefoil panels decorated with stylised lotus flowers. Diameter 39.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A large Japanese Satsuma earthenware baluster vase painted with figures in a landscape and richly gilded. Height 32 cm | *** | |
*** | An early 20th century Japanese large Satsuma vase, painted and gilded with an encircling band of processional women, florals including cherry blossoms encircle the rims. Painted marks to the base, height 45 cm. | *** | |
*** | A large Japanese Imari porcelain vase, ovoid shape with flaring neck, decorated with panels of figures in landscapes and a ground of brocade and sand patterns in typical colours, height 48.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A large Satsuma vase, decorated with two 'brocade' framed panels, one depicting three boys playing with daimyos' signalling batons (saihai) and fan (gunpai): the other with a vanquished samurai and victor bearing a naginata pole arm. The vase of ovoid… | *** | |
*** | A pair of Japanese Meiji period miniature fine Satsuma vases, hexagonal baluster form, decorated with geisha and samurai figures within extensive landscape panels, finely gilded, each signed. Heights 9 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of Japanese Satsuma earthenware miniature censers, quatrefoil section, painted with figures in interiors, signed, height 6 cm | *** | |
*** | Tatsuzo Shimaoka, 1961 stoneware yunomi, pressed rope design with inlaid glaze and iron brushed band and dot decoration, height 8.6 cm. Graeme Storm, label attached ' 1961: Bought Kyoto From Maruzen. Yunomi By Shimaoka (Pupil Hamada). Provenance: From the… | *** | |
*** | Tatsuz 'Shimaoka (Japanese 1919-2007) stoneware studio pottery dish, inlaid rope pattern with pale slip. Short foot. Impressed potter's mark, diameter 20.8 cm. Provenance: Ex. The collection of Len Castle. | *** | |
*** | An oriental porcelain 12 sided shallow dish of Kakiemon style with restrained polychrome painted decoration of birds and flowers. Width 25.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A hand-painted Imari lamp base, circa 1900 vase repurposed as lamp. Lion mask detail with yellow highlights. With cream shade, height 37 cm (base only). | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Sumida Gawa teapot in the form of a conch shell, the front decorated with two children in relief playing, in traditional red, blue, green and black colourway, signature plaque to back, the handle of woven wicker. 12 x 11 cm | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Japanese Imari charger, with scalloped rim, decorated to the centre with a vase of flowers framed by a border of various shaped panels decorated with flowers, diaper patterns and mon. Diameter 42 cm | *** | |
*** | Takeichi Kawai attributed square section vase, variously painted decorated panels, the square section neck set at a diamond form angle, red/brown and dark olive green brushed glazed highlights. Unmarked. Height 20.5 cm. Provenance: Ex. the collection of a… | *** | |
*** | Takeichi Kawai attributed bottle form vase, tapered round base with hexagonal flat shoulders, baluster neck and flared rim, speckled blue and mottled dark olive brown glaze. Unmarked. Height 26 cm. Provenance: Ex. the collection of a N.Z. artist based in… | *** | |
*** | Two Meiji period Fukagawa bowls, the exterior decorated with trees, the interior with a carp and waves, stylised Mt. Fuji mark to base. 20 x 30 cm and 18 x 25 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Satsuma earthenware statue of Jurojin, the god of longevity stands holding a gnarled staff and stroking his long beard. His robe patterned with motifs incorporating the imperial motifs of chrysanthemum and artemisia. Marked Satsuma and signed under the… | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Sumidagawa bowl, decorated with figures to the rim and a house to the interior, in traditional colours. 18 cm x 9 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** | |
*** | Large Japanese ovoid pot, tenmoku glazed. 24 x 26 cm | *** | |
*** | Two late 19th century Japanese Imari chargers, polychrome panelled designs with gilt enrichments, incorporating shishi, birds and florals. Diameter 330 & 31 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma lidded egg form box, finely decorated with an extensive mountainous harbour scene, the base with an encircling trellis band highlighted with butterflies, raised on three small decorated feet. Gilt Kinkozan mark. Length 9.8 cm. | *** | |
*** | An unusual Japanese Satsuma hexagonal section vase with polychrome Egyptian revival decoration. Painted seal mark. Height 24 cm | *** | |
*** | A Japanese circular Imari charger, decorated with a vase of flowers framed by madoe panels of landscapes and moths. Diameter 40.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Sumida Gawa vase, square form with pinched neck, decorated with a young boy and an elderly man in relief, traditional red ground with heavy blue trickle glaze to top. Signature plaque to back. 12 x 31 cm | *** | |
*** | A Meiji period Satsuma tea set, teapot, sugar, cream and six cups, eight saucers, decorated with Japanese women and children in outdoor scenes, cobalt ground with gilt embellishments, some old damage. | *** | |
*** | A large old Japanese Kutani porcelain covered vase, with original internal lid, painted in polychrome with a kingfisher, fish and flowers. Painted character marks on base. Height on wood stand 39 cm | *** | |
*** | A fine Japanese Koransha porcelain vase, ovoid shape, decorated with two carp in blue and gilt. Orchid mark and signed under the base. Height 18 cm | *** | |
*** | A Satsuma earthenware cabinet bowl, circular lobed shape, the interior decorated in fine gilt and enamels with birds amongst blossom in a river landscape, the exterior with prunus blossom and flowers on a blue ground. Calligraphic inscription and… | *** | |
*** | A large Satsuma vase, ovoid, decorated with two panels of figures on a cobalt ground. Signature panel under the base. Height 37 cm | *** | |
*** | An Satsuma millefiori decorated jar and cover, inverse baluster shape with domed cover, decorated in polychrome and gilt with a profusion of flowers. Signature mark under base, with wooden stand. Height 23.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A vintage Japanese large lidded red ground Satsuma jar on stand, panels of blossom and bamboo on a ground decorated with multiple children figures, conforming stand and lid with shishi finial. Height 84 cm | *** | |
*** | Japanese 'Chittering' plate, Diameter 25 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of Kutani porcelain bottle vases, decorated in iron-red and gilt with panels of dragons and phoenixes amongst fiery clouds, the tall slender necks decorated with panels of birds and flowers. On wooden stands. Each height 30 cm | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Japanese Kutani large cylinder vase, finely decorated with exotic birds within a floral landscape, decorative trellis panelled borders, gilt enrichments. Height 37 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of early 20th century Japanese Kutani vases, baluster form, traditional painted panel design of figures in floral landscapes, gilt enrichments, hair crack to top rim of one vase. Painted marks to base, height 31 cm. | *** | |
*** | A pair of Meiji Japanese Satsuma bottle vases, traditional panelled decoration with figures and geometric patterns. Red painted marks to base, height 31 cm. | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Japanese Imari charger, traditional panelled design, with gilt enrichments, incised square mark to reverse. Diameter 39.8 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Bizen studio pottery vase, orb form with matte variable tan glaze to the shoulder, the dark brown body with feldspar inclusions. Height 23 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Bizen studio pottery specimen vase, tapered form. Height 18 cm. | *** | |
*** | A pair of Japanese Meiji period imari chargers, scalloped rim, the centre decorated with basket of flowers, the border with further florals in traditional imari colours. Diameter 34 cm. | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Japanese Imari charger, traditional paneled decoration including lotus ponds. Gilt enrichments, diameter 39.8 cm. | *** | |
*** | A large Japanese wall charger, decorated with blue painted chrysanthemums on red, gilt highlights. The back rim with two suspension holes and painted blue character marks, diameter 46 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Sumida Gawa lidded jar in the form of a crouching man, the lid with an elderly gent at the handle in traditional red, green and brown colourway, signature plaque to back. Height 18 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, ovoid shape, each decorated with two panels depicting samurai in a landscape before Mt Fuji, and figures including geisha in a garden scene, both panels on a blue background decorated with scattered gilt mons and tendrils… | *** | |
*** | Japanese Kutani porcelain charger with profuse painted and gilded decoration of painted character marks, Meiji period C1890. Two fine hair cracks. | *** | |
*** | A c.1900 Japanese Kutani vase, baluster form, flattened flower form handles, two large panels of processional figures and geishas within an extensive garden, decorative framing with gilt enrichments, character marks in red painted to the base. Height 33.5… | *** | |
*** | A large 19th century Japanese Arita porcelain charger, decorated with stylised florals as a central medallion and broad border, the rim with serpentine edge. Old David Cooke (antique dealer) label on reverse. Diameter 460. | *** | |
*** | Two 19th century Japanese sake bottles, brushed calligraphy. With old Hanna family note 'Kyoto Japan Bought 1964'. Heights 23 cm and 19 cm | *** | |
*** | Thirteen, mainly Japanese, small pottery pieces, includes teapots, yunomi, etc. | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Bizen studio pottery vase, wood-fired glaze effects, cylinder form with lug handles. Height 230 | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Kutani deep walled bowl, octagonal shape, the interior decorated with scroll panels to the walls and birds in a garden to the well. The exterior with green glaze and foliate tendrils. Diameter 18.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A small fine quality Meiji period Satsuma vase of baluster form, flaring rim, decorated with two panels of children, insects and florals in traditional colours. Height 9 cm | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Imari large baluster lidded jar traditional decoration including geisha in panels, the field with rosettes of various trellis and wave forms. Mid/late 20th century. | *** | |
*** | A vintage Japanese Sumida pottery vase of barrel form, the open mouth top with heavy a dribbled glaze in black, red, green and pale tones, the front with three applied sculpted relief monkeys perched upon rocky edges, one holding an egg, Ban-ni signature… | *** | |
*** | A pair of Japanese Arita bottle vases, decorated in underglaze blue with flowering cherries and rocky gardens. Height 20 cm | *** | |
*** | An early 20th century Japanese porcelain winter scene painted and enamel vase, baluster form, the extensive winter scene landscape including a lake and eagle, gilt highlighted encircling borders. Height 24.5 cm | *** | |
*** | An early 20th century Japanese Awaji pottery monochrome glazed vase, the long neck specimen vase with ovoid body in a striking blue glaze, height 30 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Japanese porcelain shallow dish decorated with a wheel and floral pattern. Provenance: Walter Kendal Tresize collection. Diameter 21 cm. | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Japanese Kutani lidded pot, finely decorated with peacock and exotic birds amongst florals, traditional gilt highlights, height 23.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase, swollen foot, painted with three portrait panels on a floral brocade background, the cover surmounted by a seated Buddhist figure. Chip to foot. Height 30 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of Japanese porcelain lidded vases, hexagonal baluster shape painted in the manner of Mokubei with figures on a red ground in panels reserved on floral backgrounds, height 33 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Satsuma jar and cover, decorated in polychrome and gilt with birds and flowers, signed under the base, with wooden stand. Height 18 cm | *** | |
*** | A late 19th century Japanese Kutani tall cylinder vase, traditionally decorated with blossom and birds, a peacock pair to one panel, moulded captured ring handles, character marks in red to the base. Height 30 cm | *** | |
*** | A fine quality Japanese Meiji period two-handled basket vase beautifully woven with traditional designs and a trailing vine. Signature to base. Height 28.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Bizen studio pottery vase, mallet-formed body, wood fired glaze effects with gloss glaze and matte sections, bulbous top. Height 23.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Meiji Nabeshima dish, finely decorated with circular designs within a square trellis, blue, turquoise and red tones, diameter 15 cm. | *** | |
*** | An old Japanese bronzed shell vase, a little boy climbing on the side of the shell. 11 cm x 9 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** | |
*** | A fine Japanese enamel vase, deep teal green with floral decoration under the enamel, white metal base and rim. The base with the mark of Ando Jubei (1876-1953). Height 24 cm. | *** | |
*** | A fine Japanese Satsuma earthenware large vase, ovoid shape, decorated with a panel depicting a nobleman and attendant in a pavilion interior, another panel to the reverse decorated with Manchurian cranes in a garden; the field decorated with numerous… | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Sumida Gawa lidded jar in the form of a crouching man, the lid with a monkey as the handle, in traditional red, green and brown colourway, signature plaque to back. Height 18 cm | *** | |
*** | A Satsuma earthenware vase, squat ovoid shape, decorated with exotic birds amongst foliage, signed under the base; along with a Satsuma two-handled lidded sugar basin and a miniature teapot. | *** | |
*** | A pair of Satsuma earthenware jars and covers, ovoid shape, decorated in enamels and gilt with a profusion of flowers. Signed under the base. Height 14.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Bizen studio pottery cylindrical lidded jar, throwing marks evident to side, incised calligraphy, the flat lid with lug handle. Height 23.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A large Japanese blue and white Arita circular charger, painted with a mountainous landscape. Diameter 46 cm. | *** | |
*** | A pair of Meiji Kutani vases, decorated with panels of flowers, birds and outdoor scenes, seal mark to base, one rim with chipping. Height 37 cm | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Arita carafe and cover with saucer, decorated in underglaze blue with songbird perched amongst flowers. Impressed mark. Minute chip to stopper, height 34 cm | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Arita carafe with cover and saucer, decorated in underglaze blue with figures in a landscape. Minute chip to stopper, height 36 cm | *** | |
*** | Four Japanese graduating Onda Village circular pottery dishes, three classically decorated with radiating glazed design. Diameters 13 cm, 16 cm, 26 cm and 41.5 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Denis and Joy Hanna. | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Bizen studio pottery vase, ovoid body, variable restrained glaze effects. Height 29.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A pair of Satsuma earthenware vases, hexagonal ovoid shape, decorated with portraits of Immortals and a dragon. Seal mark signature under the base. Height 13 cm | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Japanese Kutani quatrefoil bowl, similar to above, six character marks in red to the base. Width 25 cm | *** | |
*** | A Japanese ceramic model of a shishi, the temple dog sits, its forepaws raised on a large mallet. Height 37 cm | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase, baluster form, three panels finely decorated with multiple figures, cobalt blue ground, elaborate gilt enrichments, black tablet mark to base with gilt calligraphy and mon. Height 21.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Imari porcelain wine bottle (Tokuri) complete with stopper, the entire baluster body decorated with flowering tendrils in iron red, cobalt blue and gilt. Height 23 cm | *** | |
*** | A Satsuma Dragonware large bowl, the interior decorated in enamels and gilt with Buddhist Rakan and a dragon in a landscape flanked by pavilions, the exterior decorated with two dragons and the Shimazu mon, marked under the base 'Dai Nihon, Satsuma… | *** | |
*** | Japanese polychrome Imari charger, decoration of shishi and traditional panelled motifs, water gilded highlights, diameter 30.8 cm | *** | |
*** | A fine quality Japanese Satsuma circular bowl on short foot, decorated with figures and richly gilded. Seal mark on base. With wood stand. Diameter 15 cm | *** | |
*** | A small fine Satsuma lidded jar, the exterior and lid profusely decorated with fish on a gilded ground, seal mark to base. On turned stand. Height 14.5 cm (on stand). | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Kutani baluster vase, decorated with exotic birds including a peacock amongst blossoms, ornate gilt enrichments, six character marks in overglaze red to the base. Height 24 cm | *** | |
*** | A Japanese Imari circular charger, painted with panels of figures and birds. Painter's mark on reverse. Diameter 40 cm | *** | |
*** | A large Japanese Imari porcelain charger, decorated to the centre with chrysanthemums framed by a border of six panels variously decorated with flowers and blossom trees. Diameter 46 cm | *** | |
*** | A large Japanese blue and white Arita porcelain charger, of circular shape, painted with a lake scene. Diameter 47 cm | *** | |