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This whimsical plate shows numerous monkeys engaged in human like activities, including painting a scroll and opening a melon. The muted tones create a more subtle presentation than is typically seen in Meiji Period Satsuma. It measures 7.25" in diameter and dates about 1890. Condition is excellent.
This is an exquisite example of a Satsuma tray in the form of a fan. Each scene shows detail that is almost comparable to the work of Sozan. The condition is excellent with almost not signs of wear. The dimensions are 8" x 4.5" and it dates about 1900.
The band of figures wraps entirely around the vase and it appears depict a Boys' Day procession. There are beautiful reserves on both the upper and lower portions of the vase with the unusual use of white enamel over the gold on top. It is signed Kaburagi kin sei, a kiln more closely related to Kutani, yet the style is definitely Satsuma and the blank is earthenware. It dates about 1880 - 1890 and it measures 3.5" x 2". Overall condition is excellent with some excessive sticker res ...click for details
This is an interesting example of gosu blue or imperial Satsuma with a gold enameled floral decoration of swirling bands of gosu blue. The top is heavily decorated with geometric, floral and fish scale patterns, bordered by a Greek key pattern. It measures 6" x 5.25" and dates about 1870. The condition is excellent.
This is a tightly enameled teapot that shows very nice detail in the decoration. Other than the handle likely not being original, the condition of this teapot is excellent. It is signed Kinkozan in the cover and dates about 1900. It measures 3" x 4.25", excluding the handle.
There is a lot to look at in this bowl. Aside from the beautiful gold application there is minute enameling hidden throughout the interior scene. The exterior of the bowl contrasts the interior with soft shibui colors and more restrained decoration. It measures 6.2" x 2.25" and dates about 1880 - 1890. There is some age appropriate wear to the rim gilt, but the overall condition is very good.
This is a finely decorated with beautiful execution in both scenes and the reserves. Ranzan was not a prolific artist, but the pieces we have seen are typified by the thick style of gold application on this vase. It measures 5.9" x 2.9" and the condition is excellent. It dates about 1890.
This is a lovely 3 part censer with a reticulated cover and body. The shoulder is decorated with six overlapping scenes surrounded by floral reserves. Also notice the fine detail in the sculpted shishi heads. It measures 4.25" x 5" and dates about 1900. Condition is near mint with few signs of wear.
This vase has an appealing meiping form combined with a restrained floral and foliate motif. The flowers are raised, with the front and center flower having a very subtle rose colored hue to it. It measures 12.5" x 10" and dates about 1890 - 1910. The condition is excellent.
The decoration on this vase appears to Japanese influenced and it is a very unusual motif to see on famille noire. It dates mid to late 19th century and the condition is good. The dimensions are 12.75" x 6.5"
