Decorated with a floral and butterfly motif, this bowl shows artistic restraint used more commonly for the Asian market. The form is a ceremonial tea bowl or chawan and is used in the Japanese tea ceremony. It measures 3.25" x 5.5" and dates about 1890. Condition is excellent.
This vase has a pleasing globular shape and is decorated with two nicely detailed panels. The reserves are a combination of floral, geometric and fish scale patterns in a rich color palette. It signed Hozan on the underside and dates about 1900. The dimensions are 8" x 6" and the condition is very good, less some minor gilt wear on the rim.
This is a nicely decorated Satsuma kogo in a rectangular form with mitered corners. It measures 3.3" x 2.2" x 1". There are two tiny flakes on the inner rim, but they are insignificant and the overall condition is very good. It dates about 1900 - 1910.
This artist signed kogo is decorated with a finely detailed village scene and cherry blossoms in the background. Both sides of the interior are enameled with the 1000 butterfly pattern. The condition is excellent with no wear or damages. It measures 3.25" x .4" and dates about 1890 - 1900.
This is an elegant example of Senzan's work, showing well detailed butterflies in a net. The condition is excellent with no wear to the gold or enamel. It measures 5" x 2" and dates about 1900 - 1920.
This is a nicely enameled Japanese Satsuma earthenware brush pot with three scenes. The reserves are decorated with the 1000 butterfly pattern, showing excellent detail. The condition is excellent, with little to no wear and no chips or lines. It measures 4" x 4 1/3" and dates about 1880 - 1890.
The artwork is quite fine on this vase and the gold is applied in classic Meizan style, as are the geometric reserves. However, it is signed Juzan. The condition is perfect with no visible signs of wear and no restorations. The dimensions are 6.5" x 3.5" and it dates near 1880.
This globular earthenware vase depicts the 7 gods of good fortune, enameled in fine detail. It is very atypical of work done by Kinkozan, but interesting nonetheless. The condition is excellent and it dates about 1900 - 1920. The dimensions are 9.5" x 8.5".
This is a nice example of Ryozan's work with an intense 1000 butterfly completely covering the interior of the bowl. The exterior shows four scenes depicting various daily activities of the 19th century. The condition is excellent with little to wear. It measures 5" x 2" and dates about 1890. The underside has a large Yasuda studio mark and a Ryozan signature.
The work in the reserves is finely detailed in gold, silver and enamel, which shows up nicely on the teal ground. The reverse side has an impressed Kinkozan signature. It measures 8.5" in diameter and the condition is excellent, showing little to no wear. This plate dates about 1900.