This is an unusually decorated Kutani vase, with koi executed in fine detail. It is artist signed on the underside and in excellent condition. It measures 9.5" x 6" and dates about 1880 - 1900.
Each of these vases is nicely decorated with some unusual colors, not often seen in Imari. The gourd shape is aesthetically pleasing. The red Koransha mark dates them about 1880 and they are in excellent condition. The dimensions are 8" x 4.75".
This is a beautifully executed fish bowl or jardinière. The exterior is decorated with classic Fukagawa motifs of koi and irises while the interior shows a single large koi with maple leaves. Other than some surface scratching on the bottom of the interior, this piece is in excellent condition. It dates about 1920 - 1930 and measures 8" x 11.5".
The decoration on this vase is more in keeping with the work of Hichozan and is not typical of Koransha marked pieces. This vase is in excellent condition with few signs of wear and it measures 12" x 6". The red Koransha mark dates it about 1880.
Other than some expected minor surface wear, this item is in excellent condition. The gold and enamel work in the reserves is well defined and all of the faces are visible. It measures 10" x 8" x 6" and dates back to about 1860.
This is a very fine example of work from the Fukagawa porcelain studio, dating about 1900 - 1910. It is subtle and elegant, very much in Japanese taste. The condition is excellent throughout, with no signs of wear or damage. The dimensions are 8" x 6".
This item nicely complements the larger platter we are offering in the same form. This one measures 13.25" x 12.5" and dates about 1880. The condition is good with some minor surface wear and original fritting around the edges.
This is the largest platter in this form that we have owned, measuring 15.25" x 14.5". The condition is good, with some original fritting around the edges, along with minor surface wear. There are no breaks or damages to this item. It dates about 1880.
The color palette of this charger is quite unusual and the artwork very nice. There is some surface scratching to the enamel, but no breaks in the porcelain. It measures 13.5" in diameter and dates about 1880.
This slender vase shows a shoreline scene surrounded by moths over a pink floral ground. There is some minor wear near the top of the vase, but chips or restorations. It dates back to the late Meiji Period or early Taisho Period, about 1910 - 1920.
