From the Edo to the Taisho period, Japanese porcelain developed its own character between sometsuke and painted decoration. This section features a Kutani set of ten plates, hand-painted old Kutani dishes, large Taisho-period platters, and various ceramic figures—suitable for collecting as well as for use on the everyday table.
This Japanese porcelain sweets plate with tokusa (horsetail) pattern is a classic, elegant piece of Japanese tableware, widely used to serve wagashi (Japanese sweets) or other snacks. Plates of this kind are loved for their distinctive tokusa pattern and fine porcelain.
This Japanese hand-painted porcelain commemorative plate is a collector's piece of real artistic and cultural significance. Its fine hand-painted design and quality porcelain make it ideal for display and collecting.
A tiger figure in Japanese Kutani ware, accompanied by its original tomobako. Kutani ware is famous for its vivid colours and lively designs, and this tiger figure is a representative example of the craft, rendering the fierce image of the tiger in finely worked ceramic. In Japanese culture the tiger symbolises strength and courage; this piece has considerable artistic value and is also an excellent choice for enhancing the feng shui of the home.
A Japanese white porcelain (hakuji) incense box with a snake motif, retaining all its detail and high-quality workmanship. The design is elegant, with the traditional white porcelain tone and a finely rendered snake motif, showing the refinement of traditional Japanese handcraft. It is in good condition and comes with its original tomobako, preserving its original character in full. Suitable for everyday use, it is also a fine choice for collecting or as a gift, letting its owner enjoy the beauty of classical Japanese culture.
This ceramic mask is double-sided. One side is an elegant, finely rendered Waka-onna (young woman) mask, representing the role of a young woman in traditional Noh theatre: gentle and graceful with a serene expression, it shows the dignified softness of the classical Japanese woman. The other side is a highly charged erotic scene depicting a man and a woman in Heian-period dress making love, bold in detail yet still artistic, an extension of the Japanese shunga tradition. This is not a mass-produced piece; it is likely a handmade folk-craft wall hanging, with a thick ceramic body and full, vivid painted colour, making a strong impression both in the hand and to the eye. A hanging hole at the top allows it to be hung directly on the wall, and either side can be displayed, so it is both practical and decorative.
This music box is an elegant early Japanese art object with a strong Shōwa style, finely made and with delicately carved details. Its style reflects the homage to and absorption of European art in Japan at the time, displaying a refined artistic beauty.
This Turkish ceramic bowl is made using traditional handmade pottery techniques and fully reflects the rich history and distinctive artistic style of Turkish culture. Turkish ceramics have a long history and are known worldwide for their intricate patterns and bright colours, and this bowl is a fine expression of that art.
The sometsuke (blue-and-white) stem cup is a typical traditional Japanese craft object with a strongly East Asian cultural character, often used at banquets, ceremonies or in daily life to hold food or drink. This vintage piece dates from the Shōwa period and shows the elegant beauty of Japanese blue-and-white porcelain. Its tall form and flowing lines give it an air of simplicity and refinement.
A Japanese ceramic hibachi whose simple, practical design combines traditional craft with modern needs. In traditional Japanese homes, hibachi were widely used to warm the hands or heat a room; this small portable hibachi was designed for carrying and for indoor display. Moderate in size, it is both practical and attractive.
A small jewelry cabinet made in Kobe in 1952, crafted in STERLING SILVER. The double-door body is finely engraved with flowers and foliage, and the doors, hinges and clasps show layers of classical metalwork. Over the years the silver has naturally oxidized into varied tones and signs of use, making the delicate engraving stand out more vividly in light and shadow.
Wearing an ornate jeweled crown, draped in celestial robes and necklaces, the figure sits in the "royal ease" posture, one leg raised and the other hanging naturally, capturing the graceful, relaxed pose of Water-Moon Guanyin. The face is lowered with a calm expression, and the bronze-toned finish is naturally deep and steady — well suited to a tea room, study or quiet space.
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