Japonisme Decorative Objects

An exceptional late 19th-century French enameled earthenware vase by Jules Vieillard & Cie of Bordeaux, dating to circa 1880. An elaborate example of French Japonisme pottery, co...

Mid Century Brass Sculpture of a Koi Fish. Overall good condition, Few spots of patina visible from age and use. Late 20th Century.

Théodore Deck (1823-1891) Monumental Pair of Japonisme Dragon Cache-pots France, circa 1875 A rare and impressive pair of turquoise-glazed, the famous "Blue Decl", faïence Cache-Pot...

Set of two beautiful Satsuma designed in Japan vases from the beginning of the 20th century , 1920s. Meiji-period. Hand-painted ceramic vases depicting men surrounding a geisha, fram...

Famously from Hokkaido and northern Japan, this large, intricately hand-carved bear statue with a fish in its maw is a traditional Ainu folk handicraft. In Ainu spirituality, bears...

Vintage pair of cast iron 'Heron' garden sculptures - suitable for indoor/outdoor use - featuring a great aged patina with remnants of a polychrome painted finish in areas - articula...

This is a bonsai creation by Japanese artist Yumiko Kuwahata. It is made from washi paper, clay, and fabric. The ceramic vessels are personally selected by the artist, who visits ki...

This is a bonsai creation by Japanese artist Yumiko Kuwahata. It is made from washi paper, clay, and fabric. The ceramic vessels are personally selected by the artist, who visits ki...

An elegant antique Japanese box in black lacquered wood, decorated with a delicate gold motif depicting a bird perched on a flowering branch, acco...

A pair of late 19th-century English copper candlesticks combining Japonisme influence with the decorative vocabulary of the Aesthetic Movement. Handcrafted in copper, each candlestic...

Stylized fish standing upright on their crossed tails. The details are rendered in relief, allowing the silver-plated surfaces to alternate between strong reflections and deeper area...

Presenting a beautiful large vintage Japanese bronzed sculpture of Toba on his Mule. Some might say ‘Monumental’ .. being 34 inches tall ...

This mid-18th century First Period Worcester Porcelain bowl was made in England circa 1755. It is hand-painted in the beautiful Worcester Imari style ”Fan Pattern.” The pattern is al...

Large Royal Crown Derby style 'Imari' pattern centerpiece, profusely hand-painted decorated with rich, vibrant colors and gilt, unusual seaweed and floral ...

Rectangular Japanese box in lacquered papier-mâché with hand-painted decoration, Japan, 19th century. An elegant rectangular box in black lacquered papier-mâché, adorned with a delicate hand-painted design depicting cranes among reeds in a landscape inspired by Japanese artistic tradition. Executed in subtle shades of gray, gold, and brown against a deep black background, this composition evokes the serenity and refinement of Meiji-era decorative arts. The exquisite decoration, combined with the simplicity of the form, testifies to the craftsmanship of 19th-century Japanese artisans. Originally intended for storing documents, accessories, or precious objects, this box is now valued as both a collector's item and a decorative piece. A representative piece of the enduring passion for Japanese art, prized for its timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship. Style : Japonisme Japanese decorative art Meiji period Orientalist Japanese lacquer Late 19th century Main characteristics : Rectangular box with lid Black lacquered papier-mâché Hand-painted decoration Crane and aquatic plant motif Handcrafted Beautiful patina of age Japan, 19th century Decorative and collectible object Keywords : Japanese papier-mâché box, antique Japanese box, lacquered papier-mâché box, Meiji period box, Japanese decorative box, hand-painted lacquer box, crane motif box, oriental storage box, antique Japanese lacquerware...

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Gold Maki-e Wood Letter Opener Japan Wood, lacquer, paint c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 28cm Dating to the Meiji period, this superb letter...

Tiffany's clock case with enamel roman numbers and bronze snake dials. At the top, the clock is adorned with an Indian palace gallery and dome that has a crane finial over it and dragon head legs. The rectangular clock...

This is a bonsai creation by Japanese artist Yumiko Kuwahata. It is made from washi paper, clay, and fabric. The ceramic vessels are personally selected by the artist, who visits ki...

Antique Japanese Lacquered Box. Offered is a beautifully detailed Japanese lacquered box that dates to the 1920's. This decorative box is artful...

Japanese Double-cut (Niju-giri) Flower Container (Hanaire) for ikebana tea ceremony. 1st half of 20th century. Cut from a single piece of bamboo with root section and openings for two tier flower arrangement, Niju-ike, copper cups...

A stunning pair of ceramic vases with gilt, paint and high-relief decoration by imperial artist Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916, also known as Miyagawa Kozan) circa 1876-81 (late Meiji period). These vases belong to early period (1876-1881) of Kozan's repertoire, during which time the high relief sculpturing (known as Takauki ware) was used as a distinguished technique on top of the traditional gilt and paint ornaments of satsuma ware. Due to the relatively limited production and the fragile nature of these wares, not a large quantity of the examples remained in the first place, not mentioning a fine matching signed pair in such impressive sizes. Not only a rarity, this pair of vases is also superb in workmanship, thus the fine example of the work from that short and unique period of the artist's career before he switched to the underglaze period. In a conceptually mirrored fashion, the surface is richly decorated with flying cranes among large lotus leaves and flower, like an idyllic aqua scenery of pure poetry on a circular scroll. The high-relief appliques were rendered and composed in realistic fashion but with a dramatic touch. They are literally about to break the surface free, alive and in motion. The dark colors of the glaze were used to set a moody tone. The approach to create this type of ornamentations is more akin to sculpturing an ink painting in three-dimension than ceramic making. It is not hard to imagine the demand of both the artistry and the technique. Both vases were signed as "Makuzu Kozan Kiln" and each further with another name and seal, which are most likely the individual artist involved in the making process. Similar signatures can be seen in the reference book below. For similarly Takauki vases, see Miyagawa Kozan Makuzu...

Japanese Large Cloisonné Vase in Midnight Blue w/ Flowers and Birds, Ca. 1900/1910 DIMENSIONS: Height: 46 inches Diameter: 51.5 inches ABOUT This exquisite vase is a remarkable te...

Japanese lacquered papier-mâché box with hand-painted decoration, Japan, 19th century. A refined black lacquered papier-mâché box adorned with a rich polychrome decoration depicting...

Rare market-fresh pair of Chrysanthemum sterling silver 9-light candelabra. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1892. Massive baluster shaft on 4 round knobbed supports, each ...

A mid-20th century Japanese Satsuma vase with figures. Satsuma ware is a style of Japanese earthenware originally from the Satsuma region of what is today southern Kyushu. There are two distinct categories of this ware: The original plain dark clay early Satsuma...

Japanese Emperor Shōwa Period Tamba-Ware Textured Glazed Vase, Ca. 1970 Emperor Shōwa Period - from 1926 to 1989/1990 Signed. DIMENSIONS Width: 8 inches Height: 5.5 inches ABOUT ...

This is a bonsai creation by Japanese artist Yumiko Kuwahata. It is made from washi paper, clay, and fabric. The ceramic vessels are personally selected by the artist, who visits ki...

Japanese porcelain vase delicately hand painted on an craquelure oatmeal colored ground. The brightly colored design is of prunus blossoms, chrysanthemums and several roosters all ou...

Danish Japanese Style Pottery Bowl with Lid

This is a bonsai creation by Japanese artist Yumiko Kuwahata. It is made from washi paper, clay, and fabric. The ceramic vessels are personally selected by the artist, who visits ki...

PAIR OF JAPANESE VASE Japanese, Meiji period (1868-1912), in bronze with relief decoration of dragons, everyday figures and fish. Dimensions: Height: 45 cm

19th Century Japanese Burl Wood Bowl Ne-bachi Kibachi Japanese burl wood bowl (Ne-bachi 根鉢 or Kibachi 木鉢), 19th century. Carved from a single piece of burl wood, its wild, organic ...

This is a vintage Japanned pen box. A Japanese, lacquered Papier-mâché calligrapher's quill case, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Charming desktop pen case, ideal for col...

Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Seating Samurai, Ca. 1800 DIMENSIONS Height: 16 inches Width: 19 inches Depth: 10 inches ABOUT Musha Ningyō (武者人形)- Literal meaning: "Warrior Dolls...

A Very Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase with Scalloped Top. The body of the vase is complete with two main cartouches and two smaller cartouches which flank the vase...

4 Small Lacker boxes on a tray. Mother of Pearl inlay. Inside the boxes. Lots off Bone fiches. I think a game. Very good condition.

1900 Japanese Satsuma porcelain huge vase with Samurai scenes.

Théodore Deck (1823-1891) A 19th French Japonisme Cache-Pot, circa 1875 A Polychrome Enameled Faience Round-Shaped Cachepot and Jardinière Hand-painted design in the Japonisme Aesthe...

Japanese Meiji Period Elaborate Bunraku Puppeta. 19th Century Meiji Period (1868-1912) Minor wear to textiles, fine antique condition, Original Bamboo display stand. DIMENSION Height: 33 inches Width: 18 inches Depth: 9 inches ABOUT Bunraku (puppet) depicting the warrior Minamoto Yoshistune his head carved of wood and covered in a fine white gofun with painted details, face of a handsome youth with trigger mechanism allowing for the eyebrows to raise and lower and the eyes to shift from side, is wearing military armor with signature dragon on his breastplate ,brocade patterning of his thick obi tie, sumptuous silk brocade kimono and brocade hakama trousers with the Minamoto Clan pattern, silk tabi socks...

This exquisite antique tabletop picture frame beautifully combines Art Nouveau elegance with strong Japonist influence. Crafted from gilt bronze, it features a striking contrast betw...

Name: Amahare Hall clock created with antique Japanese clock and steel. This piece is a modern transformation of an antique clock.Black painted steel frame with small yellow glass ta...

Fine and Large Japanese Champleve Censer Late 19 century Height: 26 inches Width: 18 inches

This pair of black vases with gilded Japanese decoration was made by the Val Saint-Lambert crystal works around 1880. Founded in 1826, the Val Sa...

Round black-painted metal tray with white decoration, France, 1960s. Elegant decorative tray in black lacquered metal adorned with a delicate engraved or painted design of two stylized birds reminiscent of phoenixes or Asian-inspired roosters. The contrast between the matte black background and the delicate white design gives it a refined and graphic aesthetic typical of 1960s decor...

Vintage Royal Satsuma Japanese Hand-Painted Urn Style Vase, a Pair This exquisite pair of vintage Royal Satsuma vases showcases the timeless arti...

This is a bonsai creation by Japanese artist Yumiko Kuwahata. It is made from washi paper, clay, and fabric. The ceramic vessels are personally selected by the artist, who visits ki...

This exceptional pair of Japanese hand-painted porcelain wall pockets dates to the early 20th century, circa 1910–1920, a period defined by the international fascination with refined...

Carved solid mahogany Koi fish with lightly painted accents Massive fish 5" deep by 24" high by 24" long

Japonesque applied sterling silver bowl. Made by Whiting in New York, ca 1885. Curved and tapering; raised and spread foot. Chased and applied bamboo shoots as well as a beetle—a big...

This is a bonsai creation by Japanese artist Yumiko Kuwahata. It is made from washi paper, clay, and fabric. The ceramic vessels are personally selected by the artist, who visits ki...

Japanese Edo Period Saga Ningyo, Ca. 1850 DIMENSIONS Height: 9.5 inches Width: 6 inches Depth: 5 inches

Collection of ten Japanese bronze vases, Japan, 20th century. They all exhibit sculptural forms and have a wide range of patinas from deep browns to warty verdigris greens. The large...

Vintage Japanese Landscape Music Box with Swiss Reuge Movement, Footed Wooden Jewelry Box, circa 1960s An elegant and highly decorative vintage wooden music box, handcrafted in a refined Japanese style and raised on delicate feet. The hinged lid is beautifully adorned with a finely hand-painted landscape scene depicting a river with a boat, framed by mountains and flowering red trees in the manner of traditional Japanese scenic art. Executed in warm tones of gold, red, green, and soft earth hues, the romantic composition evokes the charm of Meiji-inspired lacquerware and hand-colored Japanese landscapes. The polished wooden body features decorative inlaid detailing along the beveled edges, while the interior is lined in rich red felt, ideal for storing jewelry or treasured keepsakes. Fitted with a Swiss Reuge musical movement, the box begins to play upon opening. Renowned for precision craftsmanship since 1865, Reuge music mechanisms are highly sought after by collectors for their quality and enduring musical performance. A beautiful collectible and decorative accent for a vanity, desk, or tabletop. Dimensions: 4.5" W × 6" D × 2.5" H Materials: Wood, lacquer finish, felt lining, Swiss Reuge mechanism Origin: Japan / Switzerland movement Period: Circa 1960s Condition: Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age; music mechanism functions properly. Keywords / Meta Tags: Japanese music box...

This is a small antique seamstress' button box. A Japanese, brass decorative tin, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Delicately crafted bo...

Japanese Meiji Period Glazed Katan Ware Peacock, ca. 1890 DIMENSIONS: Height: 5.5 inches Depth: 9 inches Width: 3.5 inches ABOUT This finely craft...

Vintage Japanese Jewelry Box. Box is lacquered in classic black and red, featuring hand-painted floral and geometric designs throughout. The tiered form cover is topped with a carved...

Japanese, Meiji Period. An antique bronze vase constructed in bronze. The vase features several traditional designs including lotus blossoms, birds in flight and other floral detail...

A charming and high quality pair of French 19th century Japonisme st. Cloisonné and Ormolu vases. Each stunning vase is raised by a square pierced Ormolu base supporting the sumptuou...

Baccarat Japonisme Crystal Vase with Sculpted Handles, circa 1878-1890 Clear crystal vase of globular form resting on a circular foot, with a short, slightly flared neck. The decorat...

This is a bonsai creation by Japanese artist Yumiko Kuwahata. It is made from washi paper, clay, and fabric. The ceramic vessels are personally selected by the artist, who visits ki...